Batesville educator recognized for work with children
Lorrie McClure’s son Matthew has achalasia, a rare condition causing his esophagus to become nonfunctioning. Because of the condition, she and Matthew must mak…
Lorrie McClure’s son Matthew has achalasia, a rare condition causing his esophagus to become nonfunctioning. Because of the condition, she and Matthew must mak…
Kevin Jenkins emerged through the doors of Becknell Gymnasium with a smile on his face and an outstretched arm. Shaking a lot of hands — that’s what coaches do…
Homelessness and hunger are everywhere, and no one is immune to either. The people of White County are no exception. Each year, just before Thanksgiving, the…
Students at Cord-Charlotte Elementary School sported “I voted” stickers after they voted in their own presidential election Tuesday morning. Gregg Cooper, th…
Heather and Dane Moore take the traditional family Thanksgiving feast a few steps farther and welcome the entire community for dinner. Heather said she has …
It took two years of hard work by the staff and students at Eagle Mountain Magnet Elementary School to achieve a national award for their efforts to create a h…
After Wednesday night, when children dress in costume and go door to door in search of candy, a Halloween tradition in Jacksonsville will come to an end — the …
Amanda Martin poured some Black Dandy tea into a cup as she offered her guests some chocolate-chip scones and gluten-free lavender cookies. The tea is a blend …
When students take ownership of their education and apply their schoolwork to real-world problems, the process changes the culture of the school. That’s what t…
Midland High School students are preparing for another trip to discover other cultures. So far, eight students are on board for the third trip the school will …
It’s not an everyday occurrence that an Arkansas state trooper draws his gun, and it is a rarity that he may have to fire at a suspect. Every morning, Claudet…
If you need evidence that the sports programs at the Searcy schools are growing, look toward the construction near the Searcy High School gym where a new field…
Although Marietta Thompson of Tuckerman lives in a small town, she has rubbed elbows with some well-known people. On July 3, Andy Griffith died, and Thompson …
Around 14 years ago, Glen Lane took a job with the Martin Street Youth Center as director of Our Club of Jacksonville, an after-school program and a division o…
Col. Brian Robinson loves to fly. He said aviation was his boyhood dream. The 46-year-old not only grew up to fly, but he soared up the Air Force ladder to be…
After working for more than two years to get a shooting range in Jacksonville, the city of Jacksonville is partnering with the Arkansas Game and Fish Foundatio…
On March 29, 1976, a tornado cut through Cabot, leaving destruction in its wake. Tom Brannon was a third-grader when his hometown was left devastated, and that…
Jodi Love once turned down a college scholarship, but she believes her choice to join the Navy was the right one at the time. “I wanted to see the world,” the…
In 1931, Elrod Purdy was working as a nurse. When she realized how flowers lifted the spirits of her patients, she had a vision to spread that joy to everyone …
California is a long way from Arkansas, but Cody Belew said his feet are still planted firmly in Beebe. Growing up in Antioch, just outside of Beebe, Belew, 2…
Kip Davis is not only planning for the future of Woodruff County; he also delves into its past. Working as the city planner for Augusta, Davis is also vice pre…
It was a cool, crisp morning at the Brewer Farm just outside Beebe as nearly 300 children lined up to participate in various events at the Sunshine Rodeo on Fr…
Sitting in a chair in the Jenks Shop locomotive complex, 34-year-old Vernon Myers was wearing a red T-shirt and ball cap, both with the Union Pacific Railroad …
One of the things Cheryl Simmons enjoys about teaching art to children is that they are free with their creativity. Simmons, who teaches kindergarten through …
As a young child, Searcy High School Principal Claude Smith moved around quite a bit, thanks to his father’s profession in construction. As an adult, however, …
Cory Lamb will make a pit stop during a 17-state tour to play at CabotFest, along with several other central Arkansas musicians. Arkansas is home to many tale…
Through the eyes of an artist, all things are beautiful, even the most common and obscure areas of a city. The Jacksonville City Hall is home to a new collect…
It’s just a matter of time until more homeless dogs in Bald Knob have a comfortable place to live while waiting to find their forever homes. Thanks to Bald Kn…
A fire in January destroyed four buildings in downtown Kensett. One of those buildings housed the district courtroom and the Kensett City Council’s chambers. N…
Dana Gaines pulled out several prescription bottles from her purse, which was sitting in her lap. Lining up eight bottles on the table in front of her, she sai…
Thatchurch.com is a church that not only has a unique name, but also has a unique approach to spirituality and mission work — putting the focus on local missio…
One thing that Billie Dougherty has carried over from childhood is her dislike of napping. “I don’t nap,” she said with a smile. “I hated naps as a kid, and I…
When University of Arkansas at Fayetteville student Stephen Gilbert drew up some plans in 2007 for a Students Engaged in Economic Development project, he may n…
When Alan Davis was killed on April 19, 1991, in an ambulance accident, his mother, Connie Davis, thought her world would end. Alan was a 21-year-old EMT with…
If the state of Arkansas was given a grade for its obesity rates — for both adults and youths — it would be a big, fat “F.” Arkansas ranks in the top 10 in th…
Most people know that October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and that the color for promoting awareness of the disease is pink. But what about ovarian cance…
Gently grasping a rigid ballet bar, Kathleen Marleneanu exemplified her dance training with graceful and deliberate movements. Her blond hair, slicked back in …
Gently grasping a rigid ballet bar, Kathleen Marleneanu exemplified her dance training with graceful and deliberate movements. Her blond hair, slicked back in …
In 2004, Holly Reavis stood before a judge. Forced to make a decision that would affect the life of her 3-year-old daughter, Reavis made a difficult choice to …
Zombies will invade rural Arkansas in October. These aren’t just any ordinary zombies — these guys are armed with laser guns. Throughout the month of October…
Derek Haigwood took a little time to sample a variety of rice dishes before heading back to his Jackson County rice farm to get on his combine. “To this commu…
The Pulaski County Special School District, through the organization Feeding Children Everywhere, is providing food for children who might otherwise go to bed …
Louise Allison was only 14 when she ran away from her Dallas home to get as far as she could from her abusive stepfather. During a recent meeting of the Cabot…
Colleen Caldwell noticed that several members of her church had lost their jobs and had no idea where to go for help. She decided to compile available resource…
Tourism is the mainstay of the economy of many rural areas of Arkansas. In fact, it’s a huge industry for the state — a $5.6 billion industry, to be exact, and…
When Alissa Coyle’s son, Donavon, was born 24 weeks into her pregnancy, he was four months premature and weighed only 1 1/2 pounds. After seven surgeries, he w…
Tourism is the mainstay of the economy of many rural areas of Arkansas. In fact, it’s a huge industry for the state — a $5.6 billion industry, to be exact, and…
Many people have a form of mental illness — some are high-functioning; some are not. Mental illness doesn’t discriminate, and it can affect a person’s mood, th…
Joy Hobbs anxiously looked on as Mark Munholland hunched over her walker. Using black zip ties, he attached a basket to her walker. The basket was yellow, but …
Walking around the body of a C-130 can be pretty humbling. The large body, so close to the ground, has a high-wing design and is perched upon big round tires.…