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O.K. Industries settles antitrust case on price collusion
Fort Smith-based O.K. Industries, a subsidiary of Mexico-based Industrias Bachoco, has settled its part of a federal class action suit in the Northern District of Illinois over allegations of driving up the price of chicken for consumers and foodservice customers. The action withdraws O.K. Foods from the trial, according to...
Baker appointed as new assistant principal at West Elementary
A longtime educator has a new role in the Batesville School District (BSD). According to a BSD release, Tina Baker (pictured) has been appointed as West Elementary’s new assistant principal. With a 38-year career in education and a passion for fostering academic excellence and student development, Tina is dedicated...
West Fork Softball in State Opener Falls to Van Meter, Will Play in Consolation on Wednesday
The West Fork softball team in first ever state tournament game was limited to two hits and Van Meter with consistent traffic on bases pulled away for a 10-0 win in six innings in a Class 2A quarterfinal on Tuesday, as aired on 104.9 KLMJ. Van Meter led 1-0 after...
Judge and JPs tired of wind farm pushback
County Judge David Writer ended the July 16 quorum court meeting with a plea to the public to temper their opposition to the wind-turbine project planned south of Green Forest. Although a spate of ordinances to resist the wind farm have failed, Writer is still dealing with a variety of...
HDC grants pillar removal and garage demolition
The Historic District Commission had postponed a decision on two projects at its July 3 meeting. Last week, the HDC approved both those projects. At 42 Prospect Ave., Keith Scales and Rebecca Becker had asked to remove failing stone pillars on the front porch. Scales proposed replacing them with tapered wooden columns, in keeping with the Craftsman style of the house. Commissioners said the house had an overall Victorian style, with round columns on the other faces of the house. They also had serious concerns about losing the property’s contributing status.
The Spazmatics bring the 80’s back to Hot Springs Village
Four talented “geeks” brought not just a musical tribute to the 80’s but also their geeky charm and humor. Four musical “nerds” as they called each other, brought back the awesome sounds of the decade to a full audience aged from elementary school children to retirement party-goers.
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.
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.
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,...
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...
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