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Arkansas leads the nation with 12 Chapter 12 farm bankruptcies in recent months—far ahead of Iowa's six—amid drought and rising costs. Lonoke farmer...

Arkansas Domino's stores raised over $12,000 for regional food banks on September 15, with River Valley locations contributing and the total expected to fund 50,000 meals. The report does not name specific River Valley banks or detail their shares.

Arkansas Tech hosted the Arkansas Supreme Court’s Appeals on Wheels program on its Russellville campus Oct. 22, offering local students and residents...

Tow operators and first responders share serious roadside risks in Arkansas.

• Nationwide, 35 tow operators died in 2025, with 26 more killed so far...

After 14 months of drought, Arkansas duck hunters face drained wetlands and a 40-year low in rice production, with the AGFC reporting it can flood...

Pediatrics Plus is hosting a free sensory-friendly fall festival tonight from 5-7 p.m. in Russellville, with a pumpkin patch, games, free food, and a...

• Bird flu cases hit commercial flocks in Clay County, with the virus spreading along the Mississippi flyway since 2022.
• University of Arkansas...

Morrilton Junior High ranks #37 and Morrilton Intermediate #54 out of 643 Arkansas middle schools, placing them in the top 6% and 9% statewide. This recognition applies to Morrilton schools, not Russellville or ZIP code 72801.

Very high wildfire danger remains across central Arkansas amid ongoing dry conditions.

• Today: Low 80s with mostly sunny skies and no rain
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Russellville High School's Cyclone Co. pop-up shop at the Area Chamber of Commerce gave students hands-on experience designing and selling...

Ashlyn Robinson, a Russellville first-grade teacher at Arkansas Connections Academy, was named the school's 2025-26 Elementary Teacher of the Year for...

Russellville City Council holds study sessions at 6 p.m. followed by regular meetings at 7 p.m.

• Remote option: Join via Zoom (www.zoom.us/join, ID...

A full-time primary care physician position is open at Russellville CBOC with a salary of $265K per year.

The Russellville City Council Finance Committee will discuss the 2027 budget at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall on two dates.

Key departments on the agenda:
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Downtown Russellville comes alive with art, lights, and music on Dec 11.

• Highlights: Stroll local art displays, enjoy carriage rides, and live...

Krystle Manning brings seven years of campus safety experience to her new role as ATU assistant chief of public safety.

• Joined the department in...

Health Street operates 3 drug testing centers in Russellville (ZIP 72801) offering urine, hair, DOT, and alcohol tests.

• Pre-register by phone at...

Former Russellville resident Danny Thomas releases his new single “Back Up Now” on Oct. 30 while living in Nashville. He was drawn to the Arkansas River Valley by its music scene and briefly called Russellville home.

The listing for 2773-2773 W D St Unit 2751 in Russellville, AR 72801 highlights its location near downtown events including Taste of the Valley, Downtown Fall Fest Chili Cook-off, and Downtown Art Walk.

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