WASHINGTON (Nexstar) – Women around the United States should soon have easier access to birth control after the Food and Drug Administration approved the first-ever over-the-counter daily birth control pill.
Advocates say the approval of the over-the-counter birth control pill – Opill — comes at a critical time as states around the country are banning abortion.
They’re hopeful that millions of additional women will now be able to access more reliable birth control.
Eureka Springs, Flippin, Harrison Officers Among Those Honored by Arkansas AG
Annually, the Arkansas Attorney General honors law enforcement officers at the Officer of the Year Luncheon.
MSHP Works Three Crashes in Christian County
A busy night for Troop D of the Missouri State Highway Patrol as they work a trio of crashes in Chrsitian County.
Jones Theatre Department performs preshow act for “PraiseFest Branson Christmas JOY!”
POINT LOOKOUT, MO. — On Dec. 10-11, The College of the Ozarks Jones Theatre Department performed a preshow act for “PraiseFest Branson Christmas JOY!” in Branson, Missouri. PraiseFest is a series of uplifting Christian music and worship events held at The Mansion Theatre throughout 2025. The Christmas edition was a holiday event featuring David Phelps, The Collingsworth Family, and the original Jubilee Christmas cast.
Elevated Fire Risk Today
National Weather Service forecasters in the region continue to warn of an elevated fire risk due to high winds and low humidity.
Drought Area Expands in Lakes Region
With little rain over the last week, most of the Lakes Region again find themselves in a drought area.
