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Arrest Made In Boone County After Traffic Stop Of Texas Men
After a traffic stop, authorities in Texas arrested two men when they discovered stolen items in their possession. The Arkansas State Police recently reported that a vehicle traveling on Highway 65 near Tower Road just south of Omaha was pulled over by officers during a routine traffic stop. During a...
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$2,000 reward offered for info on Wynne vehicle break-ins
WYNNE — A concerned citizen has offered a $2,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of those responsible for recent vehicle break-ins in the City of Wynne. Wynne Police Chief Richard Dennis said the city has seen a noticeable uptick in vehicle burglaries in the past year. He said it is an ongoing trend across Eastern Arkansas and the City of Wynne is not immune.
Bradley County 4-H Members Shine at Ferndale Shooting Sports Competition
FERNDALE, AR – The Bradley County 4-H members showcased their skills at the Shooting Sports Competition held at the Ferndale 4-H Center Thursday, despite the sweltering heat. Several young archers from Bradley County emerged as winners, demonstrating their precision and dedication. The team of Landon Duncan, Jake Castleberry, and...
SEC Media Days 2022 Schedule and Lineup: Arkansas to Headline with Sam Pittman and Defensive Star Landon Jackson
SEC Media Days begin with head coach Sam Pittman leading Arkansas, facing new challenges this year amidst fan base concerns about his performance. The event includes student-athlete representatives who are transfers or former transfers, with Landon Jackson speaking alongside teammates Andrew Armstrong and Taylen Green at 10:35 A.M. on July 18. Here is the complete schedule of appearances for SEC teams:
Hagen Smith Becomes Razorbacks’ Latest First Round Pick
ARLINGTON, Texas — Arkansas' Hagen Smith became the second pitcher selected in the 2024 MLB Draft. Smith was selected with the fifth overall pick by the Chicago White Sox. The pick has a projected slot value of $7,763,700. The only pitcher higher behind Chase Burns of Wake Forest, who was taken with the second pick by the Cincinnati Reds. Smith ended his Razorback career with a career-record 360 strikeouts across three seasons as a Hog. He finished with a 24-6 record with a 3.40 ERA across 233 innings. He becomes the first Razorback to be drafted in the first round...
No. 1 2025 Point Guard Prospect Is Nearing Decision, Deciphering Between 4 Schools
Darius Acuff Jr., the consensus No. 1 point guard in the class of 2025, was at the Peach Jam, the EYBL’s Premier event this weekend, where he was closely monitored by Kansas’ Bill Self, Michigan’s Dusty May, and Arkansas’ John Calipari. Acuff is down to four schools and is expected to make a decision following the Peach Jam. Connecticut is the other program on the 6-1 point guard’s finalist list.
Why a St. Louis medical organization will use drones to transport blood samples
A St. Louis-based organ transplant organization hopes to use drones to transport blood samples. Mid-America Transplant is an organ and tissue procurement organization that serves eastern Missouri, southern Illinois and northeast Arkansas. It currently transports blood samples and other organ donation-related matter by ground vehicle or aircraft, which can be time-consuming and costly. A trip to deliver blood samples by aircraft costs around $10,000.
Corn College offers tours, training for Arkansas corn producers
MARIANNA, Ark. — Corn producers will have the opportunity to learn about the latest research and get hands-on training in weed control, insect and disease management, nutrient deficiency identification and more at the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture’s inaugural Corn College on Aug. 7. The training...
National Institutes of Health Awards $31.7 Million to UAMS Translational Research Institute
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Translational Research Institute announced today that it will receive $31.7 million to continue its role in a national effort to accelerate discoveries for the toughest health challenges facing Arkansans and people across the United States. The funding by the National Center for...
Pactiv Evergreen to divest facilities in North Carolina, Arkansas in $110M cash deal
Brazilian pulp and paper company Suzano is expanding its North America operations with the $110 million cash purchase of two Pactiv Evergreen mills, the companies announced Friday. The deal is expected to close in the fourth quarter, pending antitrust approvals. The mills in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, and Waynesville, North Carolina,...
“Industry-Disrupting” Cheeseburger Slider Brand Coming to Jonesboro
JONESBORO, Ark. – A new trending cheeseburger slider brand is coming to Jonesboro. On Tuesday, Haag-Brown Commercial is expected to announce Smalls Sliders first entry into the Jonesboro market. The developer posted a teaser Monday featuring the background of the Smalls Sliders branding – a bright orange metal surface seen at their website. Several readers quickly made the connection and confirmed it by checking the “locations” section of Smalls Sliders’ website.
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