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10 Arkansas Weekend Events Stranger And Bigger Than You’d Expect Before The Year Ends

Arkansas weekends can get surprisingly unusual once you look past the usual state park trip. Between the Ozarks and the Delta, a handful of annual events draw big crowds for reasons that sound almost made up. There are festivals built around hot air balloons, a gathering of hobby fans, a toy-filled downtown celebration, and a parade of lights on the river.

Little Rock, AR · 1d
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I-57 Widening in Jacksonville, Cabot Finishes Ahead of Schedule

The Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) is celebrating the completion of 2 major Interstate 57 widening projects in Jacksonville and Cabot, Arkansas, marking a milestone for highway improvements between North Little Rock and Cabot. ARDOT has announced a public ribbon-cutting ceremony for Friday, November 20, 2026, at 11 AM at...

Jacksonville, AR · 1d
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Clinton National Airport officials share update after FAA lifts nationawide ground stop

The Federal Aviation Administration has issued a nationwide ground stop for all flights, impacting flights going to and from Clinton National Airport in Little Rock.

Little Rock, AR · 22h

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The Golden Grotto to Close After 41 Years in Jonesboro

JONESBORO, Ark. — The Golden Grotto, a costume and party supply store on Red Wolf Boulevard, is closing after 41 years in Jonesboro. A store closing sale begins Friday, Nov. 13. The store cited several circumstances in its Facebook announcement. The post gave no specific reason or final day...

Jonesboro, AR · 1d
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White County United Calls on Searcy to Help Stop Substance Misuse

Business owners, families and community members across White County are being encouraged to come together Friday, November 13, 2026, for a community gathering focused on preventing substance misuse, supporting recovery and helping save lives. White County United Professionals and Families is promoting the event with a message emphasizing the importance...

Searcy, AR · 2d

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Marion Berry Trail Draws $2.38 Million Low Bid, $884,000 Above Early Estimate

JONESBORO, Ark. — The lowest bid to build a protected walking and biking path over the Marion Berry Parkway overpass came in at $2.38 million, about $884,000 above the city’s initial estimate. Even if Jonesboro takes both cuts offered in the bid, the construction price would still be nearly $1.96 million.

Jonesboro, AR · 2d

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'One day in May': Vietnam veteran from Searcy recalls when 'all hell broke loose'

Marine veteran Fred C. Steube shared his “one day in May” experience in the Vietnam War with the other veterans gathered for Veterans Day at the White County Cooperative Extension Service Auditorium on Wednesday. First, Steube, who is from Searcy, told the crowd at the small gathering that...

Searcy, AR · 2d

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Wynne High School construction making rapid progress

WYNNE — Nabholz Construction is making a lot of progress on the rebuild of Wynne High School. “It’s coming along fast. There’s 190 to 200 plus people there working. When you think of that kind of manpower, a lot can get done in a short time,” said Wynne Superintendent of Schools Dr. Kenneth Moore. “They’ve started hanging sheetrock on the south side on the bottom floor. On the second floor, they were getting it prepped.

Wynne, AR · 3d

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Arkansas AG Sues Prediction Market Over Alleged Unlicensed Gambling

On November 4, 2026, Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin announced a lawsuit against a prominent prediction-market operator in Independence County Circuit Court, alleging that it offered unlicensed gambling to Arkansas consumers in violation of the Arkansas Deceptive Trade Practices Act. The state seeks restitution, civil penalties, taxes, and injunctive relief. The complaint describes the platform’s event contracts as wagers on sports, elections, entertainment, and other outcomes. The complaint alleges that the operator made its platform available to Arkansas residents, including people ages 18 to 20, without obtaining the licenses or complying with the safeguards Arkansas requires of gambling operators. The state also challenges the operator’s claims that its products are legal and asserts that the “event contract” label does not change the nature of the activity. Specifically, Arkansas alleges that the operator: Misrepresented the legality and safety of its products.The state alleges that the platform told consumers its products were legal and safe despite operating outside Arkansas’s regulated gambling framework. Engaged in unconscionable conduct . The complaint alleges that the operator facilitated wagering without required licenses and safeguards, including by allowing consumers under 21 to participate. Failed to disclose material information.The state alleges that the operator omitted information about the

