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Week Ahead in NWA: Mainly Music
Thursday is shaping up to be the most musically inclined day of the week in Northwest Arkansas, with multiple live music events happening across the region. Bentonville is buzzing with the free event “Collide @ The Momentary.” This exciting night will feature live DJ Haus of Untz and a skating rink, all open from 8pm to 11pm.
North Little Rock police investigate deadly accident involving bicyclist
NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — The North Little Rock Police Department was at the scene of a deadly accident involving a bicyclist and a vehicle that happened on Monday night. According to reports, officers and detectives were called to the scene of the accident in the area of 19th Street and Pike Avenue. Once they arrived they found a deceased adult male in the middle of the road.
City of Little Rock encouraging people to be plastic-free in July
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — This month, Little Rock city leaders have been working to make the city and its residents more sustainable by encouraging as many people as possible to participate in Plastic Free July. According to the city’s recycling and sustainability educator, Ray Partridge, Plastic Free July is...
HarvestFest in Hillcrest Gears Up for 30th Year of Family Fun
HarvestFest in Hillcrest will return for its 30th year from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Oct. 12. The Little Rock festival draws visitors from across the state and is known for live music, artisan vendors and fun, family-friendly activities. During the festival, five blocks of scenic Kavanaugh Boulevard will...
Garfield mayor says town is on 'cutting edge' of reducing carbon footprint
Last week, we heard from Garfield Mayor Gary Blackburn about the town’s new solar-powered phone charger at Hamilton Park. He told us he thinks Garfield is on the cutting edge of reducing its carbon footprint. He said one prime example of that is how they monitor the city’s water usage.
Golfing with a high-tech twist at Cartpath Social
LOWELL, Ark. — The Around the Corner crew swung on over to Cartpath Social, a hobby golfing entertainment center in Lowell with a high-tech twist. The center has four bays with golfing simulators that track the speed, angle, direction, and power of player's swings to simulate the path of the ball. The simulators also host recreations of some of the most famous courses in the world.
22 Jul 2024 UACCM announces campus advancement, development changes
MORRILTON — The University of Arkansas Community College at Morrilton (UACCM) has named new leadership in key areas of campus advancement and development. Shelby Beck has been named Chancellor’s Executive Assistant, Lauren Bryan has been named Development Officer, and Matthew Emery has been named Associate Director of Marketing and Public Relations.
Double meth arrest in Jonesboro on Sunday
Jonesboro, AR – (JonesboroRightNow.com) – July 22, 2024 – Jonesboro Police conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle on Sunday afternoon near the intersection of Burke and Culberhouse. Both occupants of the vehicle were reportedly not wearing a seatbelt and were found to be on probation. During...
Jerry Jones in federal court for case against woman claiming to be his daughter
TEXARKANA — Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones arrived at a federal court in Texarkana Monday morning for a paternity case he has been fighting for the last two years. Jones countersued Alexandra Davis for breach of contract after she publicly claimed he was her father. The settlement contract was with her mother, Cynthia Davis, going back to the late 1990s.The trial will be centered around Jones' counterclaim."[Jones] knows he's the father. Now he's being vindictive because his 'real family' has been hurt," said Jay Gray, Alexandra Davis' attorney. "Mr. Jones is a bully, and he's bullying his daughter in this lawsuit....
Stuttgart Chamber gears up for Wings Over the Prairie Festival
Despite the 97-degree heat in the middle of July, the Stuttgart Chamber of Commerce is already knee-deep in planning the upcoming Wings Over the Prairie Festival. The Festival Committee recently met to hear updates from each committee chair. Most sponsors are returning this year, along with several new ones. However,...
Community reacts to school principal DWI arrest
GOSNELL, Ark. (KAIT) - The community of Gosnell is raising concerns after a school principal got arrested. Tina Godsey, the elementary school principal in Gosnell, was arrested on Saturday, July 20, and was charged with driving while intoxicated. The incident report stated that Godsey, in her vehicle, skidded a few...
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