COVID-19 related deaths spiked last week and influenza-related deaths also continued to rise, according to the Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) more

The statewide gas price average in Arkansas was $2.83 for a gallon of regular unleaded fuel on Thursday, according to the AAA Arkansas Weekend Gas Watch. That price is two cents less compared to that day last week and is seven cents less per gallon compared to that day last year. more

Lunch is served from 11:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. more

It’s Taco Tuesday Feb. 18, 2025. Please join me in prayer this morning for those struggling. Dear God remove pain, worry and sadness, please keep everyone safe, happy and healthy through the long week of snow and cold weather. I just saw on Facebook between Green Forest and Berryville on how the road is packed up on the highway. I am ready for Spring. more

The Lead Hill Post office has changed their phone number, to 870-620-3024. more

Greetings from Capps. more

LITTLE ROCK — Arkansas' 2025 legislative session is in full swing, and on Thursday, Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders’ signed three bills into law. more

CONWAY — Arkansas PBS has announced a giveaway for 15 pairs of tickets to its “Arkansas Treasures” filming event April 12-13 at the network studios, 350 South Donaghey Avenue, Conway. Entries will be accepted through March 5. more

The 41st Annual Harvest Homecoming event will be held Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025, 9 a.m. — 4 p.m. Registration is now open for those interested in participating as vendors, performers or volunteers. more

MARSHALL — Wednesday evening an ATM wreck took the life of a Marshall High School student. more

The Arvest Foundation recently announced a $5,000 grant to The CALL in Boone and Newton counties to support ongoing efforts to assist children and families impacted by foster care. more

In August 2024, the Arkansas Attorney General’s Office requested assistance from the Arkansas State Police (ASP) Criminal Investigation Division after a threatening message was sent to Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin through his office’s Facebook Messenger account on July 26, 2024. more

Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA), a high school organization that helps students prepare for careers and business, annually offers Esports competitions for students across the nation. Electronic sports (Esports) are structured video game tournaments where students play in team competitions. Through Esports, students develop skills including teamwork, communication, problem-solving, strategic thinking, and digital literacy. more

The Friends of the Library are seeking book donations, please make sure the books are in good condition before dropping them off at the library. They are also seeking volunteers to assist in the various activities they do. If you are interested, please call the library or ask someone at the front desk. more

On September 11, 1903, Omaha Township constable S. C. Davis had a warrant for the arrest of A. J. Sweet. Sweet’s crime? Violating the Sabbath. more

MADISON COUNTY - A Hindsville man is facing felony assault charges after allegedly threatening linemen and then barricading himself inside a home during a brief standoff with police. more

Harrison city worker Ricky Morlen prepares to distribute salt brine on the city street surfaces Tuesday morning as snow began falling in Harrison. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO / LEE H. DUNLAP more

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The now-former sheriff of Hot Spring County pleaded guilty Friday to a federal charge of concealing information from the FBI in a drug investigation. more

LITTLE ROCK — Nearly $15 million in electric vehicle infrastructure projects across Arkansas have been halted after the Trump administration suspended a national program that funded the projects, the Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) announced in a press release recently. more