Regional News

State purchases land in Charleston to build new prison

October 31, 2024 Dale Gathright, Jr. 0

LITTLE ROCK – Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders, Arkansas Department of Corrections Secretary Lindsay Wallace, Arkansas Board of Corrections Chairman Benny Magness, and other state and local officials today announced that the State of Arkansas has […]

Large forest fire Tuesday closes highway, VFDs protecting structures

October 29, 2024 Dale Gathright, Jr. 0

Photo is by Fred Bunch CENTER POINT – A large forest fire Tuesday afternoon in Howard County between Center Point and Dierks led to a highway closing and a multi-agency and multi-county response to bring […]

High to Extreme fire danger in Hope-Prescott Region today

October 29, 2024 National Weather Service-Little Rock 0

Historic Washington portrays “Town in Conflict” during the Civil War

October 28, 2024 Josh Williams 0

WASHINGTON –The Civil War was one of the most trying times in our nation’s history. On Saturday, November 2nd, Historic Washington will be hosting “Town in Conflict,” a look at the many aspects of life […]

Rep. Danny Watson Weekly Report

October 26, 2024 Danny Watson 0

As Breast Cancer Awareness Month continues during October, it is important to reflect on the progress that has been made in the fight against breast cancer in Arkansas. The Breast Cancer Act of 1997 was […]

Tips for safe trick-or-treating and candy consumption this Halloween

October 25, 2024 Rebekah Hall U of A System Division of Agriculture 0

Fast Facts: · Always accompany young children when trick-or-treating at night · For older kids, ensure they minimize distractions while walking and stay in well-lit areas · Inspect children’s candy; for children with food allergies, […]

Habitat project on Upper and Lower White Oak Lakes

October 25, 2024 Arkansas Game and Fish Commission 0

BLUFF CITY – Arkansas Game and Fish Commission staff, along with White Oak Lake State Park and volunteers from the public, recently completed a habitat project on Upper and Lower White Oak Lakes. Large timber […]

Fall Festival Saturday in Oak Grove Community

October 25, 2024 Dale Gathright, Jr. 0

State park access reopens at Millwood as AGFC knocks back invasive plant

October 24, 2024 Jim Harris/AGFC 0

A series of floating booms was placed around the Millwood Lake State Park boat access during a recent eradication effort to help prevent Cuban bulrush from spreading by wind and wave action. AGFC photo PERRYTOWN […]

Town in Conflict School Day Friday, November 1st

October 23, 2024 Historic Washington State Park 0

WASHINGTON – Participate in Town in Conflict at Historic Washington State Park with your school group. Turn back the clock to the years of the war and see a town engulfed in a war that […]