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Tyson Foods financial recovery: Turning the tide in 2024
ARKANSAS, USA — The financial recovery of Tyson Foods seems well on its way. The food-producing company in Springdale had a well-documented and forgettable year in 2023, reporting an income loss of $648 million. Tyson Foods reported three negative quarters to end fiscal 2023, the company’s first quarterly losses since 2009.
Arkansas Football Recruiting: Kane Archer’s Decision Hinges on Brother Cash’s Commitment
Arkansas football's recruiting landscape faces challenges as local prospects commit elsewhere, but the Archer brothers from Greenwood offer a potential game-changer. Kane Archer, a standout quarterback, seeks to follow in his brother Cash's footsteps, a highly recruited linebacker prospect. Cash's decision could sway Kane's college choice, with Arkansas being a top contender. Their father highlights the impact of Cash's commitment on Kane's decision, indicating a potential quadrupling of the Razorbacks' chances with Cash onboard.
Larry Davis’ electric blues won acclaim
Larry Davis was born on Dec. 4, 1936, in Pine Bluff. He was raised in England, Little Rock and Pine Bluff. At 14 years of age, he played professionally first as a drummer, then as a bassist for blues harmonica player Sunny Blair in Little Rock. In the mid-1950s, following...
East Fayetteville restricts water usage to prevent shortage
The city of Fayetteville’s water and sewage division recently announced new water-use restrictions in certain parts of the city as an attempt to combat potential shortages from now until September. Assistant operations manager for Fayetteville water and sewage Aaron Watkins said these restrictions come in response to the rapid growth of the area.
Arkansas Air Museum to offer flights on historic WWII plane
A unique opportunity to experience a bit of history is coming up in Fayetteville next month. The Arkansas Air Museum will offer locals a chance to tour, and even a brief flight, in the historic C-47A Skytrain troop carrier “That’s All Brother’ that carried 101st Airborne Division paratroopers into France at the start of the D-Day invasion in 1944 at a special event coming up Aug. 3-4.
‘Broken Trail’ Movie Being Filmed in Arkansas
According to several sources, an independent Western film, “Broken Trail,” is being filmed in Van Buren. “Broken Trail” is directed by Johnny Remo and produced by Skipstone Pictures. Reminiscent of the Wild West, the movie is set on the backdrop of the Arkansas River Valley, with freshly laid dirt coating the streets of Van Buren’s downtown.
Golfing with a high-tech twist at Cartpath Social
LOWELL, Ark. — The Around the Corner crew swung on over to Cartpath Social, a hobby golfing entertainment center in Lowell with a high-tech twist. The center has four bays with golfing simulators that track the speed, angle, direction, and power of player's swings to simulate the path of the ball. The simulators also host recreations of some of the most famous courses in the world.
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....
33-Year-Old Samuel Pletcher Stabs Co-Worker with X-Acto Knife at the Convenience Store-Faces Competency Evaluation!
(According to True Crime News,) in Rogers, Arkansas a disturbing incident unfolded at a local convenience store involving Samuel Pletcher aged 33 who has been ordered to undergo a competency evaluation after allegedly attacking his co-worker with an X-Acto knife. The assault took place on June 6 at the Kum & Go on West Pleasant Grove Road. Reports indicate that Pletcher stabbed the victim multiple times in the head and face area. Police were alerted promptly following a distress call from a witness who reported the violent attack.
Two Injured, One Killed in Pedestrian/Train Accident
Authorities in northwest Arkansas say one man is dead and two others are injured after being struck by a train on Saturday night. Police in Van Buren, Arkansas, say the trio were on the bridge, taking pictures when the train came down the tracks and struck them. The two who were injured reported the accident just after it happened. They told authorities that the deceased man was thrown from the tracks into the water. The victim has been identified, but police are not releasing his name at this time.
Double meth arrest in Jonesboro on Sunday
Jonesboro, AR – (JonesboroRightNow.com) – July 22, 2024 – Jonesboro Police conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle on Sunday afternoon near the intersection of Burke and Culberhouse. Both occupants of the vehicle were reportedly not wearing a seatbelt and were found to be on probation. After...
22 Jul 2024 UACCM announces campus advancement, development changes
MORRILTON — The University of Arkansas Community College at Morrilton (UACCM) has named new leadership in key areas of campus advancement and development. Shelby Beck has been named Chancellor’s Executive Assistant, Lauren Bryan has been named Development Officer, and Matthew Emery has been named Associate Director of Marketing and Public Relations.
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