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How to donate to the Benton County Inmate Garden Program
BENTON COUNTY, ARKANSAS, Ark. — Since April, the Benton County Sheriff's Office's (BSCO) Inmate Garden Program has been in full swing. Now, they are seeking donations for this year and next year. The program runs from April to October with the goal of allowing inmates to learn valuable skills...
Scholarship in honor of Nettleton graduate awarded to Missouri student
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT/Edited News Release) - Optus, a national cloud advisory and IT services company, named Taylor Greer as the recipient of the 2024 Optus Family Scholarship, an educational fund established in honor of Adam Harrington, the son of former long-time employee Neal Harrington. Greer is the daughter of Optus’...
Construction on new hotel and event center at Saracen Casino Resort draws closer to completion
PINE BLUFF, Ark. — The suspense has been building in Pine Bluff as Saracen Casino Resort's new hotel and event center draws closer to completion. "You know a 200 to 300 hundred-foot tower crane in southeastern Arkansas is something that hasn't happened in a while," said Carlton Saffa, the Chief Market Officer for Saracen. "This completes the package that has been a long-awaited process between COVID, hyperinflation, bank issues, and everything else. This should've happened a couple of years ago."
Kingsland Ordinance Prohibits Trucks On City Streets
KINGSLAND - With two streets being freshly paved for the first time, Mayor Sharon Crosby reminded the Kingsland City Council during its meeting last Thursday that the city has an ordinance that forbids heavy trucks and trailers from using city streets that are not designated as truck routes.In addition, the city council formally approved a revised ordinance raising the fines for loose dogs; learned about new street lights that will be going up; and heard a brief presentation from new Cleveland County School District Superintendent Davy King.Crosby went over Ordinance 2007-8 after Holman Street and Bear State Street were paved for the first time earlier this month. The mayor said she wanted to make sure those newly paved streets are not damaged by heavy trucks.The ordinance prohibits semitrucks/tractor trailers on any city streets that are not designated truck routes. The only exceptions are for large trucks making pick ups or deliveries, or emergency response vehicles. Also, the ordinance specifically mentions loaded pulpwood "bob" trucks or other log trucks are prohibited unless those trucks are harvesting wood along that road.In addition, the ordinance prohibits parking semi trucks/trailers, pulpwood and log trucks along city streets.The fine for violating the ordinance is $250 for each day it is violated.Kingsland was awarded a $300,000 grant this year through the Arkansas State Aid Street program to overlay 0.2 miles of Holman Street and surface 0.53 miles of Bear State Street.Crosby explained that the Arkansas Department of Transportation oversaw the entire project, from hiring the contractor for the job to which sections of the two streets would be paved.Kingsland City Council member Lee Penister, who has been advocating for Bear State Street to be paved for several years, said after the meeting that some sections of the street remained unpaved because it was not ready for the asphalt. In particular, he said some trees along the side of the street would have…
Bentonville accepting burn permits to help residents with storm debris cleanup
BENTONVILLE, Ark. — The Bentonville Fire Department (BFD) announced it is accepting burn permits to help residents with storm debris clean-up efforts. The city will make temporary adjustments to the zone requirements to include impacted areas. Requirements. Residents must access a burn permit at BFD before burning by calling...
WATCH: Mustang leads Arkansas State Police on chase through West Memphis
MEMPHIS, Tenn — Two people from West Tennessee are charged after Arkansas State Police (ASP) said they led troopers on a high-speed chase through West Memphis. ASP released dash cam video of the chase. ASP investigators said just after 11:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 20, 2024, witnesses reported a...
Jonesboro Church Health Center hosts annual peach drive fundraiser
Jonesboro, AR – (JonesboroRightNow.com) – July 24, 2024 – The only annual fundraiser for the Jonesboro Church Health Center is almost over. But you still have time to make a donation and get a box of Georgia peaches. The peaches are on the tree in Georgia one...
Program offers students a second chance
BLYTHEVILLE, Ark. (KAIT) - A Northeast Arkansas college is offering a second chance to those accused of committing a crime. Arkansas Northeastern College and the Arkansas Division of Community Correction Parole and Probation have launched the Deferred Adjudication Resulting in New Growth (DARING) Program. Willie Williams, Jr., ANC’s director for...
Mr Brews Taphouse Continues Growth with Expansion into Arkansas
Growing craft beer brand’s latest partnership will bring its tasty brews to The Natural State. , the award-winning, full-service craft brew pub and restaurant, will soon expand into Arkansas via a franchise partnership with Andy Patel, President and CEO of Span Holding LLC of Little Rock. The new Mr...
Bailey Library joins Oberlin Group of Libraries
Bailey Library Makes History as First in Arkansas to Join Oberlin Group of Libraries. Hendrix College’s Olin C. Bailey Library has become the first library in Arkansas to earn the prestigious affiliation with the Oberlin Group of Libraries. This accomplishment solidifies the library’s position among top-tier liberal arts colleges, reflecting the high quality of education provided at Hendrix College.
Fort Smith schools trying phone-free program this upcoming school year
FORT SMITH, Ark. — At a board meeting on July 22, Fort Smith Public Schools announced a pilot program aimed at creating phone-free environments at schools in the district. Starting in the upcoming 2024-25 school year, Kimmons Middle School and Ramsey Middle School will use Yondr pouches to securely store students' phones and electronics during the school day.
City of Leachville to revise city condemnation ordinance
LEACHVILLE, Ark. (KAIT) - The city of Leachville is working to revise a city ordinance to make condemning properties easier. Under the city’s current ordinance, a property owner has to be given 30 days before the council votes to condemn the property. After the vote, the property owner has...
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