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(The following items were compiled by Stan Sadler from files of past issues of the Cleveland County Herald. For questions or comments, contact Stan Sadler, P.O. Box 325, Rison, AR 71665, phone (870) 830-2056 or 870-325-6412; or email at sadler.stan@yahoo.com) 10 YEARS AGO AUGUST 13, 2014 The board of the...
Little Rock Mayor Frank Scott praises Biden-Harris plan to distribute $2B to black farmers
LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — Little Rock Mayor Frank Scott Jr. has praised a decision by the Biden-Harris Administration that will see $2 billion in funding distributed to thousands of Black farmers across the nation in direct payments. The plan will see over 43,000 farmers who have faced discrimination from...
The 36th annual Chile Pepper Festival returns to Fayetteville
The annual Chile Pepper Festival returns to Fayetteville this weekend for its 36th iteration. The enduring cross-country event will occur as normal. However, organizers have changed a few proceedings. This week, Matthew Downs, the executive director of the Chile Pepper Cross Country Festival, came to the Carver Center for Public Radio to talk about the Chile Pepper races with Ozarks at Large's Kyle Kellams.
Little Rock Basketball Announces Release of 2024-25 Schedule
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – With an eye on defending their Ohio Valley Conference title, the Little Rock Men's Basketball Team will take on a tough road schedule in non-conference play to prepare for another run at the OVC crown. The Trojans' 2024-25 schedule includes match-ups with five in-state opponents, including the first meeting with the Arkansas Razorbacks since 2021. Season tickets will go on sale for the 2024-25 season Tuesday, August 20 and can be purchased by calling the Trojan Ticket Office at 501-916-3257.
Sebastian County Fair & Rodeo returns | What to know
GREENWOOD, Ark. — The 111th edition of the Sebastian County Fair and Rodeo returns to Greenwood this month. According to its website, the Sebastian County Fair Association is a nonprofit organization "dedicated to educational pursuits in agriculture and the arts." The fair starts Tuesday, Aug. 20th, at 5 p.m.,...
Marshall, Vines join stellar incoming Razorback class
FAYETTEVILLE – Additional talent to the Razorbacks men’s program for the 2024-25 season will include Rivaldo Marshall, the 2024 NCAA Indoor 800m champion, and Scottie Vines, who broke the Colorado high school record in the high jump at 7-4.25 (2.24). Marshall, who is from Kingston, Jamaica, attended Calabar...
Wynne City Council votes to add office manager for fire department
WYNNE — The Wynne Fire Department will be adding an officer manager position following a vote last night by the Wynne City Council. Fire Chief Kory Ward said the department has never had a secretary, but there is a need for one following the retirement of building inspector Chris Damron. Ward said the building inspector has always handled office work as well as on-site visits.
Meet the Ricebirds set for Thursday at Ned Moseley Stadium
Meet the Ricebirds is scheduled for Thursday, Aug. 15, at Ned Moseley Stadium. The annual event begins at 7 p.m., where Ricebird fans can expect to be introduced to most of their fall athletes. Admission to the event is a case of water or a package of powdered sports drink.
Walton-led nonprofit spends $10 million for 11 acres in Bentonville
A limited liability company led by philanthropist Alice Walton, Richard Hosley, and Scott Eccleston recently paid $10 million for 2812 E. Central Ave. in Bentonville. Hosley and Eccleston are executives of Art and Wellness Enterprises, which supports the operating nonprofits Walton founded. Walton is the only daughter of Walmart founders Sam and Helen Walton.
Former A-State instructor accused of theft from arts center
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - Arkansas State University Police released details about a theft of nearly $3,000 worth of items belonging to the art department. According to a probable cause affidavit, on July 29, officers found out about the theft at the Windgate Center for Three-Dimensional Arts. Investigators said surveillance video...
Damage to Forests in North Arkansas from May Tornados Estimated at $89M
The record number of tornados that touched down in Arkansas in May caused an estimated $89 million in total economic impacts and potential environmental risk associated with the forest damage experienced in five northern counties, according to the Arkansas Center for Forest Business at the University of Arkansas at Monticello.
Work continues on $38 million Mountain Home, Ark., community and aquatic center
MOUNTAIN HOME, Ark. (KY3) - Mountain Home, Ark., residents are buzzing about a new community and aquatic center that will be finished in the next few years. What is currently the site of construction equipment, concrete, and steel will soon be a three-building campus. The right side of the complex...
Local Pharmacists answering the call to help combat Opioid Overdose
Jonesboro, AR – (JonesboroRightNow.com) – Aug 15, 2024 – According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, the amount of people who have died from drug overdose in the U.S. more than doubled from 2015 to 2022 with 75% of those deaths caused by opioids. Arkansas is no exception to the opioid epidemic that has been ongoing since the 1990s with over 600 overdose deaths in 2022. Arkansas pharmacists have continued to answer the call of helping their communities by combating opioid overdose with providing access to life-saving medications.
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