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Mississippi program helps teachers buy home in areas facing severe teacher shortages
Mississippi’s Housing Assistance for Teachers program is providing essential support to educators looking to purchase homes in regions facing severe teacher shortages. To qualify, teachers must commit to serving for three years in designated districts. The program offers forgivable grants of up to $6,000, which can be used for closing costs and down payments. Applicants are required to meet specific credit criteria and contribute a 1% down payment. Properties must be located within the teacher’s employment district.
Mississippi 8th deadliest place for recreational boating: report
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – For those who wish to ride or use their boat this summer, recent data reveals that Mississippi is the least safe place to do so. Recreational boating saw a 36% increase in annual economic activity last year compared to 2018, nearing a quarter of a billion dollars annually. Law firm Anidjar & […]
WCSD budget gets OK of board
The Watson Chapel School Board approved more than $29 million of expenditures for the 2025-26 school year at Thursday's special called meeting. State law requires the district to verify the expenditure budget and millage rate for the next school year.
Camden mourning loss of Arkansas’ oldest police officer L.C. ‘Buckshot’ Smith, remembering him as the officer who ‘took more people home than to jail’
A Camden man known as the oldest police officer to serve in Arkansas is being remembered after officials with the Camden Police Department announced his death Thursday.
City of Dumas to host park-focused public involvement meeting
The City of Dumas is seeking public input about park improvements. The Dumas Parks Committee and Dumas Community Development Committee will hold a public meeting on Monday, July 29, at 6 p.m. at the Dumas Community Center at 18 Belmont St. Councilwoman and chair of community and economic development Linda Weatherford is asking community members for suggestions and ideas.
Rogers man runs across the state of Arkansas to raise money for Camp Corral
How far would you go for your favorite cause? For some, this can be measured in physical distance, like Shane Waldrop who made his way across Arkansas this summer by running 233 miles and biking 69 more to fundraise $18,000 for Camp Corral. Waldrop is general manager of Golden Corral...
The loss of her daughter gave an Arkansas mother the chance to give the gift of life to another Natural State woman
An Arkansas mother had just experienced every parent’s nightmare – the loss of a child. But while her daughter’s life ended at just 29, another 29-year-old received the gift of life from that sacrifice.
Lawsuit Alleges Racial, Illegal Arrest by Poinsett County Deputies
HARRISBURG, Ark. — A man who claims he was falsely arrested has filed a lawsuit alleging several constitutional and civil rights violations by the sheriff’s department in Poinsett County. The lawsuit was filed on June 25, 2024 in United States District Court, in the Eastern District of Arkansas....
Hollywood Feed Continues Arkansas Expansion, Opens New Pet Store in Hot Springs
After recently announcing its new Conway location, Hollywood Feed today announced the site of the next store in its Arkansas expansion: 3802 Central Avenue in Hot Springs, Arkansas. The healthy and holistic pet food and supply retailer’s new location will be approximately 5,750 square feet and will offer professional grooming services, two self-service dog washes, Same Day Delivery service and Curbside Pickup in addition to in-store shopping with professional guidance from the Hollywood Feed team.
Arkansas secures commitment from 2025 5-star point guard
One of the nation’s top uncommitted 2025 prospects has now officially made a decision as to where he will play college basketball, as highly-touted point guard Darius Acuff Jr. has committed to the Arkansas Razorbacks. Acuff announced his commitment to Arkansas on Friday afternoon over two other finalists in the Kansas Jayhawks and Michigan Wolverines. As mentioned previously, Acuff is one of the nation’s top overall prospects, considered as a five-star point guard out of IMG Academy in Florida. Acuff, the nation’s No. 8 overall player in the 2025 class according to the 247Sports Composite rankings, is also the top point guard in the country, as well as the No. 2 player in the state of Florida. The commitment of Acuff is now the first in Arkansas’ 2025 recruiting class, which also makes the Razorbacks the lone SEC program to receive a five-star commitment so far this cycle. NEWS: 5⭐️ Darius Acuff, the No. 1 ranked PG in the 2025 class, has committed to Arkansas, he announced. Story: https://t.co/WNYEAHvEyy pic.twitter.com/pCmS18cAIH — Joe Tipton (@TiptonEdits) July 26, 2024 Certainly a strong start for John Calipari’s 2025 class at Arkansas, just how good could this group end up being?
Mega Millions Ticket worth $40,000 sold in Clarendon
Little Rock, Arkansas – A lucky lottery player in Clarendon has struck it big with a Mega Millions® ticket worth $40,000 from the July 23 drawing. The winning ticket was sold at Aclaren Inc., located at 503 Madison St. The winning numbers for this draw were 3, 9, 14, 26, and 51, with the Megaball® number being 21 and the Megaplier® set at 4.
KNWA announces new evening anchor, Doug Warner
Warner is a four-time Reporter of the Year recipient, honored by many professional industry organizations including the Louisiana Associated Press, the Louisiana Association of Broadcasters, and the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (Emmy award).
Eat My Catfish to host school supply drive with Little Rock Rotary Club
LITTLE ROCK, Ark.- Eat My Catfish and the Little Rock Rotary Club have partnered to host their second annual school supply drive, benefitting students in central Arkansas. The drive will take place from July 26 – Aug. 5 at all central Arkansas Eat My Catfish stores, including Little Rock (Breckenridge), Little Rock (Riverdale), North Little Rock, Benton and Conway.
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