State Police investigating double homicide in Wilmar

The following is a press release from the Arkansas State Police: WILMAR, Ark. – The Drew County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO) has asked ASP’s Criminal Investigation Division to investigate a double homicide that occurred in Wilmar in the early morning hours of Sunday, December 3, 2023. DCSO responded to a 911 call at approximately 2:30 a.m.,…

Regular phone lines down at the City of Warren Emergency Services Building

WARREN, Ark. – The City of Warren Emergency Services Building’s regular land lines within the facility are currently down. This isolated issue is confined to the Emergency Services Building alone, and efforts are underway to address the situation. As of now, regular land lines within the Emergency Services Building are down and not in operation.…

Banks Volunteer Fire Department secures grant for new fire station upgrades

BANKS, Ark. – Friday, December 1, the town of Banks announced that the Banks Volunteer Fire Department has been awarded the Rural Community Grant, a significant boost of $15,000 that will complement the department’s in-kind labor match of another $15,000. These funds will be utilized to finalize the electrical and HVAC installations in the new…

Holidays: Protect against COVID-19, flu and RSV during holidays

LITTLE ROCK — As families and friends gather to celebrate the holidays, it’s important to protect against COVID-19 and the flu by getting updated booster shots for both illnesses. For older adults and infants, RSV also poses a dangerous health risk.   “There are three important things we can do to help keep ourselves and…

Dr. Joe Wharton Arkansas High School Football Scoreboard for December 1, 2023

7A Title Game Fayetteville vs. Bentonville 6A Title Game Greenwood 41, LR Christian 23 5A Title Game Shiloh Christian vs. LR Parkview 4A Semifinals Rivercrest 24, Warren 14Harding Academy 41, Elkins 27 3A Semifinals Booneville 34, Glen Rose 25Prescott 28, Mansfield 7 2A Title Game Bigelow 28, EPC 14 8-Man Title Game Rector 22, Spring…

Warren City Council invites public input on former Bryant Furniture Building lot redevelopment

WARREN, Ark. – In a bid to harness community input, the Warren City Council is actively seeking suggestions from the public regarding the future utilization of city-owned property previously occupied by the Bryant Furniture building on Main Street. The city council is encouraging residents to provide their ideas for the redevelopment of the site, which…

The Flea Market On Main is one of the latest additions to Warren’s shopping scene

WARREN, Ark. – Nestled on the west side of Main Street, “The Flea Market On Main” is one of the newest stores to add to the unique and growing positive vibes in Warren’s downtown district, an area quickly becoming a must-visit destination for antique enthusiasts and those on the lookout for unique treasures. Owned and…

Bike expert Mike Brown to shares tips at free cycling event in Monticello

MONTICELLO, Ark. – Gear up for an informative evening as The Trail Organization of the Arkansas Delta (T.O.A.D.) presents a special event featuring Mike Brown, a seasoned mechanic from The Ride bike shop in Conway, AR. Mark your calendars for Tuesday, December 5th, at 6:00 PM, at South Arkansas Rehabilitation, 1200 Old Warren Rd, Monticello,…

Linda Tolefree

LINDA TOLEFREE, 80, of Little Rock, died Saturday, November 25, 2023. She was a retired schoolteacher and dedicated member of three of the Prince Hall Masonic Lodges: Order of the Eastern Star (Silver Star Roseola #362), Heroines of Jericho (Emily Brown Court #14), and the Order of the Golden Circle (Sylvia Harris Assembly #76). Survivors…

Petrino rejoins Razorbacks as offensive coordinator

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Arkansas Head Coach Sam Pittman has hired Bobby Petrino to be the Razorbacks’ next offensive coordinator. By Kyle Parkinson University of Arkansas Football Petrino, Arkansas’ head coach from 2008-11, is widely regarded as one of the nation’s elite offensive minds over the last 40 years of his coaching career. He has served as…

Memorialize their first outdoors adventure with first duck, first deer certificates from AGFC

LITTLE ROCK – Want to memorialize those unforgettable first Arkansas hunting and moments? The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission has a special way to say, “Welcome to the hunting community,” with customizable certificates that can be given to a person for their first success in the field. When your new hunter connects with their first…

Entergy Arkansas marks 110 years with six $110,000 grants

LITTLE ROCK, Ark.- Harvey Couch first electrified The Natural State with Arkansas Power & Light by turning sawdust into electricity in 1913, and the company that would become Entergy Arkansas has been lighting up communities in innovative ways ever since. In honor of its 110th anniversary, the state’s largest and oldest electric provider is donating more…