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‘Counting On’ Alum Jana Duggar Married to Stephen Wissmann After Arkansas Wedding
They do! Jana Duggar married fiancé Stephen Wissmann in her native Arkansas, on Thursday, August 15. The event was held at the wedding venue The Grand at Willow Springs, about 30 minutes from her family's farm in Tontitown. Jana, 33, and Stephen, 31, said their vows in front of their extended families and friends in...
Daily Newscast for Thursday, August 15, 2024
Here's the latest local and regional news from the Little Rock Public Radio Newsroom for Thursday, August 15, 2024. - An attorney for Public Service Commission Chairman Doyle Webb confirms the chairman is under investigation by the Arkansas Ethics Commission. - The Joint Public Health Committee heard the results of...
The Real Deal: James + James Brings Arkansas Authenticity to Custom Furniture Market
In an Amazon and IKEA world, finding fine, real-wood furniture can be a trial. At James + James, the handcrafted furniture brand based in Springdale best known for custom, solid-wood dining tables and beds handmade by master carpenters in Arkansas, heirloom and custom furniture takes time, talent and tenacity. HOW...
Hendrix College admissions director receives lifetime achievement award
Hendrix College Admissions Director Honored for Lifetime Achievement. Beverly Henry Wheeler, the esteemed regional director of admission at Hendrix College, has been awarded a lifetime achievement award for her immense contributions to the field. This prestigious honor is a testament to Wheeler’s dedication and relentless pursuit of excellence in her work, which spans over two decades.
Arkansas Game & Fish Commission names Officer of the Year award winner
Arkansas Game & Fish Commission Honors Exceptional Service. The Arkansas Game & Fish Commission (AGFC) has announced the winner of the Officer of the Year award. This prestigious recognition goes to David Bennett, a dedicated Game Warden from Wynne in Drew County. On August 13, 2024, Bennett was awarded not one, but two esteemed titles: the Waterfowl Game Warden of the Year and the Mississippi Flyway Waterfowl Protection Officer of the Year. These achievements highlight the AGFC’s commitment to acknowledging the efforts of its exceptional officers and promoting outstanding service in the field of conservation.
Morrilton Street Dept. repairing potholes
Morrilton Street Department: Spearheading Road Repairs and Enhancing Infrastructure. Morrilton Street Department is at the forefront of maintaining essential infrastructure within the community. Their focus is on delivering top-notch services that ensure the reliability and safety of public spaces. Among their key responsibilities is road maintenance, where they tackle issues such as potholes, damaged or missing signs, and worn-out pavement markings.
AR: Meat Delivery Service Wild Pastures Expands to Clinton, Ark., with New Facility, Creating 20 Jobs
The State of Arkansas announced that Wild Pastures, a national grass-fed and pasture-raised meat delivery service, is expanding into Arkansas. The company’s move into a 138,000-square-foot facility in Clinton will create 20 new jobs over the next two years. This expansion is a result of increased customer demand and a desire to deliver products more quickly to the growing Southeast market.
Woman Arrested for Allegedly Striking Nurse in Paragould
PARAGOULD, Ark. — A Missouri woman is accused of twice striking a nurse this week in Paragould, and now she faces a felony charge. On August 14, 2024, officers were dispatched to Arkansas Methodist Medical Center in Paragould in reference to an unruly patient, according to the probable cause affidavit. Officers arrived and were told the suspect had tried to punch a nurse but only grazed her. The initial victim said she just wanted to document the incident and did not want to have her arrested.
'It feels really easy': Arkansas native Hart Denton and Dylan Sprouse share how their friendship helps them as actors
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — The Arkansas Cinema Society's Filmland: Arkansas 2024 is underway now at the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts with a goal to showcase some of the great works of Arkansas filmmakers. On Thursday, the ACS hosted a panel showcasing a newly released film titled, "The Duel"...
Arkansas law now gives jail time for stealing packages from someone's property
JACKSONVILLE, Ark. — We're all familiar with the term porch pirates. Unfortunately, it's a term that we have been hearing more often because of the uptick in packages being stolen from someone's property. In an effort to combat this issue, Arkansas legislators passed a new law last year stating...
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