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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...
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) recognized as top hospital by U.S. News and World Report for 2024-2025
Little Rock, Arkansas – The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has been honored as a 2024-2025 Best Hospital by U.S. News & World Report. In the latest annual Best Hospitals edition, UAMS was recognized as the Best Hospital in the Little Rock metropolitan area, sharing the distinction with Baptist Health Medical Center.
Jerry Jones in federal court for case against woman claiming to be his daughter
TEXARKANA — Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones arrived at a federal court in Texarkana Monday morning for a paternity case he has been fighting for the last two years. Jones countersued Alexandra Davis for breach of contract after she publicly claimed he was her father. The settlement contract was with her mother, Cynthia Davis, going back to the late 1990s.The trial will be centered around Jones' counterclaim."[Jones] knows he's the father. Now he's being vindictive because his 'real family' has been hurt," said Jay Gray, Alexandra Davis' attorney. "Mr. Jones is a bully, and he's bullying his daughter in this lawsuit....
Program in city aiming to give a second chance
BLYTHEVILLE, Ark. (KAIT) - The DARING program at Arkansas Northeastern College, also known as Deferred Adjudication Resulting in Growth, aims to provide young adults impacted by the justice system with a second chance. According to Willie Williams, the ANC director for outreach, the program offers a variety of workforce programs,...
Watkins out as Fort Smith prosecutor; alleges racism involved
The City of Fort Smith is once again looking for a city prosecuting attorney. Rita Watkins began as the city prosecutor for the city on Oct. 31, 2022. On July 18, Fort Smith City Administrator Carl Geffken confirmed that Watkins was no longer the city prosecutor. “We wish her the...
Arkansas Man With Texarkana Ties to Compete on Food Network
An Arkansas man will be competing on the hit TV show Beat Bobby Flay on the Food Network on Thursday, 25, at 9 PM and streaming on Discovery + and Max. Texarkana Arkansas High School Alumni Becky Sullivan Elliot is planning on watching her son Josh Elliott compete on the popular cooking show.
Peake alumni present Rosenwald School resolution
Dr. Patricia Wright spoke on behalf of the Peake High School Alumni Foundation during a recent Arkadelphia Board of Education meeting. Wright read to the Board and those in attendance a concurrent resolution that was passed by the Arkansas General Assembly in April 2024. The resolution recognizes Ralph Wilcox of...
Maumelle unveils new playground designed for children of all abilities
LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — The city of Maumelle is set to dedicate its new all-inclusive playground later this week. The Lake Valencia Play and Splash Park playground is designed to provide a safe and engaging environment for children of all abilities, catering to a wide range of physical and sensory needs.
Community clears out local Walmart to donate to flood victims
HARRISON, Ark. – Torrential rain caused major flooding in northern Arkansas on Wednesday, July 17. In the city of Yellville, more than 80 seniors were displaced from The Springs Creekside nursing home when water got in, ruining most of their belongings. Three Wishes for Ruby’s Residents, a nonprofit in Harrison, has been collecting clothes, food, […]
Muldrow woman is named to U.S. Marshals Museum board
The United States Marshals Museum in Fort Smith, Ark. has announced an additions to its board leadership effective July 1, 2024. Jamie Moore of Muldrow has reportedly joined the board roster. Moore is a long-time resident of the Fort Smith and Eastern Oklahoma area, having served on a number of...
Pedal it Forward to shift operation in new Jones Center location
Betty Morris is volunteering on a rainy Wednesday morning at Pedal It Forward’s new bike shop at the Jones Center in Springdale– as she does three times a week. Right now, she’s teaching a newer volunteer how to repair a bicycle. Morris has been a volunteer with Pedal It Forward for a few years now but previously spent a lot of time at their Bentonville shop. She said volunteering in Springdale is easier for her.
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