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Veterans health summit set for Sept. 12 at Botanical Garden of the Ozarks
A free event offering food, music, health screenings, and more for veterans is coming up next month in Fayetteville. Veterans Health Care System of the Ozarks will present their annual VHSO Heath Summit on Thursday, Sept. 12 at Botanical Garden of the Ozarks. The event will include information booths on...
Waldron City Council Approves Resolution to Explore Funding Options for Recreational Improvements
Earlier this month, the Waldron City Council unanimously agreed to explore the grant funding opportunities for further recreational improvements. Among those, a splash pad. Resolution 2024-04 authorizes Mayor David Millard “to seek the grant funding necessary to improve the recreation facilities in the City of Waldron…in order to obtain the funds necessary to develop and improve the site for such a recreation area, it is necessary to obtain an Outdoor Recreation Matching Grant from the Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism.”
St. Bernard’s will be hosting 2024 Men’s Health Day
The event will take place September 20th from 7 a.m. until 10 a.m. at the St. Bernard's Auditorium, located at 505 East Washington Avenue in Jonesboro. The event is free and open to the public and will include screening opportunities such as sleep apnea, a flexibility assessment, prostate exam, blood pressure, height, weight, BMI, and much more.
Iconic Historic Building to be Torn Down in Hot Springs, Arkansas
A significant piece of Hot Springs, Arkansas history is about to go down in a pile of rubble soon. The iconic old St. Joseph Hospital which has been a part of Hot Springs for years is expected to be demolished, according to THV11. Several years ago the hospital was being used as the Arkansas School of Math, Sciences, and the Arts building.
Sebastian County Quorum Court pays millions for jail death, waterpark lease
Talk Business and Politics' Michael Tilley Joins Ozarks at Large's Kyle Kellams to discuss headlines from around the Fort Smith area, like a multi-million dollar jail death settlement, Parrot Island Waterpark's lease deal approved by Sebastian County Quorum Court, Crawford County costs related to library censorship, and Ecotech, not Chinese Communists, working to convert former Trane site into plastics manufacturing plant.
Tennessee Faces Air Quality Alert: High Ozone Levels Threaten Shelby County
Shelby County, TN – A Code Orange air quality alert has been issued for the greater Memphis area today, impacting residents across Shelby County and parts of northern Mississippi. The alert, triggered by high ozone levels, poses health risks to sensitive groups, including the elderly, children, and those with heart or lung conditions.
Lady Jackets dominate home jamboree; Golf teams compete against Brookland
WYNNE — The Wynne Lady Jackets volleyball team went 2-0 in a home jamboree yesterday beat Newport 25-10, 25-6, and then beat Trumann 25-13, 25-15. Bree Pardy had 13 kills, seven aces, and five digs for Wynne while Clara Davis had six kills and five digs. Lia Bunch had 18 assists, five kills, one ace, and three digs. Ella Reed had 15 assists, six aces, two kills and two digs.
A-State’s “Live with the Red Wolves” radio program begins Wednesday
JONESBORO, Arkansas — The “Live with the Red Wolves” radio program, presented by Greenway Equipment and featuring Arkansas State Head Football Coach Butch Jones, will make its 2024 season debut Wednesday, Aug. 28, and the one-hour program will air an additional 11 times over the course of A-State’s upcoming football season.
Urban's Clean Sheet Leads the Trojans to a Result Against Arizona State
TEMPE, Arizona - The Trojans walked out of Sun Devil Soccer Stadium with a draw, thanks to Peyton Urban's career-high 7 saves. Little Rock hit the ground running with a fiery offense right from kickoff. Jaeda Centeno nearly broke the silence with a shot from outside the penalty box that hit the right goalpost. After 23 minutes of intense pressure and pace, Arizona State made a 10-player substitution.
Green selected by PCCUA as its 2024 distinguished alumna
Amy Green, of Helena-West Helena, has been selected to represent PCCUA as its 2024 Outstanding Alumna. Green serves as a Deputy Prosecutor for the First Judicial District of Arkansas and is also co-founder of Ridge City Roasters, Helena’s first small batch specialty coffee roastery and tasting room. She is...
Jackson earns First-Team Preseason Coaches’ All-SEC recognition
FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas — Arkansas defensive lineman Landon Jackson earned 2024 Preseason Coaches’ First-Team All-SEC distinction in a vote by the leagues’ 16 head coaches on Wednesday. Jackson enters the 2024 campaign as a Walter Camp Football Foundation Preseason All-American and Preseason All-SEC selection by numerous outlets. He...
Arkansas to face Michigan on ESPN in Jimmy V Classic at Madison Square Garden
FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas — For the first time since its inception in 1995, Arkansas will play in ESPN’s annual Jimmy V Classic. The Razorbacks will face Michigan at 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 10, at New York City’s Madison Square Garden. Tennessee and Miami (Fla.) will be the first game of the doubleheader with that tipoff set for 5:30 p.m. Both games will be televised on ESPN.
Quite the paw-ty—‘Woofstock’ event brings out all the Mid-South dog lovers
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Calling all pooch lovers and canine companions!. Loflin Yard in downtown Memphis was swarming with furry friends on Saturday for the Streetdog Foundation’s 15th-anniversary party. The foundation threw a Woof-stock Festival to celebrate the occasion; dog owners dressed up their pooches in festival gear and...
Man hits neighbor with car after argument, police say
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - The Memphis Police Department has arrested and charged a man accused of hitting his neighbor with his car. On August 23, officers responded to an aggravated assault call from a home on Rochester Road. When police arrived, they learned that the suspect, Orlando Manning, was involved...
Outdoor Notes: Squirrel season opens Aug. 24
NASHVILLE — Tennessee residents are allowed to hunt without a license on Saturday, Aug. 24, which coincides with the opening day of squirrel season. Free Hunting Day is an event the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency annually provides in hopes of increasing interest in hunting. Squirrel hunting is one of Tennessee’s oldest and favorite traditions. The day serves as an excellent opportunity for people to experience the enjoyment of the sport. ...
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