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Community Blood Center of the Ozarks declares blood emergency | Here's how to donate
BENTONVILLE, Ark. — The Community Blood Center of the Ozarks (CBCO) has declared a blood emergency due to "an unusually high blood demand." To make matters worse, the donation center said it has experienced "lower than expected participation" in its recent blood drives. CBCO said this is the lowest blood supply seen in over two years.
Program offers students a second chance
BLYTHEVILLE, Ark. (KAIT) - A Northeast Arkansas college is offering a second chance to those accused of committing a crime. Arkansas Northeastern College and the Arkansas Division of Community Correction Parole and Probation have launched the Deferred Adjudication Resulting in New Growth (DARING) Program. Willie Williams, Jr., ANC’s director for...
A colorful collaboration between students and a small business
PARAGOULD, Ark. (KAIT) - High school art students completed a mural for a small business in Downtown Paragould. Eleven Paragould High School students spent several days tracing, sketching, and painting a mural for Applelicious Gourmet Apples and Treats. Senior Reese Fulkerson said the idea sprouted from the owner’s generosity.
Forrest and Jolley Give Update on Chapel Woods to Rotary Club
The Rotary Club of Warren met for its second meeting of the month on July 23 at First Methodist Church. The program was presented by Whitney Jolley and Carol Forrest, both of Chapel Woods Health and Rehabilitation. Jolley is the Director of Nursing, while Forrest handles Marketing. Both spoke with great enthusiasm when they gave the crowd an update on Chapel Woods. Some of the items they touched on included the services provided, remodeling of the facility, staffing, and the number of residents they are currently serving. They both also answered a few questions from the crowd. The Rotary Club of Warren now meeting on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month. The club’s next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, August 13.
Little Rock unveils 25th Safe Haven Baby Box to aid in curbing infant abandonment
LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — Little Rock is opening another new Baby Box in its effort to provide a safe and anonymous alternative for parents in a crisis to find their child a safe and loving home. This new location, located at 21900 Baxley Lane, is set to become the...
Grand Prairie Historical Society holds summer meeting and potluck dinner in DeWitt, features presentations on local history and upcoming events
The Grand Prairie Historical Society (GPHS) held its summer quarterly meeting and annual potluck dinner at the DeWitt campus of Phillips Community College on the evening of July 18. Around forty attendees were present. A presentation on the history of Immanuel School and its notable graduates was given by former educator Janice Streeter of the Citizens for Immanuel organization.
LRSD hosting free vaccine clinic July 23-25
LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — The Little Rock School District (LRSD) is hosting a free vaccine clinic for all students. The immunizations begin today, July 23 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and will run until Thursday, July 25. Vaccinations can be received at the Pulaski County Health Department (3915...
Conway opens state tourney with 6-1 win over Cabot
Conway Secures State Tourney Win with Dominant Performance. The much-anticipated state tournament match between Conway and Cabot took place, and Conway made a resounding statement with a 6-1 victory. From the get-go, Conway showed its intensity, combining for five runs in the first two innings. This early surge propelled them...
Dominos Delivery Driver gets Duped
Jonesboro, AR – (JonesboroRightNow.com) – July 23, 2024 – A 36-year-old Domino’s delivery driver got caught off-guard as a group of teenagers stole his pizza delivery out of his vehicle. 902 Scott Street was the address on his delivery order, but that’s an apartment complex, so...
Jonesboro couple donates $3M to Arkansas Children’s Hospital expansion project
JONESBORO, Arkansas — A Jonesboro couple has made a total of $3 million in donations to two hospitals. Two million dollars of the donation will go to the Arkansas Children’s Hospital in Little Rock with another $1 million going to the hospital’s branch in Jonesboro. Arkansas Children’s...
Former Hog Hunter Woodhall prepares for family affair at Paralympics in Paris
Fayetteville, AR (KNWA/KFTA) – Former Hog Hunter Woodhall qualified for his third USA Paralympic team in style over the weekend. Woodhall set a 400m Americas record of 46.09 early Saturday morning and then ran a wind-aided 10.78 (+3.5 wind) to win the 100m in the afternoon. Hunter is set...
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