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• Grant Hardin Pleads Guilty to Escape Charge, Sentenced to Additional 13 Years
  Grant Hardin has pleaded guilty to second-degree escape in Izard County Circuit Court and was sentenced Tuesday morning to an additional 13 years in prison. The sentence will run consecutively to the 80-year term Hardin… The post Grant Hardin Pleads Guilty to Escape Charge, Sentenced to Additional 13 Years appeared first on Arkansas Radio.
• White River FanCon Brings Movies, Anime, and Celebrity Guests to Batesville This Weekend
  Fans of movies, television, anime, comics, and gaming are invited to Batesville’s premier fan experience this weekend as White River FanCon Batesville returns for two full days of entertainment. The event takes place Saturday and… The post White River FanCon Brings Movies, Anime, and Celebrity Guests to Batesville This Weekend appeared first on Arkansas Radio.
• Authors of A Murder in Searcy Release New Book on 1960s Abduction Case
  The authors of A Murder in Searcy have released a new book examining another historic case that once gripped the community. Mike Allen and Deana Hamby-Nall announced this week the release of The Abduction of… The post Authors of A Murder in Searcy Release New Book on 1960s Abduction Case appeared first on Arkansas Radio.
• Toad Suck Daze 2026: Win a Hyundai at Toad Suck Daze — New Endurance Contest Headlines Conway Festival
  A major new contest is set to headline the 2026 Toad Suck Daze festival, giving participants the chance to win a vehicle through a revived endurance-style competition called Hands on a Hyundai. The contest is… The post Toad Suck Daze 2026: Win a Hyundai at Toad Suck Daze — New Endurance Contest Headlines Conway Festival […]
• Lyon College Names Caroline Sykes as Philanthropy Officer for School of Dental Medicine
  Lyon College has named Caroline Sykes as the first dedicated philanthropy officer for its growing School of Dental Medicine in Little Rock. The appointment strengthens advancement efforts as the college expands its presence in central… The post Lyon College Names Caroline Sykes as Philanthropy Officer for School of Dental Medicine appeared first on Arkansas Radio.
• Unity Health Hospital to Host Donor Champions Blood Drive with Free Gifts for Participants
  A community blood drive is scheduled at Unity Health Hospital later this month, giving residents a chance to help save lives and receive special donor rewards. The Donor Champions Blood Drive, hosted in partnership with… The post Unity Health Hospital to Host Donor Champions Blood Drive with Free Gifts for Participants appeared first on Arkansas […]
• Heber Springs Schools Thank ASU–Beebe Searcy Campus LPN Students for Assisting with Scoliosis Screenings
  Heber Springs Schools are extending a special thank you to LPN students from ASU–Beebe Searcy Campus for their assistance with middle school scoliosis screenings. School officials say the students’ professionalism, compassion, and willingness to serve… The post Heber Springs Schools Thank ASU–Beebe Searcy Campus LPN Students for Assisting with Scoliosis Screenings appeared first on Arkansas […]
• Van Buren County stolen truck recovery
  A Van Buren County stolen truck recovery has resulted in the arrest of a Clinton man following cooperation between multiple law enforcement agencies. According to Eric Koonce, deputies recovered a Ram 2500 that had been… The post Van Buren County stolen truck recovery appeared first on Arkansas Radio.
• New PEOPLE: Governor Orders Major Shakeup In Little Rock
  Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced a series of new appointments and reappointments to Arkansas boards and commissions, impacting several communities across the ArkansasRadio.com region. Regional appointments include: Bob Connell of Searcy was appointed to the Arkansas… The post New PEOPLE: Governor Orders Major Shakeup In Little Rock appeared first on Arkansas Radio.
• Billy Steinberg, Hit Songwriter Behind ‘Like a Virgin’ and ‘True Colors,’ and “Alone” Dies at 74
  The music world is remembering legendary songwriter Billy Steinberg, who has died at the age of 74. Steinberg, inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2011, helped define 1980s pop and rock with a… The post Billy Steinberg, Hit Songwriter Behind ‘Like a Virgin’ and ‘True Colors,’ and “Alone” Dies at 74 appeared first […]