LITTLE ROCK – On December 11, the Arkansas Public Service Commission (APSC) held a hearing to discuss the propagation of rules regarding wind energy in reference to Act 945. Representatives from several energy companies and concerned citizens from many counties were heard by APSC managing attorney Justin Craig, who was serving as the administrative law judge for the docket. The commission has until January 1, 2026, to solidify any rule changes to the act. more

On Friday, December 5, a fatal accident occurred on U.S. Highway 65, north of Harrison. The accident occurred near the Arkansas Welcome Center in Harrison. more

On Friday, December 5, a fatal accident occurred on U.S. Highway 65, north of Harrison. The accident occurred near the Arkansas Welcome Center in Harrison. more

The statewide gas price average in Arkansas was $2.53 for a gallon of regular unleaded fuel on Thursday, according to the AAA Arkansas Weekend Gas Watch. That price is two cents less compared to that day last week and is eight cents less per gallon compared to that day last year. more

The statewide gas price average in Arkansas was $2.53 for a gallon of regular unleaded fuel on Thursday, according to the AAA Arkansas Weekend Gas Watch. That price is two cents less compared to that day last week and is eight cents less per gallon compared to that day last year. more

HUNTSVILLE — A Huntsville student was hit by a vehicle Wednesday afternoon, according to a statement by superintendent Jay Chalk. The district's statement says the student was hit after getting off a school bus. more

HUNTSVILLE — A Huntsville student was hit by a vehicle Wednesday afternoon, according to a statement by superintendent Jay Chalk. The district's statement says the student was hit after getting off a school bus. more

RUSSELLVILLE — A new 2,000-square foot facility designed to provide Arkansas Tech University agricultural education and agriculture business students with enhanced hands-on learning was dedicated on the ATU campus in Russellville on Wednesday, Dec. 10. more

RUSSELLVILLE — A new 2,000-square foot facility designed to provide Arkansas Tech University agricultural education and agriculture business students with enhanced hands-on learning was dedicated on the ATU campus in Russellville on Wednesday, Dec. 10. more

LITTLE ROCK — The channel known as Arkansas PBS will no longer be able to broadcast PBS programs starting July 1, 2026, thanks to federal budget cuts signed into law earlier this year. more

LITTLE ROCK — The channel known as Arkansas PBS will no longer be able to broadcast PBS programs starting July 1, 2026, thanks to federal budget cuts signed into law earlier this year. more

The regular meeting of the Newton County Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) was held on Monday, Dec. 8 at the Jasper Methodist church. more

The regular meeting of the Newton County Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) was held on Monday, Dec. 8 at the Jasper Methodist church. more

WESTERN GROVE — A three-alarm fire started early Sunday morning. more

WESTERN GROVE — A three-alarm fire started early Sunday morning. more

The Newton County Senior Center will have adjusted hours for the holiday season. more

The Newton County Senior Center will have adjusted hours for the holiday season. more

Four boxes are set up around Newton County to collect toys. more

Four boxes are set up around Newton County to collect toys. more

Bruce Wilburn will delight the crowd on Saturday Dec. 20 as he performs at the Newton County Senior Center. more