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Iconic Historic Building to be Torn Down in Hot Springs, Arkansas
A significant piece of Hot Springs, Arkansas history is about to go down in a pile of rubble soon. The iconic old St. Joseph Hospital which has been a part of Hot Springs for years is expected to be demolished, according to THV11. Several years ago the hospital was being used as the Arkansas School of Math, Sciences, and the Arts building.
BCMC Board Conducts August Business
WARREN, Ark. – The Bradley County Medical Center Board of Directors came together for its monthly meeting on Thursday, Aug. 22 inside the hospital’s conference room. Topics covered during the meeting included financials, facility updates, volumes, COVID-19 cases, and more. The minutes from the previous month’s meeting were...
Howlin' Red Wolves Pilnser | Here's a look at A-State's new craft beer
JONESBORO, Ark. — The Arkansas State Athletics Department unveiled an official Red Wolves themed craft beer on Friday!. The department shared this week that the specialty drink comes as part of an agreement with Soul & Spirits Brewery of Memphis, Tennessee — together the two plan to launch "Howlin' Red Wolves Pilnser," which will be the official craft beer for A-State.
Goodwill ditches plastic bags to help reduce waste in Arkansas
ARKANSAS, USA — Goodwill Industries announced that, starting Sept. 3, it will no longer use plastic bags in all of its Arkansas locations. Now, the nonprofit will sell reusable bags in an effort to "significantly reduce waste, prevent litter, beautify communities and safeguard wildlife," Goodwill said. "We're thrilled to...
Auditions for the Arkansas Philharmonic Youth Orchestra, all-you-can-eat ice cream
April Wallace of the "Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette" joins Ozarks at Large's Kyle Kellams to suggest local happenings this weekend, like the National Multiple Sclerosis Society's Forever Thankful celebration in Bentonville, an all-you-can-eat ice cream social for the Fort Smith Museum of History, auditions for the Arkansas Philharmonic Youth Orchestra, and more.
Two Berryville, Arkansas residents killed in multi-vehicle crash
CARROLL COUNTY, Ark. — An accident involving three vehicles claimed the lives of two people from Berryville, Arkansas on Thursday, August 22. According to a fatal crash summary from the Arkansas State Police, at around 4:55 p.m., a northbound Chevy pickup truck was passing a Toyota pickup truck using the east ditch line on State […]
Flyer Q&A: Callie Kent on supporting Fayetteville’s live music and local artists
Like every late summer and fall in Fayetteville, there’s a lot of live music happening. Even more so lately with new DIY groups working with established venues and hosting shows wherever they can. It can be difficult to keep track of everything. Luckily for us, Callie Kent has been...
Arkansas to face Michigan on ESPN in Jimmy V Classic at Madison Square Garden
FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas — For the first time since its inception in 1995, Arkansas will play in ESPN’s annual Jimmy V Classic. The Razorbacks will face Michigan at 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 10, at New York City’s Madison Square Garden. Tennessee and Miami (Fla.) will be the first game of the doubleheader with that tipoff set for 5:30 p.m. Both games will be televised on ESPN.
Jefferson County judge changes weight limits to ‘protect roads’ while disrupting logging and forestry industries
Many people in the logging industry are still facing the repercussions of the Jefferson County Judge changing the weight limit on county roads with apparently no notice to the industries.
Asylum X Haunted House returns to Fort Smith
FORT SMITH, Ark. — After months of preparation, the Asylum X Haunted House returns to Fort Smith on Sept. 27. "With a reputation for pushing the boundaries of fear, our haunted attraction is not for the faint of heart. From the moment you enter, the relentless terror will grip your soul, transporting you into a nightmarish realm where danger lurks in every shadow," the website said.
Cirque Italia to visit Fort Smith for water circus performances
FORT SMITH, Ark. — The traveling entertainment group Cirque Italia is making waves by bringing its Water Circus to Fort Smith from Aug. 22 - 25. The event, suspended over a 35,000-gallon stage, is set to bring "unique aerial acts, hand balancing, contortionists, and many more surprise performances that are breathtaking," according to an event page.
EACC President to visit Apple headquarters for augmented reality education initiative
FORREST CITY — East Arkansas Community College President Dr. Cathie Cline will have the opportunity this month to visit the headquarters of Apple in Silicon Valley, California. She is part of a group of community college presidents learning how augmented reality can be used in education. “I go later...
Jöelle Storet brings her artistic vision to TheatreSquared’s ‘A Raisin in the Sun’
Jöelle Storet found it very easy to say “yes” to her newest project — designing the artistic story for TheatreSquared’s production of “A Raisin in the Sun”, opening Aug. 23 and running through Sept. 15. Written by Lorraine Hansberry and first produced on Broadway in 1959, the poignant play details a Black family’s attempt to achieve their dreams despite systemic racism and segregation in mid-century Chicago.
New UA philanthropic giving was $92.3 million in recent fiscal year
The University of Arkansas said Friday (Aug. 23) that philanthropic giving in the fiscal year ended June 30 totaled $211.1 million. Of that, $92.3 million was from new giving and $118.8 million was payments on previous commitments. The $92.3 million includes cash, in-kind giving, planned gifts and new pledges. According...
Stuttgart native, high school teachers from the U.S. and around the world attend Joint Science and Technology Institute East
Aberdeen, Md. — Marlon Matilla of Stuttgart, was one of three high school teachers who attended the Joint Science and Technology Institute (JSTI) East, an educational opportunity to expand their knowledge and experience in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). JSTI East is a two-week residential program in Maryland for current high school students, teachers, and alumni of the JSTI program that exposes them to scientific research through hands-on projects. There is also a one-week component for middle school students.
Fun Events in Texarkana and Beyond This Weekend August 23-25
Hooray for the weekend! This weekend enjoy the outdoors when you can, the temperatures will be in the mid-90s but the forecast is calling for low humidity and that can make all the difference. We found a few events going on this weekend August 23-25 that are worth checking out.
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