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Pine Bluff utility lauds licensure of 3rd woman on staff
When Amber Faucette received her Class IV operator license from the Arkansas Division of Environmental Quality this month, she helped Pine Bluff Wastewater Utility reach a milestone. Faucette became the third woman in the utility to reach Class IV, the highest level of licensure for a wastewater operator in the...
The loss of her daughter gave an Arkansas mother the chance to give the gift of life to another Natural State woman
An Arkansas mother had just experienced every parent’s nightmare – the loss of a child. But while her daughter’s life ended at just 29, another 29-year-old received the gift of life from that sacrifice.
105-year-old woman celebrates her birthday with bingo in Rogers
ROGERS, Ark. — Margaret Otte celebrated her 105th birthday over a bingo card in Rogers, to the delight of anybody lucky enough to join her. Otte grew up on a farm milking three cows a day, "When I was born, there weren't any cars, there wasn't television, there wasn't air conditioning— none of those things existed!"
Historic Washington State Park’s Red River Heritage Symposium July 27
Historic Washington State Park will host the 18th Annual Red River Heritage Symposium on Saturday, July 27, from 1-5 p.m. at the park, 100 SW Morrison St., Washington. This year’s theme is “Washington, Arkansas: 200 Years of History” and will focus on the impact of the community of Washington, Ark., since its founding in 1824, on the Great Bend Region of the Red River.
Family speaks out about attack against well-known community member
GOSNELL, Ark. (KAIT) - Following a recent attack on a man from Gosnell, the community was left in shock and the family was confused. On Tuesday, July 23, Wayne Lambert went for a walk as he usually did. However, this day turned out to be different for Lambert. “The sheriff’s...
Fayetteville announces plan for students to go phone-free during school day
Fayetteville Announces Pan for Students to Go Phone-Free During School Day. In a move to target social media use and improve mental health among students, the Fayetteville School District has introduced a plan to regulate phone use during the school day. The new regulations aim to reduce both screen time...
Where to go in Altus, the Wine Capital of Arkansas
ALTUS, Ark. — In the Wine Capital of Arkansas, organizers are gearing up for the annual Altus Grape Fest. The festival will take place in the Altus City Park at 109 W Park St. on Friday, July 26, and Saturday, July 27. From live music to the iconic grape...
No more uniforms at Watson Chapel
Uniforms are no longer required in the Watson Chapel School District following a unanimous vote at a special board meeting Thursday, the first with Superintendent Keith McGee at the helm. McGee said the district's executive leadership team, which consists of central office leadership, building principals and key district leaders, voted...
Rogers adopts development code focused on walkability, creating community spaces
ROGERS, Ark. — The Rogers City Council unanimously approved new land code standards on July 23, effectively redesigning the city's approach to developmental design. The City of Rogers Unified Development Code (UDC), the document that controls how things are built in the city, is arguably one of the most urban-development minded plans in the region, maybe even the state, with a specific emphasis on promoting walkability, increasing housing, and preserving nature.
Hollywood Feed Continues Arkansas Expansion, Opens New Pet Store in Hot Springs
After recently announcing its new Conway location, Hollywood Feed today announced the site of the next store in its Arkansas expansion: 3802 Central Avenue in Hot Springs, Arkansas. The healthy and holistic pet food and supply retailer’s new location will be approximately 5,750 square feet and will offer professional grooming services, two self-service dog washes, Same Day Delivery service and Curbside Pickup in addition to in-store shopping with professional guidance from the Hollywood Feed team.
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