Harding University Remembers and Honors the Life of Botham Jean
SEARCY, Ark. (Feb. 8, 2021) — Harding University President David Burks announced that the University will remember and honor the ...
Natural Food Store Offers Healthy Options
Courtesy The Bison The Natural Food store is a headquarters for healthy and holistic options in Searcy, Arkansas, providing ...
Darcy Sanford: Track Athlete Continues to Break School Records
Courtesy The Bison Senior Darcy Sanford has made a name for herself on and off the track pitch. Sanford ...
Harding University Hosts Closed Event with Sociologist, Educator Michael Lindsay
SEARCY, Ark. (Feb. 19, 2021) –– The Harding University American Studies Institute will feature award-winning sociologist and educator Michael ...
Students Support Small Businesses from Behind the Scenes
Courtesy The Bison Several students on campus spend time outside of class pouring into local, Searcy-based small businesses and ...
Legacy Park Expansion Continues
Courtesy The Bison New condominiums have recently been completed on Harding’s campus, and a new restaurant is under construction, continuing ...
Slader’s Celebrates Seven Years of Business With New Menu Items
Courtesy The Bison Slader’s Alaskan Dumpling Company, a local Searcy restaurant, is now serving signature drinks inspired by the Last ...
ASU-Beebe Searcy Receives Donation from Entergy, Expanding Classroom Capabilities
SEARCY, Ark. – ASU-Beebe is proud to recognize Entergy Corporation for a micro-grant donation to expand classroom technology and interactive ...
Searcy Nonprofit El Puente Hispanic Services Receives Grants
SEARCY, Ark - El Puente Hispanic Services Center was the recipient of four grants during 2020, each for specific programs ...
Harding University honors and celebrates African American alumni on campus
SEARCY, Ark. (Feb. 1, 2021) — Harding University President David Burks has announced that the University will honor and celebrate ...
ASU-Beebe Lecture-Concert series to feature Author Grace Hale on New Book
BEEBE, Ark. – ASU-Beebe will present acclaimed author and historian Grace Elizabeth Hale’s presentation of her recent book Cool Town: ...
ASU Beebe Begins Adult Education Open Enrollment on Searcy, Other Campuses
BEEBE, Ark. – Enrollment for General Educational Development (GED) classes is open at the Arkansas State University-Beebe Adult Education centers, ...
ASU Beebe Names Searcy Students, Others to Fall 2020 Chancellor’s and Dean’s Lists
BEEBE, Ark. – One hundred seventy-two students earned academic distinction during the Fall 2020 semester at Arkansas State University-Beebe. Students ...
Harding Spring Sing to take place in 2021 with a few changes
Courtesy: The Bison SEARCY, Ark. - Directors of Spring Sing Dr. Steven Frye and Cindee Stockstill informed social club Spring ...
ASU-Beebe Invites Community to Virtual Tree Lighting Ceremony
BEEBE, Ark. - Arkansas State University-Beebe invites the community to view this year’s ASU-Beebe Virtual Tree Lighting Ceremony on Tuesday, ...
Harding Academy Presents: “Anastasia the Musical”
The Harding Academy Wildcat Theatre Company presents “Anastasia the Musical” streamed Saturday, Nov. 21, Thursday, Nov. 26 and Saturday, ...
Harding Academy to stream virtual performance of “Anastasia the Musical”
SEARCY, Ark. — The Harding Academy Wildcat Theatre Company will present “Anastasia the Musical” streamed Saturday, Nov. 21, Thursday, Nov. ...
Harding Senior finds job as Searcy Public School bus driver
Courtesy: The Bison SEARCY, Ark. - After searching for a side job that would fit around her class schedule, senior Faith ...
Harding Professor Amy Qualls makes her own Essential Oils
Courtesy: The Bison Searcy, Ark. - Research in homeopathic medicine has been on the mind of many mainstream consumers in recent ...
