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Fourth of July Celebrations Wind Down
Besides the rescheduled Hollister Firework Celebration going off tonight at 9:00, the Chateau on the Lake will have their annual Fireworks Show on Saturday evening. Also, the City of Jasper will have their annual Sparks in the Sky celebration with events getting underway at 2:00 followed by live music at 5:00 then the fireworks after dusk. Lisa Dowers Duet, Director of Jasper Advertising and Promotions, stopped by KHOZ's "Around the Table" along with event special guests Heather Smith from "Naked and Afraid" and Ashley Jones from "Swamp People." The complete interview can be found on Around the Table Facebook Page.
Bentonville First Friday for July to host festival with WW2 plane flyover, followed by fireworks at Orchards Park
BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Bentonville's First Friday event is set to take off with "A Salute to Service" culminating in a flyover by WW2-era Mustang planes on July 5. The First Friday event, presented by Walmart and hosted by Downtown Bentonville Inc. (DBI), is a monthly family-friendly event that welcomes as many as 10,000 people.
VOLLEYBALL SEASON STARTS SEPTEMBER 6
ARKADELPHIA – The Ouachita volleyball team is gearing up for the 2024 season, which starts the first weekend in September. The Tigers have 28 matches scheduled for the 2024 regular season, starting with the annual Reddie-Tiger Invitational in Arkadelphia September 6-7. Ouachita takes on Missouri S&T, Mississippi College, Montevallo, and McKendree during the opening weekend. All but one of the remaining home games for the Tigers are Great American Conference matchups. The first of 16 conference tilts is set for September 17 on the road against Southern Arkansas. Other road trips for the Tigers other than GAC matchups include Jackson,...
Second annual A-State Football Kickoff Party scheduled for August 2
JONESBORO, Arkansas — The Arkansas State Athletics Department has announced that its second annual A-State Football Kickoff Party, which will again combine elements from its traditional preseason banquet and Helmets and Heels program, is scheduled for Friday, Aug. 2, at Embassy Suites of Jonesboro. Taking place at Embassy Suites...
New Bridge Installed at Warren City Park
WARREN, Ark. – The Warren City Park recently unveiled a brand-new bridge, replacing the old structure that had fallen into disrepair. This much-needed improvement was made possible through a generous donation from AHF Products of Warren and the dedicated efforts of the City of Warren and David Simmons Construction.
Olivia Chamber's inspirational journey to Paris
A Little Rock swimmer started going blind at 16, but that hasn't stopped her from doing great things in the pool. Olivia Chambers, a legally blind swimmer from Little Rock, has found great success at Northern Iowa University. An all-league swimmer, she learned about the Paralympics at the end of her freshman year. This discovery, coupled with her determination, has led her to where she is today.
Hot Springs Village Couple Grateful to Myeloma Center
July 5, 2024 | Tom and Deb Heau have come a long way together. “I couldn’t have made it without Deb, she’s the guardian angel,” said Tom Heau, who was diagnosed with multiple myeloma in 2018. As a hobby, Heau makes trees with cancer ribbons and presents...
Arkansas group fails to get enough signatures to get educational amendment on November ballot
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — For AR Kids, a coalition determined to amend the education clause of the Arkansas Constitution, failed to get enough signatures to add the Educational Rights Amendment to the November ballot. The group said it had raised only 69,968 of the 90,704 required signatures when Friday's...
Arkansas OB-GYN says proposed abortion-rights amendment could revive standard of care
Little Rock OB-GYN Dina Epstein, a volunteer trained by Arkansans for Limited Government, tries to gather signatures for Arkansas’s abortion-rights ballot initiative. (Submitted by Dina Epstein)
Arkansas cities launch fireworks postponed by Thursday night's rain
Heavy rain fell in Northwest Arkansas and the River Valley Thursday night, creating a problem for people planning to watch public fireworks shows. Some of those shows were held Friday night instead. Bentonville. The city of Bentonville's 4th of July celebration, Evening at Orchards Park, was delayed due to inclement...
Fayetteville continues to lead in bike-friendly businesses
When you hop on your bike or scooter and head down the Razorback Greenway, you're riding down what has become an important heartbeat for the Fayetteville business community.
Rice feeds the world. One farming family is trying to grow it sustainably
Part 2 of TED Radio Hour episode What we'll eat on a warmer planet. Rice feeds the world—but it uses more water and emits more methane than any other crop. Jim Whitaker and his daughter, Jessica Whitaker Allen, are changing that on their Arkansas family farm. About Jim Whitaker.
Firefly Fling at Botanical Garden of the Ozarks July 20
Firefly Fling Illuminates Botanical Garden of the Ozarks on July 20. The enchanting ambiance of the Botanical Garden of the Ozarks will soon be aglow with the enchanting Firefly Fling event, set to take place on Saturday, July 20. This highly anticipated summer outing promises an unforgettable experience for attendees of all ages.
Poinsett County Quorum Court to discuss bridge replacements, property purchase, more
HARRISBURG — The Poinsett County Quorum Court will consider several resolutions to spend federal money for bridge replacement projects at its meeting Monday night. Justices will consider resolutions to replace the L’Anguille River Bridge on Weiner Cutoff Road; the Cache River Bridge on Pitts Road; the Bayou De View Bridge on Mac Road, the Flag Slough Ditch Bridge on Malcolm Road, the Hydrick Creek Bridge on Barnes Lane, and the Mulligan Lateral Bridge on Senteney Road.
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