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Sebastian County Quorum Court votes to pay $3 million to settle inmate death lawsuit
The Sebastian County Quorum court voted on August 20 to settle a lawsuit over an inmate who died in the Sebastian County County Jail in 2021.
Quebedeaux Named President of Baptist Health Regional Hospitals
Baptist Health has announced the promotion of Jay Quebedeaux to president of regional hospitals, expanding his operational responsibilities across the health care system’s five regional facilities. In his new role, Quebedeaux will oversee hospitals in Arkadelphia, Heber Springs, Malvern, Monticello and Stuttgart, with all regional hospital presidents reporting directly to him.
Golf announces 2024 fall schedules
FORT SMITH, Ark. – The fall schedules are here for the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith golf programs, with each team slated to participate in five tournaments during the first semester. Both teams will tee it up for the first time September 9-10, with the women traveling to Muskogee Golf Club for the NSU Invitational while the men head to Warrensburg, Missouri, for The Mule at Mules National Golf Club. The following week sees the men's team take on Muskogee Golf Club for the NSU Invitational before both teams are in action again Sept. 23-24. Women's Golf will head...
Rodney Atkins to Headline 2024 Get Down Downtown in Searcy
The City of Searcy is thrilled to announce the return of its much-anticipated annual event, Get Down Downtown, set to take place Sept. 27-28. This two-day festival, which draws thousands from across the region, promises a weekend full of live music, food, family fun and a celebration of the vibrant culture and community spirit that defines Searcy.
Petrino aims for Arkansas to score touchdowns and not kick field goals
BY DUDLEY E. DAWSON FAYETTEVILLE – Asked Tuesday night what he thought about Arkansas’ field goal kickers, Razorback offensive coordinator Bobby Petrino noted he doesn’t watch them in practice and doesn’t really want to see them in games. It seems last year’s dismal season at Texas A&M where Randy Bond missed 10 of his 36 […]
Police search for suspect after daycare broken into
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - Police are searching for a suspect after they said a local daycare was broken into and multiple items were stolen. According to an incident report from the Jonesboro Police Department, shortly after noon on Monday, Aug. 19, officers were sent to the 1700 block of Stone Street about a burglary at Kidabilities.
Lawsuit: Fayetteville apartments sue nearby homeowners for housing unsheltered people
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — According to court documents, the owner of a Fayetteville apartment complex has filed a lawsuit against a nearby couple who regularly take in unhoused people with substance abuse issues. SZ Fayetteville Apartments LLC, the owners of the "Alight Fayetteville" complex on S School Avenue, are suing...
Baptist Health Stuttgart campus clinic welcomes OB-GYN Ashton Porter, MD
STUTTGART, Ark. – Ashton Porter, MD, recently joined the team at Baptist Health Stuttgart Campus Clinic-A Service of Baptist Health Medical Center-Stuttgart as an obstetrician-gynecologist. Dr. Porter, a native of Oak Grove, Arkansas, received a Doctor of Medicine and residency training from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences....
Daily Newscast for Wednesday, August 21, 2024
Here's the latest local and regional news from the Little Rock Public Radio Newsroom for Wednesday, August 21, 2024. - Members of an Arkansas Legislative Committee are questioning the price tag of a state corrections contract for inmate healthcare. - Arkansas could begin laying off several public defenders if lawmakers...
War Memorial Stadium working to resolve last year's issues ahead of Hogs football season opener
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — In a little over a week, fans will head to War Memorial Stadium for the Razorback season-opener vs. UAPB. Last year, fans expressed concerns over issues they faced at War Memorial such as a lack of water and ticket problems. This year, War Memorial officials have taken people's suggestions into account and have worked to make positive changes.
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