Black Oak News

Not exactly NSFW, but you might get some funny looks.* It's the Ginsu Wives , according to the Boston Phoenix , who're trying to build a niche around 50 state music lists.

Outlaws of Illwits . 9 pm Saturday -- $5 cover. John Craigie 8 pm Sat. $5 Jeff Stoval Mary Shapiro and Patricia Morrison noon Wednesday July 1 : free.

Mark Grisham signed copies of his new book "Bedlam South," on Sunday, May 31, at the newly renovated Buffalo Island Museum in Monette.

I attended as many rock concerts as I could afford to while working my part-time minimum wage job.

Quite literally one of my favorite bar bands on the planet, Tuscaloosa, Ala.'s The Dexateens have been hammering the East Coast for more than 10 years now.

The Monette City Council finalized plans for open house at the newly renovated Buffalo Island Museum downtown when the council met Monday, April 27.

A little rain seemed to be a deterrent for some local individuals wanting to attend the 8th Annual Little River Rest, however, those who did attend were treated to more than six hours of food and music.

The Little River Festival is set for April 18, in Hornersville, Mo., and will feature many artists including Black Oak Arkansas and The Usual Suspects.

Photograph submitted Bentonville Noon Rotary Club member Don Pace, left, chairman of the tetrazzini dinner; and club president Daniel Cruz recently erected a sign promoting ticket sales for the annual event.

A Caraway fire destroyed movie memorabilia from "Walk the Line" and "A Painted House" along with other items collected over 20 years by Melton Emery, owner of two buildings located at the intersection of State Highway 135 and 158.

The 8th annual Little Riverfest will be held, Saturday, April 18, in Hornersville, Mo.

Officials with the Craighead County Sheriff's Office said a report has been filed regarding a police impersonator.

The Monette City Council reviewed damages incurred during the recent ice storm and new projects being undertaken by the city at the regular council meeting Monday, Feb.

Area postal employees surprised Lester Mullen with a retirement luncheon held at the Caraway Post Office on Thursday, Feb.

Inside a 600-square-foot room in Bob Wheeler's home here, an all-star lineup of recording artists is being preserved.

Since the state's 2008 ballot initiative lowering penalties for possessing small amounts of marijuana passed resoundingly, local law enforcement has been scrambling for unofficial overrides.

And a 1975 Black Oak Arkansas t-shirt could be yours. Venerable Memphis indie label and store Goner Records has been releasing titles by punk/garage acts such as the Oblivians, Guitar Wolf, the Reigning Sound, ...

Officials from communities throughout Region 8 continue to express their concerns for the public's safety in the aftermath of this week's ice storm.

The Craighead County OEM held a meeting this morning to update the public on the current state of recovery in Craighead county.

Craighead County OEM says electric service to approximately 35,000 to 40,000 home has been interrupted by ice collecting on trees and power lines.