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Fort Smith man celebrates 40th year working at Taco Bell
FORT SMITH, Ark. — Roger Pinkerton, a Fort Smith man, was celebrated for his 40th year working at Taco Bell on Grand Avenue. Taco Bell held a celebration for him on Thursday, July 18, from 2-4 p.m. The public was invited to join the celebration, where free drinks were provided.
Arkansas Activities Association enshrined Hall of Fame class of 2024
HOT SPRINGS, Ark. (KAIT) - The Arkansas Activities Association enshrined the Hall of Fame class of 2024. Former Osceola basketball coach Frankie Gathen, former Marmaduke basketball coach Chester Barner Jr., and Pocahontas alum Jeff Williams are among the honorees. Arkansas High School Coaches Association - 2024 Inductees. Steve Lynch (Bergman/Jasper)
LIVE MUSIC IN ARKANSAS: Ouachita River Band performs on town’s Front Porch Stage
Live Music Flourishes on Front Porch Stage in Mount Ida. The town of Mount Ida in Montgomery County, Arkansas, is abuzz with musical energy as the Ouachita River Band takes to the Front Porch Stage. This outdoor family-friendly live music venue has been a staple of the community since 1999, hosting free performances of bluegrass, gospel, country, and more every Saturday night from May to October.
Mental evaluation ordered for Rogers man accused of stabbing coworker with ‘X-Acto knife’
A Rogers man accused of stabbing his coworker at a convenience store in June has pleaded not guilty and been ordered to undergo a mental evaluation, according to Benton County prosecutor Joshua Robinson.
Repairs planned for Lake Sequoyah dam
CHEROKEE VILLAGE, Ark. (KAIT) - The Suburban Improvement District (SID) plans to make repairs to the dam at Lake Sequoyah in Cherokee Village. This comes after civil engineers conducted inspections in November of 2023 and found a leak. The lake has been a hotspot for people to visit and enjoy...
Siloam Springs Equipment Rodeo Set for August 3
The City of Siloam Springs proudly announces the inaugural Siloam Springs Equipment Rodeo, set to take place on Saturday, August 3rd at 9 a.m. The highly anticipated event will be held at the La-Z-Boy Softball Fields, located at 1284 N. Lincoln Street, Siloam Springs. The Equipment Rodeo is the premier...
Construction nearly complete on nursing home destroyed by tornado
TRUMANN, Ark. (KAIT) - More than two years after it was destroyed by a tornado, a Trumann nursing home is one step closer to reopening its doors. On the night of Dec. 10, 2021, an EF-2 tornado laid waste to Quail Run Health and Rehab, 1316 Industrial Park Dr. Two...
Fayetteville City Council unanimously approves Sunday alcohol sales to be on November ballot
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — It's official: Registered voters in Fayetteville will decide in November whether to allow the sale of alcohol on Sundays in the city. According to Fayetteville City Attorney Kit Williams, a total of 4,276 signatures were verified from a petition led by the organization Keep Our Dollars in Fayetteville. That number of signatures reached the threshold needed to be filed to successfully call for the election.
Texarkana honors community member by naming street after her
TEXARKANA, Ark. (KSLA) - For more than 70 years, a Charles Street home in Texarkana has been the residence of Thelma Evans. Born in 1921, Thelma is now 103 years old. Her neighbors and the City of Texarkana Arkansas recently honored the centenarian by naming part of the street after her.
Woman aims to end period poverty through drive
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - A woman in Region 8 is taking the initiative to support and educate young women about feminine hygiene. The founder of the Impact 2024 period poverty drive, Sonya Sanders, said she usually participates in back-to-school drives every year, but this year, she wanted to do something different.
Malachi Moreno sets official visit date with Arkansas basketball
One of the top center prospects in the country has scheduled a visit to Arkansas for later this fall. Malachi Moreno, the No. 2 center and No. 26 overall prospect in the 2025 recruiting class, will visit John Calipari and the Razorbacks beginning on Oct. 4. Moreno also announced a...
2025 Little Rock Marathons open registration
Registration for the 2025 Little Rock Marathon and the 2025 Run Local Race Series is now open through September 11, 2024. Registration for the full marathon is $95, while the half marathon is $85. Both those races are set for Sunday, March 2nd, while the Little Rock 10K, the Little...
Police chase ends with arrest of two involved in self-checkout fraud at Walmart
Pine Bluff, Arkansas – On the afternoon of July 12, 2024, Detective Lieutenant Derric Neal, who was working off-duty security at the Walmart Supercenter on 5501 South Olive Street, became involved in uncovering a complex theft operation. The case unfolded when Neal was alerted by the store’s Loss Prevention Supervisor about recurrent thefts involving two individuals manipulating the store’s self-checkout system.
AMP Top Ten: Diane Zook, Teach the Child
Given the right environment, all children should do well and achieve in school, Arkansas educator Diane Zook said. Zook, 76, has seen education at work on all levels. She was born in Batesville and moved to Melbourne in Izard County at an early age when her father took over the local newspaper, the Melbourne Times.
AMP Trailblazing Women: Vanessa Cash Adams
Vanessa Cash Adams is co-founder and managing attorney at ARlaw Partners, a firm with offices in Little Rock and Fayetteville. Adams graduated from the William H. Bowen School of Law in 2007 and was admitted to the Arkansas Bar that same year. Her undergraduate degree in journalism at the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville gave her a strong foundation in communication, while other essential skills have come through hands-on experience.
AEW Rampage Spoilers For 7/19 (Taped On 7/17)
AEW taped matches for the July 19th episode of AEW Rampage on July 17th from Simmons Bank Arena in Little Rock, AR. The spoilers (courtesy of PWInsider) are below. AEW Rampage Spoilers For 7/19 (Taped On 7/17) The Lucha Brothers (Penta El Zero Miedo & Rey Fenix) def. Private Party...
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