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The Tontitown Grape Festival Returns for 125th Year
The Tontitown Grape Festival, voted the ‘Top Fair & Festival in Northwest Arkansas,’ is coming back for its 125th year in August. Tontitown is a thriving Northwest Arkansas community with a rich heritage and strong spirit. The Italian Immigrant, a bronze statue honoring the town’s Italian ancestors and Father Bandini, was placed in front of Tontitown City Hall and dedicated in 1998. Today’s town leaders say the Italian Americans of the small city are very proud of their 125-year heritage. They know they have the respect of people both here and in their mother country and have always overcome adversity with integrity, intelligence and hope for a greater future.
Arkansas State baseball alum Tyler Zuber traded to Mets
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - A Red Wolf was dealt in the final hours of the MLB Trade Deadline. The Tampa Bay Rays traded Tyler Zuber to the New York Mets. The Arkansas State baseball alum made two appearances with the Rays this past week. In 3.1 innings, Zuber struck out 4, allowed 1 earned run, and 3 hits.
Lights of the Ozarks parade, lighting ceremony to be held on separate nights in 2024
A popular holiday tradition in Fayetteville will be split into two separate nights beginning this year. The annual Lights of the Ozarks lighting ceremony and holiday parade, typically held on the opening night of the lighting display on the Fayetteville square, will take place on two different nights a couple weeks apart this year.
Sebastian County Judge proposes Fort Smith lease the Parrot Island Waterpark
Sebastian County has suggested they lease Parrot Island Waterpark to the City of Fort Smith for $1 a year. The facility is now jointly owned by the two governments, with the cost of improvements split evenly. Sebastian County Judge Steve Hotz emailed Fort Smith City Administrator Carl Geffken Monday (July...
Filing starts Wednesday for election of 3 Texarkana directors seats
TEXARKANA, Ark. — The filing period for the election form packet for three board of director seats in Texarkana begins at 8 a.m. Wednesday and will run through noon on Aug. 7. Voting for the directors of Wards 1, 2 and 6 will be during the general election on...
Single plane made emergency landing on highway in Miller County
MILLER COUNTY, Ark. (KTAL/KMSS) — A skilled pilot made an emergency landing on the highway in Miller County Wednesday. According to a Facebook post on the Miller County Sheriff’s Office page, a pilot was having trouble in the air and needed to make an emergency landing on Highway 67. Deputies with the MCSO arrived at […]
Texas couple sues City of Fayetteville over short-term rental rules
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — A couple from Texas is suing the City of Fayetteville over its rules regarding short-term rentals. The complaint says that the Hauses bought a property in Fayetteville in 2023 to have a place to stay during their trips to visit their daughter, a student at the University of Arkansas who requires regular care due to health concerns.
Design firm soon to be hired for new park at former ACME Brick yard site
Fort Smith city officials are planning by the end of the week to select a professional services firm that will develop a master plan for a future park on the property that once housed ACME Brick yard. The city received 13 responses from firms asking for submission for a statement...
Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas to host commodity distribution in Wynne
WYNNE — The Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas will host drive-thru commodity distribution on Wednesday, Aug. 14, at the Odell McCallum Community Center, 325 Magnolia Street in Wynne. Food will be distributed from 9-11 a.m. or until it runs out. Persons receiving USDA foods must reside in Cross County....
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