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• Arkansas to End .125% Grocery Sales Tax in 2026, Saving Families $10–12 Million Annually
  Arkansas shoppers will see lower grocery bills in the new year as the state officially eliminates the 0.125% sales tax on essential food items beginning January 1, 2026. The change, passed under House Bill 1685… The post Arkansas to End .125% Grocery Sales Tax in 2026, Saving Families $10–12 Million Annually appeared first on Arkansas […]
• Police Officer Gets Tazed In Intense Arkansas Video Recorded In Jefferson County
  Intense training in Jefferson County, Arkansas. Ouch!! A video circulating from The Heat Magazine in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, shows Jefferson County Sheriff’s Deputy Tjay Shannon being tased during routine training. You can watch the video… The post Police Officer Gets Tazed In Intense Arkansas Video Recorded In Jefferson County appeared first on Arkansas Radio.
• Pardoned Nursing Home Owner with Batesville and Searcy Ties Seeks Delay Before Arkansas Prison Sentence
  A former nursing home owner with operations in Batesville and Searcy has asked an Arkansas judge to delay his reporting date to prison, citing concerns the state may not be able to meet his religious… The post Pardoned Nursing Home Owner with Batesville and Searcy Ties Seeks Delay Before Arkansas Prison Sentence appeared first on […]
• Former State Representative from Batesville Tommy E. Mitchum of Batesville Passes Away at 76
  Former State Representative Tommy E. Mitchum, 76, of Batesville, peacefully passed away on Monday, December 22, 2025, at White River Medical Center, surrounded by family. Known for his dedication to public service, his love for… The post Former State Representative from Batesville Tommy E. Mitchum of Batesville Passes Away at 76 appeared first on Arkansas […]
• 2026 Cave City Watermelon Festival Announces Major Country Music Headliners
  The 2026 Cave City Watermelon Festival is gearing up for one of its biggest years yet, officially announcing this year’s live music headliners. Country music icon Sammy Kershaw will take the main stage Saturday night,… The post 2026 Cave City Watermelon Festival Announces Major Country Music Headliners appeared first on Arkansas Radio.
• BREAKING NEWS: $1.8 Billion Lottery Ticket Purchased in Cabot — Historic Arkansas Jackpot Win
  A winning $1.8 billion lottery ticket was purchased in Cabot, making history as one of the largest lottery jackpots ever won in the state of Arkansas — and one of the biggest in the nation.… The post BREAKING NEWS: $1.8 Billion Lottery Ticket Purchased in Cabot — Historic Arkansas Jackpot Win appeared first on Arkansas […]
• COOL 104.7 & 99.1 Make It a Christmas to Remember for Searcy Winner Nicky Benson
  COOL 104.7 & 99.1 have officially made it A Christmas to Remember for Nicky Benson of Searcy, announcing her as the big winner of the station’s popular holiday giveaway. Benson took home $3,500 in gift… The post COOL 104.7 & 99.1 Make It a Christmas to Remember for Searcy Winner Nicky Benson appeared first on […]
• Holly Jolly Toy Drive Wraps Up Successful Season of Giving for Ashley HomeStore Batesville and Searcy
  Holly Jolly Toy Drive Caps Off a Season of Giving for Ashley HomeStore Batesville and Searcy   What a holly, jolly Toy Drive it has been. As the holiday season comes to a close, Ashley… The post Holly Jolly Toy Drive Wraps Up Successful Season of Giving for Ashley HomeStore Batesville and Searcy appeared first […]
• Best Christmas Light Displays in Arkansas: Magical Holiday Experiences Across the State
  For generations of Arkansas families, seeing Christmas lights has been a cherished part of the holiday season. Nearly every town offers its own tradition — from courthouse square lightings and community parades to neighborhoods that… The post Best Christmas Light Displays in Arkansas: Magical Holiday Experiences Across the State appeared first on Arkansas Radio.
• Donald Taylor Appointed Director of Lyon College Title III Thriving Scots Grant
  Lyon College Executive Vice President and Provost Kurt Grafton has announced the appointment of Donald R. Taylor as director of the Title III Thriving Scots Grant, effective January 2. Taylor, now in his 24th year… The post Donald Taylor Appointed Director of Lyon College Title III Thriving Scots Grant appeared first on Arkansas Radio.