New task force formed in Logan County to help with missing person cases
The task force will focus on reexamining evidence and coordinating efforts across agencies in Logan County.
May 14, 2026Open source
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Double the diploma: Gravette High student completes bachelor’s degree before graduating high school
GRAVETTE -- Logan Wolf will walk across the stage Saturday to receive his high school diploma, but it will not be the first diploma he has earned this spring.
May 10, 2026Open source
Hard times forged Helen Gurley Brown into force behind Cosmopolitan magazine
An idyllic childhood in Arkansas turned into one of the worst hard times, transforming Helen Gurley Brown from a "mouseburger" to the "pussycat" her name bri...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Hard times forged Helen Gurley Brown into force behind Cosmopolitan magazine
An idyllic childhood in Arkansas turned into one of the worst hard times, transforming Helen Gurley Brown from a "mouseburger" to the "pussycat" her name bri...
Jun 8, 2026Open source
Hard times forged Helen Gurley Brown into force behind Cosmopolitan magazine
An idyllic childhood in Arkansas turned into one of the worst hard times, transforming Helen Gurley Brown from a "mouseburger" to the "pussycat" her name bri...
Jun 8, 2026Open source
Hard times forged Helen Gurley Brown into force behind Cosmopolitan magazine
An idyllic childhood in Arkansas turned into one of the worst hard times, transforming Helen Gurley Brown from a "mouseburger" to the "pussycat" her name bri...
Jun 8, 2026Open source
Paris, Arkansas under boil order following water main break repair, officials say
Paris, Arkansas under boil order following water main break repair, officials say
Jun 7, 2026Open source
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Judge dismisses challenge to Arkansas secretary of state recount
A Pulaski County judge on Monday dismissed Bryan Norris’ challenge to the March runoff recount in the Arkansas secretary of state race, saying the plaintif...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
NEA residents appointed to state boards
Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced the appointment Tuesday of several Northeast Arkansas residents to various state boards.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Three women plead guilty to stealing $4,000 in merchandise from Jonesboro stores
Three Northeast Arkansas women face felony theft and shoplifting charges for stealing more than $4,000 in merchandise from multiple Jonesboro retail stores.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Arkansas judge tosses lawsuit challenging secretary of state GOP runoff results
An Arkansas judge on Monday dismissed a lawsuit challenging the results and recount procedures for the Republican runoff for secretary of state.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Arkansas opposing attorneys’ efforts to depose governor in lawsuit challenging abortion ban
The deposition would cover details of communications between Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders’ office and friends and family of the lawsuit’s lead plaintiff.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Transgender Arkansans and their families weigh moving or staying in the face of restrictions
A study shows that nearly half of transgender adults nationwide have moved or considered moving out of states with laws targeting them, such as Arkansas.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Regional county sales tax revenue up in the 2026 first quarter
First-quarter 2026 sales tax revenue is up broadly among the four Arkansas counties in the Fort Smith metro, with only Franklin County showing a quarterly de...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Average weekly wages rise in the Fort Smith region
All six Arkansas and Oklahoma counties in the Fort Smith region posted average weekly wage gains in the fourth quarter of 2025 compared with the same quarter...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Marine Glisovic promoted to director at Electric Cooperatives
Marine Glisovic has been promoted to director of corporate communications for Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corporation (AECC) and Arkansas Electric Cooperat...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
CALS introduces American Sign Language interpretation at all major programs
American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation is now available at all major programs hosted by the Central Arkansas Library System.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
NWS Tulsa confirms 3 tornadoes in NW Arkansas
Three confirmed tornadoes from northwest Arkansas storms Saturday, June 6th, according to damage surveyed by the National Weather Service in Tulsa.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Trump: Apache crew safe after US helicopter crash near Strait of Hormuz
Evictions possible by June 30 as families await overdue People Trust rental assistanceA second Arkansas family says they’re facing eviction after the Peopl...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Arkansas country music singer Justin Moore announced on Monday that he is stepping away from touring for a...
Arkansas country music singer Justin Moore announced on Monday that he is stepping away from touring for a short period.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Judge dismisses Bryan Norris's challenge against Arkansas Secretary of State results
Judge dismisses Bryan Norris's challenge against Arkansas Secretary of State results
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Arkansas officials ask whether 2023 law on crypto mining also prohibits local bans on data centers
A state law preempting localities from banning data centers outright might have to be fought in court to see if it works.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Southern Arkansas' head softball coach steps down for job at Northwestern, La.
Southern Arkansas' championship-winning softball coach Jason Anderson announced he was leaving the Lady Mulerider program to take over as head coach at Divis...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Arkansas' rank for child well-being rises to 43 after two years at 45
Arkansas ranked No. 43 in overall child well-being, two spots better than the previous year's ranking, in an annual report released Monday by the Annie E. Ca...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Arkansas officials ask whether 2023 law on crypto mining also prohibits local bans on data centers
A state law preempting localities from banning data centers outright might have to be fought in court to see if it works.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
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Judge dismisses challenge to Arkansas secretary of state recount
A Pulaski County judge on Monday dismissed Bryan Norris’ challenge to the March runoff recount in the Arkansas secretary of state race, saying the plaintif...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
NEA residents appointed to state boards
Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced the appointment Tuesday of several Northeast Arkansas residents to various state boards.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Three women plead guilty to stealing $4,000 in merchandise from Jonesboro stores
Three Northeast Arkansas women face felony theft and shoplifting charges for stealing more than $4,000 in merchandise from multiple Jonesboro retail stores.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Arkansas judge tosses lawsuit challenging secretary of state GOP runoff results
An Arkansas judge on Monday dismissed a lawsuit challenging the results and recount procedures for the Republican runoff for secretary of state.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Arkansas opposing attorneys’ efforts to depose governor in lawsuit challenging abortion ban
The deposition would cover details of communications between Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders’ office and friends and family of the lawsuit’s lead plaintiff.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Transgender Arkansans and their families weigh moving or staying in the face of restrictions
A study shows that nearly half of transgender adults nationwide have moved or considered moving out of states with laws targeting them, such as Arkansas.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Regional county sales tax revenue up in the 2026 first quarter
First-quarter 2026 sales tax revenue is up broadly among the four Arkansas counties in the Fort Smith metro, with only Franklin County showing a quarterly de...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Average weekly wages rise in the Fort Smith region
All six Arkansas and Oklahoma counties in the Fort Smith region posted average weekly wage gains in the fourth quarter of 2025 compared with the same quarter...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Marine Glisovic promoted to director at Electric Cooperatives
Marine Glisovic has been promoted to director of corporate communications for Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corporation (AECC) and Arkansas Electric Cooperat...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
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