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Congratulations to Jody's Auto Service Centers
A ribbon cutting was held on July 24, 2024 to celebrate Jody's Auto Service Center's 40th anniversary in business and 30th anniversary being located in Van Buren. Jody's Auto Service Centers is your complete one stop automotive car care center. Offering a comprehensive range of automotive services, Jody's ensures that customers don't need to take their vehicles all over town. Their ASE Certified Technicians handle everything from electrical issues and window repairs to engine replacements, brake services, and wheel alignments.
AR: Taber Extrusions to Expand in Russellville with $60 Million Investment, Creating 70 New Jobs
Taber Extrusions is expanding its facility in Russellville, Arkansas, introducing the largest direct extrusion press in North America. The company is investing over $60 million in the expansion and expects to create 70 new jobs. Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders joined company executives and state economic development officials for the announcement...
Veteran Wynne PA announcer Randy Yarnold to return for another season
WYNNE — The long-time public address announcer for Wynne junior high and senior high football games at Yellowjacket Stadium is returning. Randy Yarnold finished his 50th – and, at the time – final year of PA announcing at the close of the 2023 football season. However, Yarnold has confirmed that he has decided to keep doing the public address announcing for at least another year.
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....
Yellowjackets, Thunderbirds featured at inaugural Big Miller Football Media Days
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas — The Wynne Yellowjackets and Cross County Thunderbirds took part in the inaugural Big Miller Football Media Days yesterday in Little Rock. The event is named after Kevin Miller, a supporter of Arkansas high school sports, who died this past February. Wynne Yellowjackets coach Clay Totty...
Little Rock School District prepares for first year with new calendar
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — The time is now to begin getting your kid ready for another year of school. With a change to the schedule for Little Rock School District, Thursday night was the final board meeting before the first day. LRSD Superintendent Jermall Wright ensures everyone is ready...
Calipari’s Playing Scholarship Tetris Explains Apparent Impossibility
The recent addition of Kentucky transfer guard Kareem Watkins put Arkansas at 15 total players – 13 scholarship players and two walk-ons. This seemed to mark the end of the roster-tracker portion of the offseason for fans and insiders alike. New Arkansas head coach John Calipari may have other...
Fayetteville School Board allocates .8 million for land, remains deadlocked on junior high school names
Fayetteville School Board Allocates .8 Million for Land, Remains Deadlocked on Junior High School Names. Fayetteville Public Schools has been active in recent months, with several key decisions and initiatives underway. One significant development involves the allocation of .8 million to purchase additional land for the district. This land acquisition...
Community celebrates movie premiere directed by Arkansas native
WYNNE, Ark. (KAIT) - On Thursday, the community of Wynne came to celebrate the premiere of the movie “Walk In The Light,” a creation of Emmy-nominated Director and Arkansas native, Princella Smith. During the event, Smith expressed the enthusiasm and dedication she invested in making this dream a...
Ozarka College unveils new technical center in Ash Flat
Ozarka College recently held its Open House hosted at the Carpenter Technical Center in Ash Flat on Thursday. Ozarka said in a release that the event was “a resounding success, drawing community members eager to explore the college’s cutting-edge facilities and engage with the expert team.”. Participants were...
City Council to tackle outdated ordinances, fireworks displays in next meeting
The Mountain Home City Council will address several items at its upcoming regular meeting on Thursday, August 1, 2024, including an outdoor recreation grant application, property liens, repealing outdated ordinances, and updating fireworks regulations. The meeting begins at 5 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Building at 720...
Baxter County Recovery Center to close permanently
On Tuesday, July 30, the Baxter County Recovery Center, located at the Food Bank of North Central Arkansas 1042 Highland Circle, in Mountain Home will close permanently at the end of the day. Survivors can still visit the center in Benton County at its new address Northwest Arkansas Community College’s...
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