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A Team Approach: Sarah Bailey, Bailey & Co. Real Estate
Although Bailey & Co. Real Estate in Little Rock only opened its doors in 2022, owner and principal broker Sarah Bailey’s two decades of industry experience have given her a good idea of what kind of firm she wants to run. “We work together as a group. Everybody’s more...
Main Street Fort Smith issues call for artist on downtown ‘art activation’
Main Street Fort Smith is working to bring a unique art activation to connect historic areas in downtown Fort Smith, but it needs the right artist to make it happen. The organization, formerly 64.6 Downtown, put out a call Tuesday (Aug. 28) for artists to apply to create a unique art activation in an underused pedestrian pathway connecting Rogers and Garrison Avenues.
Burnt End Barbecue in Conway closes suddenly, leaving staff jobless
CONWAY, Ark. (KATV) — Burnt End Barbecue restaurant in Conway has abruptly closed their doors after less than a year of being open leaving several employees searching for a new job. Cherokee Fight, a former server at Burnt End, worked his final shift last Friday. An email sent at...
Mountain Home Public Schools sees decrease in Kindergarten enrollment
Mountain Home Public Schools is experiencing a lower-than-expected kindergarten enrollment for the 2024-2025 school year, as discussed during the August 15th school board meeting. The district is carefully monitoring the situation and considering its potential implications for the district in the future. Superintendent Allyson Dewey reported current kindergarten enrollment at...
Local teen earns GED and scholarship at ASU-Mountain Home
Justin Lester, a 17-year-old student at the ASU-Mountain Home Adult Education Center, has recently achieved a significant milestone in his educational journey. Not only has Justin successfully earned his GED, but he has also secured the Academic Distinction Scholarship from Arkansas State University-Mountain Home (ASUMH). Justin’s decision to pursue his...
It Could Be Gospel To ‘Z-Rock’ For Little Rock, As Salem Sells Again.
For the second time this month, Salem Media Group has moved to sell one of its Little Rock, AR stations. This time, it is gospel “Rejoice 1380” KZTS and its two FM translators that are poised to end up in the hands of a new owner. Investment banker John C. Stephens has filed a $700,000 deal with the Federal Communications Commission to buy the stations. As part of the deal, Salem will receive a $50,000 advertising credit to be used by December 2026.
Pine Bluff School Board approves building sales
Pine Bluff School District board members authorized the sale of the Oak Park and Indiana Street elementary buildings and its former downtown administration building at Tuesday's regular board meeting. Superintendent Jennifer Barbaree announced the district received three offers each for the elementary buildings and two for the multi-story downtown building...
Trinitas Ventures plans for 8-story student housing project in Fayetteville
A more than $60 million student housing project with a rooftop pool is planned for north of Gregg and Center streets, between the Arkansas & Missouri Railroad tracks and the Razorback Greenway in Fayetteville. The eight-story building comprises seven stories and a basement. According to a company spokesman, Lafayette, Ind.-based...
Food Truck Frenzy Kicks Off Labor Day Weekend in Texarkana
If you're looking for food and fun this Labor Day weekend get ready for Food Truck Frenzy this Friday and Saturday, August 30-31, at the Arkansas Convention Center presented by the Texarkana Board of Realtors. Food Truck Frenzy. The fun begins with a cornhole tournament on Friday and Saturday at...
Innovative tech arrives for nearly-complete research institute at UofA
Construction for the Institute for Integrative and Innovative Research at the University of Arkansas, or I3R, is nearly complete. By spring 2025, students will fill the halls of the almost 150,000-square-foot facility, which has been almost three years in the making. Sophia Nourani visited the construction site this past weekend, where university faculty and staff celebrated the arrival of a state-of-the-art MRI machine.
RNN Sports Stone Cold Lock Of The Week: Week 0
270 days ago, we wrote the final Stone Cold Lock of the Week for the 2023 season. Greenwood went on to win their 11th State Championship. Mansfield put in a valiant effort to make a deep run into the playoffs. Booneville would also capture a State Championship. Since then, as the RNN Sports Team debuted the “Dudes Of The Year” Team recognizing the student-athletes that accomplished a lot on Friday Nights. We said goodbye to our sports editor Jim Best as he embarked on a new journey in Central Arkansas. Recently, we created visual at a glance edits previewing Mansfield and Greenwood. Definitely wanted to do more of those for all the schools in our coverage area.
U of A Small Business Center Helps Entrepreneur Lay Solid Foundation for Success
With a background in agribusiness and logistics, Justin Hays brings over a decade of experience to his new venture. Raised on a farm, Hays earned a degree in agribusiness and spent 10 years working in produce logistics, ensuring that fresh produce reached grocery store shelves efficiently. After a decade in the corporate world, Hays decided to depart from the corporate scene and grow something of his own.
Hogs vs. Golden Lions | What fans need to know before attending Razorbacks season opener
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — The Hogs are set to kick off their season on Thursday at War Memorial Stadium against the UAPB Golden Lions! But before fans take to the roads, here's what you need to know to ensure you're well-prepared and safe. Game Day Security. This year, War...
Reddie women’s golf tabbed as conference favorite in preseason poll
Henderson State University’s women’s golf team earned the top spot in the GAC Preseason Poll released this week. The Reddies are expected to repeat as conference champions after claiming their fourth consecutive GAC title earlier this year. HSU received five of the nine first-place votes casted and 75 total votes.
Washington County Planning Commission holds hearing to discuss new zoning ordinance
Washington County's officials work to accommodate the growth in the area without affecting the rural parts of the county through a new proposed zoning ordinance.
Fort Smith completes runway upgrades for international pilot training
FORT SMITH, Ark. — Fort Smith has completed the installation of cable barriers on its runway, enabling pilots from allied countries to train at the Ebbing Air National Guard Base. Fighter jet pilots started testing them out on Monday. Fort Smith City Administrator Carl Geffken says the cable barriers...
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