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Arkansas Ultrarunners at the Western States Endurance Run
This past weekend, three Arkansas ultrarunners participated in the Western States Endurance Run. Erich Washausen of Prairie Grove, Ashley Gramza of Little Rock, and Alex Staten of Fayetteville joined 372 other runners from around the world. In total, 288 runners completed the race. Washausen finished the course in under 28 hours and 54 minutes, while Staten crossed the finish line after the 30-hour cut-off. Unfortunately, Gramza dropped out at mile 78. Washausen and Gramza shared their reflections on the race and the supportive community that made their participation possible.
Pea Ridge area church news – Northwest Arkansas
The Pea Ridge area is home to numerous churches, each offering a variety of services and activities for the community. Here are some updates and details on the churches in the area:. Church Services and Activities. – Mt. Vernon Presbyterian Church: Led by Pastor Brian Timmons, weekly services take place...
Conway to host annual Freedom Fest blowout on Beaverfork Lake
LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — This afternoon, June 3, Conway will host its annual Fourth-of-July blowout, Freedom Fest. The event will be jampacked with a large host of vendors, food trucks, and activities including live music, delicious food truck options, face painting, volleyball, jumbo-size yard games, and more. Here is...
City offices closed July 4, trash service will run on schedule
City offices will be closed on Thursday, July 4 in observance of Independence Day. Despite the closure, both residential and commercial recycling and trash pick up routes will run on their regular schedule. The city’s transfer station, compost site and household hazardous waste trailer will be closed on Thursday, however.
Little Rock’s Heide Harrell in line to lead national PR association
PRSA, the nation’s top professional organization serving the communications community, announced Tuesday (July 2) the nominees for the 2025 board of directors who will be presented for election at the Leadership Assembly in Anaheim, Calif., on Monday, Oct. 14. Arkansas PR veteran Heide Harrell has been chosen as chair-elect.
Horseshoe Bend Day Use area reopened at Beaver Lake ahead of holiday weekend
The U. S. Army Corps of Engineers, Beaver Lake Office announced on Wednesday the Horseshoe Bend Day Use area will be reopened ahead of the holiday weekend.
Jonesboro Man Accidentally Shoots Himself
JONESBORO, Ark. – An accidental self-inflicted gunshot wound sent a young man to the hospital this week in Jonesboro. It happened around 9:45 AM on July 2, 2024 on Richsmith Lane. Initially, police were responding believing the incident to be a suicide attempt. The girlfriend of the victim had made the 911 call, but was out of the county, which caused some of the confusion. Authorities cleared the scene and detectives arrived to process evidence.
New UMC pastor to serve Nashville, Bingen churches
First United Methodist Church in Nashville and Bingen United Methodist Church have a new pastor, Rev. Pam Estes. When asked to share a little about herself, Pastor Pam’s eyes twinkle and she says, “I was born a small child…”. Her personality and sense of humor shine from...
Stuttgart City Council amends residential trash guidelines, appoints new Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee
The Stuttgart City Council revisited residential trash guidelines during the regular council meeting on Tuesday, July 2. All aldermen were present except Karolyn Jackson. The council passed Ordinance 2025, which partially amends Ordinance 2023, the residential trash guidelines that passed earlier this year. City Attorney Michelle Jacobs said the new...
Jonesboro’s newest soap shop
Jonesboro, AR – (JonesboroRightNow.com) – July 3, 2024 – Jonesboro’s newest Soap and Bath Co is spreading its mission to reach our community by finding Hope in a bar of Soap. Each month they choose a local initiative to sponsor. This month they are challenging Jonesboro...
Woman Arrested After Repeated 911 Calls
JONESBORO, Ark. – A woman who called 911 on several women found herself going to jail after police arrested her over the weekend in Jonesboro. The incident went down between 8:45 PM and 9:37 PM on June 30, 2024 in Jonesboro. A resident on Belt Street contacted 911 in a frenzied state to report that a window had been busted out. The call, the first of four released by JPD, is tense.
Little Rock Weekend Guide: July 4-7
Sparklers on deck. It’s time to light up LR with good, local, star-spangled fun. Let’s get into it. Independence Day Sunrise Hike at Pinnacle Mountain State Park // Start your holiday off with a bang and the best view of your city starting at the West Summit Trailhead. The guided hike starts at 5 a.m. Learn more here. Bonus: Stick around the West Summit Area after the hike to get in on lawn games, sprinklers and park fun. More on that here.
Fayetteville Animal Services free adoption event extended through July 6
The Fayetteville animal shelter’s free adoption event has been extended. The shelter will waive all adoption fees as part of their Big Summer Blowout aimed to help connect local pets with new families and clear space and resources at the shelter. “We had a great turnout for our Big...
Arkadelphia hosting DYB State Tournament this weekend
Around 500 youth baseball players, their families and fans will descend upon Arkadelphia and the Arkadelphia Youth Sports Complex this weekend for the Diamond Youth Baseball State Tournaments hosted by the Arkadelphia Baseball Commission. Tournaments for 6U t-ball, 7U and 8U coach pitch, 10U and 12U will begin late Friday...
Cody Livingston Joins A-State Baseball Staff for 2025 Season
JONESBORO, Ark. (7/3/24) – Arkansas State baseball head coach Mike Silva announced Wednesday the addition of veteran coach Cody Livingston to the Red Wolves' staff. Livingston spent three years working with pitchers at Nicholls, playing a significant role during their conference championship runs in 2023 and 2024. Under his leadership, the Colonels' pitching staff ranked inside the top-100 nationally in most statistical categories last season.
Missouri Enthusiasm Surrounding Hogs Has Reached Unprecedented Level of Desperation
Tigers fans flood Hogs assistant Travis Williams' social media with insults after Tavion Wallace commit, time better spent at Silver Dollar City on Fire in the Hole as even Oklahoma Sooners see how desperate Missouri has become in SEC
Pine Bluff OKs loan toward hotel project
In a contentious Pine Bluff City Council meeting held on Monday, several key agenda items were passed, including the demolition of the Plaza Hotel and financing for the project to replace it. The decisions were met with mixed reactions from council members and the public as Lloyd Holcomb Jr. conducted...
Former Central High basketball coach Brian Ross joins Colliers
Brian Ross, former Little Rock Central High School head basketball coach, joined Colliers | Arkansas in June as investor relations analyst. An Ozark native, Ross moved to Little Rock as a teenager and coached high school basketball for the past 18 years, first as an assistant coach at Rogers and Bentonville High Schools, then as head coach at Baptist Preparatory School.
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