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Dr. Megan Selman Appointed to Arkansas Economic Developers & Chamber Executives Board of Directors
Dr. Megan Selman Appointed to Arkansas Economic Developers & Chamber Executives Board of Directors. Russellville, AR – Dr. Megan Selman, CEO of the Russellville Regional Alliance for Economic Development and Russellville Area Chamber of Commerce, has been selected to represent the Second Congressional District on the Board of Directors for the Arkansas Economic Developers & Chamber Executives (AEDCE). This prestigious appointment recognizes Megan’s extensive contributions to economic development and her commitment to advancing opportunities within her community and the state.
Fayetteville on top in first Arkansas High School football rankings
Following is the Arkansas Sports Media High School Football Poll including the Overall Top 10, the top five in Classes 7A, 6A, 5A, 4A, 3A and 2A, plus the top three in the 8-man division, as voted by a panel of sports media from around the state for the week ending August 24. Ranking is given with first-place votes received, records, total points and ranking from last week's poll:
Arkansans brace for challenges of new voter registration, driver’s license policies
Two new Arkansas policies approved by lawmakers Friday continue to raise concerns among activists as potentially suppressive measures: one limiting the use of electronic signatures on voter registration forms and one eliminating the gender-neutral “X” marker on driver’s licenses. Earlier this year, the voter advocacy group Get Loud Arkansas created a popular online voter registration […]
Batesville Planning Commission approves conditional use permit for café
During a special meeting Monday night, the Batesville Planning Commission reviewed and approved a conditional use permit for the proposed Magnolia Café, a “coffee shop/café” establishment planned for 325 22nd St. near Lyon College. The meeting, which attracted both supporters and concerned citizens, focused on the...
First-Ever ArkanBrawl Roller Derby Happening Soon
Rock Town Roller Derby, central Arkansas’ only Women’s Flat Track Derby Association (WFTDA) league, is set to host the first-ever ArkanBrawl Roller Derby Tournament on Sept. 7 at the Hot Springs Convention Center. The single-day event will feature four teams from the Southeast region in an action-packed competition.
Community rallies behind police department after viral video
CAVE CITY, Ark. (KAIT) - Residents in Cave City are rallying for its police department after a viral video was released. On Wednesday, Aug. 14, a video was published on YouTube showing an interaction between a Cave City man and a police officer from 2023. The title claimed a police officer attacked the man.
2-vehicle crash impacts off-ramp traffic in Benton County
BENTON COUNTY, ARKANSAS, Ark. — A two-vehicle crash impacted the off-ramp traffic on I-49 in Benton County, according to ARDOT. This happened at Mile Marker 86.4 North of Bentonville, according to the report. Crews were on the scene until it cleared at around 2:04 p.m. Stay with 5NEWS for...
Taylen Green and Arkansas offense to put on 'exciting show' in season-opener
Arkansas enters Thursday's season-opener against UAPB as massive 50-point favorites. While the Razorbacks have an obvious talent advantage on paper, expectations of Bobby Petrino's high-octane offense is major contributor to the odds. With the dynamic Boise State transfer quarterback Taylen Green leading the offense, many anticipate the Razorbacks to put on a show Thursday night.
IntelliTrans Expands Office Space in Conway
IntelliTrans announced Aug. 27 plans to expand its office footprint in Conway, in an effort to enhance its capacity to deliver top-tier logistics and supply chain management software and services to its growing shipper customer base. The new office space will be located at 301 E. Dave Ward Drive as...
Turbines get air at quorum court
Although the quorum court agenda on August 20 did not include anything regarding the planned wind turbine complex south of Green Forest, the subject continued to occupy much of the evening. During public comments, Dave Iadarola spoke on behalf of Scout Clean Energy, the company planning the wind farm. He...
Southside School District begins new school year with new programs, new classes
Southside School District welcomed students, teachers, and staff back to school for the 2024-2025 academic year. The first day of school was Wednesday, Aug. 21, and according to a news release, the district was excited to kick off another year of growing “future stories.”. Superintendent Dion Stevens shared his...
Blue Crane land purchases spark Bella Vista hopes
BELLA VISTA, Ark. — It may be a few months until Blue Crane announces what it plans to do with the property it bought in Bella Vista earlier this year, but city leaders believe the Walton heirs’ interest is a sign its time has come. Blue Crane, the...
ATU School of PACE Hosts Launch Party
The Arkansas Tech University School of Professional and Community Education (PACE) celebrated its new name with a launch party on Tuesday, Aug. 27, at Dean Hall Courtyard. The ATU School of PACE includes academic programs in emergency management and homeland security, higher education and student affairs and organizational studies. The...
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