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Long-time Texarkana, Ark. woman honored with street topper in neighborhood
TEXARKANA, Arkansas (KTBS) — A long-time resident of Texarkana, Ark., Thelma Evans, was honored earlier this month with a dedication of a street topper named after her in her neighborhood off Charles St. Mrs. Evans is 103 years old and has lived in the same residence for over 80...
UAPB receives 2 new coaches
Tom Manley and Ty Gatson have joined the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff football coaching staff. UAPB announced Friday that Manley has been named running backs coach and special teams coordinator and that Gatson is the new tight ends coach and recruiting coordinator. Manley spent the last two seasons...
Washington County Marriage Licenses – Arkansas
Washington County issues marriage licenses through the County Clerk’s office. To obtain one, you must visit their office at 280 N. College Ste 300 in Fayetteville between 8:00 A.M. and 4:30 P.M. Monday through Friday. The license costs .00 in cash only. Payment methods such as checks or credit cards are not accepted.
Miranda Lambert Reps Lindale, and All Things Texas, in Latest Instagram Photo Dump
So, a little bit about myself, I grew up in Lindale, Texas. I graduated from Lindale High School in 1996. My parents and sister still live in Lindale and I recently moved back to Lindale after 20 plus years living in Tyler. I have always had a love for my hometown and have been both excited and saddened about my little hometown's growth. One exciting part about being from Lindale is that its home to a multiple CMA, ACM and Grammy winner in country superstar Miranda Lambert.
50 Cent’s Humor & Harmony festival to span multiple locations across 4 days
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - The upcoming Humor & Harmony festival will be held at multiple locations across Shreveport over four days. The festival is scheduled for Aug. 8-11. Initially, it was announced the event would be held at Independence Stadium, however, the venue has been changed to the Municipal Auditorium. Festival organizers say this decision was made because of the intense heat the area typically sees during August.
Buckeye native and retired major general inducted to La. Guard Hall of Fame
The following has been provided by the Louisiana National Guard:. Retired Army Maj. Gen. Glenn H. Curtis was joined by his family, close friends and service members as they celebrated his induction into the Louisiana National Guard Hall of Fame during an official ceremony at Louisiana National Guard Training Center Pineville, Louisiana, July 13.
Man to serve 18 years in prison for robbery
SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) – A man accused of carjacking and severely injuring an acquaintance pleaded guilty to second-degree robbery on Monday. According to the Caddo Parish District Attorney, 29-year-old Jacob Boykin entered a guilty plea before Judge John Mosely, Jr. and was sentenced to 18 years for his crime.
Bailey Library at Hendrix Joins Oberlin Group of Libraries
CONWAY, Ark. (July 23, 2024) — Hendrix College’s Olin C. Bailey Library has joined the Oberlin Group of Libraries, a consortium of more than 80 liberal arts college libraries. It is the first library in Arkansas to hold Oberlin Group membership, which is by invitation only. “Having Bailey...
UAMS Arkansas Geriatric Education Collaborative Receives $5 Million Grant to Support Training Programs
July 22, 2024 | The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has received a five-year, $5 million federal grant to support the UAMS Arkansas Geriatric Education Collaborative in its mission to improve the quality of care for older adults. The Geriatric Workforce Enhancement Program grant, awarded by the Health...
Fair Hills VFD gets water donation
PRESCOTT – Firefighters battler more than fires during the summer – they also battle the heat, humidity and dehydration. To help with the dehydration part, Anhauser Busch donated 98 cases of canned water to the Fair Hills Volunteer Fire Department Monday. The department applied for the water with a grant through the company in April 2024 and was recently notified it would be receiving the water. Assistant Fire Chief Joey Beavers said the National Volunteer Fire Council paired with Busch on the project and several departments were awarded water. Fair Hills is the only department in the county to get the water.
Dumas man wins $500,000 in Arkansas lottery scratch-off
One Arkansas lottery player recently won big with a lucky scratch-off ticket he purchased on his way to work. A Dumas resident, identified by the Arkansas Scholarship Lottery only as “Michael R.,” won $500,000 by playing the $20 200X the Win instant game. He claimed his prize at the Arkansas Scholarship Lottery (ASL) Claim Center on July 19, 2024.
West Memphis School District officially begins search for new superintendent
WEST MEMPHIS, Ark. — The West Memphis School District is officially beginning its search for a new superintendent Monday, July 22, after the death of Dr. Terrence A. Brown in May, the district's education board announced. Before his death, Brown had been superintendent of the district for less than...
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