Social work majors ’empower women’ with nonprofit project
Courtesy of The Bison After a trip to New York in January, a group of social work majors came together ...
ASU-Beebe to Welcome Casey McPherson Live-Stream Concert on Nov. 12
SEARCY, Ark - The ASU-Beebe Lecture-Concert Series will present singer and songwriter Casey McPherson for a live-streamed concert on Thursday, Nov. 12 at 7:30 p.m. on the ...
Searcy Organizations Participate in Global Entrepreneurship Week
SEARCY, ARKANSAS – Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW) involves 170 countries with roughly 9 million participants in over 35,000 activities ...
Harding University announces virtual Liberal Arts Colloquium examining pandemics and their consequences
SEARCY, Ark. (Nov. 3, 2020) –– The Harding University College of Arts and Humanities is teaming up with the Colleges ...
Harding University president Dr. Bruce McLarty announces retirement effective November 30, 2020, Dr. David Burks to serve as president
SEARCY, Ark. (Oct. 30, 2020) –– Harding University Board of Trustees announced this afternoon that after careful and prayerful consideration, ...
Hamilton imparts career wisdom
Courtesy of The Bison When walking into the small-windowed office of Tim Hamilton, assistant professor of communication, visitors will be ...
Harding University hosts virtual event with former New England Patriots tight end, Benjamin Watson
SEARCY, Ark. (Oct. 26, 2020) –– The Harding University American Studies Institute will host Benjamin Watson, former New England Patriots ...
Zion reopens with renewed focus
Courtesy of The Bison Zion Climbing and Event Center, one of the featured businesses on season four of “Small ...
Brackett Library celebrates 19th Amendment Anniversary with “Rightfully Hers” Exhibit
Courtesy of The Bison The Brackett Library is celebrating the 100-year anniversary of the 19th Amendment, which gave women the ...
Business is Blooming
Courtesy of The Bison Senior Rachel Williams gave a new meaning to the phrase “bloom where you’re planted” by creating ...
United Way of White County holds month-long virtual 5k, Footloose in Fall
SEARCY, Ark. – The United Way of White County is holding the first-ever Footloose in Fall 5K during the month ...
Harding University launches new nursing program, first of its kind in Arkansas
SEARCY, Ark. – The Harding University Carr College of Nursing has launched a Master’s Entry into Professional Nursing (MEPN) program. This ...
Creme & Sugar offers space to indulge sweet tooth
Courtesy: The Bison SEARCY, Ark. - Creme and Sugar offers students a way to satisfy their sweet tooth at “a ...
Harding hosts virtual Lectureship event for first time, looks forward to 2021
Courtesy: The Bison SEARCY, Ark. - Harding opted to hold the annual University Bible Lectureship event virtually this year, canceling ...
Student releases self-produced EP
Courtesy of The Bison Junior Maddy Hall released her own Extended Play (EP) album titled, “From This Hour” named after ...
Gone Fishin’
Courtesy of The Bison The Harding fishing team offers students an opportunity to relax without a television screen, and the ...
New soccer facility opens for practice
Courtesy of the Bison A new indoor soccer facility has recently opened up for the Harding men’s and women’s teams ...
Student designs shirts, donates proceeds to BSA, Botham Jean Foundation
Courtesy of The Bison “I hope that people see a shirt and think about what it means, which I really ...
Harding University posts all-time record retention and graduation rates
SEARCY, Ark. – Harding University fall 2020 enrollment figures include its highest ever retention and graduation rates, with fall to ...
Two children complete Searcy Public Library “1,000 Books Before Kindergarten” program
SEARCY, Ark. - Searcy Public Library is so proud of Mackenzie Ferguson and Abigail Lambert, who have completed the library's ...
Harding Welcomes New Food Distributor
Beginning this fall, Harding has a new food distributor on campus after its decades-long contract with Aramark ended in the ...
OneLife Provides Unique Care for Students
OneLife Wellness & Primary Care offers students unique, affordable healthcare that aims to treat the whole person through physical, mental ...
