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 [...]
Student highlight female fearless creators
Courtesy of The Bison SEARCY, Ark. - Harding University is filled with inventive minds and students searching for ways to [...]
Student creates quarantine spirit week, brings people together
Courtesy of The Bison SEARCY, Ark. - When Sophomore Everett Kirkman looked around at the state of the world on [...]
Small businesses get creative during COVID-19 outbreak
Courtesy of The Bison SEARCY, Ark. - Over the course of several weeks, COVID-19 created unpredictable changes for the everyday [...]
Senior cultivates conversations in new podcast
Story courtesy of The Bison SEARCY, Ark. - What do you get when you mix a lot of unexpected free [...]
Harding University expands undergraduate and graduate degree programs, for Fall 2020
SEARCY, Ark. — Harding University announces a historic expansion in its undergraduate and graduate school offerings beginning Fall 2020. Fifteen [...]
Searcy businesses offer fun ways to stay busy during social distancing
SEARCY, Ark. - After four weeks of social distancing and self quarantining because of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) we all [...]
Churches get creative to continue worship during COVID-19
Courtesy of The Bison SEARCY, Ark. - As the Centers for Disease Control and state governments continue to limit group [...]
Retiring professors reflect on unexpected end to their careers
Courtesy of The Bison SEARCY, Ark. - While seniors come to terms with their last year as Harding students ending [...]
Harding University postpones spring graduation ceremony until Aug. 15, 2020
SEARCY, Ark. — Due to the global spread of COVID-19 Harding University has rescheduled its commencement program, originally set for [...]
How to stay connected while being apart
Courtesy of The Bison SEARCY, Ark. - This semester at Harding has been full of change, but students staying home [...]
Harding cancels Spring Sing, looks forward to “Twice Upon A Time 2021”
Courtesy of The Bison SEARCY, Ark. - On Thursday, March 19, Harding announced that the University would be moving to [...]
ARcare issues response to Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic
Searcy, Ark. - As our community continues to feel the increased impact of Covid-19, we feel it is essential to [...]
Humility and justice: Alumnus releases book about finally finding justice in Civil Rights cold cases
Courtesy of The Bison SEARCY, Ark. - Through the years, Harding has seen many successful alumni. However, perhaps none have [...]
‘Nothing to be sorry about:’ Student reflects on growing up in a deaf household
Courtesy of The Bison SEARCY, Ark. - As a young child, junior Alyson Lowenstein was handed a great deal [...]
Dairy Queen plans to sweeten Searcy this summer
Courtesy of The Bison SEARCY, Ark. - Some students have already been buzzing about the restaurants Slim Chickens and [...]
White County Chess Community aims to bring mentorship, community to Searcy
Searcy, AR. – Community can mean something different for different people. For Paul Hill, the host of the White [...]
Registration Open for ASU-Beebe 2020 Vanguard Discovery Camp
BEEBE, Ark. – Registration for the Arkansas State University-Beebe 2020 Vanguard Discovery Camp (VDC), which includes a session at the [...]
From Harding to Helen’s: A Spring Break Trip to the Home of Helen Keller
Story courtesy: The Bison SEARCY, Ark. - Tuscumbia, Alabama may not be a typical vacation spot, but for those [...]
Unity Health President receives honor from grateful associates
SEARCY, Ark. — The Unity Health Foundation presented Unity Health President/CEO Steven Webb with the Spirit of Unity award [...]
Students host charity concert for Sparrow’s Promise
Courtesy of The Bison SEARCY, Ark. - Seniors Braden Snyder and Michael Krupka will host a charity event they [...]
Harding women’s basketball ranked first in the GAC standings
Courtesy of The Bison SEARCY, Ark. - The Lady Bisons basketball team took the number one spot in the [...]
Bison baseball season in full swing
Courtesy of The Bison SEARCY, Ark. - Harding’s baseball season is now in full swing, and the Bisons have [...]
Pocket Park Opens Entertainment Opportunities for Downtown Searcy
SEARCY, Ark. – The Revolution that overtook Searcy in 2019 resulted in several improvements that the city and its [...]
