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FCRA approves trail funding, extends development time
The Fort Chaffee Redevelopment Authority Board of Trustees on Thursday (July 18) agreed to put $25,000 toward trails connecting Chaffee Crossing to Greenwood. The money would support an effort by Sebastian County to extend trails. Specifically, the $25,000 would support the Sebastian County Active Transportation Infrastructure Investment Program (ATIIP) grant....
Arkansas leads the NCAA with 20 track and field athletes going to the Olympics
It's well known that Arkansas has an elite track and field program, but now there's no doubt the Razorbacks are the king. According to the NCAA, Arkansas has the highest number of track and field athletes in the NCAA going to the Olympics. The Hogs have 20 athletes traveling to Paris, competing for seven countries. They are one of only five universities with double-digit track and field Olympians. The next highest university is Florida, with 17, followed by USC (14), LSU (11), and Texas (10).
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...
Residents in Benton County see increase in property values
BENTON COUNTY, ARKANSAS, Ark. — As Northwest Arkansas rapidly grows, the area faces an issue of supply and demand. That’s why some residents in Benton County faced a hike in property values for the 2024 reappraisal that the Benton County Assessor’s office just performed. “We have 165,650...
Chappell Roan fans disappointed after learning tickets are sold out
A line of people at the Walmart AMP hoping to secure Chappell Roan tickets were disappointed Friday after finding out they were standing in line for a sold-out concert, and the AMP says tickets are not sold out because of bots.
“Lost Melon” contest cancelled after organizers say participants trespassed on private property
Organizers with the “Lost Melon “ contest that is a part of the Cave City Watermelon Festival have cancelled the contest after organizers claim participants repeatedly trespassed on numerous private properties searching for the “lost melons” throughout the city. Two days ago organizers put out a...
Man Killed By Train After Driving Around Crossing Arms On Friday
Arkansas State Police has released the identity of the victim who was killed in a truck versus train crash in Brookland on Friday. Arkansas State Police fatal crash report states that Larry Ishmael Cox, age 34 of Bay Arkansas was killed in a crash that occurred around 1:20 p.m., Friday, July 19th at the railroad crossing on County Road 928 near Highway 49.
Update – Bomb Threat at ASU
Jonesboro, AR – (JonesboroRightNow.com) – July 20, 2024 – 10:16 am UPDATE: The ASU buildings have been cleared by officials. Normal operation in and around the campus can resume. Around 7:15am on Saturday, the ASU Alert System sent out two texts advising of a bomb threat on campus.
ACHE Strengthens Leadership with Key Appointments
The Arkansas Colleges of Health Education (ACHE) recently revealed the appointments of Teressa Brown, PT, DPT, PhD, as the new Vice President and Provost, and Christopher Smith, EdD, as the Assistant Provost and Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. These internal promotions reflect ACHE’s dedication to academic excellence and inclusivity within its five academic programs.
Dangers found in the air could extend beyond Tontitown, state Department of Health says
Dangers Found in the Air Could Extend Beyond Tontitown. The Arkansas Department of Health has recommended additional air quality testing in Tontitown and beyond, highlighting concerns about the potential dangers to human health. These concerns stem from previous tests that found harmful chemicals such as benzene and acrolein in the...
Purina Presents: Meet Annalise in Pet of the Week
SPRINGDALE, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — We love finding animal-loving homes in our community, and this week, we’d like to introduce you to Annalise from Springdale Animal Shelter. Annalise loves to be around people and is very friendly. She is micro-chipped and will make a perfect apartment dog. Those interested in adopting can find more information on […]
AEW Dynamite Results – July 17, 2024
Location: Simmons Bank Arena, Little Rock, Arkansas. It’s the 250th episode and that means the show is going to be a stacked one. In this case, that means we have MJF challenging Will Ospreay for the International Title, along with a champion vs. champion match between Swerve Strickland and Kazuchika Okada. It’s also a week before Blood & Guts so we should get the final push. Let’s get to it.
The People Behind Your News: Alyssa Orange
Sports director and main anchor for “Pig Trail Nation” Alyssa Orange is not only notable for her work at KNWA/FOX24 in Fayetteville and KARK in Little Rock — she was also the first woman to become a television sports director in Arkansas. “That’s a big deal,” she...
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