Finding Mindfulness in Searcy
Students at Harding University can find peace in new yoga classes. Laurie Swain, Harding University alumna, had a dream to ...
ASU-Beebe Practical Nursing Program ranked #5 in State
BEEBE, Ark. – Every year, PracticalNursing.org studies practical nursing programs in each state. This year the review organization announced August ...
Harding University physician assistant program serves its one millionth patient
SEARCY, Ark. - The Harding University physician assistant studies program has served its one millionth patient. The PA program is ...
Harding Fall 2020 Arts & Life line-up includes Grammy winner, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band founding member
SEARCY, Ark. - The Harding University department of music has announced the fall line-up for its Arts and Life performance ...
Harding University College of Business announces recipients of Botham Jean Scholarship
SEARCY, Ark. – The Harding University Paul R. Carter College of Business Administration, in cooperation with PwC, has selected four ...
Harding University announces American Studies Institute Distinguished Lecture Series lineup for 2020-21
SEARCY, Ark. - Harding University’s American Studies Institute will host four speakers for the fall and spring presentations of its ...
Spirit of Unity award goes to Jamie Laughlin, Dir. of Volunteer Services at Unity Health
SEARCY, AR — The Unity Health Foundation presented Jamie Laughlin, Director of Volunteer Services, with the Spirit of Unity Award ...
Searcy Police take part in “Drive Sober” campaign heading into Labor Day weekend
SEARCY, Ark. - While Labor Day weekend is still a little ways away, the Searcy Police Department isn't wasting any time ...
United Way of White County “Stuff the Bus” fundraiser looking for donations
SEARCY, Ark. - United Way of White County is having their annual back-to-school supply fundraiser, ‘Stuff the Bus,’ and this ...
Passion to Purpose: John Simmons turns hobby into business, Crown Entertainment
SEARCY, Ark - From DJing in a dorm room at Arkansas Tech to bringing light cues to the stages of ...
Unity Health’s Community of Caring serves hundreds in White County
SEARCY, Ark. – Unity Health recently held its 24th annual A Day of Caring, renamed to Community of Caring due ...
Unity Health’s “A Day of Caring” changed to “Community of Caring” for 2020
SEARCY, Ark. – For the last 23 years, Unity Health has hosted its medical mission ‘A Day of Caring’ to ...
ASU-Beebe New Student Orientation Sessions for Fall 2020
BEEBE, Ark. – Arkansas State University-Beebe is excited to announce New Student Orientation 2020: "Strong from the Start." New students ...
CAPCA offers helping hand to community with summer assistance programs
Searcy, AR - July 20th, 2020 - The Community Action Program for Central Arkansas will begin a special CARES ...
Harding University appoints new leadership for the Honors College
SEARCY, Ark. (July 14, 2020) — The Harding University Honors College has appointed Dr. Kevin Kehl dean and Dr. ...
Harding University appoints new director of church outreach
SEARCY, Ark. (July 10, 2020) — The Harding University Office for Church Relations has appointed Andrew M. Braxter as the ...
A Vision for Everyone; Michael Jones fills important role in White County counseling community
SEARCY, Ark. - Renewed Vision Counseling Services founder Michael Jones is using his background in ministry and counseling to provide ...
Beyond Boundaries launches new online brand, Beyond Boundaries Life!
Searcy, AR – Beyond Boundaries Outfitters, an outdoor store based in Searcy, Arkansas, has launched an online brand, Beyond Boundaries ...
ASU-Beebe Planning Return to Fall Classes On-Campus
BEEBE, Ark. – ASU-Beebe this week released information regarding plans for a blended menu of class options for the Fall 2020 ...
A Cut Above; how J. Myles uses his Searcy barbershop to make a difference in the community
SEARCY, Ark. - Growing up on the Southside of Chicago, Joseph Myles always knew he wanted to make a difference ...