Carion Wind Quintet brings classical music to life in Harding University Arts and Life performance series
SEARCY, Ark., – Harding University will host the Carion Wind Quintet Thursday, Feb. 27 as part of the 2019-20 [...]
New executive chef joins Harding University dining services
SEARCY, Ark. (Feb 21, 2020) — Harding University announced the appointment of Lewis Curtis as executive chef of its [...]
The life of a Storyteller
Courtesy of The Bison SEARCY, Ark. - The game winning shot, the major play that turns the game around [...]
Meet the Midnight Oil artists
Courtesy of The Bison SEARCY, Ark. - The artwork of two Harding students hang on display at the Midnight [...]
Hands on a Hardbody opening weekend
Courtesy of The Bison SEARCY, Ark. - Harding University’s theatre department announced the musical performance “Hands on a Hardbody” [...]
Harding University appoints new director for charitable estate planning
SEARCY, Ark.– The Harding University Office of Advancement has appointed Ken Bissell as the new director for Charitable Estate [...]
Mindful Living CenterYoga Studio to open in Searcy this spring
Searcy, ARK. – A new yoga studio comprised of teachers with decades of experience among them is opening in Searcy this [...]
Harding baseball team hoping to engage with community more
Courtesy of The Bison Searcy, ARK. - The Harding baseball team had its first home game on Saturday, Feb. [...]
Unity Health’s Heart to Heart 2020
SEARCY, AR – Unity Health recently hosted its annual Heart to Heart event with Unity Health – Cardiology Clinic [...]
Former Harding student to be honored with seat dedication
Courtesy of The Bison SEARCY, ARK. - Women’s social club Delta Gamma Rho (DGR) planned the dedication of a [...]
Harding University students selected to represent Arkansas at national Space Grant Consortium event in Washington, D.C.
SEARCY, Ark., – A group of Harding University students has been selected to represent the state of Arkansas in [...]
Bisons prepare for the big leagues
Courtesy of The Bison After wrapping up their final season, four Harding football players pushed to continue their athletic [...]
Harding student hosts bi-weekly Trivia Night at Slader’s
Courtesy of The Bison Searcy, Ark. - Most Harding students know Slader’s Alaskan Dumpling Co. for its unique food and relaxed [...]
Greg Harnden presented with Lifetime Achievement Award
Courtesy of The Bison Former athletic director and Harding women’s basketball coach Greg Harnden received the Lifetime Achievement Award from [...]
Harding University hosts African American legislators historical exhibit
SEARCY, Ark., – The Harding University Brackett Library will be hosting Arkansas African American Legislators, 1868-1893, a free traveling [...]
Women for Harding hosts annual princess and superhero event
SEARCY, Ark. - Women for Harding will host the eighth annual Princess and Superhero Party from 9:30-11:30 a.m. on [...]
New Harding assistant coach is a grand slam
Courtesy of The Bison SEARCY, Ark. - The Harding University baseball team entered January 2020 with new assistant coach [...]
Legacy Park expansion completes phase 5A construction
Courtesty of The Bison SEARCY, Ark. - Harding’s Legacy Park entered the final stages of construction almost six years [...]
Searcy continues to grow one year after ‘Small Business Revolution’
Courtesy of The Bison SEARCY, Ark. - Searcy won season four of the “Small Business Revolution” one year ago, [...]
Several Searcy students named to ASU Beebe Chancellor’s and Dean’s List
BEEBE, Ark. – Two hundred seven students, including 19 from Searcy, earned academic distinction during the Fall 2019 semester [...]
Arts and Life Performance Series to host gourmet Valentine’s dinner and jazz concert
SEARCY, Ark. – Harding University will host a Valentine’s dinner and concert Tuesday, Feb. 11. Dinner will be served [...]
Tara & Co. event raises $6,000 for Unity Health Foundation
SEARCY, AR – The Unity Health Foundation was recently presented with a check for over $6,000 from Tara & Co. [...]
