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Meleek Thomas includes Arkansas in final seven
Meleek Thomas, a consensus five-star prospect and the No. 9 overall player in the 2025 class, has narrowed down his recruitment to just seven schools, including the Arkansas Razorbacks. Thomas announced his list with a post to his official Instagram account on Tuesday afternoon. The 6-4, 175-pound guard prospect is...
O.K. Industries settles antitrust case on price collusion
Fort Smith-based O.K Industries, a subsidiary of Mexico-based Industrias Bachoco, has settled its part of a federal class action suit in the Northern District of Illinois over allegations of driving up the price of chicken for consumers and foodservice customers. The action withdraws O.K. Foods from the trial, according to...
West Memphis School District Launches Search for New Superintendent after Dr. Terrence Brown's Passing
The West Memphis School District has embarked on a search for a new superintendent, following the passing of Dr. Terrence A. Brown in May. According to Action News 5, Dr. Kimberly Wolfe, president of the West Memphis Board of Education, explained that the successful candidate needs to be well-versed in the community's culture and values, as well as being a leader capable of improving academic achievement and supporting the district’s five-year strategy.
Little Rock unveils 25th Safe Haven Baby Box to aid in curbing infant abandonment
LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — Little Rock is opening another new Baby Box in its effort to provide a safe and anonymous alternative for parents in a crisis to find their child a safe and loving home. This new location, located at 21900 Baxley Lane, is set to become the...
Fayetteville woman pleads not guilty to animal cruelty charges
A Fayetteville woman arrested on animal cruelty charges earlier this month has pleaded not guilty, according to Washington County Deputy Prosecutor Denis Dean.
Young Fan Who Beat Up MJF On AEW Dynamite Appears On Local News In Arkansas
Will Ospreay and MJF stole the show a week ago on AEW Dynamite in the opening bout that went nearly an hour. MJF walked away as the new International Champion. During it, there was an interesting moment as Ospreay and MJF brawled into the crowd, leading to Ospreay asking a young fan to help beat up MJF. She proceeded to give hit the heel star in the chest several times. As a result, that young fan went viral on social media.
Police: 2 arrested in connection to aggravated robbery, kidnapping in Washington County
SPRINGDALE, Ark. — Two men were arrested for charges related to aggravated robbery, kidnapping, and vehicle theft, according to the Springdale Police Department (SPD). A report from SPD said that the Springdale Crime Suppression Unit responded to the area of Josie Place on July 16 for a delayed robbery report.
The Spazmatics bring the 80’s back to Hot Springs Village
Four talented “geeks” brought not just a musical tribute to the 80’s but also their geeky charm and humor. Four musical “nerds” as they called each other, brought back the awesome sounds of the decade to a full audience aged from elementary school children to retirement party-goers.
Applications Accepted for Bentonville Airport Advisory Board
Bentonville, AR…Applications are currently being accepted to serve on the City of Bentonville Airport Advisory Board. This board serves in an advisory capacity to the Mayor, City Staff, and City Council in policy matters pertaining to the Bentonville Municipal Airport. Applicants must be a registered voter, reside in the...
Rogers revenue office set to reopen in August
The Arkansas state revenue office in Rogers has faced prolonged disruptions due to storm damage. After the storms, significant roof damage occurred when air conditioning units were blown across and off the roof, creating large holes in the ceiling and causing water damage. The office was left without utilities, and the county installed a temporary roof and replaced the air conditioning units and damaged glass. Furthermore, employees had to be reassigned to other locations to help manage the workload.
Conway opens state tourney with 6-1 win over Cabot
Conway Secures State Tourney Win with Dominant Performance. The much-anticipated state tournament match between Conway and Cabot took place, and Conway made a resounding statement with a 6-1 victory. From the get-go, Conway showed its intensity, combining for five runs in the first two innings. This early surge propelled them...
This former Fair Park, Battle Wings standout nabbed SAU sports hall of fame recognition
Former Fair Park and Southern Arkansas standout Val Morris, who spent time in two NFL training camps, will be inducted into the SAU Sports Hall of Fame this fall with seven additional candidates. Morris was unstoppable as a wideout during his tenure with the Muleriders (1990-93) when he snagged a then program record 151 passes and set a single-game receiving yards record with 216 against Howard Payne in 1992. He became SAU’s second receiver to surpass 2,000...
Canfor CEO retires, replacement named
John Baird, chairman of the Canfor Corporation Board of Directors, said Monday, July 22, 2024 that Don Kayne, president and chief executive officer, plans to retire at the end of the year. Kayne has been with Canfor for 46 years and has held his current post since 2011. Under his...
Paragould Municipal Utilities deploys XGS-PON with Harmonic
Paragould Municipal Utilities in Arkansas has selected Harmonic's industry-leading cOS broadband platform for high-speed fiber broadband delivery. Harmonic's cOS virtualized core software and Pier optical line terminal (OLT) shelf will simplify Paragould's migration from GPON to XGS-PON, empowering the delivery of reliable, symmetric multigigabit connectivity to the local community. Paragould...
UA Little Rock Welcomes New Donaghey Scholars to Campus
The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is welcoming 25 new and talented students to the Donaghey Scholars Honors Program for the 2024-25 academic year. The new cohort of Donaghey Scholars represent the best and brightest students at UA Little Rock. Members receive a financial package that covers full tuition and fees, a stipend, financial assistance for a study abroad program, a housing subsidy, and a new laptop. The program is run by Dr. Simon Hawkins, director, and Dr. Jessica Scott, associate director.
$1 Million bond given to Jonesboro man
Jonesboro, AR – (JonesboroRightNow.com) – July 23, 2024 – During a traffic stop conducted by JPD on Saturday, 44-year-old Andres Garcia was found to be in possession of drugs and firearms. Additionally, he was wanted in three different states for human trafficking and other charges. The report...
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