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Little Rock's Conversation Circle aims to engage in hard hitting topics on August 16
LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — A group started by founders Drekkia Writes and Tim Campbell will be hosting an event centered around community and conversations this Friday on August 16. For every event, a new topic is addressed, and this upcoming event theme will be Women, Wealth, and Wisdom. Women...
Arkansas State Capitol evacuated after bomb threat
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — The Arkansas State Capitol in Little Rock was evacuated after a bomb threat was made Thursday morning, according to Chris Powell, a spokesperson for the Arkansas Secretary of State's Office. Multiple people at the capitol got an email about a possible bomb before normal business...
1st Ward Living Grace honors first responders
Pine Bluff saw a five-alarm blaze Sunday evening in an abandoned church at the corner of Sixth Avenue and Laurel Street. All seven city fire stations eventually responded to the call, managing to contain the fully involved blaze to the single structure where it began. The remains of the once-proud masonry structure now lie in a pile of still smoldering rubble.
Column: Phil Friese announces run for Bull Shoals Mayor
My name is Phil Friese, and I am running for Mayor in the City of Bull Shoals. I have resided in the city for over 20 years and was a business / resort owner until we sold it in 2019, right before the pandemic. I also previously served on the Bull Shoals City Council as your Councilman for Ward 2, Position 2.
Conway school board recognizes Wampus Cat Pride award recipients
The Conway school board has recently recognized the Wampus Cat Pride award recipients. This award acknowledges the outstanding contributions and achievements of students and staff within the Conway School System. The Wampus Cat mascot, adopted by Conway High School in 1922, symbolizes the school’s spirit and unrelenting pursuit of excellence. With six legs and glowing eyes, the Wampus Cat represents the speed, strength, and determination of its students and faculty.
Fire Department Announces Key Leadership Appointments
The Siloam Springs Fire Department is pleased to announce the promotion of Battalion Chief Jordan Jackson to Deputy Chief and Captain Dustin Woodson to Fire Marshal. Deputy Chief Jackson has been a dedicated member of the Siloam Springs Fire Department since joining in June 2006. With a paramedic licensure obtained in 2009, he has served in various special operations, including swift water rescue and both high and low-angle rescue. Jackson’s career trajectory includes promotions to Lieutenant in 2012, Captain in 2015, and Battalion Chief in 2019.
Walk Across Arkansas kicks off September 9 in Cross County
WYNNE — The Walk Across America campaign will be held in Arkansas in September and that includes Cross County. “We’re not just focusing on walking, any physical activity. So if you’re out in the garden, that counts,” said Mattie Ricker, Family and Consumer Science Agent for the Cross County Extension Office in Wynne. “Cross County has a 73% obesity rate and the State of Arkansas is 71%. I kind of started there and said let’s get under the state percentage because we don’t want to be above it.
Friday, Aug. 16 Service Alert
The following bus departures are not in operation Friday, Aug. 16. We apologize for any inconvenience. Outbound: 2:15 p.m., 3:45 p.m., 5:15 p.m. Inbound: 2:59 p.m., 4:29 p.m., 5:59 p.m. Route 16 U.A.L.R. Outbound: 2:50 p.m., 3:50 p.m., 4:50 p.m., 5:55 p.m. Inbound: 2:16 p.m., 3:16 p.m., 4:17 p.m., 5:18...
NorthStar Clean Energy, General Motors launch Newport Solar to help power GM facilities
NEWPORT, Ark. (KAIT/Edited News Release) - NorthStar Clean Energy proudly announced the official opening of Newport Solar. Newport Solar is a 180-megawatt project designed to source renewable electricity for General Motors’ operations in the Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO) territory including Lansing Delta Township Assembly and Lansing Grand River Assembly in Michigan, as well as Wentzville Assembly in Missouri, which underscores a shared commitment to providing creative renewable energy solutions and aggressively pursuing a low carbon future.
Unidentified body leads to capital murder charges for local man
NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KATV) — A North Little Rock man has been arrested in connection to a body that was found in the woods off Vaughn Road. On August 2 at 5 p.m., Pulaski County Sheriff's Department deputies responded to a call of an unidentified dead person found partly buried. As of now, the victim has not been identified.
Wynne School Board could consider bids for high school rebuild Monday
WYNNE — The Wynne School Board could take a major step towards the rebuild of Wynne High School Monday night. Bids for the early site package for the high school have been collected and are currently being reviewed. School board members could vote on those bids as early as...
Wynne Fire Department seeking office manager to improve efficiency
WYNNE — The City of Wynne is now hiring an officer manager for the Wynne Fire Department. The Wynne City Council approved the position during its monthly meeting Tuesday night. “It was a position that we identified early on that would benefit the fire department, but it wasn’t as...
SPS update: Stuttgart School District starts new school year
The Stuttgart School District has begun its 2024-25 school year. Students returned to the classroom on Monday, Aug. 12. Nikki Hawkins, Director of Communications and Student Services at Stuttgart Public Schools, said the new academic year is off to a strong start thanks to community support. “The first couple days...
RiceTec Celebrates 25 Years of Hybrid Rice in The United States
Alvin, TX (August 15, 2024) – Over 300 stakeholders gathered in Harrisburg, AR on August 7 to celebrate the 25th anniversary of hybrid rice in the United States. This milestone event highlighted the profound influence of hybrid rice on sustainable agriculture and the economy. Since its founding, RiceTec has...
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