Brubeck Brothers Quartet honor jazz legend Dave Brubeck in Arts and Life performance at Harding University
SEARCY, Ark. – Harding University will host the Brubeck Brothers Quartet Thursday, Jan. 23 as part of the 2019-20 Arts [...]
Enrollment for Adult Education classes, including GED, now open for all ASU-Beebe locations
BEEBE, Ark. - Enrollment for General Educational Development (GED) classes is open at the Arkansas State University-Beebe Adult Education centers, [...]
Governor proclaims Jan. 27 NASA Day in Arkansas, NASA Chief makes first ever visit to the state
SEARCY, Ark. — The Harding University Department of Engineering and Physics will host NASA Day at Harding on Jan. [...]
Grateful Patient Honors Those Who Helped Her Heal
SEARCY, AR – The Unity Health Foundation recently presented a Spirit of Unity award to recognize the Acute Inpatient [...]
Five Searcy schools named nominees for national award
SEARCY, Ark. - Searcy Public Schools are celebrating the announcement of five schools being named ‘Capturing Kids’ Hearts’ National Showcase [...]
New Year’s Eve in Downtown Searcy includes Ball Drop and Laser Show
SEARCY, Ark. - For the third year in a row, downtown Searcy will be the place to be on [...]
Locally produced podcast, “The Build Guild” shines a light on makers, artists in Searcy
SEARCY, Ark. – Over the past few years, Searcy has been going through a cultural renaissance with more and more [...]
Bisons say goodbye to 14 seniors after successful season
*Courtesy of The Bison SEARCY, Ark. - The Harding Bisons made it to the playoffs this season for the [...]
Unique Holiday tradition “Living Nativity” returns to Searcy this weekend
*Courtesy of The Bison SEARCY, Ark. - This weekend, the annual Living Nativity scene returns to Searcy. Whether Harding students [...]
Restaurant options in Searcy to expand in 2020
*Courtesy of The Bison SEARCY, Ark. - Several new restaurants are coming to Searcy in 2020, giving the community [...]
Frazier Family graduates from Harding together
*Courtesy of The Bison SEARCY, Ark. - Three members of the Frazier family will walk across the stage at [...]
Harding University concludes fall semester with recognition ceremonies
SEARCY, Ark. — Harding University will conclude the fall semester with its annual fall commencement and ROTC commissioning ceremonies. Harding [...]
NorthStar EMS Donates to Unity Health Foundation Campaign
SEARCY, ARK. – NorthStar EMS of Searcy recently pledged $12,500 to the Unity Health Foundation’s campaign, ‘Home is Where the [...]
Harding University illuminates campus during annual lighting ceremony
SEARCY, Ark. — Harding University will kick off its holiday season activities with the annual campus lighting ceremony. The event [...]
Unity Health – White County Medical Center names new Chief Medical Officer
SEARCY, Ark. – Dr. Roddy Lochala was recently named the new Chief Medical Officer (CMO) at Unity Health – White [...]
Searcy’s annual Holiday of Lights aims for biggest and brightest Christmas season yet
SEARCY, Ark. – The Christmas season officially kicks off in Searcy when the Holiday of Lights gets underway during [...]
Thanksgiving Day 5k supports local non-profit Maple House
SEARCY, Ark - While most people are filling up their stomachs and watching football on Thanksgiving, Beyond Boundaries is encouraging [...]
Harding University Chorus presents annual Winter Concert
SEARCY, Ark. - The Harding University Chorus, under the direction of Dr. Cliff Ganus III, will present its annual Winter [...]
Harding University to host annual Christian Academy Choral Festival
SEARCY, Ark.–Harding University will host choirs from seven high schools for the fifteenth annual Christian Academy Choral Festival. A final [...]
Harding University hosts Stephen M.R. Covey and Benjamin Watson for Spring lecture series
Harding University hosts Stephen M.R. Covey and Benjamin Watson for Spring lecture series SEARCY, Ark., (Nov. 14, 2019) –– [...]
Searcy Students among recipients of private scholarships to attend ASU-Beebe
BEEBE, Ark. – Arkansas State University-Beebe held its annual scholarship reception October 24 where more than a dozen students got [...]
