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Police: 2 arrested in connection to aggravated robbery, kidnapping in Washington County
SPRINGDALE, Ark. — Two men were arrested for charges related to aggravated robbery, kidnapping, and vehicle theft, according to the Springdale Police Department (SPD). A report from SPD said that the Springdale Crime Suppression Unit responded to the area of Josie Place on July 16 for a delayed robbery report.
Rogers revenue office set to reopen in August
The Arkansas state revenue office in Rogers has faced prolonged disruptions due to storm damage. After the storms, significant roof damage occurred when air conditioning units were blown across and off the roof, creating large holes in the ceiling and causing water damage. The office was left without utilities, and the county installed a temporary roof and replaced the air conditioning units and damaged glass. Furthermore, employees had to be reassigned to other locations to help manage the workload.
LRSD hosting free vaccine clinic July 23-25
LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — The Little Rock School District (LRSD) is hosting a free vaccine clinic for all students. The immunizations begin today, July 23 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and will run until Thursday, July 25. Vaccinations can be received at the Pulaski County Health Department (3915...
Canfor CEO retires, replacement named
John Baird, chairman of the Canfor Corporation Board of Directors, said Monday, July 22, 2024 that Don Kayne, president and chief executive officer, plans to retire at the end of the year. Kayne has been with Canfor for 46 years and has held his current post since 2011. Under his...
Paragould Municipal Utilities deploys XGS-PON with Harmonic
Paragould Municipal Utilities in Arkansas has selected Harmonic's industry-leading cOS broadband platform for high-speed fiber broadband delivery. Harmonic's cOS virtualized core software and Pier optical line terminal (OLT) shelf will simplify Paragould's migration from GPON to XGS-PON, empowering the delivery of reliable, symmetric multigigabit connectivity to the local community. Paragould...
Schools face student inattention amid lingering pandemic effects
LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — The U.S. Department of Education (DOE) reports that in the 2023-2024 school years, about one-quarter of public schools say a lack of focus or inattention from students harm learning. Little Rock School District Principal Pamela Dial says McDermott Elementary hears reports from teachers that affirm...
UAPB has work cut out in competitive SWAC division
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The SWAC West was a deep division that was challenging to win last season, and the same may be true in 2024. As second-year University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff football coach Alonzo Hampton tries to build UAPB into a program that can contend for the division and conference titles, he said at the recent SWAC Media Day the key for the Golden Lions to compete is to stay in each game into the fourth quarter.
UA Little Rock Welcomes New Donaghey Scholars to Campus
The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is welcoming 25 new and talented students to the Donaghey Scholars Honors Program for the 2024-25 academic year. The new cohort of Donaghey Scholars represent the best and brightest students at UA Little Rock. Members receive a financial package that covers full tuition and fees, a stipend, financial assistance for a study abroad program, a housing subsidy, and a new laptop. The program is run by Dr. Simon Hawkins, director, and Dr. Jessica Scott, associate director.
Conway opens state tourney with 6-1 win over Cabot
Conway Secures State Tourney Win with Dominant Performance. The much-anticipated state tournament match between Conway and Cabot took place, and Conway made a resounding statement with a 6-1 victory. From the get-go, Conway showed its intensity, combining for five runs in the first two innings. This early surge propelled them...
Czechs want to buy 200 Hellfire missiles -- warhead made in Camden
A Camden defense plant may share in a $138.26 million deal with the Czech Republic. The State Department said on Monday, July 23, 2024 that it approved the possible foreign military sale to the Czech Republic of Hellfire missiles and advanced Precision Kill Weapon System and related elements of logistics and program support for that amount.
This former Fair Park, Battle Wings standout nabbed SAU sports hall of fame recognition
Former Fair Park and Southern Arkansas standout Val Morris, who spent time in two NFL training camps, will be inducted into the SAU Sports Hall of Fame this fall with seven additional candidates. Morris was unstoppable as a wideout during his tenure with the Muleriders (1990-93) when he snagged a then program record 151 passes and set a single-game receiving yards record with 216 against Howard Payne in 1992. He became SAU’s second receiver to surpass 2,000...
$1 Million bond given to Jonesboro man
Jonesboro, AR – (JonesboroRightNow.com) – July 23, 2024 – During a traffic stop conducted by JPD on Saturday, 44-year-old Andres Garcia was found to be in possession of drugs and firearms. Additionally, he was wanted in three different states for human trafficking and other charges. The report...
Jonesboro men involved in Missouri fatal crash
PEMISCOT COUNTY, Mo. (KAIT) - A Jonesboro man suffered minor injuries in a crash that claimed another man’s life. Missouri State Highway Patrol reported the crash happened at 11:47 p.m. Sunday, July 21, on Interstate 55 near the 25.6 mile marker in Pemiscot County. According to the crash report,...
‘Broken Trail’ Movie Being Filmed in Arkansas
According to several sources, an independent Western film, “Broken Trail,” is being filmed in Van Buren. “Broken Trail” is directed by Johnny Remo and produced by Skipstone Pictures. Reminiscent of the Wild West, the movie is set on the backdrop of the Arkansas River Valley, with freshly laid dirt coating the streets of Van Buren’s downtown.
West Fork Softball in First State Appearance Takes on Van Meter in 2A Quarterfinal on Tuesday
The West Fork softball team will take a groundbreaking step as a program by playing in their first ever state tournament game against Van Meter in a Class 2A quarterfinal on Tuesday. #8 seed West Fork (18-7) punched their ticket to state with wins over South Hardin, Grundy Center and...
Catholic church in Hartford continues to get vandalized
HARTFORD, ARKANSAS, Ark. — Over the last few weeks St. Leo's Church in Sebastian County has been vandalized three different times. Parishioner Guy Dickinson said he found the first damage a few weeks ago. "I came up on Saturday, a couple of weeks ago ... When I pulled in,...
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