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Fort Smith faces up to $25 million in consent decree penalties
The City of Fort Smith faces a possible $25 million penalty if state and federal officials do not approve a city plan to modify a federal consent decree mandating sewer system improvements. Part of that plan includes pushing the consent decree deadline to 2036. “As was discussed during the Aug....
Miami Football Falls to Elkins 52-0
MIAMI, OK – The Elkins Elks were in town Friday to battle up against the Miami Wardogs to kick off their 2024-25 regular seasons. In the blink of an eye, the Elks had a dominating 10-0 lead. To continue the momentum, quarterback Ben Napier found a wide open gap...
‘Bring your truck’: City gives away corn following spill
JOINER, Ark. (KAIT) - The town of Joiner is offering free corn for animal feed that spilled near a train crossing. According to a post from the city, the West Highway 118 train track is now open, however, crews are still working to reopen the second crossing on South County Road 267.
Texarkana Water customers to see upgrade to water meters
TEXARKANA (KSLA) - Texarkana, Ark. and Texas city leaders have approved an $18 million upgrade for Texarkana Water Utilities (TWU). The improvements will change the way water meters are read. “We are going to put in an Itron cellular-based meter infrastructure system,” said Gary Smith, director of TWU. Smith...
Arkansas Razorbacks Ranked #17 in Preseason Coaches Poll
The Arkansas Razorbacks are ranked 17th in the preseason Bushnell/Golfweek DI Coaches Poll, highlighting their status as a top program in college golf even after the departure of standout players Jacob Skov Olesen and John Driscoll III. The team returns four key players and adds a strong recruiting class, aiming to maintain competitiveness in the tough SEC landscape. Arkansas is among 14 SEC schools in the top 30, with defending champion Auburn leading the pack.
2024 Texarkana High School Football Schedules
As we get ready for Fall, that means High School Football, and in these parts that is serious business. Friday night lights, marching bands, and good times. Here we have the schedules for our four local Texarkana High Schools. Writing this post out it, seems all of our local High...
Arkansas football lands Kevin Oatis Jr, a four-star Hattiesburg defensive lineman | Report
Four-star 2025 Hattiesburg defensive lineman Kevin Oatis Jr. has committed to Arkansas football, On3's Hayes Fawcett reported on Friday. Oatis is rated as the No. 11 recruit in Mississippi, according to the 247Sports Composite, and chose Arkansas over offers from Ole Miss, Mississippi State, LSU, Alabama, USC and others. ...
UA Texarkana LPN graduates achieve 100% pass rate
The class of 2023 University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana, Texarkana campus, Licensed Practical Nursing graduates achieved a 100% first-attempt pass rate on the NCLEX board exam. The national average pass rate for all candidates is 89.82%. Jessica Schroader, UAHT LPN Director, said the success of LPN students at the college is...
50th Anniversary “The Gold Standard” Salt Bowl game brings in thousands of fans from Saline County
Panthers and Hornets fans gathered for the tailgate at 4 p.m., followed by the going to the game to see who will bring home the 50th Anniversary Salt Bowl Championship Friday night.
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