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Food Bank of NEA hosting commodity distributions in McCrory, Cotton Plant
The Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas will hit the road to host a commodity distribution this week. The food bank will be in Woodruff County Wednesday. The first distribution will begin at 9 a.m. and end at 11 a.m. or when food runs out, in McCrory at the Three County Fairgrounds at 516 Poplar Avenue.
Judge and JPs tired of wind farm pushback
County Judge David Writer ended the July 16 quorum court meeting with a plea to the public to temper their opposition to the wind-turbine project planned south of Green Forest. Although a spate of ordinances to resist the wind farm have failed, Writer is still dealing with a variety of...
Fort Smith schools trying phone-free program this upcoming school year
FORT SMITH, Ark. — At a board meeting on July 22, Fort Smith Public Schools announced a pilot program aimed at creating phone-free environments at schools in the district. Starting in the upcoming 2024-25 school year, Kimmons Middle School and Ramsey Middle School will use Yondr pouches to securely store students' phones and electronics during the school day.
Warren School District Board of Education Announces Personnel Changes
The Warren School District Board of Education has made several personnel changes during its latest meeting, affecting both certified and classified staff positions. Katia Hammonds has resigned from her position as an ELL Paraprofessional at Warren High School. Certified Hire Recommendations. The Board has approved the following certified hires:. Dale...
Pine Bluff Police Department calls for public help to find wanted suspect
Pine Bluff, Arkansas – The Pine Bluff Police Department is actively seeking the public’s help in locating Scotty Lee Brooks, a suspect wanted for a crime committed recently in the area. Brooks, described as approximately 5′ 11″ tall and weighing around 200 lbs, is wanted in connection with a breaking or entering incident that occurred on July 22, 2024.
Petition circulating to eliminate the CAPC
As long as Pat Matsukis has lived in Eureka Springs, there has been controversy about the City Advertising and Promotion Commission. Most recently, two CAPC commissioners resigned after a crowd turned out to protest actions taken by the Chair to remove a brief clip of a drag queen from a promotional video.
Diversity in the Ozarks to strengthen outreach activities
Diversity Weekends, sponsored by Out in Eureka, has grown into one of the larger and more visible events in Eureka Springs bringing large numbers of visitors to town for activities like the Public Display of Affection (PDA) in Basin Park, live music around town, drag queen bingo and live performances at the Aud.
Watkins out as Fort Smith prosecutor; alleges racism involved
The City of Fort Smith is once again looking for a city prosecuting attorney. Rita Watkins began as the city prosecutor for the city on Oct. 31, 2022. On July 18, Fort Smith City Administrator Carl Geffken confirmed that Watkins was no longer the city prosecutor. “We wish her the...
Shooting at Danny Thomas Boulevard leaves woman injured, MPD says
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A woman is injured after a Wednesday night shooting at Danny Thomas Boulevard. Just after 9:30 p.m. the Memphis Police Department (MPD) responded to a shooting at Danny Thomas Blvd. and Poplar Avenue. After arriving on the scene, police located an injured woman who was transported...
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