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Arkansas official says state unsure when Rogers Revenue Office will reopen after storm damage
Arkansas Official Says State Unsure When Rogers Revenue Office Will Reopen After Storm Damage. Arkansas is still grappling with the aftermath of severe storms that hit the state in late May. One of the critical infrastructure components affected was the Rogers Revenue Office, which has been closed since the storms damaged the roof.
Arkansas Community Foundation establishes fund for survivors of Fordyce grocery store shooting
Arkansas Community Foundation Establishes Fund for Survivors of Fordyce Grocery Store Shooting. Just weeks after the devastating mass shooting at the Mad Butcher grocery store in Fordyce, the Arkansas Community Foundation is taking swift action to support those affected by the tragedy. On July 1, the nonprofit organization established a dedicated fund to provide aid to the survivors of the incident.
Pine Bluff police statistics show crime flat so far in ’24
The Pine Bluff Police Department released its 2024 Mid-Year Crime Statistics last week offering insights into the city's crime landscape. The report revealed that violent crime rates remained relatively unchanged compared with the previous year, with some categories showing slight increases and others experiencing decreases. In 2023 and 2024, homicides...
Downtown Rogers store owners ready to rev up revenue during Bikes, Blues & BBQ
Downtown Rogers Store Owners Prepare for Bikes, Blues & BBQ. Downtown Rogers business owners are gearing up to capitalize on the influx of visitors during the Bikes, Blues & BBQ rally, scheduled to take place from September 18 to 21, 2024. In anticipation of the event, they are developing strategies to entice attendees to patronize their stores and restaurants.
Coach sees shot at glory ahead
The boys' and girls' basketball programs at Pine Bluff High School have been extreme opposites in recent years, but the new head girls' coach is looking to change that. Pine Bluff introduced Tyrell Hood as the Fillies' new coach Thursday, along with new junior high head coach Chacoila Brown. Hood...
State Department of Health: Airborne Dangers Could Extend Beyond Tontitown
The recent air assessment report by CTEH reflects E&E’s ongoing efforts to analyze volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in the Tontitown area. Despite the sensitive analytical results, sulfur dioxide and hydrogen sulfide were not detected during the testing period, but other hazardous compounds were found. Two notable carcinogens, benzene and...
AEW Rampage Results (July 19th, 2024)
On July 19th, 2024 AEW aired the 154th episode of Rampage live in Little Rock Arkansas inside Simmons Bank Arena. The Conglomeration (Tomohiro Ishii, Orange Cassidy & Kyle O’Reilly) defeated Undisputed Kingdom (Roderick Strong, Mike Bennett & Matt Taven) via Orange Punch on Strong. Tag Team Match. The Learning...
Benton hospital opens milk bank to benefit Arkansas infants
BENTON, Ark. – A hospital in Benton is opening a resource to provide milk for sick and vulnerable infants throughout Arkansas. Officials with the Saline Memorial Hospital said in a Friday release it was opening a milk bank in support of the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Milk Bank program.
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