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Van Buren High graduate Haley Lorings named April's ATU student leader
1+ hour, 15+ min ago (431+ words) RUSSELLVILLE -- Van Buren High School graduate Haley Lorings was named the April 2026 Arkansas Tech student leader of the month. Lorings, who now resides in Little Rock, said she grew up hearing about Arkansas Tech University from her father, ATU alumnus…...
Level Up 2026 planned for June 4 at Arkansas Tech University
1+ hour, 15+ min ago (124+ words) RUSSELLVILLE -- Level Up, a college preparation day for high school students who will graduate during the 2027-28 academic year, will be held from 9 a. m. to 1 p. m. June 4 at Arkansas Tech University in Russellville. Activities will include an academic and campus services fair, a…...
Crawford County authorities probe man's deathbed confession of killing teen in the 1980s
13+ hour, 28+ min ago (214+ words) CHESTER -- Authorities so far are stymied in their investigation after a dying man recently told his sister he killed a 13-year-old boy sometime in the 1980s and left the body in a private pond near Chester. That's according to Crawford County…...
Fort Smith Police Officer seriously hurt in early morning shooting, suspect killed
19+ hour, 5+ min ago (193+ words) FORT SMITH " A Fort Smith police officer was seriously injured after a shooting early Sunday in Fort Smith. The officer was shot by at least one bullet at approximately 1: 26 a. m. Sunday in the area of 7200 Massard Road in Fort Smith, according…...
Third Street Fair back for sixth year on May 30 in downtown Fort Smith
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (74+ words) River Valley Democrat-Gazette Third Street Fair back for sixth year on May 30 in downtown Fort Smith FORT SMITH -- The Third Street Fair returns May 30, showcasing unique shopping and community experiences in downtown Fort Smith, according to organizers. This biannual downtown…...
State champs Mansfield, Subiaco Academy look to reload
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (75+ words) River Valley Democrat-Gazette State champs Mansfield, Subiaco Academy look to reload With eight players also playing baseball and just finishing, the Mansfield Tigers have had limited spring practices as sanctioned by the Arkansas Activities Association. "We've done some film study…...
Ozark considers purchasing $1. 1 million fire truck that could be delivered within in months, rather than years
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (116+ words) River Valley Democrat-Gazette Ozark considers purchasing $1. 1 million fire truck that could be delivered within in months, rather than years OZARK -- Ozark could soon approve the purchase of a new $1. 1 million fire truck, thanks to an opportunity presented to the City…...
Van Buren's Thompson signs, earns Burlsworth Award; other River Valley athletes sign
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (70+ words) River Valley Democrat-Gazette Van Buren's Thompson signs, earns Burlsworth Award; other River Valley athletes sign VAN BUREN -- A. J. Thompson received a bonus at Van Buren's Signing Day on Tuesday. Prior to his signing in front of the student body, Van Buren…...
ATU-Ozark career education, technical training classes to be offered in Russellville
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (219+ words) OZARK -- Russellville residents used to have to drive the 48 miles to Ozark if they wanted to attend technical training classes -- such as welding or automotive service technology -- offered at Arkansas Tech University-Ozark. But starting this fall, students who wish to…...
Two new exhibitions opened at Fort Smith Regional Art Museum
1+ day, 10+ hour ago (65+ words) River Valley Democrat-Gazette Two new exhibitions opened at Fort Smith Regional Art Museum Exhibitions at RAM explore resilience, reflection and regional artistry Two new exhibitions at the Fort Smith Regional Art Museum opened this month. One is steeped in Native…...