Construction continues on indoor soccer facility
Groundbreaking construction has begun on a new indoor soccer facility on Harding’s campus, located between the Stevens Soccer Complex and [...]
Lady Bisons ranked No. 1 in GAC
The Harding women’s basketball team is ranked No. 1 going into this season. The team, made up of many returning [...]
Lamplight Ministry expands across United States
Senior Elissa Tetrault has a heart for missions and serving others. As a freshman, she became involved in Lamplight Ministry, [...]
Russian String Orchestra returns to Harding for encore performance in Arts and Life Series
SEARCY, Ark.– Harding University will host the Russian String Orchestra Wednesday, Oct. 30 as part of the 2019-20 Arts and [...]
Harding establishes Office of Community Connection to better serve White County residents
SEARCY, Ark. – Harding University announced the establishment of the Office of Community Connection as part of its efforts to strengthen [...]
Daisy’s Lunchbox, Mama Elena’s Salsa win first Searcy Salsa Standoff
SEARCY, Ark. - The winners of the first ever Searcy Salsa Standoff have been announced as Daisy's Lunchbox and Elena [...]
Unity Health Honors Breast Cancer Patients at Annual Luncheon
SEARCY, Ark. – Unity Health recently celebrated the 26thAnnual Barbara Montgomery Memorial Breast Cancer Awareness Luncheon. The luncheon honored the [...]
Harding dedicates new indoor football facility in honor of former head coach Ronnie Huckeba
SEARCY, Ark. - Harding University has dedicated its new indoor football facility in honor of longtime football head coach Ronnie [...]
The Making of the Harding Homecoming Show; ‘Matilda”
SEARCY, Ark. – From the show’s conception in the spring semester to planning sessions in the summer to countless hours [...]
Bringing Back The Bisons
SEARCY, Ark. – It has been 60 years since Harding athletics programs were reinstated in 1957 after being discontinued for [...]
Harding University hosts filmmaker, best-selling author Alex Kendrick at distinguished lecture series
SEARCY, Ark. – Harding University’s American Studies Institute will host Alex Kendrick, American film writer, producer, director, actor and [...]
A Revolutionary Event: Searcy’s Beats & Eats still growing, evolving in year three
SEARCY, Ark –As Searcy’s recurring downtown festival, Beats & Eats, enters the closing run of its third year, it [...]
Harding Professor Publishes Book Showcasing Southern Culture
SEARCY, Ark. – Dr. Heath Carpenter, assistant professor of English, presented his new book, “The Philosopher King: T Bone Burnett [...]
Overcoming Adversity
SEARCY, Ark. – “From homeless to Harvard”… to Harding. Liz Murray, the woman behind the story, will speak on Oct. [...]
Harding University presents Homecoming musical ‘Matilda’
SEARCY, Ark. — The Harding University departments of theatre and music will present the annual Homecoming musical Oct. 18-19 at [...]
Harding University art gallery presents “Saints Re-Formed” exhibition, artist’s unique imagery brings paintings to life
SEARCY, Ark. – The Harding University Stevens Art Gallery will feature an art exhibition titled “Saints Re-formed” Monday, Oct. 7 [...]
Faith, Family, and Food: Former ‘Whistle Stop’ Cook opens his own restaurant, ‘This Guy’s’
SEARCY, Ark. – When we think about the things that are most important to us, we often conjure up family, [...]
Historic Rialto Hosts Premier Party For Hulu’s Small Business Revolution
SEARCY, Ark.– On October 8, the Rialto Theater lights will be a beacon signaling Searcy’s national debut as the town comes [...]
Harding University hosts Relay for Life, aims to raise $30,000 for American Cancer Society
SEARCY, Ark. — Harding University is hosting its annual Relay for Life fundraiser for the American Cancer Society (ACS) [...]
Searcy’s Speedy Six: Runs to Heat up your Fall Workout Calendar
“If you see me running, you better run too because something is chasing me.” While that may be the [...]
Serve Searcy aims to unite Harding, Search communities
SEARCY, Ark. -Serve Searcy, an organization aimed to help the local community, is in full swing this fall. Junior [...]
