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KASU News: Superintendent Termination, Arkansas Water Plan, and Olympic Medalist Tribute
Today's headlines from KASU News for Thursday, August 22, 2024, include the termination of Blytheville Public School District Superintendent Veronica Perkins, updates on the Arkansas Water Plan's Phase 1 completion, and an Olympic medalist crediting Northwest Arkansas for her training success. Other stories cover prison expansion plans, a lawsuit settlement in Sebastian County, unreported pursuit deaths by Arkansas State Police, struggles of ALICE families in Arkansas, and a former Pulaski County official appealing to the state Supreme Court.
Bobby Bones Named 2024 Arkansas of the Year
Bobby Bones is being honored as the 2024 Arkansan of the Year!. Bones is from Mountain Pine, Arkansas and displays his love and connection to his home state frequently on air and with his support for University of Arkansas sports. He expressed gratitude for receiving this award and recognition. Bones...
Arkansas: Victim Found Dead in Dumas Apartment; Suspect Held on $300K Bond
Dumas, AR — Della Marshall, 39, faces alleged first-degree murder charges for the death of Jason Nalls, 36, during the weekend in Dumas. On Saturday, August 17, 2024, the Dumas Police Department (DPD) requested assistance from the Arkansas State Police (ASP) Criminal Investigation Division (CID) after discovering Nalls dead in his apartment on Clayton Drive. The victim was found at approximately 12:45 p.m. when a family member asked DPD officers to perform a welfare check.
OBU alumnus tapped as Exolaunch CEO
BERLIN, Germany — Robert W. Sproles has been named chief executive officer of Exolaunch, a global leader in launch mission management, integration and satellite deployment services. Sproles is a 1999 graduate of Ouachita Baptist University, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in physics. After attaining a doctorate in...
World Champion Squirrel Cook Off returns with new cookbook
Early next month, the World Champion Squirrel Cook Off will be hosted in Springdale. The event is exactly what it promises to be— squirrel prepared in many ways and more. Ozarks at Large's Kyle Kellams spoke with organizers to learn more about the competition and what's new this year.
Kingsdown Returns Home for an Epic Reunion at Batesville Levitt Amp Concert Series
Mark your calendars for September 5th, as Batesville gears up for an unforgettable evening of music and nostalgia. From 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm, the beloved native band Kingsdown will take the stage as part of the free Batesville Levitt Amp Concert Series, marking a much-anticipated reunion that fans have been eagerly awaiting.
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