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Stocked & Reddie Food Pantry Celebrates 5 Years of Serving Team UAMS
July 19, 2024 | The UAMS Stocked & Reddie Food Pantry on July 15 celebrated the fifth anniversary of its founding along with the more than 1.1 million meals it has provided. “If you think about how this started, it started because this is part of the values of our organization. You think of this, the living wages for all employees, the UAMS Child Development Center. All of these are aligned with our institutional values,” Chancellor Cam Patterson, M.D., MBA, said.
Stuttgart officials attempt to address resident concerns over underground gas tanks, but find no resolution
The City of Stuttgart has left no stone unturned in its effort to assist residents concerned about underground gas tanks being installed near a neighborhood on Park Avenue. Several concerned citizens attended the Stuttgart City Council meeting on Tuesday night, requesting the city block the installation of underground gas tanks close to a residence.
100 Wrestling returning to Wynne on August 3
WYNNE — 100 Wrestling will return to the Bill Thomas Center in Wynne on Saturday, Aug. 3. Doors open at 6 p.m. with bell time at 7 p.m. The special guest will be East Arkansas Broadcasters’ own Brandon Baxter. The stars of 100 Wrestling include Wynne’s own Jamie...
Problems Aplenty with Projections Placing Arkansas in Middle of SEC Pack
As the college basketball offseason crawls closer to a conclusion, the bigger picture is starting to solidify itself in terms of individual team rosters and overall rankings across the country. Several such lists are high on Arkansas with a brand-new Hall of Fame head coach in John Calipari and an impressive assembly of talent.
UA Little Rock, American Foundation for Suicide Prevention to Host Lecture on News Media, Social Media, and Hip Hop Artists’ Role in Preventing Suicide
Suicide Prevention Lecture Explores Media’s Impact. The University of Arkansas at Little Rock and the Arkansas Chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention are collaborating to host a free virtual lecture titled “Changing the Narrative on Suicide: How News Media, Social Media, and Hip Hop Artists Can Help Us Prevent Suicide.”
Arkansas HC Sam Pittman agrees with Steve Sarkisian's comments on Hog fans
The Texas Longhorns and Oklahoma Sooners officially became members of the Southeastern Conference on Jul. 1, with SEC media days taking place this past week, it finally feels real. The Longhorns will play a new schedule with games against the likes of the Georgia Bulldogs and the Florida Gators. They...
Warren Waves are state champs
The Warren Waves competed in Monticello at the South Arkansas Swim Association competition on July 13. This is the third year in a row that the team has walked away with the title of State Champions. Competitors range in ages from five to seventeen.
Baxter County Disaster Recovery Center to be Closed Saturday
The FEMA Disaster Recovery Center in Baxter County will be closed on Saturday due to a previously scheduled event. The center located at the Food Bank of North Central Arkansas on 1042 Highland Circle in Mountain Home will resume normal operational hours Monday at 8.Normal hours at the center is 8 to 6 Monday through Saturday, closed Sundays. No appointments necessary.
Dr. Arita Nestor, MD joins Baxter Health and Vascular Clinic
Baxter Health recently welcomed board-certified vascular surgeon Nestor Arita, MD, to the medical staff. He will be joining the Baxter Health and Vascular Clinic on August 1.Dr. Arita previously practiced in Jackson, Tennessee, for three years before moving to Mountain Home. He completed a vascular and endovascular fellowship at Wake Forest University School of Medicine, gaining expertise in various vascular conditions such as aortic aneurysms, carotid stenosis, peripheral arterial disease and more. Dr. Arita specializes in both open and endovascular treatment methods. In addition to practicing medicine, he enjoys spending time outdoors with his wife and their two children.
Arkansas football hopes position switch ignites Patrick Kutas and the entire offensive line
Arkansas football will enter the 2024 season with low expectations. The USA TODAY Sports Network recently predicted the Razorbacks to finish 14th in the 16-team SEC. However, if there is a reason for hope entering the fall, it surprisingly comes along the offensive line. Surely, Arkansas can't get any worse up front after ranking 109th in the country in yards per carry and 129th out of 133 teams in sacks allowed per game last season.
Game & Fish suggests caution to help trout keep their cool
Trout anglers looking to beat the heat may want to add a little more precaution than usual to their catch-and-release regimen during summer, particularly on the Little Red River, which has seen temperatures exceeding the comfort level for rainbow and brown trout. Christy Graham, Arkansas Game and Fish Commission Trout...
Flights grounded in Arkansas after global technology outage
A global technology outage on Friday morning left travelers stranded at the Little Rock airport as flights were grounded worldwide. The Clinton National Airport was among those impacted by the outage, which caused the delay of three flights. Additionally, the incident affected food vendors within the airport, closing American Bagel, Chick-fil-A, and Burger King, while Starbucks remained open.
Police detain two in Pine Bluff copper case
Two men were taken into custody Thursday after being found with copper wiring, according to the Pine Bluff Police Department. About 4 p.m., Pine Bluff Police officers went to 1711 S. Missouri St. in reference to a possible residential burglary. While at the scene, witnesses told the officers that two...
Local Mountain Home artist “ReImagines” slice of downtown square with new mural
Downtown Mountain Home just got a little bit more vibrant!. Catherine Stotesbery, a Mountain Home artist known for her vibrant and expressive work, has recently completed a new mural on the side of Lighthouse Counseling of the Ozarks in downtown Mountain Home. The mural, which took over 30 hours to...
Downtown Rogers store owners ready to rev up revenue during Bikes, Blues & BBQ
Preparation for Bikes, Blues & BBQ in Downtown Rogers. Downtown Rogers business owners are gearing up to capitalize on the influx of visitors during the Bikes, Blues & BBQ event. They are planning strategies to entice rally attendees to patronize their stores and restaurants, ensuring maximum revenue. Background of the...
A stunner near UA, a Wilson Park home, and more from Flyer Homes
Flyer Homes has two brand new listings hitting the market this weekend, and two great homes available in east Fayetteville have new (lower) prices. A stunning new listing from agent Katie Mihalevich at 1794 W. Berry St. near the University of Arkansas that has all the hallmarks of a James Lambeth design will be open to the public from 4-6 p.m. on Friday, July 19. Details are below.
Southeast-area residents on UALR graduation list
The University of Arkansas at Little Rock announces its spring 2024 graduates, including southeast Arkansas residents. More than 1,030 degrees were awarded May 11 at the UA Little Rock Jack Stephens Center, according to a news release. Local graduates include:. HUMPHREY. Adriane Robinson of Humphrey, who graduated with a Master...
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