Supreme Court Sides With FCC to abolish the newspaper-broadcast and radio-TV cross-ownership rules

The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled in a 9-0 decision that the Federal Communications Commission acted within its rights when it voted in November 2018 to abolish the newspaper-broadcast and radio-TV cross-ownership rules, rework the radio AM-FM subcap regulations, and relax several television … [Read more...]

JUST IN: Authorities Rush In – MASSIVE Bust…

During the month of September 2020 Investigators with the Cleburne County Sheriff's Office and Heber Springs Police Department received information about an individual identified as Gary Henson, 53, of Searcy Arkansas trafficking large amounts of Methamphetamine into the Heber Springs area for … [Read more...]

Main Street Batesville to Host Springtime Event in Maxfield Park

Main Street Batesville will host “Calling the Frogs” on Saturday, April 10 in Maxfield Park located in downtown Batesville. The event will celebrate springtime and Earth Day. Activities will include a “Calling the Frogs” ceremony at 11:00 a.m. Children of all ages will use a wooden percussion … [Read more...]

Department Seeking Public Input about Replacing Three Bridges for Highway 166 near Pocahontas

The Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) will conduct an online public involvement meeting about the proposal to replace three bridges on Highway 166 near Pocahontas. The public is invited to listen, view meeting materials, and provide written comments. The website will be available for … [Read more...]

Conway Virtual Business Series

The Conway Area Chamber of Commerce and Conductor are partnering to bring you the 2021 Virtual Business Series, underwritten by Arvest Bank! The series will feature a variety of subject matter experts on topics ranging from finances to cybersecurity to buying and selling a business, and more. … [Read more...]

Searcy to be upgraded to a Gig City

White County Cable TV is upgrading its network and distribution systems with a goal of launching true Gig speeds to all of the homes and businesses in its service area. Gig-a-bit service will first become available early next year in Searcy and then will be expanding to all of the towns in the … [Read more...]

Arkansas Department of Education Secretary Johnny Key Appoints Ross White as CTE Director

Arkansas Department of Education Secretary Johnny Key is pleased to appoint Ross White as the new director of the ADE Division of Career and Technical Education. White, who is the current vice principal at Siloam Springs High School, will assume his new role on May 1. “Having been a CTE teacher … [Read more...]

Senator John Boozman Launches ‘Shots in ARms’ Tour to Promote COVID-19 Vaccination Effort in Arkansas

U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) is encouraging Arkansans to get Shots In ARms as he highlights and discusses vaccine distribution efforts in the Natural State this week. “I hope every Arkansan who is eligible to receive a vaccine will get one,” Boozman said. “This is … [Read more...]

Memoir Published by Former Harding University President, Chancellor Clifton L. Ganus Jr.

The family of Clifton L. Ganus, Jr., has released I’d Do It All Again, a memoir written by the former president and chancellor of Harding University recounting adventures and experiences from his life.  Dr. Ganus was known by thousands of people as an administrator and representative of his … [Read more...]

Congress Sends Boozman-Led Initiative Enhancing Veterans Access to COVID-19 Vaccine to President’s Desk

Congress is sending President Joe Biden a bipartisan bill to be signed into law based on input Arkansas veterans shared with U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR). The House of Representatives on Friday followed Senate action and unanimously passed the Strengthening and Amplifying … [Read more...]