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Federal Home Loan Bank awards money to 3 Arkansas banks
Almost $3.4 million in funding was awarded to 14 non-depository community development financial institutions (CDFIs) through the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLB Dallas) Capacity Building and Growth Grant (CBGG) program. Three Arkansas financial institutions received over $600,000 with a half-million awarded to Southern Bancorp. The funding is designed...
Amid big shifts, Memphis school district’s enrollment is up, but still short of projections
Enrollment in Memphis-Shelby County Schools is ahead of what it was at this time last year, but lags projections for the school year amid significant changes in the composition of the district.As of this week, 109,636 students were enrolled in Tennessee’s largest district, 1,446 more than a year ago, according to a presentation to the school board Tuesday from Superintendent Marie Feagins.But that’s below the district’s projected enrollment of 111,983, which includes students in the district’s 54 charter schools.More than 2,300 students who were expected to attend district schools haven’t shown up.The enrollment update comes amid big changes in local...
Hot temperatures hamper firefighters as flames destroy home in southwest Shelby County
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Firefighting efforts against a blaze that destroyed a home in southwest Shelby County Wednesday were hampered by the hot temperatures. The Shelby County Fire Department (SCFD) said its firefighters, along with those from Germantown, responded to the fire about 2 p.m. Aug. 28, 2024, in the 7800 block of Parkmont Dr., near Busy St.
Controversy erupts after release of Railgarten shooting suspect
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Shelby County District Attorney’s Office says it has filed an emergency request for another court to review the case of a Memphis man released from jail without paying bond. 30-year-old Detawn Gunn is accused of shooting at least four people outside of Railgarten, a Midtown restaurant, earlier this month. But Monday, following […]
Will MSCS renew? Peer Power CEO Cortney Richardson shares where its schools contract stands
The future of the Peer Power Foundation’s contract with Memphis-Shelby County Schools is uncertain. Peer Power places college student ‘Success Coaches’ in MSCS classrooms to tutor and mentor students. In this clip, the CEO shares the current status of their contract.
Little Rock Weather: Isolated Thunderstorms and Drought Warnings as Labor Day Weekend Nears
Little Rock, AR — Thursday’s weather brings isolated thunderstorms to Arkansas, with cooler temperatures anticipated as Labor Day weekend approaches. Forecast lows Thursday morning will range from the upper 60s to mid-70s, while highs are expected to reach near 100 degrees in some areas, particularly in southern Arkansas.
Police: Victim, property shot after fight ends, suspects leave scene after
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) – Two suspects accused of participating in a weekend shooting that sent one person to the hospital made their first court appearance on Wednesday. Circuit Judge Barbara Halsey found probable cause on Aug. 28 to charge 25-year-old Kaelon Tremayne Chandler of Jonesboro and 25-year-old Dre’khari Rashod Nesby of Blytheville.
Residents continue to raise health and safety concerns over gas tanks near Stuttgart neighborhood
Local residents are raising concerns about gas tanks installed near a neighborhood just off South Park Avenue in Stuttgart. Johnny and Shirley Warren, who have lived on Second Street in Stuttgart for 52 years, along with other concerned citizens, including Elma Reeves, have attended several council meetings since July, asking the city to halt the installation of gas pumps next door to the Warrens’ home.
UA Little Rock Alumnus Kevin Kresse Prepares to Unveil Johnny Cash Statue to the World
Now that the long-awaited Johnny Cash statue is set to be unveiled on Sept. 24, the statue’s creator, Kevin Kresse, famed Arkansas artist and UA Little Rock alumnus, feels only one thing – relief. “The biggest thing I’m feeling is relief that he’s safe,” Kresse said while preparing...
Blytheville High School placed on brief lockdown Tuesday
On Tuesday, Blytheville High School (BHS) was placed on a lockdown following an incident involving a student and their family members.According to a news report, a parent entered the BHS Welcome Center Lobby with their adult-aged daughter and student-aged son, concerned that one of them was carrying a weapon onto the campus premises.
EACC to present LeAnn Rimes Sept. 21
FORREST CITY — East Arkansas Community College will present GRAMMY® award-winning singer LeAnn Rimes on Saturday, Sept. 21, at 7:30 p.m. at the EACC Fine Arts Center. Tickets are available online at EACC.edu or by calling 870-633-4480, ext. 352. International multi-platinum-selling acclaimed singer and ASCAP award-winning songwriter LeAnn...
Alpha Packaging Invests In EMBA Ultima Machines
Alpha Packaging Inc is the classic story of a family-owned company started in 1987. It began in an old design room they cleaned out to use rent free. The Stec family considers themselves blessed to have grown into a one-stop, state-of-the-art facility in Greenwood, Arkansas. Chris, Amanda, and Staci remember nights sleeping on the office floor while parents Mike and Donna worked on the new business. Mike, Donna, Chris and Amanda are involved in the day-to-day operation. Donna is currently completing a redesign and expansion of the offices and production facility, including a new breakroom and design center.
Debt-free program sees over 700 freshmen enrollees
Over 700 students are enrolled at UCA under Commitment, the university’s debt-free tuition path for incoming Arkansas freshmen. At the Board of Trustees meeting Aug. 8, Vice President for Enrollment Services and Student Success Kevin Thomas said 758 freshmen registered at UCA under the new Commitment program. Courtney Bryant,...
Chef Maune Bound for Paris
Little Rock’s Jennifer Maune, who thrilled Arkansas audiences with her runner-up performance on Gordon Ramsay’s popular cooking competition show “MasterChef” last season, is now bound for the City of Light. AY Media Group broke the story that for her next culinary adventure, Maune has been selected...
Bentonville opens pieces of Quilt of Parks
Bentonville plans to open the second phase of its Quilt of Parks project this week, just about a month after beginning the first phase, city parks officials told Axios.Why it matters: It's a step toward downtown's parks being connected via a walkable promenade. Parks director David Wright anticipates the public will get excited once the second phase — the downtown area in front of the courthouse that will go from being a roadway to part of the walkway — is complete. Construction in front of the courthouse on Aug. 26. Photo: Alex Golden/AxiosState of play: Freshly renovated Lawrence Plaza,...
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