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Rogers revenue office set to reopen in August
The Arkansas state revenue office in Rogers has faced prolonged disruptions due to storm damage. After the storms, significant roof damage occurred when air conditioning units were blown across and off the roof, creating large holes in the ceiling and causing water damage. The office was left without utilities, and the county installed a temporary roof and replaced the air conditioning units and damaged glass. Furthermore, employees had to be reassigned to other locations to help manage the workload.
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 Growth (DARING) Program. Willie Williams, Jr., ANC’s director for outreach,...
Canfor CEO retires, replacement named
John Baird, chairman of the Canfor Corporation Board of Directors, said Monday, July 22, 2024 that Don Kayne, president and chief executive officer, plans to retire at the end of the year. Kayne has been with Canfor for 46 years and has held his current post since 2011. Under his...
UA Little Rock Welcomes New Donaghey Scholars to Campus
The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is welcoming 25 new and talented students to the Donaghey Scholars Honors Program for the 2024-25 academic year. The new cohort of Donaghey Scholars represent the best and brightest students at UA Little Rock. Members receive a financial package that covers full tuition and fees, a stipend, financial assistance for a study abroad program, a housing subsidy, and a new laptop. The program is run by Dr. Simon Hawkins, director, and Dr. Jessica Scott, associate director.
Watkins out as Fort Smith prosecutor; alleges racism involved
The City of Fort Smith is once again looking for a city prosecuting attorney. Rita Watkins began as the city prosecutor for the city on Oct. 31, 2022. On July 18, Fort Smith City Administrator Carl Geffken confirmed that Watkins was no longer the city prosecutor. “We wish her the...
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.
Peake alumni present Rosenwald School resolution
Dr. Patricia Wright spoke on behalf of the Peake High School Alumni Foundation during a recent Arkadelphia Board of Education meeting. Wright read to the Board and those in attendance a concurrent resolution that was passed by the Arkansas General Assembly in April 2024. The resolution recognizes Ralph Wilcox of...
Maumelle unveils new playground designed for children of all abilities
LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — The city of Maumelle is set to dedicate its new all-inclusive playground later this week. The Lake Valencia Play and Splash Park playground is designed to provide a safe and engaging environment for children of all abilities, catering to a wide range of physical and sensory needs.
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...
'A calling.' New LeMoyne-Owen President Christopher Davis reflects on past, talks plans for HBCU
When Christopher Davis was an elementary schooler in Proctor, Arkansas, his teacher asked him to come to the front of the class and say his times tables. Smiling, he said, “one times one is one, one times two is two, one times three is three.” His classmates laughed. Obviously, this wasn’t what his...
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