Harding Bisons take on HSU Reddies in Family Weekend match-up
SEARCY, Ark. -As the Bison football team prepares to meet Henderson State at home on Saturday, Sept. 28, many storylines [...]
Get Down Downtown: Revolution Leads to New Activities, Biggest Music Line-Up Yet
SEARCY, Ark. – For the 12thyear in a row, thousands of people from across the state will gather in [...]
Having an Influence; Harding Student Turned TikTok Star
SEARCY, Ark. - As social media outlets continue to rise, so does junior Jada Robison’s follower count on the [...]
ASU-Beebe Searcy Campus to Host Manufacturing Day Expo
BEEBE, Ark. – The Arkansas State University-Beebe Searcy Campus will join with hundreds of industry and manufacturing centers across [...]
The Queen’s Cartoonists bring music to life in Harding University Arts and Life performance series
September 23, 2019 | Katie Clement, Harding University SEARCY, Ark. - Harding University will host The Queen’s Cartoonists Thursday, Sept. 26, [...]
Harding University presents a musical evening with David Walton
September 11, 2019 | Katie Clement, Harding University SEARCY, Ark. – Harding University welcomes David Walton, tenor, and collaborative [...]
Top 10 Largest Fairs in the USA & Experience the Revolution: White County Fair, Searcy Arkansas
SEARCY, Ark. – Most folks envision a football flying through the air and leaves changing from shades of green to [...]
Sammy Kershaw to Headline 2019 Get Down Downtown Festival
August 27, 2019 | Main Street Searcy SEARCY, Ark. - Festival organizer Main Street Searcy, presenting sponsor Crain Automotive, stage [...]
Harding Announces 2019-20 Musical Performance Series
July 25, 2019 | Katie Clement, Harding University Searcy, Ark. - Harding University Department of Music has announced its [...]
ASU-Beebe, Yamaha to Open Training Center in Searcy
July 17, 2019 | Keith Moore, ASU-Beebe SEARCY, Ark. - ASU-Beebe and Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A. have signed a [...]
Searcy firefighters go beyond the call for local resident
May 31, 2019 | By Parker Samuel SEARCY, Ark. -After responding to a call about a house fire a [...]
Arkansas Runner Mom: How Tia Stone balances family with a love for competitive running
SEARCY, Ark. – Many people share a love for competitive running. However, for the Arkansas Runner Mom, Tia Stone, [...]
Revolution Fund to Give Runner-Up Businesses a Chance
SEARCY, Ark. — The excitement surrounding the Small Business Revolution may have died down around town some, but the [...]
Harding to Host a Piece of Berlin Wall
April 19, 2019 | By: Karli Williamson | Courtesy of: The Bison SEARCY, Ark. – Thirty years after the Berlin Wall fell, [...]
DIY Woodworking Shop Coming to Searcy
February 28, 2019 | By Chase Caples SEARCY, Ark.– If you’ve ever found yourself scrolling through Pinterest, scanning ideas for [...]
Artist Skye Walker Makes Stop in Searcy on “Sea to Sea” Mural Tour
February 20, 2019 | By Chase Caples SEARCY, Ark. - Using nothing but cans of spray paint and walls [...]
Harding Alumna Followed Her Passions to Hollywood
SEARCY, AR - Breaking into show business is not for the faint of heart, especially in one of the biggest [...]
Searcy Couple Opens Furniture Store in Downtown Searcy
SEARCY, AR –There’s a new place in Searcy to furnish your home thanks to Searcy natives, Keith and Sherry [...]
California Natives Bring Unique Restaurant Style to Downtown Searcy
SEARCY, AR - Later this year, new residents to Searcy, Amber and Jacob Dixon, will be adding to the line-up [...]
Searcy Man Turns Hobby Into Local Business
SEARCY, AR – What started out as a hobby for a bearded man, became a budding business when founder [...]
Searcy Couple open Frozen Yogurt Shop Just in Time for Summer
SEARCY, AR – A local Searcy couple have opened a new frozen yogurt shop in town they’re hoping will [...]