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PB utility lauds licensure of 3rd woman on staff
When Amber Faucette received her Class IV operator license from the Arkansas Division of Environmental Quality this month, she helped Pine Bluff Wastewater Utility reach a milestone. Faucette became the third woman in the utility to reach Class IV, the highest level of licensure for a wastewater operator in the...
Aldi Supermarket: To be or not to be
The closing of a local restaurant and follow up web-based rumors of a long-awaited Aldi Supermarket location in Mountain Home remain just rumors according to an Aldi spokesperson. The information, which has made its rounds in the Twin Lakes Area via social media postings, states Aldi will construct a new...
Mountain Home School District Loses FOIA Lawsuit
MOUNTAIN HOME, Ark. — The Mountain Home School District lost a lawsuit this week that alleged its school board violated open-meetings laws by conducting business through text messages. On Tuesday, July 23, Baxter County Circuit Court Judge John Putman ruled against the district in a FOIA lawsuit filed by...
Historic Washington State Park’s Red River Heritage Symposium July 27
Historic Washington State Park will host the 18th Annual Red River Heritage Symposium on Saturday, July 27, from 1-5 p.m. at the park, 100 SW Morrison St., Washington. This year’s theme is “Washington, Arkansas: 200 Years of History” and will focus on the impact of the community of Washington, Ark., since its founding in 1824, on the Great Bend Region of the Red River.
Family speaks out about attack against well-known community member
GOSNELL, Ark. (KAIT) - Following a recent attack on a man from Gosnell, the community was left in shock and the family was confused. On Tuesday, July 23, Wayne Lambert went for a walk as he usually did. However, this day turned out to be different for Lambert. “The sheriff’s...
Fayetteville announces plan for students to go phone-free during school day
Fayetteville Announces Pan for Students to Go Phone-Free During School Day. In a move to target social media use and improve mental health among students, the Fayetteville School District has introduced a plan to regulate phone use during the school day. The new regulations aim to reduce both screen time...
Rogers adopts development code focused on walkability, creating community spaces
ROGERS, Ark. — The Rogers City Council unanimously approved new land code standards on July 23, effectively redesigning the city's approach to developmental design. The City of Rogers Unified Development Code (UDC), the document that controls how things are built in the city, is arguably one of the most urban-development minded plans in the region, maybe even the state, with a specific emphasis on promoting walkability, increasing housing, and preserving nature.
Board seeks input on school’s name, mascot
Little Rock Engages Community in Naming New High School. The Little Rock School District is inviting the community to contribute ideas for the name, mascot, and colors of the new 1200-seat high school currently under construction. This community-driven approach ensures that the newly established school reflects the values and spirit...
UAM’s Bobby Webb is retiring, but his legacy will not be forgotten
"Witty," "excellent dendrologist" and "compassionate" are all words used to describe Bobby Webb, who announced his retirement after 35 years of dedicated service to the University of Arkansas System. Webb's retirement will take effect at the end of July, but his impact on the college will continue. Webb has worked...
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