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Benton County sees millions in loans, relief funds after Memorial Day storms
New information from Axios shows Benton County residents have gotten millions of dollars from the Small Business Administration after the Memorial Day weekend storms.
Lions to face Panthers in SWAC showdown
Each of the past three seasons, Prairie View A&M has won at least a share of the SWAC West Division championship. The Panthers will therefore be a challenging opponent for the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff when the Golden Lions host them at 8:15 p.m.
PB native Hence to play in second Futures Game
Pine Bluff native Tink Hence will make his second straight appearance in the MLB All-Star Futures Game this month. Hence, a Watson Chapel graduate, will be one of nine pitchers to represent the National League in the game, which will be played at 3:10 p.m. July 13 at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas.
A dozen turtles, frogs and other animals recovered from oil spill by Smackover
LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — A host of reptiles and other animals were released by members of a response team into the Ouachita River yesterday. The release stems from an oil spill that occurred recently. Team members recovered and released the animals after they were cleaned and assessed by professional oil recovery contractors.
Mountain Home School Board admits to FOIA violations in lawsuit response
The Mountain Home School District and its Board of Education have effectively admitted to violating the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) in their recent response to the lawsuit brought by Melissa Klinger. In a document submitted to the Baxter County Circuit Court Wednesday afternoon, the school board, represented by Friday,...
All five players who transferred out from Arkansas baseball
With the Arkansas baseball team getting a boatload of transfers out of the portal, some players have decided to enter the portal with the amount of talent the Razorbacks are bringing in. The portal opened on June 3, and the deadline to enter was on Tuesday. The Hogs lost five...
Little Rock city board member has missed every meeting since mid-May
Little Rock city board member, Charles Richardson, has puzzled constituents by missing every meeting sice mid-May, sparking concerns about his dedication to his role. With seven meetings held since his absence began, Richardson’s lack of participation raises questions about his ability to serve the community effectively. Investigation into past...
Face of the ‘Saddest’ Shelter Dog Too Scared To Come out of Kennel
A recent TikTok video highlighting the "saddest" dog at an Arkansas-based animal shelter sheds a small light on how these animals feel while waiting for their forever homes. Shelter volunteer Susan visits the Little Rock Animal Village in Arkansas every Saturday. She works on getting updates and creating content for the rest of the week, hoping to connect an animal with an adopter. This past week is when she met Bumblebee Tuna for the first time.
Snowden’s second-place finish in high jump not good enough to earn ticket to Paris
EUGENE, OR – Four track & field athletes with black college roots made it to U. S. Olympic Trials finals over the weekend but none will represent the nation at the Paris Summer Games. Arkansas-Pine Bluff senior high jumper Caleb Snowden, Alabama State senior sprinter Jamarion Stubbs, former North...
Horseshoe Bend Day Use area reopened at Beaver Lake ahead of holiday weekend
The U. S. Army Corps of Engineers, Beaver Lake Office announced on Wednesday the Horseshoe Bend Day Use area will be reopened ahead of the holiday weekend.
July Fourth festival continues despite Arkansas beach closure
Public Safety Concerns Amidst July Fourth Celebrations in Arkansas. As Americans across the nation unite to celebrate the Fourth of July, a critical issue has been raised in Conway, Arkansas, where a public beach closure at Beaverfork Lake, due to high E. coli levels, has cast a shadow over the city’s popular Freedom Fest event.
Residents gather for ‘Food Trucks and Fireworks’
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - Residents from all over gathered at Nettleton Baptist Church on Wednesday for their annual Food Trucks and Fireworks event. The event, which has grown significantly since it began in 2022, offers something for everyone to enjoy. From refreshing lemonade to 16-hour smoked pulled pork sandwiches, the...
Jonesboro’s newest soap shop
Jonesboro, AR – (JonesboroRightNow.com) – July 3, 2024 – Jonesboro’s newest Soap and Bath Co is spreading its mission to reach our community by finding Hope in a bar of Soap. Each month they choose a local initiative to sponsor. This month they are challenging Jonesboro...
Little Rock Weekend Guide: July 4-7
Sparklers on deck. It’s time to light up LR with good, local, star-spangled fun. Let’s get into it. Independence Day Sunrise Hike at Pinnacle Mountain State Park // Start your holiday off with a bang and the best view of your city starting at the West Summit Trailhead. The guided hike starts at 5 a.m. Learn more here. Bonus: Stick around the West Summit Area after the hike to get in on lawn games, sprinklers and park fun. More on that here.
Saline County Republicans say former state GOP chair evicted them
The Saline County Republican Committee says they were kicked out of a property owned by the former head of the state GOP. The Republican Party of Saline County is a nonprofit corporation led by Doyle Webb, former chair of the Republican Party of Arkansas, and headquartered in downtown Benton. The...
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