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Ex-store manager charged with stealing from local business
Susan Smith (Photo courtesy of Baxter County Sheriff’s Office) The former manager of the Casey’s General Store located along U.S. Highway 62B, who is charged with stealing almost $39,500 from the company, appeared in Baxter County Circuit Court Monday. Fifty-three-year-old Susan Marie Smith entered a not guilty plea....
School supply list for Magnolia Public Schools
CLICK THE IMAGE to see the school supply list for Magnolia Public Schools for 2024-2025. Classes start in Magnolia on Thursday, July 25, 2024 under the new 12-month calendar. The first school break will be August 24-September 2.
Dave Van Horn impressed with Diamond Hogs during summer ball
The Arkansas baseball team has 20 players across the nation competing in four different leagues this summer. This valuable experience will propel the Razorbacks, putting them in better shape for the offseason and fall ball, when competition for starting positions will be high. The summer leagues are a great opportunity...
Bobby Labonte wins SMART Tour slugfest at Caraway
The Revolutionary 99, which was 99 laps around Caraway Speedway, took two hours and seven minutes to complete. It was that kind of race and it ultimately rewarded noted marathon man Bobby Labonte with the victory in the SMART Modified Tour race on Saturday night. Labonte earned his second career...
Air quality, Tontitown landfill capacity issues remain after latest round of tests in Northwest Arkansas
Air Quality Concerns Persist at Tontitown Landfill. Air quality concerns at the Eco-Vista landfill in Tontitown continue to be a growing issue following the latest round of tests. The state Department of Energy and Environment released a report detailing the results of a five-day air quality monitoring test, which began on February 5. Surprisingly, the more sensitive analytical results did not detect sulfur dioxide or hydrogen sulfide.
EDUCATION NOTEBOOK: Schools to get funding, more support to accelerate learning | Little Rock School District prices for child care program rising | Meal prices in Little Rock
Schools to Receive Funding and Support to Accelerate Learning. Accelerate, a national nonprofit organization, has awarded grants to five states to implement high-impact tutoring in public schools. Delaware, Louisiana, Ohio, Arkansas, and Colorado received million each to support literacy and mathematics tutoring. This initiative aims to improve academic outcomes in these states. …
Hope House hosts second annual community picnic
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - The Hope House hosted its second annual community picnic on Saturday. The picnic was brought to provide people a hot cooked meal, and to bring the community together with some fellowship. The two men who put this on, Bradley Dillon and Adrian Everett, say they wanted...
Local Vietnamese family reunites with people who helped get them to US
BLYTHEVILLE, Ark. (KAIT) - The Truong family consists of five siblings who escaped communist Vietnam back in the 1980s and made it to America. Their father, David Huu Truong was the first of the family to make it to America, 10 years later, his children made it too. The Truong...
Rehabilitated wildlife released in Ouachita River for Independence Day
Members of a coordinated response team were able to release just over a dozen turtles, frogs and other reptiles recovered from the recent oil spill near Smackover into the Ouachita River on July 4. The animals were cleaned and monitored by professional oil recovery contractors before release. The spill, which...
Austin Reaves spending time with fans in Jonesboro
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - Austin Reaves has been a busy guy this summer. Hosting a basketball camp with his brother just a few weeks ago, then, today, taking out time to sign autographs for fans. The Cedar Ridge legend was met at Central Toyota today by fans waiting to take...
Fayetteville exploring increase in developer fees to hire additional planning staff
The city of Fayetteville is considering a significant step towards enhancing its planning capabilities by exploring an increase in developer fees. This move is aimed at bolstering the city’s staffing levels, which would in turn accelerate the development process of various projects. At the heart of this proposal lies...
Visit to Pea Ridge Park details history of Cherokee trials on trail
Uncovering the Legacy of the Cherokee Trail of Tears at Pea Ridge Park. Shelly Todd, the superintendent of Pea Ridge National Military Park, recently welcomed visitors to the park, marking a significant moment in Cherokee history amid the 1830s forced removal of Indigenous people. The Trail of Tears, a dark...
FYI Calendar: Book clubs stay active, authors speak
Today, local book clubs are gearing up for an exciting lineup of events featuring acclaimed authors. The popularity of book clubs has been steadily increasing as they continue to offer a unique space for readers and writers to interact, share, and learn. Enriching the Experience. These clubs are designed to...
Three Minutes with Artist Aaron Bleidt, on Show at Oven & Tap | Arkansas Online
His latest exhibition, titled “Three Minutes with Artist Aaron Bleidt, on Show at Oven & Tap”, captures the heart and soul of the region. Bleidt, an Arkansas native living and working in Fayetteville, intertwines his entrepreneurial spirit with progressive aesthetics. This intriguing collection brings a new wave of vivacity to the local arts scene.
‘Henry V’ on stage in Conway, Little Rock, Russellville next weekend | Arkansas Online
‘Henry V’ on Stage in Conway, Little Rock, Russellville Next Weekend. A collaborative theatrical production of William Shakespeare’s “Henry V” is ready to enthrall audiences in three Arkansas cities next weekend. The unique joint production features a talented cast of five professional actors, four of whom hail from Arkansas. These versatile performers will breathe life into nearly two dozen characters, showcasing their remarkable range and skill.
LIVE! A Music Calendar: Springdale Comedian Joe Means Headlines Hoppy Hour Comedy
Springdale Comedian Joe Means Takes Center Stage at Hoppy Hour Comedy. Springdale-based comedian Joe Means is set to headline this month’s Hoppy Hour Comedy Show, bringing his unique brand of humor to the newly remodeled event space at Fort Smith Brewing. This highly anticipated event is sure to delight audiences with Means’ signature wit and charm.
Pro Hoop Hogs report: 2023-24 awards including MVP, First Team, Rookie of the Year, plus ’24 NBA Summer League tips off
LITTLE ROCK — With the 2023-24 season featuring 12 NBA Hogs having recently concluded as yet another former Arkansas star player collected an NBA championship ring, it’s time to hand out our Pro Hoop Hogs awards while also turning the page to ’24-25 as the annual multi-week NBA Summer League tips off this weekend.
PHOTOS: Visitors take advantage of Railyard in Rogers – Northwest Arkansas
Rogers, AR welcomed a stream of visitors over the holiday weekend as they flocked to the Railyard, a popular spot in downtown Rogers. In particular, riders from Springfield, MO, traveled to this hotspot to take advantage of the exciting facilities, including the pump track, which proved to be a major draw.
Breakthrough device implant at UAMS restores young woman’s pain-free life
Breakthrough Device Implant at UAMS Restores Young Woman’s Pain-Free Life. Twenty-year-old Jolee Camp had her life dramatically changed after a pioneering procedure at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS). Camp, a former dancer and farmhand, had been confined to a wheelchair for her entire senior year in high school due to debilitating low back pain. Despite seeing multiple doctors, her condition remained undiagnosed, and she was often told that the pain was psychological.
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