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Arkansas Man With Texarkana Ties to Compete on Food Network
An Arkansas man will be competing on the hit TV show Beat Bobby Flay on the Food Network on Thursday, 25, at 9 PM and streaming on Discovery + and Max. Texarkana Arkansas High School Alumni Becky Sullivan Elliot is planning on watching her son Josh Elliott compete on the popular cooking show.
Maumelle unveils new playground designed for children of all abilities
LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — The city of Maumelle is set to dedicate its new all-inclusive playground later this week. The Lake Valencia Play and Splash Park playground is designed to provide a safe and engaging environment for children of all abilities, catering to a wide range of physical and sensory needs.
Community clears out local Walmart to donate to flood victims
HARRISON, Ark. – Torrential rain caused major flooding in northern Arkansas on Wednesday, July 17. In the city of Yellville, more than 80 seniors were displaced from The Springs Creekside nursing home when water got in, ruining most of their belongings. Three Wishes for Ruby’s Residents, a nonprofit in Harrison, has been collecting clothes, food, […]
Muldrow woman is named to U.S. Marshals Museum board
The United States Marshals Museum in Fort Smith, Ark. has announced an additions to its board leadership effective July 1, 2024. Jamie Moore of Muldrow has reportedly joined the board roster. Moore is a long-time resident of the Fort Smith and Eastern Oklahoma area, having served on a number of...
Hot Springs Sister City Program Awarded for Innovation
The Sister City program in Hot Springs is one of the best in the state. It hosts cultural events and yearly delegate trips. Now, the over 30-year relationship has paid off, as the Hot Springs Sister City program won the Sister Cities International 2024 Annual Award for Innovation in Business, Trade and Professional Exchange for a city with a population of 25,001-100,000.
Pedal it Forward to shift operation in new Jones Center location
Betty Morris is volunteering on a rainy Wednesday morning at Pedal It Forward’s new bike shop at the Jones Center in Springdale– as she does three times a week. Right now, she’s teaching a newer volunteer how to repair a bicycle. Morris has been a volunteer with Pedal It Forward for a few years now but previously spent a lot of time at their Bentonville shop. She said volunteering in Springdale is easier for her.
The Illusionists to Bring Holiday Magic to Little Rock
The holiday season is set to dazzle as “The Illusionists – Magic of the Holidays” brings its spectacular magic show to Little Rock’s Robinson Center on Friday, Dec. 6. The world-famous production, a collaboration between producers Simon Painter, Cirque du Soleil and MagicSpace Entertainment, is making its way to more than 20 U.S. cities this year.
Children’s health fair & school supply giveaway being held in De Queen
DE QUEEN, Ark. (KSLA) - Children and families in Sevier County are invited to attend a back-to-school health fair and school supply giveaway. The event will be held Aug. 6 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the De Queen Sportsplex. Sponsors of the event include the Sevier County Sheriff’s Office,...
City of Mountain Home announces property bid opportunity for old fire station
The City of Mountain Home has opened bidding for a unique property at 84 Sunset Drive, currently serving as Fire Department Station 2. Mayor Hillrey Adams announced that sealed bids will be accepted until 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 15, 2024. The property, which could be used for commercial or...
Meleek Thomas includes Arkansas in final seven
Meleek Thomas, a consensus five-star prospect and the No. 9 overall player in the 2025 class, has narrowed down his recruitment to just seven schools, including the Arkansas Razorbacks. Thomas announced his list with a post to his official Instagram account on Tuesday afternoon. The 6-4, 175-pound guard prospect is...
O.K. Industries settles antitrust case on price collusion
Fort Smith-based O.K. Industries, a subsidiary of Mexico-based Industrias Bachoco, has settled its part of a federal class action suit in the Northern District of Illinois over allegations of driving up the price of chicken for consumers and foodservice customers. The action withdraws O.K. Foods from the trial, according to...
West Memphis School District Launches Search for New Superintendent after Dr. Terrence Brown's Passing
The West Memphis School District has embarked on a search for a new superintendent, following the passing of Dr. Terrence A. Brown in May. According to Action News 5, Dr. Kimberly Wolfe, president of the West Memphis Board of Education, explained that the successful candidate needs to be well-versed in the community's culture and values, as well as being a leader capable of improving academic achievement and supporting the district’s five-year strategy.
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