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Spout Spring: History of Fayetteville’s historic Black neighborhood and its next steps
Spout Spring, a neighborhood in South Fayetteville, has a rich Black history and is looking to get recognized as a local or national historic district.
Saunas May Be Key to Helping Frogs Survive Deadly Fungal Infection
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – As global diversity continues to decline due to a range of factors, amphibians have been particularly hard hit by infectious diseases. A pernicious fungal disease called chytridiomycosis, more commonly shortened to “chytrid,” has led to the extinction of 90 species of amphibians and has pushed another 500 species into decline.
American mountain biker who trained in Bentonville wins silver medal at 2024 Olympics
ÉLANCOURT, France — Haley Batten, an Olympic mountain biker for Team USA, made history with the highest finish ever for an American rider and made Arkansas proud by securing a silver medal. Despite the fantastic finish, judges determined Banten broke a rule in the final lap. Batten was...
Air Force Will Land C-130 On Bono Highway
Jonesboro, AR – (JonesboroRightNow.com) – July 28, 2024 – If there was a catastrophic earthquake on the well-documented New Madrid Fault it is possible much of our area could be cut off from receiving life-sustaining supplies. If that happened, what could be done to deliver those important supplies?
Clinton looks to become Conway bedroom community for economic development in Northwest Arkansas
Clinton Eyes Conway as a Key Hub for Economic Growth. As Northwest Arkansas continues to thrive, Clinton is poised to emerge as a pivotal component in the region’s economic development. With its strategic location and growing infrastructure, the city is well-positioned to become a bedroom community that supports the booming economies of nearby cities like Rogers and Fayetteville.
Mural celebrates ‘hero’ namesake of city airport
An airplane may dominate the new mural greeting visitors to Arkadelphia’s airport, but a closer look offers insight into the namesake of its Dexter B. Florence Memorial Field on U.S. 67, one mile south of the city. “This artwork symbolizes a native son we should honor every day,” said...
Walmart associates volunteer at NWA Food Bank
LOWELL, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — Recovery efforts are ongoing after the May 26 tornadoes, and Walmart employees are stepping up to help. Around 30 Walmart employees and interns gathered at the Northwest Arkansas Food Bank’s new Walmart.org Volunteer Center in Lowell to pack pears for families in need. “It started really as an idea after the […]
Little Rock police investigating fatal hit-and-run accident along Stagecoach Road
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — The Little Rock Police Department is investigating a fatal hit-and-run accident that happened on Friday. According to reports, at around 11:10 a.m. officers were called to the 6600 block of Stagecoach Road with reports of a car accident that happened in the area. When they...
Henderson State’s historic bell removed for restoration
Henderson State University’s historic bell will soon receive some much-needed repairs. The cast iron bell, which has been a fixture on the university’s South Lawn for many years, was carefully removed July 17, 2024. Current hardware will be disassembled, cleaned, and blasted to remove accumulated dirt and debris....
Benton County Sheriff's Office collecting items to deliver to seniors in need
BENTON COUNTY, ARKANSAS, Ark. — The Benton County Sheriff's Office and SALT (Seniors and Law Enforcement Together) are hosting a Christmas in July Necessities Drive in Bentonville to collect items for seniors in need. The event will be held at the Walmart Supercenter on Walton Blvd on July 30...
First Community Bank promotes David Wood and Allen Williams
First Community Bank has promoted David Wood and Allen Williams to the positions of executive vice president, regional president, in their respective regions. Wood has worked at First Community Bank since 2001. In his expanded role, he will continue to oversee the Searcy and Cabot regions, which include Searcy, Bald Knob, Cabot, and Beebe, while now also supporting the Little Rock, Conway, and Northwest Arkansas regions, working closely with each of the community presidents under his oversight.
Despite rain, Cave City Watermelon Festival brings crowds
Despite some rain and unwanted mud, the 2024 edition of the Cave City Watermelon Festival brought big crowds over the weekend to the Home of the World’s Sweetest Watermelons. The festival, which kicked off Thursday, July 25, featured family-fun events in the city park, live music, food trucks, vendors,...
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