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D'anca withdraws from Bull Shoals mayor's race
YELLVILLE — According to Marion County Clerk Dawn Moffet, Bull Shoals mayoral candidate Terry D'anca has requested in writing that his name be removed from the ballot on Nov. 5. The letter to Moffet reads, "I Terry D'anca on this 14th day of August 2024 do here bye (sic)...
Missouri voters to decide on minimum wage and paid sick leave initiative in Nov.
Voters in Missouri will decide on a ballot initiative addressing minimum wage and paid sick leave, titled Proposition A, on Nov. 5, 2024. On Aug. 13, the secretary of state’s office found that campaign proponents submitted enough valid signatures for the initiative to qualify for the ballot. Missourians for Healthy Families and Fair Wages submitted 210,000 signatures on May 1.
Everyone in Missouri May Have Had Social Security Number Stolen
This is the sort of data breach that should bring a chill to anyone. There are multiple reports that it's very possible every resident in Missouri has had their social security number stolen and the sources saying this are very reputable. I first saw this report on Yahoo News. The...
Arkansas Thursday Scrimmage Highlight Plays
With two weeks remaining before the official kickoff of the 2024 season, the Arkansas Razorbacks hosted their second and final scrimmage of fall camp Thursday morning inside Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium in Fayetteville (Ark.). Arkansas head coach Sam Pittman is still meeting with the media, but here are the day's biggest highlights and top performers per an official team spokesperson.
Fayetteville-based Anyway to have socks in Dillard’s
Fayetteville online retail startup Bisoxual recently changed its name to Anyway and landed a deal to sell its socks at Dillard’s stores in Northwest Arkansas. Fayetteville entrepreneur Jen Adair launched the startup in spring 2021. Anyway sells mismatched socks in sets of three for men and women. “We rebranded...
Cousins Maine Lobster is Back in Little Rock & We’re All Stoked!
The Cousins Maine Lobster food truck is making its rounds once again, and lucky for us who live in central Arkansas, we get two days of delicious seafood!. Nationally known for its delicious lobster rolls, lobster mac & cheese, lobster bisque and so much more, the food truck will be open at Stone’s Throw Brewing from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 15 and from 12 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 16.
Northwest Arkansas Land Trust adds 395 acres; land in the Beaver Lake watershed
The Fayetteville-based Northwest Arkansas Land Trust (NWALT) has added 395 acres to its portfolio with “ecologically significant land” that is part of the Beaver Lake Watershed in Madison County. The conservation easements were courtesy of the Courteau family. “We think the land should be preserved and kept for...
Texarkana Arkansas School District to implement phone-free environment
TEXARKANA, Ark. - Following the school board's approval, the Texarkana Arkansas School District will offer a cell phone and device-free learning environment on its middle school and high school campuses. This implementation will also use the Yondr pouch, in which the students place their phones in a pack at the...
Single family neighborhood expanding in east Jonesboro
Jonesboro, AR – (JonesboroRightNow.com) – Aug 14, 2024 – A preliminary subdivision approval request for a new single-family housing development on 29.4 acres located at the intersection of Pacific Road and Dr. MLK Jr. Drive went before the Metropolitan Area Planning Commission last month. The proposal outlines...
Food Truck Friday Will Include Singer Angelica Glass
RISON - August's Food Truck Friday event, co-hosted by Rison Shine Community Development and the Pioneer Village, will be held this Friday, Aug. 16 at the Pioneer Village (200 Yaney Drive) from 4 to 8 p.m.Participating food trucks are: Taco Shellz with street tacos, burritos, quesadillas, agua frescas, street corn cups and more.Brothers Food Trailer with cajun dishes including egg rolls, gumbo, red beans and rice, boudan balls, frog logs and fried shrimp.Lybrand Park N Go with boba teas in a variety of fruit flavors, pastries and more.Beginning at 6 p.m., live entertainment will be provided by Angelica Glass, a past performer at Rison in the Fall and member of the Cleveland County Community Theater and Pine Bluff Arts Center.The Rison Farmers Market will offer free vendor space for produce, crafts and more. To reserve a space, email risonshines@gmail.com Food Truck Friday is held the third Friday of each month. Participants for the Sept. 20 event will be announced soon.
First Community Bank promotes George to head teller
First Community Bank has announced Skyla George’s promotion to head teller at the organization’s downtown Batesville branch. “I feel so blessed to be given this opportunity,” said George (pictured above). “I am thankful for all the amazing mentorship I have received from so many at the bank. I have been supported with every step I have taken. I am excited to serve all of Main Street and the surrounding areas by giving them a true and personal community bank experience. There is nothing better than seeing a smile on a customer’s face because you solved their problem and made their day just a little better. I aim to get us more involved with all things Main Street: fundraisers, events, and businesses. The future is bright for downtown.”
Lake Hamilton to Host MLF Phoenix Bass Fishing Championship
Lake Hamilton in Hot Springs will host the 42nd annual Phoenix Bass Fishing League All-American Championship for the sixth time, making the city and the lake the most visited destinations in the event’s history. It will be the seventh time for the tournament to be hosted in Hot Springs. Major League Fishing announced that the three-day tournament, scheduled for May 29-31, 2025, will showcase the nation’s best grassroots weekend anglers and offer a top prize of up to $120,000 cash to the winner.
Bonchon restaurant coming to Jonesboro
A South Korean based restaurant will open its first location in Arkansas and it will be in Jonesboro. Haag Brown Commercial Real Estate and Development has announced that Bonchon – which means “my hometown” in Korean – will open a restaurant in the former Premier Auto center on Red Wolf Boulevard.
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