Arkansas Leader

09/17/2026

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09/17/2026

Sen. Jonathan Dismang (R-Beebe) announced his resignation from the state Senate on Tuesday as he prepares to take on a new role at Arkansas Electric Cooperatives, Inc. as vice president of external affairs.

Sen. Jonathan Dismang (R-Beebe) announced his resignation from the state Senate on Tuesday as he prepares to take on a new role at Arkansas Electric Cooperatives, Inc. as vice president of external af... An active subscription is required to view this content. Please login below or click here to req...

09/16/2026

After more than eight hours of testimony, the civil service commission upheld the termination of Jacksonville Police Lt. Armond Byford, a 10-year veteran, on multiple policy violations.

After more than eight hours of testimony, the civil service commission upheld the termination of Jacksonville Police Lt.  Armond Byford, a 10-year veteran, on multiple policy violations. The comm... An active subscription is required to view this content. Please login below or click here to request...

09/16/2026

David’s Burgers wants to locate their slaughterhouse and holding barn just outside of the Jacksonville city limits after pushback the business received from North Little Rock back in February.

David’s Burgers wants to locate their slaughterhouse and holding barn just outside of the Jacksonville city limits after pushback the business received from North Little Rock back in February. The Pul... An active subscription is required to view this content. Please login below or click here to r...

09/12/2026

THIS WEEK'S FOOTBALL SCORES
Lonoke 14, LR Parkview 42
Jacksonville 40, Lake Hamilton 20
Beebe 14, Batesville 41
Sylvan Hills 42, Fayetteville 52
NLR 42, Springdale 17

09/09/2026

The Leader will hold a candidates forum that will be moderated by Roby Brock at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 8 at the Jacksonville Community Center, 5 Municipal Drive.

The Leader will hold a candidates forum that will be moderated by Roby Brock at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 8 at the Jacksonville Community Center, 5 Municipal Drive. The one-hour event will include ques... An active subscription is required to view this content. Please login below or click here to req...

09/07/2026

Democratic candidates Hallie Shoffner, who is running for U.S. Senate; Fred Love, who is running for governor and Beverly Coleman-Keown, who is running for state Rep. District 60, held a meet and greet at the Carver Resource Center in Lonoke.

Democratic candidates Hallie Shoffner, who is running for U.S. Senate; Fred Love, who is running for governor and Beverly Coleman-Keown, who is running for state Rep. District 60 held a meet and greet... An active subscription is required to view this content. Please login below or click here to req...

09/05/2026

Football scores 📷 photo by David Scolli Photography

Jacksonville 48, Southside 20
Sylvan Hills 46, Maumelle 10
Cabot 7, Bentonville West 45
Lonoke 33, Harding Academy 14
Beebe 7, Greene County 40
NLR 41, LR Parkview 24

09/04/2026

Jacksonville Titans have opened the season with two straight wins. The home team beat Southside on Thursday night, 48-20.