Coal Hill News

Frozen precipitation began falling in western Arkansas during the morning but transitioned to rain after temperatures rose above freezing in most areas by late afternoon.

Cooler weather has arrived in Arkansas but a severe drought lingers, bringing bad news for the state's hay and cattle producers.

The National Weather Service in Little Rock has rated Wednesday morning tornadoes that struck Johnson and Franklin counties.

Johnson County school board elections Story date: Sept. 9, 2010 Candidates share their thoughts Compiled By Cara Bailey education@couriernews.com Editor's note - This is the first in a four-part series to help inform area residents about Pope, Yell and Johnson county school board candidates in contested races.