Current high school juniors graduating in 2022 are eligible to apply for and win up to $15,000 in scholarship funding towards higher education. Arkansas Rice's "Rice Reps" is a five month program to help educate students about the rice industry while equipping them to act as advocates in their … [Read more...]
April 16 deadline for Applications for Arkansas Rice Now Scholarship Program
Metals.com Case Arkansas Securities Commissioner Enters Final Cease and Desist

The Arkansas Securities Department urges Arkansas investors victimized in an alleged $185 million precious metals investment scheme targeting over 1600 investors to immediately file a claim with the court-appointed receiver. On March 22, 2021, the Arkansas Securities Commissioner entered a … [Read more...]
United States Flag and Arkansas State Flag Half-Staff Notification
President Biden has ordered flags to fly at half-staff as a mark of respect for the victims of the tragedy perpetrated on March 22, 2021, in Boulder, Colorado. Flags will remain at half-staff until sunset Saturday, March 27, 2021. President Biden's proclamation can be viewed HERE. … [Read more...]
Breaking: South of Batesville, One Man Dead another in Custody

Independence County Deputies responded to an address in the southern part of the county for a subject being shot. Upon arrival, deputies located two white males. One deceased from an apparent gunshot wound. The other was placed into custody and identified as the suspect. The crime scene is being … [Read more...]
Breaking: National Guard Activated To Assist With COVID-19 Vaccinations Around State
Governor Asa Hutchinson has activated 20 members of the Arkansas Air and Army National Guard to assist with vaccinations in four public health regions in Arkansas. “These four teams will administer the vaccines in rural areas, which will reduce the load for medical professionals who are … [Read more...]
‘Twice Upon a Time’ April 15-17, 46 year of Spring Sing presented by Harding University

Students, alumni, families, friends and guests of Harding University are invited April 15-17 for the 47th annual Spring Sing. The musical variety show, in a modified format, will feature over 500 performers with the spectacle and joy that is a hallmark of the annual event. The event will be … [Read more...]
Arkansas 2021 High School Basketball Championship Games and Times are Set

All games to be played at Hot Springs Convention Center Girls Championship lineup1a Girls Rural Special vs Norfork Thursday 4pm2a Girls Melbourne vs Salem Friday 10am3a Girls Mayflower vs Centerpoint Friday 4pm4a Girls Harrison vs Farmington Saturday 10am5a Girls Jonesboro vs West Memphis … [Read more...]
$23,000 to the City of Conway, as Members of Arkansas Delegation Announce $1.4 Million for State Airports
U.S. Senators John Boozman and Tom Cotton—along with Congressmen Rick Crawford, French Hill, Steve Womack and Bruce Westerman—announced the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has awarded over $1.4 million in federal grants to airports and airfields in Arkansas to off-set costs and maintain jobs … [Read more...]
Shelby King with CAPCA’s Student Market on KFFB’s Open Mic with Bob Connell 3-15-2021
The interview program hosted by Timeless 106.1 KFFB’s General Manager Bob Connell featured Shelby King with CAPCA’s Summer Student Market at 7:50 am and 5:50 pm. They'll be Talking about the student markets in Cleburne, Faulkner, and White Counties with food items that will be easier for … [Read more...]
New Boat Engine Cutoff Switch Law Goes Into Effect April 1 on all federally navigable waterways

March 15, 2021 – There are new engine cutoff device wear requirements for recreational boat operators as part of the January 1, 2021, passage of National Defense Authorization Act that included a U.S. Coast Guard Reauthorization. These devices, commonly referred to as engine cutoff switches (ECOS), … [Read more...]