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Arkansas state rep. proposes 2 new prison locations
Following an Arkansas state representative's call to build two 500-bed prisons in Northwest Arkansas in both Benton and Washington counties. Sheriffs from both counties are responding.
Some of Arkansas’s most fascinating history is written in stone. Fairview Cemetery in Van Buren, Arkansas, is one such place. With graves dating back to 1816, this historic Crawford County cemetery preserves the stories of early settlers, military veterans, Civil War soldiers, prominent families, and the people who helped shape Arkansas.
Divinity Pictures, the production team behind the upcoming film The Lost Identity, is visiting the Arkansas River Valley to explore potential filming locations and connect with local communities, businesses, and creative talent. With Productions Design (PD) helping bring attention to this exciting opportunity, we're looking forward to showcasing the charm,...
Fort Smith, Ark. – The City of Fort Smith has broken ground on the next phase of the Lake Fort Smith Water Transmission Line project, marking another step toward improving water system reliability across the River Valley. The groundbreaking ceremony included U.S. Sen. John Boozman, EPA Region 6 Deputy...
Washington County will have a new assessor. Russell Hill was defeated by Nathan Miller, who is part of a wave of newly elected county officials in Washington County, including a new county judge and county treasurer. Miller was seen on social media before the election as a laid-back and goofy...
Randy Reed, the former chief of the Fort Smith Police Department and city administrator, has died. He was 74 years old.
Before his time in politics, Washington County judge-elect Dana Deree served nearly two decades in the military.
Holiday deliveries bring porch pirate concerns to Little Rock, Fayetteville and communities across Arkansas.
A Mountain Home youth golfer has won a title in a six-tournament tour in northwest Arkansas. Nine-year-old Charlie Barton dominated the U.S. Kids Golf Foundation Northwest Arkansas Local Tour by winning all six tournaments. Barton won the first tournament Aug. 16 at Bella Vista Country Club. He followed that up...
Some of the best road trip stops in Arkansas have no gift shop line and no ticket booth. They have shelves, and lots of them. This list covers eleven used bookstores from the Ozarks to the Delta, each with its own personality. Some are huge and maze-like, some focus on...
