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Members of the Mansfield City Council listen during public comment at the July 24, 2025 meeting, where sanitation costs, legal concerns, and new policy proposals were brought forward by both officials and citizens. (Photo submitted.)

Trash, Power & Silence: What Mansfield Threw Out

A $66K deficit. Legal misconduct allegations. Policy passed without answers. When the public spoke, city hall listened — but didn’t always...

Mansfield School Board Welcomes New Staff, Approves Pre-School Pay...

By Brittany MaineMANSFIELD — The Mansfield School District Board of Education met for a special session on Wednesday, July 23, to handle key personnel decisions ahead of...

Disc-ussions Lead to Big Plans at Truman Baker Park in Waldron

Community Clean-Up Set for July 31 — Let’s Make It Happen Together!By: Brittany MaineWaldron is on the move with an exciting new project that...

James Andrew McGann

ASP ARRESTS SUSPECT IN DEVIL’S DEN DOUBLE HOMICIDE

July 30, 2025LOWELL, Ark. — Special Agents with the Arkansas State Police (ASP) have arrested James Andrew McGann, 28, of Springdale, in connection...

MIDNIGHT MAGIC RETURNS TO MAIN STREET

How a Simple Shopping Idea Became One of Waldron’s Favorite Traditions By Brittany Maine Waldron’s Main Street will come alive this Friday night,...

Casey’s General Store is officially coming to Waldron! The future site at Rice Road & Hwy 71 has been confirmed, with land already purchased. Construction is expected to begin in the coming months, with an opening date projected just over a year from now.

Confirmed: Casey's General Store Coming to Waldron, Arkansas

Waldron, AR — It’s official — Casey’s General Store is coming to Waldron. The new location is planned for the corner of Rice Road and Highway 71,...

A federal appeals court on Wednesday upheld the part of Arkansas' LEARNS Act that bans "indoctrination" in public school classrooms. This photo shows Little Rock Central High students protesting the education overhaul law in 2023. (Photo by Tess Vrbin/Arkansas Advocate)

Arkansas can outlaw public school ‘indoctrination,’ ‘CRT,’ appeals...

Judges decide provisions of the state’s LEARNS Act don’t violate the U.S. ConstitutionThis story was updated on July 17, 2025, to include the...

Chamber members listen attentively as guest speaker Crystal Malloy emphasizes the importance of trust and consistency in business marketing strategies.

Chamber Chatter : Crystal Malloy Inspires, Leadership Transitions,...

This month’s Waldron Area Chamber of Commerce events brought powerful insight, important leadership transitions, and a reminder that a strong...

Fort Smith Public Schools kicked off its annual “Splash Into Kindergarten” event with a high-energy display from Street Greets. The team has proudly partnered with FSPS for over four years, helping bring bold, joyful signage to events across the district.

Street Greets Brings Big Celebrations to Life – One Yard at a Time

Have a special occasion to celebrate or a business event you want to promote? In the Waldron area and beyond, Street Greets has the creativity,...

Pastor Jeremy and his wife Rae Newlin, and their 5 children at the entrance of the First Church of Nazarene

From Badge to Bible: Pastor Jeremy Newlin’s Revival Vision for Waldron

Church of the Nazarene’s New Leader Preaches Faith, Family, and Forward MomentumWaldron has a new face behind the pulpit—one shaped by faith,...

Local Pastor Konnor McKay Announces 2026 Mayoral Bid for Waldron

Waldron, AR — The tides of local politics may be shifting in Waldron, as lifelong resident and local pastor Konnor McKay officially announced his...

Cotton, Crawford: U.S. Iran strike a success

© 2025 by Steve Brawner Communications, Inc.How much did President Trump’s airstrikes degrade Iran’s nuclear program? U.S. Sen. Tom Cotton and Rep. Rick Crawford say a...

University of Central Arkansas Announces Incoming Honors Scholars...

CONWAY, AR (06/30/2025)-- The Norbert O. Schedler Honors College has selected 80 incoming first-year students as its newest class of the Schedler Honors College and 44...

Meet Kristain Thompson: District 52 Candidate Focused on Community,...

Kristain Thompson starts his mornings early—usually around 4:30 a.m.—a rhythm he picked up from his grandfather. “He always had his office light on...

Avery Fielding, a senior at Waldron High School, proudly represents her community at MAS*H Camp, where she’s gaining hands-on experience in health care and pursuing her dream of becoming an ultrasound technician.

Local Students Chosen for Prestigious MAS*H Program, Gaining...

Two high school students from our community have recently been accepted into the highly respected MAS*H (Medical Applications of Science for...

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