Encore for Center on the Square’s Virtual Kidstage
SEARCY, Ark. - Center on the Square, Searcy’s local theatre, has opened registrations for the second session of Virtual KidsStage. ...
Searcy restaurant Savor + Sip reopens with new menu, take-out options
Searcy, AR - Savor + Sip, a downtown Searcy coffee shop and restaurant, was among the many businesses that closed ...
GAC Announces Revised 2020 Football Schedule; Harding Opens Sept. 12 at SWOSU
SEARCY – The Great American Conference released a revised 2020 football schedule Friday with Harding now opening its season ...
Harding Students design, present 2020 branding project for city park
SEARCY, Ark. — Twenty-eight Harding students within the Department of Arts and Design and Department of Communication worked in ...
Arkansas Hospice “Parade of Kindness” to trek through Searcy
Searcy, Ark. - Arkansas Hospice, the state’s largest provider of hospice services, as well as area first responders and local ...
Searcy Summer Dinner Theatre postpones 2020 season
SEARCY, Ark. — Due to the global spread of COVID-19 Searcy Summer Dinner Theatre, Harding University’s summer community-based theatre program, ...
Unity Health puts procedures, processes in place to ensure patient and staff safety
SEARCY, Ark. - While Americans continue to follow and track the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, local businesses are working to get ...
ASU Beebe: Online Ceremony Honors Outstanding Students, Faculty and Staff
BEEBE, Ark. – Arkansas State University-Beebe presented the annual Student Awards on Tuesday, May 12, 2020 via live-stream hosted ...
ASU-Beebe to offer free, virtual Vanguard Discovery Camp for summer 2020
BEEBE, Ark. – Arkansas State University-Beebe has restructured the Vanguard Discovery Camp this year to accommodate campers to continue following ...
KidStage Goes Virtual: Center on the Square goes online for Spring kids theatre
SEARCY, Ark. - With the coronavirus (COVID-19) forcing theatres across the country to cancel shows, Searcy’s downtown playhouse is ...
ASU-Beebe to Broadcast Virtual Commencement Online May 9
BEEBE, Ark. - Arkansas State University-Beebe invites the community to view the 2020 Spring Virtual Commencement program online on Saturday, May ...
Campus undergoes updates and renovations
Story courtesy of The Bison SEARCY, Ark. - Construction updates are occurring all over campus while students and staff ...
A new way to communicate: HU16 anchors produce podcasts
Story courtesy of The Bison SEARCY, Ark. - Two anchors from Harding’s student broadcast HU16 began producing independent podcasts ...
Student athletes use their voices for good
Story courtesy of The Bison SEARCY, Ark. - Junior basketball guards Tyler Roth and Romen Martin created a blog ...
Searcy High School Art Students’ works among the winners in 2020 Governor’s Art Competition
SEARCY, Ark. - Searcy High School art students can now see some of their works hanging in the Governor’s ...
Graduate student starts at-home garage gym
Story courtesy of The Bison Students and their families are getting creative to remain active during quarantine. Normal routines have ...
How COVID-19 is affecting your favorite coffee shop in Searcy
Story courtesy of The Bison SEARCY, Ark. - While a plethora of things have been changed or canceled, one thing ...
Big Bloomin’ Weekend offers Searcy opportunity to enjoy outdoors while social distancing
SEARCY, Ark. - Spring has officially sprung here in Searcy, which also means the arrival of the city’s annual ...
Perspectives from essential workers
Courtesy of The Bison SEARCY, Ark. - While some students are spending their time completing online classes or learning ...
ASU-Beebe Annouces Concurrent Challenge Scholarships
BEEBE, Ark.:-- Arkansas State University-Beebe is proud to announce that beginning with the Fall 2020 semester eligible high school students ...
Harding alumnus and investigative journalist takes on ‘Tiger King’ mystery
Courtesy of The Bison SEARCY, Ark. - Jerry Mitchell is in the business of finding the truth. After watching the ...