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Former Texas High School Band Instructor Receives Sentence For Grooming Students
A Texarkana, Arkansas Man Is Going To Federal Prison For A Very Long Time After Pleading Guilty To Some Heinous Acts. A former director of the Texas High School color guard plead guilty to federal charges connected to alleged sexual misconduct in a shocking story that rocked educators and parents across the area.
Arkansas football hopes position switch ignites Patrick Kutas and the entire offensive line
Arkansas football will enter the 2024 season with low expectations. The USA TODAY Sports Network recently predicted the Razorbacks to finish 14th in the 16-team SEC. However, if there is a reason for hope entering the fall, it surprisingly comes along the offensive line. Surely, Arkansas can't get any worse up front after ranking 109th in the country in yards per carry and 129th out of 133 teams in sacks allowed per game last season.
Tenant gives landlord fake check for Rent
Jonesboro, AR – (JonesboroRightNow.com) – July 19, 2024 – A 59-year-old Jonesboro man filed a report with JPD this week regarding a Forgery. The subject is a landlord at a local apartment complex and had possession of a check from one of his tenants for their last month’s rent. The check was written by the Jonesboro Urban Renewal Housing Authority.
HSU removes historic bell for restoration
Henderson State University’s historic bell will soon receive some much-needed repairs. The cast iron bell, which has been a fixture on the university’s South Lawn for many years, was carefully removed July 17. Current hardware will be disassembled, cleaned, and blasted to remove accumulated dirt and debris. The...
Thomas Smith joins Community First Trust as general counsel of Trust & Wealth Management
Community First Trust (CFT) has appointed Thomas Smith as general counsel of Trust & Wealth Management. Based in Hot Springs, Smith will serve all of CFT, including locations in Hot Springs Village, Little Rock, El Dorado, Magnolia and Texarkana. In his role, Smith will serve as in-house counsel for CFT....
Walmart AMP ticketing services impacted by global technology outage
ROGERS, Ark. — According to a post by Walmart AMP social media, ticketing services have been impacted by the global technology outage on July 19. The Walmart AMP confirmed tickets to Don Toliver will now go on sale on Monday, July 22, at 10 a.m. The outage grounded flights,...
Peel Museum & Botanical Garden Awarded National Accreditation
Bentonville, AR – Peel Museum & Botanical Garden has achieved accreditation by the American Alliance of Museums (AAM) ahead of the Peel Museum’s 150th Anniversary Celebration in 2025. This accreditation is the highest national recognition afforded to the nation’s museums. Accreditation signifies excellence to the museum community, to governments, funders, outside agencies, and to the museum-going public.
Gearhead Outfitters Opens New Store in Rogers, Expands Presence in Arkansas
Rogers, AR – Gearhead Outfitters, a family-owned outdoor retailer, is excited to announce the opening of its new store in Rogers, Arkansas. Located just a stone’s throw from the bustling Pinnacle Hills Promenade, this new location, “The District,” boasts a spacious 10,000 square feet area, designed to cater to the growing demand in one of the city’s most rapidly developing areas.
100 Wrestling returning to Wynne on August 3
WYNNE — 100 Wrestling will return to the Bill Thomas Center in Wynne on Saturday, Aug. 3. Doors open at 6 p.m. with bell time at 7 p.m. The special guest will be East Arkansas Broadcasters’ own Brandon Baxter. The stars of 100 Wrestling include Wynne’s own Jamie...
Long-time Walmart employee now ‘picking’ as a personal shopper
It’s an early and busy shift for Lee Hiett, a 34-year Walmart employee, who shops almost nonstop for eight hours filling online grocery orders at the supercenter at 4208 Pleasant Crossing Blvd. in Rogers. Hiett, from Pea Ridge, has been with the personal shopper program since 2018. By the...
Jonesboro Dairy Queen Locations Hosting Miracle Treat Day on July 25
JONESBORO, Ark. — The American Dairy Queen Corporation (ADQ) has announced that fans can make their visit to any local Jonesboro Dairy Queen more meaningful on July 25 for Miracle Treat Day®. Happening on Thursday, July 25, the initiative aims to raise funds for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals®....
106-year-old Batesville Freemason awarded prestigious honor
BATESVILLE, Ark. (KAIT) - A Batesville native is the oldest living Scottish Rite Mason in the country. Master Mason 32° Lloyd Gathright received multiple awards on Monday, July 15, at Mount Zion Lodge #10 where family, friends, and members of the Freemason Brotherhood surrounded him. The Ancient & Accepted...
Weekend Flyer: Firefly Fling, Cate Brothers, Little Craft Show, Buckin’ in the Ozarks, and more
Is it just us or has this week been going on for three months? Let’s get a weekend going already, shall we?. If you’re reading this on Thursday, there might still be time to head down to Gulley Park for the second-to-last of their free concerts this summer. This time, The Voice semifinaist Marybeth Byrd will perform.
New director, branding coming to 64.6 Downtown
There are changes coming to 64.6 Downtown with new leadership set to take over in the coming months. 64.6 Executive Director Talicia Richardson plans to step down to open a private mental health practice in Fort Smith. Amanda Hagar will be the next 64.6 director. Richardson introduced Hager at the...
UA Little Rock, American Foundation for Suicide Prevention to Host Lecture on how News Media, Social Media, and Hip Hop Artists Can Help Prevent Suicide
The University of Arkansas at Little Rock and the Arkansas Chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention will host a free virtual lecture July 24 on how the news media, social media, and hip hop artists can help prevent suicide. The lecture will be held from 12:30-2 p.m. Wednesday,...
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