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Bentonville to wrap up storm debris cleanup sweeps | Here's what you need to know
BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Following the May 26 storms that killed four people and destroyed countless homes across Benton County, cities have conducted sweeps where they pick up storm debris piled in residential yards, but that phase is coming to a close in Bentonville. According to the City of Bentonville,...
Former Centerton public works director accused of using city funds for personal purchases sentenced to 60 months probation
CENTERTON, Ark. — The former Centerton public works director, who was accused of using city funds for personal purchases, has pleaded guilty. According to court records, Ricky Dale Hudson sentenced to 60 months probation after pleading guilty to using $62,190.46 of city money for personal purchases. Documents show that...
Commission clarifies nonresident deer dog regulations, early archery hunt
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas — The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission today approved a dozen clarifications to regulations passed during May’s Commission meeting. While most changes were simple clarifications in wording, four changes may affect hunters during upcoming deer and turkey seasons. The first change was the reinstatement of...
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.
Teachers From Across Arkansas Take Part in 26th Annual Advanced Placement Summer Institute
Enrollment Services at the U of A welcomed nearly 200 teachers and consultants to the 26th annual Advanced Placement Summer Institute this week. The summer institute offers professional development opportunities to middle and high school teachers from across the state to enhance their teaching skills for 13 different advanced placement courses.
Rogers community continues cleanup efforts two months after tornadoes
ROGERS, Ark. — The Rogers community has been resilient in their work cleaning up debris following devastating tornadoes in May. However, many people say they're not done yet because there's still much to do. Tim McClung and his family were home when tornadoes and strong winds knocked down a...
Former Razorback swimmer and Arkansas-trained mountain bikers to compete this weekend
PARIS, IDF — A former Razorback swimmer and 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. Anna Hopkin is competing in the Women's 4 x 100 Freestyle...
Rogers Passes Unified Development Code to Assist Local Businesses
Rogers Passes Unified Development Code to Boost Local Businesses. The city of Rogers in Arkansas has endorsed a new unified development code aimed at enhancing the growth of local businesses. This major update is expected to bring more economic growth and development to the region. This unified code consolidates multiple...
Arkansas House, Senate Democrats say they are all in for Harris
(The Center Square) - The Arkansas House and Senate Democratic caucuses said they unanimously support Vice President Kamala Harris in her presidential bid, just days after Arkansas delegates pledged to support Harris at next month's Democratic National Convention. The Democratic Party of Arkansas said Tuesday that the caucuses were among the first to announce their support for her. “No one is better prepared than Kamala Harris to lead this country...
Arkansas natives who have won Olympic gold medals
LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — While the state of Arkansas might not have any major professional teams, the Natural State has been well represented on an even bigger stage: The Olympics, the top global competition in the world. Since 1924, 18 Arkansas-born athletes have won at least one Olympic gold...
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