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Mark Your Calendars for the Annual Dancing With Our Stars Gala
The Arkansas Chapter of the Children’s Tumor Foundation is gearing up for its largest fundraising event of the year, the annual Dancing With Our Stars gala scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 12, at the Statehouse Convention Center. Each year, while guests enjoy dinner, cocktails, music and silent auctions, well-known locals...
State Auditor Dennis Milligan finds money for Arkansas nonprofits
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas — Auditor of State Dennis Milligan, whose office administers the state’s unclaimed property program, the Great Arkansas Treasure Hunt, recently located more than $115,000 for nonprofit organizations across the state. “In advance of National Nonprofit Day, I asked my team to prioritize finding unclaimed property...
Watson Chapel High School cleared out over threat
A call of an unsubstantiated threat to Watson Chapel High School led to the campus being vacated Wednesday afternoon. The Watson Chapel School District said in an alert that the high school received a phone call from a female implying a threat of harm at 12:25 p.m. The district stated the building was vacated, and local law enforcement were notified and arrived about 12:30 p.m.
Arkansas basketball officially announces appearance in 2024 Jimmy V Classic
The Arkansas Razorbacks will be part of the 2024 Jimmy V Classic at Madison Square Garden in New York City this season, the school announced on Wednesday. Arkansas will play the Michigan Wolverines on Tuesday Dec. 10 with tip-off set for 8:00 p.m. CST. The news was first reported back in early June and comes a day after the program released its SEC schedule for 2024-25.
“I really will shoot you”: Woman accused of sending threatening text messages to victim
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) – Police arrested a woman they said sent a series of threatening text messages to a former friend. Craighead County District Court Judge David Boling found probable cause on Wednesday, Aug. 21, to charge 23-year-old Azania Capri James, of Jonesboro, with first-degree terroristic threatening / threatens serious physical injury or death, a class D felony.
Trex Company making progress on $400 million composite deck manufacturing plant
Trex Company’s $400 million composite decking and railing manufacturing plant at the Little Rock Port Authority is on schedule for a 2025 start to production, officials said Thursday (Aug. 22). Representatives of Trex joined state and local economic officials on Thursday for a topping out ceremony at the plant...
Man wanted for Colorado kidnapping arrested in Arkansas
BOONE COUNTY, Ark. — Deputies in Boone County arrested a man in Harrison, Arkansas, who was wanted by law enforcement in Colorado. According to a press release from the Boone County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO), the Branson Police Department (BPD) had been working with Colorado law enforcement to find Corey Lee Handy, who is accused of […]
UAFS to create Center for Teaching and Learning with First National Bank donation
The University of Arkansas at Fort Smith (UAFS) is using a $500,000 contribution from First National Bank of Fort Smith to support strategic development that will result in better engagement between UAFS professors and students. UAFS announced Wednesday (Aug. 21) the creation of a Center for Teaching and Learning, strategic...
Waterpark lease deal approved by Sebastian County Quorum Court
The Sebastian County Quorum Court voted Tuesday (Aug. 21) for an ordinance that gives the county judge authority to complete a Parrot Island Waterpark lease agreement with the City of Fort Smith. The agreement would give the city control of the waterpark for $1 a year. The Fort Smith Board...
Fayetteville council holds on decision to allow tree removal for high school parking deck project
FAYETTEVILLE — A decision to allow the school district to remove some 100-year-old trees to make room for a parking deck is on hold for a month. City Council members on Tuesday agreed to table the decision until Sept. 17, at the request of the district. The request is...
Burlington Coat Factory Coming to Conway Commons
Conway Commons is adding Burlington Coat Factory to its roster of stores this fall. The national retailer will be located at 640 Elsinger Boulevard in the former home of Staples. Burlington Coat Factory sells low-priced, brand-name apparel for women, men, and children, as well as accessories, home decor, and much...
City says water ‘should be clearing up’ thanks to new motor and pump
TRUMANN, Ark. (KAIT) – As Trumann residents continue to deal with cloudy water, the city has some good news. According to a social media post, a new motor and pump have been installed in the well. The city has also been flushing and the water “should be clearing up.”
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