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Arvest Bank and FHLB Dallas Award $225,000 to Immerse Arkansas to build temporary housing for local at-risk teens, young adults
Arvest Bank and FHLB Dallas Award $225,000 to Immerse Arkansas to build temporary housing for local at-risk teens, young adults. By Arkansas Black Vitality Staff – Aug. 8, 2024 –The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLB Dallas) recently awarded Immerse Arkansas a $225,000 grant to build a homeless shelter for young adults in Little Rock.
Wild Pastures Distribution Center to Open in Clinton
Wild Pastures, a national company that delivers grass-fed, pasture-raised meat to consumers, will expand to Arkansas by opening a distribution center in Clinton, the state recently announced. “Arkansas has found the right recipe for growth: low taxes, manageable regulations and a strong workforce,” Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders said. “We’re excited...
Arkansas legends move into mornings on ESPN Arkansas starting Monday
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Monday will mark more than the start of a new Arkansas football season. It’s also a turning of the page on ESPN Arkansas as the daytime lineup will be a little different. Two of the state’s most celebrated voices, Chuck Barrett and Bo Mattingly, are...
AEDCE honors four at 2024 awards luncheon
During the AEDCE Awards Luncheon at their 2024 Annual Conference in Hot Springs last week, the Arkansas Economic Developers & Chamber Executives (AEDCE) honored four individuals for their dedication and contributions to their communities and to the state of Arkansas. Del Boyette received the prestigious Maria Haley Lifetime Leadership for...
Arkansas Comic Con 2024: A Star-Studded Lineup, Including Wrestling Legends, Set to Thrill Fans
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – The Arkansas Comic Con 2024 is set to be an unforgettable event, with a star-studded lineup of celebrities and wrestling legends that will excite fans of all ages. Held at the Statehouse Convention Center in Little Rock, this year’s convention boasts an impressive roster of guests from beloved franchises like “Star Wars,” “Star Trek,” “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles,” and “Power Rangers,” as well as iconic figures from the world of professional wrestling.
Texarkana Physician Sentenced to More Than 7 Years in Federal Prison for Prescribing Controlled Substances Without a Legitimate Medical Purpose
A Texarkana Physician was sentenced today to 87 months in prison followed by three years of supervised on two counts of Distribution of a Schedule II Controlled Substance Without an Effective Prescription and 12 months in prison followed by one year of supervised release on two counts of Distribution of a Schedule V Controlled Substance Without an Effective Prescription, all to run concurrently. The Honorable Chief Judge Susan O. Hickey presided over the sentencing hearing in the United States District Court in Texarkana.
Victim in Regional Park shooting identified
The man killed in a Sunday morning shooting in the waterfront area of Regional Park has been identified. Jefferson County Coroner Chad Kelley said the man was identified as Keyyontae Vignaude, 25. He was pronounced dead at the scene at 3:13 a.m., Kelley said. Vignaude's body was lying in a...
Van Buren to serve as Arkansas’ Capital for a Day on August 27th
Van Buren, Arkansas – Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders has announced that Van Buren, a city rich in history and culture, will be Arkansas’ Capital for a Day on August 27th, 2024. This honor is part of Governor Sanders’ “Capital for a Day” program, which aims to spotlight cities across the state and bring senior state government officials into local communities.
Sid Eudy, Wrestling World Champion from West Memphis, Has Passed Away
WEST MEMPHIS, Ark. — A professional wrestling legend from Northeast Arkansas has passed away, according to a social media post by his son. Sid Eudy, 63, passed away, a post from his son, Gunnar, said on Monday, August 26. He had battled cancer for several years according to the post.
Man charged in Arkansas grocery store shooting sued by woman who was injured in the attack
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The suspect accused of killing four people in a mass shooting at an Arkansas grocery store has been sued by one of the women injured in the attack. The lawsuit filed last week in state court is the first against Travis Eugene Posey, who was charged with four counts of capital murder and 11 counts of attempted capital murder in the June 21 shooting at the Mad Butcher grocery store in Fordyce, Arkansas. Posey has pleaded not guilty to the charges in the shooting and is being held without bond.
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