Wildcats earn $250 for booster club after fans rally behind their school; Paragould wins Friday night

During the 2025–2026 school year, 20 schools participated in the Rice in Schools initiative, providing 4,668 students with hands-on cooking labs and taste tests.

DHS will begin work on providing supportive living services to families currently on the CES waitlist, all of whom are automatically enrolled in the Provider-Led Arkansas Shared Savings Entity.

Arkansas State cross country completed competition at the Southern Showcase last Saturday in Huntsville, AL.

In total, six out of the eight public school districts in Craighead County achieved a “B” rating or higher.

“Things are really taking shape,” said A&P Commission executive director Craig Rickert.

Prices at the pump are steadily climbing across much of Arkansas including Craighead County, mirroring a nationwide jump driven by high crude oil costs and international volatility.

Record-breaking heat, persistent drought and a stubborn ridge of high pressure are keeping Northeast Arkansas stuck in summer mode—even as fall arrives next week