Independence County, AR · 1d

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Downtown Jonesboro Roads to be Closed Saturday for Veterans Day Parade

Jonesboro, AR – Jonesboro Right Now – Roads in downtown Jonesboro will be closed Saturday for the Veterans Day parade. The closures go into effect at 8 a.m. on Saturday and will conclude at 1 p.m., according to an update from the city. The following roads will be closed:

Jonesboro, AR · 1d

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Huge Turnout for Cave City Senior Day at The Meadow

A huge crowd of area senior citizens turned out Thursday, November 12, 2026, for a special Cave City Senior Day and Arkansas SHIIP Day event at The Meadow in Cave City, Arkansas. Bob Connell and the ArkansasRadio.com radio stations broadcast LIVE from 10 AM until 1 PM, bringing local radio...

Cave City, AR · 2d

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Forrest City mayor warns budget restraints could lead to cuts in positions, services

FORREST CITY — Forrest City Mayor Larry Bryant said some positions and services in the city could be temporarily eliminated due to budget restraints. “The city, the finances are tight because of gas and expenses on everything. We’re doing all that we can to pay the bills and have money to pay it with,” Bryant said. “In Forrest City’s case, over the years the city has been kind to the citizens to the tune of now it’s a hurting feeling because we don’t have enough revenue coming in to cover the expenses of the police department, the fire department and all of those organizations.

Forrest City, AR · 1d

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City of Jonesboro Moving to CivicPlus for Publishing Meeting Agendas, City Government Voting

Jonesboro, AR – Jonesboro Right Now – The City of Jonesboro is in the process of changing its voting and agenda management systems, an effort it says is streamlining its work and is more user-friendly for the public. In the past, the city has used Legistar to post...

Jonesboro, AR · 1d

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Arkansas schools falling victim to 'ghost students'

Arkansas · 1d

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Conway Council OKs $33M Hospital Bonds, Recycling Equipment

The Conway City Council addressed several major projects during its Tuesday, November 10, 2026, meeting, including a long-term community forest management plan, approval of hospital revenue bonds totaling up to $33 million, and the purchase of nearly $439,000 in new recycling equipment. Council members also addressed grant funding, emergency communications...

Conway, AR · 2d

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Governor’s Faces of Arkansas series honors 101-year-old veteran of three wars

Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders has named Floyd Brantley of Conway, a 101-year-old veteran of World War II, Korea and Vietnam, as the 11th subject of her Faces of Arkansas series. The monthly series profiles an Arkansan in writing, photographs and a short video, with the subject’s portrait hung at the entrance to the governor’s office at the Capitol. The governor’s office says the series is meant to keep the focus of public service on the people the state serves, and that subjects are chosen for holding their communities together, overcoming obstacles or playing an essential role in their industry.

Arkansas · 3d

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Recount request could trigger Sherwood mayoral runoff after five-vote majority margin

SHERWOOD, Ark. (KATV) — A candidate in the race for Sherwood mayor is asking for a recount. Mike Willingham was among 3 challengers to Mary Jo Heye-Townsell, the incumbent mayor. She easily defeated the field on election night, but only won a majority of the vote by 5 votes.

Sherwood, AR · 2d

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North Little Rock’s fake 1880s mill landed a real role in Gone With the Wind

You walk into T.R. Pugh Memorial Park in North Little Rock and find a grist mill that never ground a single bag of flour. Builders finished it in 1933, made from stone, and shaped it to look like it had stood since the 1880s. There are no doors and no windows, as if time or thieves had already stripped them away.

North Little Rock, AR · 2d

FOX 16 News

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Arkansas students, city officials, workers facing impacts of Microsoft outages

More than 100,000 Microsoft users are battling outages limiting access to Outlook and 365 for the better part of Thursday, for many, it was a significant nuisance.

Little Rock, AR · 1d

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Nearly half of Arkansas under exceptional drought

The latest drought monitor for Arkansas, released Thursday, shows nearly half the state is now experiencing exceptional drought. The percentage of the state that’s in the highest classification of drought increased from 39.72% last week to 49.53% this week…. Extreme southern Conway County and all of Perry County are...

Arkansas · 1d