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North Little Rock police officer on leave after firing service weapon during traffic stop
NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — An investigation is underway after a North Little Rock police officer discharged their service weapon during a traffic stop, resulting in the driver fleeing on foot. According to reports, an officer conducted a traffic stop near the intersection of East Washington Avenue and Birch...
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.
Parkin Rural Water Association seeking funds for pipeline repairs after bridge collapse
PARKIN — The Parkin Rural Water Association is seeking funding for permanent repairs to a pipeline that was damaged when a Highway 42 bridge across the St. Francis River near Coldwater in Cross County collapsed last month. Water was restored on a temporary basis shortly after the June 28...
Jonesboro Resident Wins $600,000 Lottery Jackpot
JONESBORO, Ark. – A local man won a hefty sum playing the lottery recently in Monette. An anonymous resident of Jonesboro claimed a $600,000 prize from the July 10 Natural State Jackpot drawing, officials announced this week. The winner, who opted to remain unnamed, collected the prize at the Arkansas Scholarship Lottery Claim Center on July 15.
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...
Wynne Fire Marshal Chris Damron announces retirement after 32 years
WYNNE — Wynne Fire Marshal Chris Damron is retiring. Damron has 32 years of service as a firefighter with 18 of that in full-time service with the Wynne Fire Department. Damron has announced his plans to retire, effective August 9. He will retire as the Fire Marshal and the city’s Building Inspector.
Little Rock Weekend Guide: July 18-21
We’re welcoming the break in excessive heat warnings and taking every opportunity to have some local fun. Let’s get into it. Bingo Bash at The Hall // Honestly, who doesn’t enjoy a good game of Bingo every once in a while? Hosted by and benefiting Access Schools, this 17th annual party offers food, drinks, raffles and lots of Bingo with big prizes. The numbers start rolling at 6 p.m. Learn more here.
Arkansas mother claims LISA Academy did not follow son’s IEP, pulled him from school activities
An Arkansas mother says she relied on a local school to provide the extra steps to help her child with special needs be able to learn only to see the school not make the grade.
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...
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