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McGehee man arrested in connection with 2023 double homicide
A man wanted in connection with a December 2023 double homicide in Drew County was arrested during a Tuesday traffic stop at the intersection of U.S. 65 and U.S. 82 in Lake Village. Arkansas State Police say a black Dodge Charger was stopped at the intersection for a traffic violation...
Sebastian County judge proposes leasing county's part of Parrot Island amid expansion plans
FORT SMITH, Ark. — Sebastian County Judge Steve Hotz sent a drafted proposal to City Administrator Carl Geffken, suggesting a plan to lease the county's portion of Parrot Island Waterpark to the City of Fort Smith for $1 per year. The City of Fort Smith and Sebastian County are...
84-year-old Mountain Home, Ark., man studying to become nurse
MOUNTAIN HOME, Ark. (KY3) — A man well into his 80s decided to return to the classroom. 84-year-old Bob Williams of Mountain Home, Ark., hopes to start a new career without his age being a roadblock. Over the last five years, Baxter Health has been where you would find Bob on a regular day throughout the week.
Hope Public Schools implements cell phone free policy this school year
HOPE, Ark. - Hope Public Schools are joining a pilot program this year aimed at addressing the negative effects of student cell phone use. Administrators say they already have a cell phone free policy on their elementary and middle school campuses. The new study grant is expanding the program to their high school campus.
Rison Shine Expanding Back To School Bash Friday
RISON - Rison Shine Community Development’s Back To School Bash will take place this Friday, Aug. 2 in Downtown Rison with new water activities added to the block party. During the event, which kicks off at 5 p.m. and is expected to wrap up by 8 p.m., the 200 block of Main Street, and the block of Third Street between Main and Pine Streets will be closed to traffic.
Growing Home: Cabot Works to Ensure Residents Can Find Everything They Need Without Leaving the City
Situated about 30 miles northeast of Little Rock and about 10 miles from the Little Rock Air Force Base in Jacksonville, Cabot has long drawn families to the city with its relative proximity to major employers, quality schools and peaceful, rural setting. However, the past few years have witnessed explosive...
Daycare closes doors with little notice
Brookland, AR – (JonesboroRightNow.com) – July 31, 2024 – Look What I Can Do Daycare of Brookland is being accused of NOT doing “all they can do” for their employees. On July 15, Look What I Can Do (LWICD) announced to their employees and parents...
Panther Pride: Cabot Public Schools Promotes Excellence, Scholarship
When it comes to points of community pride, few things can compete with the local public school system. From Main Street volunteerism to the athletic playing field and from the drama stage to college classrooms throughout Arkansas and across the country, Cabot Public School students are grounded in foundational principles of scholarship and citizenship as they prepare to face the challenges of a rapidly changing workplace and world.
Iconic Fayetteville mural torn down, artist responds
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — An iconic Fayetteville mural, and the building that boasted it, have been torn down. On July 30, the "Love Unites Us" mural on Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard was torn down. The mural was first painted in 2020, after a vacant building on MLK was vandalized with a "white pride" message.
Nonprofit serving Arkansas' Hispanic community opens new building
A nonprofit serving members of Central Arkansas’ Hispanic community has opened a new building in North Little Rock. On Wednesday, representatives of Seis Puentes cut the ribbon at the nonprofit's new home on MacArthur Drive. Seis Puentes, which translates to ‘six bridges,’ provides resources and support for newcomers to...
Faces of Hot Springs: Arvest Bank
Arvest Bank’s story may have begun in the northwest corner of the state, but it has since become synonymous with banking across Arkansas and beyond. With assets exceeding $26 billion and an active presence in Missouri, Oklahoma and Kansas, Arvest is no stranger to growth. The key to the bank’s success, however, is not found in its size, but in its people.
Faces of Hot Springs: Lake Hamilton and Hot Springs Animal Hospitals
Scores of loyal clients have voted Lake Hamilton and Hot Springs Animal Hospitals as the best in the state for three years in a row, showing their deep appreciation for doctors Brian Peters and Ashley Stephens, along with their hardworking staff. “We are a group of highly trained, experienced animal...
One for All: Advanced Physical Therapy CEO Leans Into Teamwork
Melissa Holland is a pretty good authority on a lot of subjects, ranging from the financial world, where she worked the majority of her career for Fortune 500 corporations, to the finer points of Memphis barbecue, having spent 16 years living in the Bluff City. As CEO of Advanced Physical...
Tacos4Life Set to Debut at Arkansas Tech
Arkansas Tech University will soon be home to Russellville’s first Tacos4Life location. The Arkansas-based restaurant chain is scheduled to open in ATU’s Baswell Techionery on Wednesday, Aug. 14. When it opens, it will be accessible for members of the ATU community and the general public. Visitor parking is...
Jill Gillen announced as new assistant coach for Volley Hogs fall season
The Arkansas volleyball team announced Wednesday in a press release that former Razorback outside hitter Jill Gillen has been named as an assistant coach for the fall season. Gillen’s hiring comes in a timely manner for head coach Jason Watson’s staff, as the season begins in just one month. In January, former associate head coach Suzie Fritz announced her departure from the team to join League One Volleyball, a youth volleyball brand with a professional volleyball league launching in the U.S. later this year.
Support the Baxter County Library by joining the Texas Hold’em Tournament
The Baxter County Library Foundation’s Texas Hold’em Tournament, Ante Up for the Library, will be held at the Mountain Home Elks Lodge #1714 on Saturday, August 24. Tickets are available now at the Baxter County Library! Individual seats are priced at $100, or you can purchase a table of 6 seats for $500. All chips required for play will be provided at the event. This year’s dealer will be Stacey Havner. Registration begins at noon, and play starts at 1pm.
A Team Effort: Decorated Orthopedic Practice Bowen Hefley Keeps Growing
In 1997, two prominent orthopedic surgeons joined forces with the belief that there was a better, more personal way to deliver care in Arkansas. The move was the epitome of working without a net, yet one its visionary founders believed in wholeheartedly. Nearly 30 years later, Bowen Hefley Orthopedics is...
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