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University of Arkansas system president announces he is retiring by Jan. 15th
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Donald Bobbitt, the president of the University of Arkansas system, said Tuesday he is retiring after leading the state’s largest university system for nearly 13 years. Bobbitt notified the university’s Board of Trustees that he plans to retire Jan. 15, or earlier, if a successor is selected before that date. […]
Wynne, Cross County School Boards to meet Monday night
CROSS COUNTY — The Wynne School Board and the Cross County School Board will meet Monday night. The Wynne School Board has called a special meeting for 6 p.m. Monday, July 22, at the junior high school library. The Cross County School Board will also be meeting at 6...
Sunny’s Stir Fry set to open on College Avenue
A new Chinese restaurant that has been in the works for a little over a year will open soon in central Fayetteville. The new restaurant, called Sunny’s Stir Fry, will be located in the building at 2335 N. College Ave., in the space formerly home to Best Sports. The...
Opportunity Knocks: EY Custom Homes Builds Affordable, Modern and Contemporary Homes
EY Custom Homes recently celebrated its third year, but Erica York already has more than a decade of commercial and residential construction and renovation experience under her belt. From the job site to the office, York has handled projects at every stage, making waves in a male-dominated industry with her fresh, contemporary style inspired by high-end zip codes.
Region welcomes I-55, US 79 work
As southeast Arkansas citizens and college students often travel to Memphis either for a weekend vacation, concert or ballgame, the expansion of two roadways along the pathway is viewed as welcome news. Not only are plans to replace the Interstate 55 bridge -- aka America's River Crossing Bridge -- from...
Watershed improvement project planning phase is winding down
Engineers for a federally funded pilot watershed project supported by the Arkansas Black Mayors Association are asking for residents affected by flooding to send photos and descriptions of the impact by July 28. Edwin Jones, a Dallas-based engineer, led a community meeting Thursday night at the Pine Bluff Convention Center...
Thaden School announces new location for lower school campus in Bentonville
The Thaden School announced Thursday (July 18) the site for its new Lower School campus, which will be located on 10th and Benton St., directly south of the current Thaden School campus in Bentonville. The expansion will include the renovation of the previous Olivet offices and surrounding grounds, adding five...
Military brings no-cost medical services to north Arkansas
Military personnel are providing no-cost medical, optometry, dental and veterinary services through July 25 at clinics in Jasper and Kingston as part of a training mission. The U.S. Department of Defense is partnering with the Northwest Arkansas Economic Development District to present Ozark Wellness Innovative Readiness Training. IRT missions, which can also focus on things like civil engineering, cybersecurity and transportation, provide training opportunities to increase soldiers’ deployment readiness while providing key services to U.S. communities, according to the Department of Defense’s website.
Slim Chickens to open Mountain Home doors on July 31
Slim Chickens, a fast-casual restaurant chain specializing in fresh chicken dishes, is expanding its presence in Arkansas with a new location in Mountain Home. The restaurant, located at 2534 Hwy 62 E, is scheduled to open on July 31st, marking another milestone in the brand’s growth across the state and nation.
Arkansas State Renews Contracts for Women’s Bowling, Soccer, and Golf Coaches
Arkansas State's head coaches in women's bowling, soccer, and golf, Justin Kostick, Brian Dooley, and MJ Desbiens Shaw, have all been granted three-year contract extensions, leading their teams to significant victories and accomplishments. Kostick has led the women's bowling program for 16 seasons, with three NCAA national runner-up finishes in...
Wellness clinic offering 'Fresh Farmacy' boxes
Dr. Tochi Amagwula-Keeton opened her Healthwise Wellness clinic on Old Warren Road almost two years ago, but she's prescribing another type of medicine -- naturally grown, that is -- thanks to a Food Farmacy. Amagwula-Keeton.
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