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5 questions with … Reggie Branch, Arvest Bank senior director of indirect lending
Reggie Branch, senior director of indirect lending at Arvest Bank, is striving to lead his team with kind, transparent and dignified communication, while encouraging investments in data and analytics to support the bank’s growth. “I have been in too many situations where ‘leaders’ were not honest,” Branch told Auto...
Bid opening for Wynne High School rebuild delayed due to school start, pending construction approval
WYNNE — The scheduled bid opening for the rebuild of Wynne High School has been moved back one week because next Thursday is the first day of school. The bid opening will now be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 8, at the office of Nabholz Construction in Jonesboro. That means the bidding process will also be continued for another week.
Wynne School District faces potential parking issues for football season amid high school rebuild, new security measures
WYNNE — The Wynne School District is still waiting on the go-ahead for the rebuild of Wynne High School. Wynne Athletic Director Bryan Mattox says that construction could ultimately cause some parking issues during the upcoming football season. “The football stadium will be just as you remember from last...
Parisian Dinner Ideas to Celebrate Arkansas Olympians
Tonight, the world will watch as the Paris Olympics begin with opening ceremonies kicking off at 7:30 p.m. CET. The host country plans a unique celebration that marks 100 years since the reinvention of the modern Olympic games in Paris. This night has always been one of our favorite family traditions; we love to watch performances, the Olympic torch, and the parade of countries.
Arkansas secures commitment from 2025 5-star point guard
One of the nation’s top uncommitted 2025 prospects has now officially made a decision as to where he will play college basketball, as highly-touted point guard Darius Acuff Jr. has committed to the Arkansas Razorbacks. Acuff announced his commitment to Arkansas on Friday afternoon over two other finalists in the Kansas Jayhawks and Michigan Wolverines. As mentioned previously, Acuff is one of the nation’s top overall prospects, considered as a five-star point guard out of IMG Academy in Florida. Acuff, the nation’s No. 8 overall player in the 2025 class according to the 247Sports Composite rankings, is also the top point guard in the country, as well as the No. 2 player in the state of Florida. The commitment of Acuff is now the first in Arkansas’ 2025 recruiting class, which also makes the Razorbacks the lone SEC program to receive a five-star commitment so far this cycle. NEWS: 5⭐️ Darius Acuff, the No. 1 ranked PG in the 2025 class, has committed to Arkansas, he announced. Story: https://t.co/WNYEAHvEyy pic.twitter.com/pCmS18cAIH — Joe Tipton (@TiptonEdits) July 26, 2024 Certainly a strong start for John Calipari’s 2025 class at Arkansas, just how good could this group end up being?
Arkansas County Enrichment Center to hold non-certification CPR, first aid, and summer safety workshop
The Arkansas County Enrichment Center will host a non-certification CPR, first aid, self-care, and summer safety course on Monday, July 29, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at 702 E. Michigan St. in Stuttgart. Jalicia Wyatt, a juvenile intake officer and Life Skills mentor for the Arkansas County Juvenile Department, said two presenters are leading the event.
Petition submitted for potential recall election of Parkin Mayor Diane Patterson
PARKIN — The Cross County Clerk’s Office has received a petition from residents in Parkin that could eventually lead to a recall election of Parkin Mayor Diane Patterson. The petition was turned in yesterday. There are enough signatures on the petition that is needed for such a recall...
City of Dumas to host park-focused public involvement meeting
The City of Dumas is seeking public input about park improvements. The Dumas Parks Committee and Dumas Community Development Committee will hold a public meeting on Monday, July 29, at 6 p.m. at the Dumas Community Center at 18 Belmont St. Councilwoman and chair of community and economic development Linda Weatherford is asking community members for suggestions and ideas.
Yellowjackets, Thunderbirds featured at inaugural Big Miller Football Media Days
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas — The Wynne Yellowjackets and Cross County Thunderbirds took part in the inaugural Big Miller Football Media Days yesterday in Little Rock. The event is named after Kevin Miller, a supporter of Arkansas high school sports, who died this past February. Wynne Yellowjackets coach Clay Totty...
Wynne Parks & Rec announces sign-up dates for co-ed youth flag football league
WYNNE — Wynne Parks & Recreation has announced the sign-up dates for the new co-ed youth flag football league. The league will play games on Tuesdays and Thursdays in September and October at the Wynne Sports Complex. There will be in-person sign-ups this Tuesday, July 30; Thursday, Aug. 1;...
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