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M2.2 earthquake reported overnight in White County

White County, Arkansas – On Wednesday night, the U.S. Geological Survey recorded a small earthquake in White County. The magnitude 2.2 quake occurred at 10:17...

Jonesboro neighborhood startled by lightning bolt

Jonesboro, Arkansas - Early Thursday morning, several Jonesboro residents were jolted awake when lightning struck a tree. According to Sharron Turman, it happened around 4...

North Little Rock school district introduces new safety measures

North Little Rock, Arkansas – In order to immediately enhance safety for the new school year, North Little Rock schools are reorganizing their safety...

$2.1M for expanding Batesville Industrial Park

Batesville, Arkansas - U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo announced on Tuesday, July 26, that the Department’s Economic Development Administration is awarding a...

Teacher shortage at Perryville schools

Perryville, Arkansas – As the school year is approaching, many schools are struggling to fill all their teaching positions. According to Perryville Schools Superintendent, Walt...

Natural Grocers issues recall over Salmonella fears

Jonesboro, Arkansas - Due to potential Salmonella contamination, the makers of Natural Grocers Amaranth Organic Grain have issued a voluntary recall. Vitamin Cottage Natural Food...

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