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Baxter County Recovery Center to close permanently
On Tuesday, July 30, the Baxter County Recovery Center, located at the Food Bank of North Central Arkansas 1042 Highland Circle, in Mountain Home will close permanently at the end of the day. Survivors can still visit the center in Benton County at its new address Northwest Arkansas Community College’s...
Purina Presents: Meet Danny in Pet of the Week
CENTERTON, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — We love finding animal-loving homes in our community, and this week, we’d like to introduce you to Danny from Centerton Animal Shelter. Danny is a three-year-old black mouth-cur mix who is energetic and loves to play. Danny is a tan and fluffy dog who likes to show off how high he […]
Arkansas Advocate : Arkansas coalition receives $100 million in federal funds for energy, environment projects
Approximately half of Arkansas’ population is expected to feel the effects of a $100 million grant from the Environmental Protection Agency to reduce climate pollution. A coalition including Metroplan, Northwest Arkansas Regional Planning Commission and the city of Fort Smith is one of 25 recipients of the nationally funded grants, according to a press release. The funding is available through President Joe Biden’s Investing in America Agenda.
Arkansas' only Genghis Grill location announces closure
Genghis Grill in Little Rock has announced that they will be closing the restaurant down on Sunday, July 28. This is the only location in Arkansas with the next closest being located in Memphis, Tennessee. In a Facebook post the restaurant thanks customers for their support and loyalty over the...
Arkansas-trained mountain bikers to compete in Olympics on Sunday
Two mountain bikers who have trained in Bentonville are scheduled to compete in the Paris Olympics this weekend. Follow this link for a full list of the Arkansans competing in Paris. Haley Batten and Savilia Blunk will represent Team USA in the Women's Mountain Biking event, which is scheduled to...
Faulkner County teen wins Arkansas 4-H Governor’s Award
Faulkner County Teen Wins Arkansas 4-H Governor’s Award. Kacie Clark, an 18-year-old from El Paso, has been declared the winner of the Arkansas 4-H Governor’s Award. Clark, who is the third member of her family to achieve this recognition, was announced as the winner in a recorded message by Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders during the Awards of Excellence Ceremony on July 24.
UAMS Arkansas Geriatric Education Collaborative gets $5 million grant for training programs
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has received a five-year, $5 million federal grant to support the UAMS Arkansas Geriatric Education Collaborative in its mission to improve the quality of care for older adults. The Geriatric Workforce Enhancement Program grant, awarded by the Health Resources and Services Administration...
Amfuel receives the President's 'E' award for increasing U.S. exports
MAGNOLIA, Ark. -- Congressman Bruce Westerman representing the 4th District of Arkansas took a brief hiatus from his work at Capitol Hill to travel to Magnolia on Friday to present the Presidential “E” Award to Amfuel’s leadership and staff. Amfuel, which also received the Governor’s Award for...
Arkansas school districts consider implementing new state cell phone, mental health program
More than 200 Arkansas school districts have expressed interest in a new pilot program to reduce cell phone access with the goal of improving students’ mental health, according to the Arkansas Department of Education. In early July, Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders and Education Secretary Jacob Oliva issued a letter to superintendents inviting them to participate […]
Bentonville director of administration retires after five-year tenure with city
Bentonville Director of Administration Retires After Five-Year Tenure with City. After five dedicated years of serving as the Director of Administration in Bentonville, [Name] has passed the torch, retiring from this position. During their tenure, they played a crucial role in the city’s growth and development. From overseeing various city departments to steering important initiatives, [Name] leaves behind a legacy of hard work and dedication.
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