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Daily Newscast for Monday, July 15, 2024
Here's the latest local and regional news from the Little Rock Public Radio Newsroom for Monday, July 15, 2024. - State leaders share condolences and thoughts following the attempted assassination of Former President Donald Trump. - Arkansas Department of Agriculture Secretary Wes Ward speaks about the state water infrastructure, following...
Menifee officials to consider selling water system to CCRWDD
Menifee Officials Weigh Selling Water System to CCRWDD. The agenda is set for a pivotal decision as Menifee officials gear up to discuss the potential sale of the Menifee Waterworks System to Conway County Regional Water Distribution District (CCRWDD). This move has significant implications for the city’s water infrastructure and services.
Hannah Named Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration, Chief Financial Officer
JONESBORO – Chancellor Todd Shields has appointed veteran Arkansas State University administrator Dr. Russ Hannah vice chancellor for finance and administration and chief financial officer. “We’re fortunate to have someone with such extensive experience in higher education financial administration and long-standing commitment to A-State to step into this critical...
Main Street Representatives Visit Hope
Two representatives from Main Street Arkansas visited Hope on Monday. Brooke Fleming and Susan Shaddox planned to visit several retail businesses. Shaddox is the Interior Design Consultant for Main Street Arkansas. She helps businesses in historic districts with economic development. Shaddox said she uses “design” as her platform to help businesses. This can take a variety of forms such as helping with interior colors or helping a business owner preserve an architectural issue. Shaddox was helping Vintage Girls Boutique owner Connie Lavender with merchandizing. This included “color linking” groupings, especially the summer merchandise. Shaddox is a licensed interior decorator and she said she brought “fresh eyes and fresh vision” for Lavender’s business.
U of A Honors College Selects 2024 Fellows Class
The U of A Honors College has selected 91 exceptional high school students, including 80 from Arkansas, to receive Honors College Fellowships. The fellowships, which award up to $80,000, largely cover tuition, fees, books, room and board, and other academic expenses over four years, providing these students the freedom to pursue original research, study abroad, service learning and other academic interests.
International sports pub in Bentonville hosts European Championship watch party
BENTONVILLE, Ark. — The European Soccer Championship was Sunday, July 14. Fans in Arkansas gathered at a local English pub to watch one of the biggest soccer games of the year unfold. The Botanical at 8th and A's owner Alan Gooding said he wanted to make visitors feel like...
NCAA Basketball Recruiting: 7 early teams to watch for No. 1 class of 2026 forward Tyran Stokes
With the news that AJ Dybansta reclassed to the 2025 NCAA Basketball recruiting class, a new battle has emerged for the No. 1 overall prospect for the 2026 group. For a while, point guard Brandon McCoy from out west was viewed as the top player. However, someone else that has becoma a top-tier target is Tyran Stokes, who stock has risen all the way to the top in the Summer.
Former Region 8 athlete honored with mural
LAKE CITY, Ark. (KAIT) - Lake City native and Dodgers pitcher Gavin Stone is being honored by his community in a special way. A mural that showcases the timeline of his career from little leaguer to big leaguer has been painted on the concession stand at Wayne Biscuits Short Community Park in Lake City.
Work begins on shooting complex project
Bella Vista Sees Demolition Work for Renovated Shooting Complex. The long-awaited project to upgrade the rifle and pistol ranges at the Bella Vista Property Owners Association has finally kicked off with the commencement of demolition work. This substantial development aims to revamp the site, enhancing the overall dining experience for users.
New head of Rotary Club installed
Realtor Miloud Bahadi was installed as the West Pine Bluff Rotary Club president Thursday at a ceremony inside the Pine Bluff Country Club. Bahadi, 40, succeeds Michael Heisler, who passed the gavel to him following the introduction of new officers for the club. Past District Governor Dennis Cooper administered the oath to Bahadi and the new officers.
Pine Bluff native trains Navy’s recruits
Sailors are some of the most highly trained people on the planet, and this training begins at the U.S. Navy's Recruit Training Command (RTC) Great Lakes, Ill., otherwise known as boot camp. Every enlisted sailor starts their Navy journey at boot camp. Chief Petty Officer Geoffrey Martin, a native of...
Six applicants emerge in MHPS search for new school board member, Pendergrass offers to fill seat until voters can choose
The Mountain Home Public School Board has received six applications for the seat left vacant by Bob Chester’s resignation last month. The applicants include a mix of former educators, business leaders, and community members, each bringing unique perspectives and experiences to the table. Neal Pendergrass, the school district’s longest...
$72,000 raised for Fordyce mass shooting victims
Dallas County authorities said over $72,000 has been raised for the victims of the deadly Fordyce mass shooting. The donations were raised through an account at Fordyce Bank and Trust and will be evenly distributed between the victims of the shooting through the Victims First organization through their partnership with the Arkansas Community Foundation.
“Make Charleston Great” Seeks to Put Alcohol Sales on the Ballot
G – Growth. Help Charleston grow with local business for more prosperity and opportunity for our citizens. R – Responsible. With the increased tax revenue, the city of Charleston can hire more police to help make our town safe. E – Entertaining. Keep people in town with more...
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