December 2025

By Robert Lyons The Lyon Lady Scots traveled from Batesville to face the NAC Lady Pioneers on Monday, December 1, in NJCAA Lady’s Basketball at the Pioneer Pavilion in Harrison. The Lady Pioneers defeated the Lady Scots by a score of 77-57. The Lady Pioneers led from start to finish and were led by #2 Keely Blanchard and Maggie Gresham. The Pioneers Men and Women will play Wednesday, beginning at 5 p.m. during the Homecoming games. The Lady Pioneers will play first with the Homecoming Ceremony held between games. Northark will host U of A Phillips College for Homecoming.

WASHINGTON — The Department of Veterans Affairs today announced a final rule, published September 29, which extends Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers eligibility for certain Veterans and their family caregivers through September 30, 2028.

By April White Old Independence Regional Museum is proud to host the 18th Annual Christmas Family Day program on Saturday, December 13, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. This event is free and open to the public.

LITTLE ROCK – Arkansas’ lithium fields are not anticipated to produce until 2028. Plans are underway to process bromine deposits found in the Smackover Formation in southern Arkansas.

Baxter Health Auxiliary Fundraiser 12 DAYS of CHRISTMAS SALE in the Pink-A-Dilly Gift Shop at Baxter Health Hospital. Tuesday, December 9 through Christmas Eve, December 24.