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Walmart leases health care clinics in Fort Smith, Northwest Arkansas to Mercy
Mercy said Thursday (July 25) it will move into three former Walmart Health Centers in supercenters in Fort Smith, Rogers and Springdale. Mercy said the clinics will offer primary care through appointments and walk-ins during regular hours, but will not provide urgent care. St. Louis-based Mercy said the primary care...
SEACBEC students compete in national SkillsUSA competition
A team of students from the Southeast Arkansas Community Based Education Center or SEACBEC along with director Devin McDiarmid and Criminal Justice teacher Jessica Jones attended the SkillsUSA national competition in Atlanta, Georgia on June 24-29, 2024. The team which consisted of Jimmy Lister, Aryia Williams, Griselda Herrera, and Stephanie Garcia competed and placed 12 out of 35.
Why has it been so smoky outside?
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — If you’ve been outside recently, you’ve probably noticed the air isn’t as clear. The reason for that is wildfires in the Pacific Northwest. The smoke from those fires is being carried into the jet stream and thus flowing into Northwest Arkansas. It is affecting the air quality slightly, but mainly reducing […]
Southern Bancorp names Mike Myers as interim CFO
Southern Bancorp, Inc., announced Mike Myers, former Winrock Chief Financial Officer and longtime Southern Bancorp Board Director, as its interim Chief Financial Officer. Myers recently retired from Winrock International after serving as CFO since 1997. Prior to that, he held senior financial management positions with two Fortune 200 companies. He has also served as a member of the Southern Bancorp holding company board since 2015.
Cave City prepares for annual Watermelon Festival
CAVE CITY, Ark. (KAIT) - Cave City has been preparing all week for the upcoming 44th annual Watermelon Festival. The festival showcases the town’s long-standing tradition of having the sweetest watermelons in the world. “We are really excited,” said Amy Finster, the festival committee’s co-chair. “We have vendors already...
Beautify Batesville: Reviving community spirit through volunteerism
James Scales (left), founder of the ‘Beautify Batesville’ initiative, works with a volunteer to cut and drill wood donated by Bad Boy Inc. to create food garden planters at Our Father’s Table. Article by Emily Wang, White River Now. Every Tuesday at 11:30 a.m., a group of...
Bankrupt Wadley Regional Medical Center bought by Pafford Health System and Hope, Hempstead county leaders
HOPE, Ark. (KSLA) - Pafford Health System is teaming up with Hope and Hempstead county leaders to purchase Wadley Regional Medical Center following the bankruptcy of its parent company. Steward Health Care Bankruptcy, the parent company to Wadley Regional Medical Center in Hope, Arkansas filed for bankruptcy. In an effort...
Benton County Disaster Recovery Center to change location on Friday
BENTON COUNTY (KATV) — On Friday, July 26, the Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) in Benton County will change locations to another building on the campus of Northwest Arkansas Community College. The new location will be at the Shewmaker Center for Workforce Technologies (Building 15) at 1000 SE Eagle Way,...
Five reasons Arkansas football could surprise experts and exceed expectations in 2024
Expectations could hardly be lower for Arkansas football in 2024. The Hogs are predicted to finish 14th in the SEC in preseason polls conducted by USA TODAY Sports Network and at SEC Media Days within the last two weeks. The BetMGM Sportsbook has set the Razorbacks' win total for the upcoming season at 4.5, forecasting a similar season to the 4-8 campaign of 2023. ...
FEMA closing Baxter County recovery center
BAXTER COUNTY, Ark. (KAIT) - Time is running out for survivors of the Memorial Day weekend storms to apply for aid. The Federal Emergency Management Agency announced Thursday it will permanently close its Baxter County Disaster Recovery Center. The center, which is located at the Food Bank of North Central...
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