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Parker family donates $2 million to Arkansas Children’s Hospital
Arkansas Children’s Hospital has received a $2 million donation from Lynn and Don Parker and their children to help fund the ACH expansion project. The Jonesboro-based family has also committed a $1 million gift to the ACH Jonesboro Clinic. This is the family’s second $1 million gift to the...
East Fayetteville restricts water usage to prevent shortage
The city of Fayetteville’s water and sewage division recently announced new water-use restrictions in certain parts of the city as an attempt to combat potential shortages from now until September. Assistant operations manager for Fayetteville water and sewage Aaron Watkins said these restrictions come in response to the rapid growth of the area.
Wiedower to be officially welcomed tomorrow during press conference
LITTLE ROCK — The Little Rock Women's Basketball program will officially welcome new head coach Steve Wiedower during a press conference and welcome event Tuesday, July 23, at 11 am in the Legends Room of the Jack Stephens Center. The event is open to the public and media is...
Taber Extrusions to invest $60 million in Russellville expansion
Arkansas economic officials announced a $60 million, 70-job expansion in Russellville on Tuesday (July 23) while in London. Taber Extrusions is expanding its facility in Russellville facility introducing the largest direct extrusion press in North America. The company is investing over $60 million in the expansion and expects to create...
$1 Million bond given to Jonesboro man
Jonesboro, AR – (JonesboroRightNow.com) – July 23, 2024 – During a traffic stop conducted by JPD on Saturday, 44-year-old Andres Garcia was found to be in possession of drugs and firearms. Additionally, he was wanted in three different states for human trafficking and other charges. The report...
Jonesboro men involved in Missouri fatal crash
PEMISCOT COUNTY, Mo. (KAIT) - A Jonesboro man suffered minor injuries in a crash that claimed another man’s life. Missouri State Highway Patrol reported the crash happened at 11:47 p.m. Sunday, July 21, on Interstate 55 near the 25.6 mile marker in Pemiscot County. According to the crash report,...
West Fork Softball in First State Appearance Takes on Van Meter in 2A Quarterfinal on Tuesday
The West Fork softball team will take a groundbreaking step as a program by playing in their first ever state tournament game against Van Meter in a Class 2A quarterfinal on Tuesday. #8 seed West Fork (18-7) punched their ticket to state with wins over South Hardin, Grundy Center and...
Blood donations are urgently needed for patients in southern Missouri and northern Arkansas
The Community Blood Center of the Ozarks is down to less than a day of blood for area patients, and it's urging eligible donors to give as soon as possible. This marks the most severe shortage in over two years, according to Michelle Teter, spokesperson for CBCO. The blood bank is calling it "an emergency need."
Benton mayor to renegotiate to lower price for proposed Buc-ee’s land, new road in works
A city of Benton commission has proposed the mayor ask for a lower price for land it had sold for a Buc-ee’s travel center location in exchange for other benefits to the city.
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) recognized as top hospital by U.S. News and World Report for 2024-2025
Little Rock, Arkansas – The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has been honored as a 2024-2025 Best Hospital by U.S. News & World Report. In the latest annual Best Hospitals edition, UAMS was recognized as the Best Hospital in the Little Rock metropolitan area, sharing the distinction with Baptist Health Medical Center.
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