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Construction to close N. James St. Bridge in Jacksonville for one year
Beginning in late October, construction will require the closure of the N. James Street Bridge in Jacksonville for about a year. Read More
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Fort Smith police receive national award for law enforcement, communications and training
FORT SMITH — The city’s Police Department was awarded for its public safety standards by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies. Read More
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Red Wolves move forward after loss
After opening the season with a 73-0 dismantling at the hands of then-No. 20 Oklahoma, Arkansas State Coach Butch Jones said he is looking for progress, any progress. Read More
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Audit indicates Forrest City School District awarded $12M in no-bid contracts jobs, contrary to state law
The Forrest City School District awarded $12 million in no-bid contracts jobs, contrary to state law, according to an audit reviewed Thursday by state lawmakers. Read More
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Reward offered for information that leads to justice for England homicide victim
ENGLAND, Ark. – No answers, suspect or justice is the reality for the mother of an England man killed this past July. Police said 34-year-old Justin Williams was shot and killed at East Nichols and South Main Street in England on July 1. 26 years and no answers in double homicide, Garland County family urges…
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West Memphis state rep won’t seek reelection; Jacksonville real estate agent will run for House District 66 seat
State Rep. Deborah Ferguson, D-West Memphis, confirmed Wednesday she will not seek reelection next year, and Jacksonville real estate agent Nick Priest announced his Republican bid for the state House seat held by state Rep. Mark Perry, D-Jacksonville, next year. Read More
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UAMS researcher awarded $1.8 million to study side effect of breast cancer drug
A researcher at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences has been awarded a five-year, $1.8 million grant to study ways of preventing breast cancer patients from developing a debilitating side effect of chemotherapy, UAMS announced Tuesday. Read More
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Get to know: '25 4-star receiver Koby Howard
Receiver Koby Howard, a 4-star recruit in the class of 2025, is planning to visit Arkansas for a second time for a game this fall. Read More
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Lyon College Partners With Cabot Animal Services on Veterinary Training
The two entities signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on community outreach, educational programming, and animal care and health management. Read More







