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Catholic church in Hartford continues to get vandalized
HARTFORD, ARKANSAS, Ark. — Over the last few weeks St. Leo's Church in Sebastian County has been vandalized three different times. Parishioner Guy Dickinson said he found the first damage a few weeks ago. "I came up on Saturday, a couple of weeks ago ... When I pulled in,...
South Arkansas Regional Hospital nurse retires after 56 years of service
El Dorado, Ark. (KTVE/KARD) — On Tuesday, July 16, 2024, Gladys Davis, who has worked at South Arkansas Regional Hospital for 56 years, worked her last shift. She began her career at the age of 15 working part time at Warner Brown Hospital. After graduating with her LPN in 1968, Davis joined Union Memorial Hospital full […]
Arkansas Football Recruiting: Kane Archer’s Decision Hinges on Brother Cash’s Commitment
Arkansas football's recruiting landscape faces challenges as local prospects commit elsewhere, but the Archer brothers from Greenwood offer a potential game-changer. Kane Archer, a standout quarterback, seeks to follow in his brother Cash's footsteps, a highly recruited linebacker prospect. Cash's decision could sway Kane's college choice, with Arkansas being a top contender. Their father highlights the impact of Cash's commitment on Kane's decision, indicating a potential quadrupling of the Razorbacks' chances with Cash onboard.
CBID shifts efforts on downtown Fort Smith projects
Commissioners with the Fort Smith Central Business Improvement District (CBID) are rethinking projects to fund to improve downtown. Part of the plan shift could include lighting under the Garrison Avenue bridge. MAHG Architecture presented a blueprint for a better downtown on April 11 to a group of about 100 at...
Parker family donates $2 million to Arkansas Children’s Hospital
Arkansas Children’s Hospital has received a $2 million donation from Lynn and Don Parker and their children to help fund the ACH expansion project. The Jonesboro-based family has also committed a $1 million gift to the ACH Jonesboro Clinic. This is the family’s second $1 million gift to the...
East Fayetteville restricts water usage to prevent shortage
The city of Fayetteville’s water and sewage division recently announced new water-use restrictions in certain parts of the city as an attempt to combat potential shortages from now until September. Assistant operations manager for Fayetteville water and sewage Aaron Watkins said these restrictions come in response to the rapid growth of the area.
Wiedower to be officially welcomed tomorrow during press conference
LITTLE ROCK — The Little Rock Women's Basketball program will officially welcome new head coach Steve Wiedower during a press conference and welcome event Tuesday, July 23, at 11 am in the Legends Room of the Jack Stephens Center. The event is open to the public and media is...
Updated Arkansas basketball offers for 2025 recruiting class
July has been a very busy month for John Calipari and his Arkansas coaching staff. There have been live evaluation periods each of the last two weekends as coaches attended some of the biggest grassroots events of the year to watch top prospects for 2025 and beyond. That means updates are needed to the Razorbacks official offer list.
Stuttgart Chamber gears up for Wings Over the Prairie Festival
Despite the 97-degree heat in the middle of July, the Stuttgart Chamber of Commerce is already knee-deep in planning the upcoming Wings Over the Prairie Festival. The Festival Committee recently met to hear updates from each committee chair. Most sponsors are returning this year, along with several new ones. However,...
Filing period for Cross County municipal candidates opens July 31
CROSS COUNTY — Municipal candidates are currently circulating petitions in order to make the November 5 ballot. As has been reported, half of the seats on the Wynne City Council – those labeled Position 2 – will be up for grabs this fall. “For the municipal filings,...
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