2+ hour, 44+ min ago  (244+ words) BAITING A HOOK " Children put bait on a hook in anticipation of catching a fish. A fishing derby geared for children is set at Gurdon this weekend. | Shutterstock image Area families are invited to take part in a free children's…...

3+ hour, 44+ min ago  (339+ words) The U. S. Army Corps of Engineers announced that it will waive day use fees at its more than 2, 800 USACE-operated recreation areas nationwide in observance of its birthday, June 16, 2026. The waiver covers fees for boat launch ramps and swimming beaches. De Gray…...

3+ hour, 14+ min ago  (516+ words) LITTLE ROCK " The 79th annual Arkansas Farm Family of the Year program has announced its eight district farm families, highlighting the diverse sectors that make up the state's largest industry, agriculture. Judges will visit these farms to determine the Arkansas Farm…...

3+ hour, 30+ min ago  (167+ words) Arkansas State Police say a Texarkana pedestrian was killed late Sunday in rural Columbia County. According to a preliminary fatal crash summary, William H. Cobb, 78, was in the southbound lane of traffic on US Highway 371 when an unknown vehicle struck him....

1+ day, 3+ hour ago  (1061+ words) By JOHN LOVETT | University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture As cases of a deadly cattle disease rise in Arkansas, researchers with the Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station are testing two treatments they hope will help ranchers protect their herds. No approved…...

1+ day, 2+ hour ago  (175+ words) The program is designed to serve both traditional undergraduate students interested in public safety or government service and working professionals in fire service, law enforcement, EMS, healthcare, or the military seeking advancement into command, administrative, or policy leadership roles. Military…...

1+ day, 2+ hour ago  (295+ words) The Arkadelphia Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution celebrated its 110th anniversary with a celebration June 4, 2026, at Blakelytown Event Venue. Guests enjoyed a buffet and'a Fashion Exposition (1916-2026), with chapter members modeling vintage clothing and sharing chapter highlights from their…...

1+ day, 3+ hour ago  (171+ words) CONWAY " The University of Central Arkansas congratulates the approximately 1, 200 students who were named as Presidential Scholars for spring 2026. Students must achieve a 4. 0 GPA with a minimum course load of 12 credit hours to qualify as a Presidential Scholar. Among those receiving…...

2+ day, 3+ hour ago  (199+ words) Tommy Lynn Jones, age 72, of Sparkman, passed from this life on Saturday June 6, 2026, at his home. He was born on October 3, 1953, in Camden, the son of the late Aubrey and Eden Reynolds Jones. Tommy was a retired truck driver. He…...

2+ day, 5+ hour ago  (194+ words) A local Arkadelphia couple were awarded the Historic Preservation Certificate from the National Society'Daughters of the American Revolution on Thursday, June 4, at the celebration tea recognizing Arkadelphia Chapter on the'occasion'of their 110th Anniversary held at Blakelytown Event Venue. Angie Dennis, National…...