The Hutchinson High boys soccer team raced to a three-goal lead at halftime Thursday, and the Salthawks would go on to win their 2026 opener by beating Arkansas City 5-1 at the Salthawk Sports Complex. The Salthawks are scheduled to play again Monday afternoon in […]

Arkansas State Police have convicted a McGehee man of two counts of first-degree murder for a double homicide in 2023.

The City of McGehee has issued a burn ban effective Friday, September 4th, as dry conditions continue to increase wildfire concerns across Arkansas. According to the McGehee Fire Department, all outdoor burning is prohibited within the city until further notice. The restriction includes brush burning, [...]

Watson Chapel School District has distributed naloxone to nurses and principals throughout the district as part of an effort to increase preparedness for opioid-related emergencies. District Prevention Recovery Coordinators Dr. Robin Stepps and Lavorges Canada distributed the medication through the Arkansas Opioid Recovery Partnership. The [...]

Ark City Schools have announced a time change for tonight's Cowley Cup Football Game. Due to the extreme heat, kickoff between Arkansas City and Winfield has been moved back 30 minutes. The game will now begin at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 4, at Jantz Stadium [...]

VBPD is reducing data retention from 30 days to 7 and restricting full access to Van Buren police employees.

Dr. Dana Watson from Families Inc. Counseling Services joined Brandon and Kelly to share 10 life lessons worth learning. What’s a life lesson you think we sometimes learn too late? What about the old saying, “Life isn’t fair”? Is that actually a healthy lesson? Do our feelings always deserve to be trusted? How do you […]

The City of Ark City says the Community Spirit Award Committee has extended the nomination deadline for the 2026 Joe B. Avery Community Spirit Award to September 14, 2026. Do you know an individual, group, or organization that makes Arkansas City a better place? Help [...]

A Dumas man was killed Saturday night after being struck by a vehicle while riding a bicycle in rural Desha County, according to Arkansas State Police. 65-year-old Mack McCurry was riding a bicycle in the westbound lane of Highway 54 near East Radio Road when [...]

Burn bans have been lifted in Desha and Lee counties as recent rainfall continues to allow some Arkansas counties to ease outdoor burning restrictions. The latest available status information from the Arkansas Department of Agriculture's Forestry Division shows both counties without active burn bans. Desha [...]