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Power outages reported following morning storms
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - Several thousand electric customers were without power Friday morning after several storms moved through Region 8. At 6:45 a.m. Aug. 16, Entergy Arkansas reported 4,241 customers affected by outages in Lawrence County, including in the towns of Walnut Ridge, Hoxie, Black Rock, Powhatan, and Alicia. At...
Arkansas couple rammed off motorbike by car and shot dead in the street in chilling execution
Arkansas police are investigating a horrifying double homicide after a man and woman were rammed off a motorbike and shot dead in El Dorado on Tuesday. Officers from the El Dorado Police Department rushed to the scene of a car crash and shooting at a gas station on Hillsboro Street at around 8pm after receiving several 911 calls. There they found 27-year-old Jaylen Robinson and Kinley Hansen, 21, lying motionless in the street.
Real Estate: Commercial property bounded by Dudney, North and Oakland sold
Columbia County real estate transactions recorded July 22 - August 13 having a value of $100,000 or greater. Information is drawn from public records held by the Columbia County Circuit Clerk and County Assessor, and the Arkansas Secretary of State. This cycle of real estate transactions includes two land sales, six residential sales, one land/residential sale, and three commercial sales.
Where Arkansas football should be most concerned after two weeks of practice
FAYETTEVILLE — Fall camp is a time for optimism. Arkansas football and every program across the country can control much of the narrative coming out of preseason practices. The players are bigger, faster and stronger, while a much-improved locker room culture should be a difference-maker when the games arrive. However, it's often...
Go Forward Pine Bluff details project timelines, funding
Go Forward Pine Bluff is experiencing a period of significant development, with multiple projects underway. However, with the impending expiration of a key tax, there's a heightened focus on project timelines and funding. Progress on Sixth and Main project. The Sixth and Main project, a commercial development, is reported to...
Saxophone player Sarah Hetrick to play Weekend Starts Friday
UA saxophone professor Sarah Hetrick will play the city’s upcoming Weekend Starts in the Ramble series show on Friday evening. Hetrick will perform as part of the weekly series, set for 5-7 p.m. along the trail in the Lower Ramble area. In addition to the music, local artist Eleanor...
Garfield Scholars' Academy beginning its first school year
GARFIELD, Ark. — After the City of Garfield bid farewell to its elementary school this past spring, a new charter school is filling that void. "Back in 2023, we learned that Rogers Public Schools was closing the elementary school here in Garfield, Arkansas," said Dr. Melanie Kennon, CEO of the new school. "We felt like the people of Garfield deserved a community school."
Walmart Reports Revenue Growth and More in Second Quarter Highlights; Doug McMillon Comments
BENTONVILLE, AR - The mass retailer is up again, reporting strong revenue growth of 4.8 percent. Walmart's operating income is growing faster at 8.5 percent, and adjusted income is up 7.2 percent. "Our team delivered another strong quarter. They work hard every day to help our customers and members save...
GM Signs Landmark Solar Power Deal for Three Assembly Plants
As part of an ongoing push around renewable energy, we’re announcing a 15-year renewable energy purchase agreement with NorthStar Clean Energy for three GM assembly plants. NorthStar’s Newport Solar project in Newport, Arkansas, will support the electricity needs of GM’s Lansing Delta Township Assembly and Lansing Grand River Assembly in Michigan, and the Wentzville Assembly site in Missouri by adding renewable energy directly to the grid we source from. The Newport project has a capacity of 180 megawatts. NorthStar Clean Energy is a unit of CMS Energy.
Organization growing to help homeless population
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - NEA Divine Intervention helps those with substance abuse or mental health issues. Founder and Executive Director Shalinda Woolbright says most of the people they help happen to also be homeless. Woolbright said she employs people who have perspectives on the issue. “Every person that I employ...
Lawrence Healthcare names new president
WALNUT RIDGE, Ark. (KAIT/Edited News Release) - Building upon 64 years of health services within Lawrence County, Lawrence Healthcare announced its selection of Aaron Hilton, MSHA, as the system’s new President. Hilton has spent the past two years working at St. Bernards Healthcare, leading numerous projects to improve patient...
Enter for a chance to win tickets for up to seven upcoming Walmart AMP shows
The Walmart AMP in Rogers, Arkansas, is gearing up for another thrilling season of concerts and events. With a range of performances lined up, here are some essential details to ensure you make the most of your experience. Plan Ahead: Ticketing and Interpretation Services. When purchasing tickets, make sure to...
‘Fixer to Fabulous’ stars’ trial date in construction lawsuit pushed back to 2025
The jury trial for a lawsuit filed by a Northwest Arkansas couple against HGTV stars Dave and Jenny Marrs has been pushed back to next year, according to court documents.
Two US primes form teaming agreement in solid rocket motors
A strategic teaming agreement was signed between Lockheed Martin and General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems, two leading US defence industrial primes, according to a statement made on 13 August 2024. The new agreement for the production of solid rocket motors is intended to bring security and resiliency to a...
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