New state CASA director draws on experience, father’s legacy
Lauren Geier of Conway is known for making people laugh, often posting on Facebook about the antics of her three kids or the family’s dogs, Tina Turner and Moj…
Lauren Geier of Conway is known for making people laugh, often posting on Facebook about the antics of her three kids or the family’s dogs, Tina Turner and Moj…
Jessica Jones of Wooster wasn’t planning to try to make a living solely as an artist until her husband died in 2017, and she became a widow at age 29, raising …
Thirty years ago, I fell in love at first sight.
CONWAY — An attorney for the 17-year-old charged with trying to kill his adoptive parents by setting their home on fire while they were sleeping has been given…
Ali Sugg grew up with a dad who was king of radio in Clinton, so it’s not surprising that she also majored in radio-television at Arkansas State University in …
A Van Buren County man’s pet snake that escaped in July is still at large — it’s a 10-foot red-tailed boa constrictor.
Rene Henderson of Conway remembers when she was just 9 years old, having to wake up early and hop in the back of a truck in the dark to go chop cotton in the D…
Something happened 49 years ago today that made the world a better place — my brother, Shane, was born.
When we celebrate a holiday or birthday with my parents, there’s a 50-50 chance we’ll be digging through garbage later.
Dave Lowe of Perryville is a quilting-retreat organizer who doesn’t sew, a goat-festival guru who has never owned a goat and a juggler who earned a living perf…
The Great Escape, a fundraiser for the Women’s Shelter of Central Arkansas, will offer treats for kids this year, in addition to discounted spa services and sh…
My husband and I were eating at a restaurant when a tall, handsome waiter, not ours, came up to our table.
CONWAY — A 9-foot-tall wooden chain-saw carving of a shepherd who stood watch for seven years outside First United Methodist Church in Conway has fallen.
The first thing Keagan Provost always did when his grandmother took him to the Heber Springs library was to give all the employees a hug, she said.
Ashley Phillips loves accounting, but it’s always been the people behind the numbers that she finds fascinating.
Melinda Rollans of Dardanelle found her breast cancer in its early stages in 2012 because she said she was vigilant about getting mammograms after her sister w…
I have a hard time getting dressed in the mornings.
Patty Poulter said she believes life is all about saying yes.
Laura Abbott of Cabot said she speaks out on domestic violence for a reason.
CONWAY — The Conway Regional Health System broke ground last week on a $13 million, three-story building that officials said will help solve a good problem to …
AUSTIN — One Conway mother said her five children, including three in foster care, can’t wait to see what’s in the Love Box the family receives each month thro…
Every month is declared national something or other, and if you’re scratching your head about what September celebrated, let me tell you: It’s National Lice Pr…
BEEBE — The odd occurrence in Beebe that happened on New Year’s Eve in 2010 — when thousands of blackbirds mysteriously dropped from the sky — and to a lesser …
Misty Phillips of Conway has a high-profile role model in her passion for preventing child abuse, but she’s found her own voice.
Kim and Dan Meatheany helped give food to 20,000 people last year through Manna House in Russellville, but showing kindness to the people they serve can mean j…
CONWAY — Gage Jordan said he told his 17-year-old adopted son goodnight on Aug. 25, told him he loved him and went to bed.
There was only one thing that held Molly Thomason back from pursuing her dream of being an Egyptologist: She really doesn’t like to be outdoors.
My obsessive need for routine is no more evident than when I’m eating out in a restaurant.
Brent Clark has emerged from his big brother’s shadow.
PINE BLUFF — Conway Police Officer Will McGary died Feb. 1, 2013; two days later, he saved Charles Connor’s life.
CONWAY — Herman Lasker, a longtime former educator in the Conway School District, said he doesn’t feel worthy but appreciates being chosen as the grand marshal…
RUSSELLVILLE — The River Valley Food Bank should be celebrating its 16th anniversary this month; instead, it’s closing its doors on Friday because it can’t pay…
Tonya McGary said the death of her police-officer son at age 26 doesn’t get any easier, but he has “definitely left a legacy” in Searcy and Conway.
No detail is too small for the attention of longtime Van Buren County Fair Manager Corrine Weatherly — not even ants.
CONWAY — Florence Mattison, a longtime teacher in the Conway School District, had an elementary school named for her in 1981, but her educator husband’s name w…
I know this column is running after our observances and outpouring of emotion for 9/11.
CONWAY — Emily Aldridge will smile if you compliment her craftwork, but she avoids eye contact and doesn’t say much.
CONWAY — Lisa Garner said she got her life back Aug. 20, the day she got a new kidney.
A baby isn’t breathing. A terrified homeowner hears a prowler. A man is having a heart attack.
I don’t believe in coincidences.
The city of Conway has hired its first diversity and economic-development coordinator, and Mayor Bart Castleberry said the position is long overdue.
Ray Edwards of Dardanelle escaped a three-vehicle accident in December without a scratch, but in a follow-up medical exam, he was diagnosed with four types of …
As soon as she learned that some of her young family members had been molested, Tess Fletcher knew one thing: “I wanted to speak up for kids.”
The city of Quitman plans to build a community center, and officials are counting on chicken bingo and a 5K race to help raise some of the money for the projec…
I am almost set to leave the country.
CONWAY — Watch out for falling golf balls on Sept. 5 at Centennial Valley Golf and Country Club.
PERRYVILLE — The coach for the Perryville Mustangs said quarterback Reid Standridge is one of the more competitive football players he’s ever seen.
Tim Smith measured success in wins and losses when he was a coach, but he has a different philosophy as the new Clinton High School principal.
The Rose Bud School District didn’t give up on getting a grant to establish a school-based health clinic, and it paid off, Superintendent Luke Lovins said.
My baby grew up and moved to Spain.