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Opponents claim wind farm not a done deal
Scout Clean Energy is forging ahead with its proposed $300-million Nimbus Wind Farm development on ridge tops near Green Forest, having recently located an office trailer in the area to coordinate work on the project to install 46 wind turbines on 9,000 leased acres south of Green Forest. Scout is also close to securing a Road Use Agreement (RUA) from Carroll County Judge David Writer that provides for modifications to the narrow gravel roads needed for the transport of components including turbine blades about 200 feet long for the project that calls for installing some of the tallest wind turbines in the country.
Planning approves fourplexes on Judah
At a meeting on July 9, the Planning Commission approved a multi-family construction along Judah Street. Owner Terry McGuire addressed the commission and outlined plans for two fourplexes, with units built in townhouse style. Each unit will have a small yard. He said the units would be sold, not rented, and noted the need for residential housing in the city.
Felony fleeing gets $75,000 bond
Jonesboro, AR – (JonesboroRightNow.com) – July 17, 2024 – A probable cause hearing was held today for Kendrick Anderson, the man who was at the center of two-hour standoff that shut down Highway 49 B in Brookland Tuesday morning. Anderson was wanted for misdemeanor fleeing and had...
UAPB punter receives all-SWAC recognition
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. -- One University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff football player received preseason all-SWAC honors this season, which were announced Tuesday during SWAC Media Day in Birmingham, Ala. UAPB punter Jeremy Baker was named preseason all-SWAC second team. His 37.1 net yards per punt were fourth-best in league play...
City of Hot Springs Employee Spotlight
Meet Robert Bates, the dynamic Crew Leader for the Utilities’ Wastewater Collections Division! With nearly 20 years of dedicated service to the Utilities Department, Robert's journey is nothing short of inspiring. He began dabbling in utility work at the young age of 16 and officially joined the CHS family in 2006 as an Operations Worker. Through hard work and determination, he advanced to Operator and proudly achieved the position of Crew Leader in 2019, marking his proudest professional milestone to date.
Audit: Nonprofit director used organization as ‘personal piggy bank’
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - A state lawmaker said the former director used the organization as a “personal piggy bank.”. The Arkansas Legislative Audit recently reviewed transactions and operating procedures for the East Arkansas Planning and Development District. A hearing took place in Little Rock on Friday, July 12. The...
Sebastian County Detention Center celebrates P.A.C.T. 2024 graduates with ceremony
SEBASTIAN COUNTY, Ark. — P.A.C.T stands for Peer Achieving Collaborative Treatment, designed to help men and women recover from addiction and find their life's purpose. The future is bright for the 2024 P.A.C.T graduates of the Sebastian County detention center. At the ceremony, tears were shed and graduates' faith and hope were restored.
Janitorial firm to expand to Conway – Northwest Arkansas
CCS Facility Services, a well-established commercial janitorial services company, is preparing to make its mark in Conway by opening a new branch in the area. This expansion promises to bring top-notch cleaning solutions to local clients and contribute to the thriving business ecosystem in Northwest Arkansas. The strategic move into...
2 from Arkadelphia finish UCA with degrees
CONWAY, Arkansas — Arkadelphia residents Maegan Cooper and Madison Green were among 1,600 students who graduated from the University of Central Arkansas in a spring commencement held in May. UCA’s spring commencement was held Friday and Saturday, May 3-4, 2024, in the Farris Center on campus. The university...
Sugar Bears Earn AVCA Team Academic Award
CONWAY, Ark. – The Central Arkansas volleyball team has once again excelled in the classroom, earning the 2024 American Volleyball Coaches Association Team Academic Award sponsored by INTENT. The award, which was initiated in the 1992-93 academic year, honors collegiate and high school volleyball teams that displayed excellence in...
Hendrix College adds Ben Carter to advancement office
Hendrix College has named Benjamin K. Carter as its Assistant Vice President for Advancement, effective August 5, 2024. Carter comes to the Hendrix community from the University of Arkansas, where he has served in a series of development roles since 2004, consistently exceeding fundraising goals in each of them. Most...
Arkansas Weather Alert: Cold Front Brings Rain, Lower Temps
Little Rock, AR – Arkansas is set to experience a notable shift in weather with cooler temperatures and rainfall expected statewide. A cold front is moving through the region, bringing below-normal temperatures and increased chances of precipitation. According to the US National Weather Service in Little Rock, the cold...
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