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Stuttgart Chamber gears up for Wings Over the Prairie Festival
Despite the 97-degree heat in the middle of July, the Stuttgart Chamber of Commerce is already knee-deep in planning the upcoming Wings Over the Prairie Festival. The Festival Committee recently met to hear updates from each committee chair. Most sponsors are returning this year, along with several new ones. However,...
CBID shifts efforts on downtown Fort Smith projects
Commissioners with the Fort Smith Central Business Improvement District (CBID) are rethinking projects to fund to improve downtown. Part of the plan shift could include lighting under the Garrison Avenue bridge. MAHG Architecture presented a blueprint for a better downtown on April 11 to a group of about 100 at...
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.
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...
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.
Updated Arkansas basketball offers for 2025 recruiting class
July has been a very busy month for John Calipari and his Arkansas coaching staff. There have been live evaluation periods each of the last two weekends as coaches attended some of the biggest grassroots events of the year to watch top prospects for 2025 and beyond. That means updates are needed to the Razorbacks official offer list.
Investigation underway on Fairview Street in Conway
CONWAY, Ark. — Conway police have advised residents to stay clear of the 600 block of Fairview Street while officials conduct an investigation. At this time, there is no information on the nature of the investigation or whether an incident occurred in the area. This investigation is ongoing. We...
‘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.
Baptist Health Community Outreach to host free immunization clinics for back-to-school
LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — With the return to school just on the horizon, it is important that all are up to date on immunizations required by state law. To ensure these immunizations are available to all, Baptist Health Community Outreach is hosting multiple opportunities for free back-to-school shots. Immunizations...
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....
New Dollar General Market now open in Mabelvale
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Mabelvale recently opened its doors to a new Dollar General (DG) Market at 14011 N Sardis Rd., bringing an expanded selection of fresh meats, fruits, and vegetables to the community. To commemorate the grand opening, the company plans to donate 100 new books to a...
Harding University Football honored at White House College Champions Day on July 22
SEARCY (KATV) — More than 30 members of the Harding University Bison NCAA II National Championship football team will attend the White House College Champions Day on Monday, July 22, in Washington, D.C. The event will honor all of the NCAA's 90 national champions from the 2023-24 school year...
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.
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New ATU Scholarship Reflects Life of Namesake
When Kenny Newth’s family looked back on his life and wanted to memorialize it in a meaningful way, their minds went to a sport and a university that he loved. The Kenny Newth Endowed Baseball Scholarship will benefit an Arkansas Tech University baseball player each year. The scholarship was...
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