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Voting Underway: Hot Springs Named in USA Today 10Best List for Viewing Fall Leaves
While fall colors return to Hot Springs slightly more regularly than the total eclipse, many tourists still make the journey to Spa City to take in the beautiful nature views every autumn. Hot Springs has been selected by USA Today as one of the candidates for its 10Best Readers’ Choice contest for the best destination to take in the fall foliage.
Celebrate Going Back to School With a Free Chick-fil-A Breakfast!
Chick-fil-A is kicking off the school year by offering free chicken biscuits this week at participating locations!. From Monday, Aug. 19, through Friday, Aug. 24, participating restaurants in the Little Rock and Pine Bluff areas are offering a free Chick-fil-A chicken biscuit or spicy chicken biscuit to guests via the restaurant’s app.
Brett Favre to Speak at Next Little Rock Touchdown Club Meeting
NFL Hall of Famer Brett Favre will speak at the next Little Rock Touchdown Club meeting on Monday, Aug. 26, 2024. Brett Favre played in the NFL for 20 seasons, most of them with the Green Bay Packers. At the time of his retirement, Favre was the NFL leader in passing yards, passing touchdowns, and quarterback wins. He continues to hold the record for most career interceptions in the regular season and playoffs with 366 interceptions.
The RedBall Project Rolls into Northwest Arkansas
On September 12, Siloam Springs will host the internationally acclaimed RedBall Project by American artist Kurt Perschke, bringing a unique blend of art and community interaction to the city as part of its Northwest Arkansas tour. Considered the longest-running street art work, the RedBall Project is a 250-pound, 15-foot inflatable...
NLR Charging Wildcats looking for redemption during 2024 season | Preps on 11
NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — When it comes to the winningest programs in Arkansas high school football, you don't have to go far down the list to find North Little Rock. Since 2004 the Charging Wildcats have won 165 games. Which according to the latest Hooten's Arkansas Football magazine, puts them at number 20 on that list.
New childcare facility proposed on Joyce Boulevard in Fayetteville
FAYETTEVILLE — A vacant lot on Joyce Boulevard may soon be home to a new childcare facility. Plans were recently submitted to the city for an applicant called Joyce Street Childcare at the northeast corner of the intersection of Joyce Boulevard and Millennium Drive. The plans show a 10,984-square-foot...
Lamar School District temporarily cancels school after power outage
LAMAR, Ark. — According to the Lamar School District, school's out — at least for Monday, Aug. 19. Spurred on by a swift cold front, storms swept through the area on Saturday, Aug. 17, and Sunday, Aug. 18 downing power lines with high winds. According to an Arkansas...
East Arkansas Community College receives praise from HLC for joining U of A System
FORREST CITY — East Arkansas Community College has received positive news concerning its plans to join the University of Arkansas System. EACC president Dr. Cathie Cline said the college recently presented its four-year assurance argument to the Higher Learning Commission (HLC). Dr. Cline said the Commission praised EACC for...
Ricebird fans get first look at Stuttgart football teams during ‘Meet the Ricebirds’ event last Thursday
Ricebird fans got their first glimpse of both the senior high and junior high football teams at last Thursday night’s “Meet the Ricebirds” event inside Ned Moseley Stadium. The annual event allows parents and fans to connect names with numbers as each athlete is introduced to the crowd.
Dispatch Desk: Aug. 12-18
The following incidents were gathered from reports filed at the Arkadelphia Police Department and Clark County Sheriff’s Office. Names of arrested individuals were collected at the Clark County Detention Center on Crittenden Street in Arkadelphia. They are presumed innocent until found guilty in a court of law. The Arkadelphian does not withhold names from the arrest log, so don’t even think about asking.
Jay Quebedeaux named Baptist Health’s president of regional hospitals
Jay Quebedeaux was recently promoted to the role of president of regional hospitals for Baptist Health, the hospital network announced. Quebedeaux will now have operational responsibilities for all five of the health care system’s regional facilities in Arkadelphia, Heber Springs, Malvern, Monticello and Stuttgart. All Baptist Health regional hospital presidents will report to Quebedeaux.
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