Attorney General Griffin Leads 23-State Coalition Opposing SEC Investor Database Not Authorized by Congress

Griffin: ‘The SEC wants Americans to believe that it’s capable of securing a massive new database containing personal information about every single person who has a 401(k) or buys stock’ LITTLE ROCK – Attorney General Tim Griffin today issued the following statement after filing an amicus … [Read more...]

Art Gallery Features Artist Krista Schoening During February

The Arkansas State University–Beebe art department is proud to present the featured artworks of Krista Schoening through the month of February in the England Center Art Gallery from noon to 3 p.m., Monday through Friday. Admission to the gallery is free and open to the public. Krista Schoening is … [Read more...]

ASU-Beebe Announces Dates for 2024 Vanguard Discovery Camp, Seeking Community Partners

Unleash the potential of young minds this summer with Arkansas State University-Beebe’s Vanguard Discovery Camp, a weeklong adventure filled with hands-on exploration of science, technology, engineering, art and math (STEAM) for students entering grades 4-6. Vanguard Discovery Camp will be held … [Read more...]

Lyon College Honors Fellows Program to feature presentation by James Beard award-winning writer Alice Driver

The Lyon College Honors Fellows Program will feature a presentation by writer and investigative journalist Dr. Alice Driver on Thursday, Feb. 8, at 11:45 a.m. via Zoom teleconference. The campus community and public are invited. A link will be shared via Lyon College social media. Driver is a … [Read more...]

Buck Layne Retirement Party

After 33 years of dedication and hard work, Buck Layne is ready to trade in the office chair for a full-time view of the golf course! We hope you will join us to honor his achievements and contributions to the City of Searcy and surrounding areas. The reception will be held on February … [Read more...]

Scholarships Available forCleburne County Students 

Beginning February 1, Arkansas students can apply for scholarships administered by Arkansas Community Foundation. April 1 is the deadline to apply for most opportunities. Students can begin their application by visiting www.arcf.org/apply/scholarships/.   “Post-secondary education is a key to … [Read more...]

ASU-Beebe ‘Uncharted’ Wins Highest Honor for REALM Contest

The “Uncharted” literary and art magazine at Arkansas State University-Beebe has received Recognizing Excellence in Art and Literary Magazine (REALM) First Class by the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE). This year, schools in 46 states and five countries nominated 375 student … [Read more...]

Attorney General Griffin Announces Medicaid Fraud Conviction

“Earlier this week, defendant Mizell pleaded guilty to Medicaid Fraud, a class A misdemeanor. Protecting the dollars of hardworking Arkansas taxpayers from fraudsters is a duty I take seriously. Those who think they can get away with Medicaid Fraud should think again. Following a guilty plea … [Read more...]

January 22nd School Closings and Delays

School Closings: Heber Springs School DistrictMountain View School DistrictPangburn School DistrictRose Bud School DistrictShirley School DistrictThe Community School in Batesville Delays:Cabot School District Delay 2 HoursConway School District Delay 2 HoursVilonia School District Dealy 3 … [Read more...]

School Closings and Delays For January 18th

School Closings: Bald KnobBatesvilleBeeBeeConwayGreenbrierLittle RockMayflowerMountain ViewSearcySouthside BatesvilleSunshine School of SearcyWhite County Central Delays: Harding Academy will delay two hours.Shirley School District will delay two hours. … [Read more...]