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Abundance of timber, slower housing market forecast keeps prices soft, cuts margins for loggers
MONTICELLO, Ark. — A nearly twofold increase in standing timber in Arkansas, coupled with a decline in housing demand, is keeping prices soft and tightening margins for loggers, according to economists at the Arkansas Center for Forest Business. U of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture. FreddieMac noted in its...
Drought conditions creeping into more of Missouri
The weekly drought monitor is showing dry conditions extending into Missouri and part of Arkansas. August has brought little rain to the Ozarks, and the ground is drying out as a result. With the new update, Western Missouri counties are now abnormally dry, while parts of McDonald, Newton, Jasper, and Barry counties have upgrade to […]
Capital murder trial in Arkansas delayed again
Attorneys for Kacey Jennings are asking for more time.
Secretary of State releases full list of statewide ballot measures, candidates up for vote in Arkansas
Arkansas Secretary of State John Thurston releases the full list of statewide ballot measures and a complete list of every candidate running in each county in the state for the November 5 election.
Biden-Harris administration announces over $200K in grants to help Arkansas drinking water
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — On Thursday afternoon, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that $267,000 in funding will be given to Arkansas to help protect children in the state from lead that could be found in drinking water at childcare facilities and schools. As part of the Biden-Harris...
Felony Friday: Former Conway jailer charged with stalking
This is a roundup of felony charges filed recently by the Clark County Prosecutor’s Office. Some defendants may also have misdemeanor charges against them, but they are not included here. The following names and charges, which are contained within public documents, are gathered from online court records available through ARCourts. Defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty. Here’s a rundown of felony cases filed this week:
'A Raisin in the Sun' visits TheatreSquared
A Raisin in the Sun debuted on Broadway in 1959 and still retains its power and ability to move audiences. TheatreSquared’s production of Lorraine Hansberry’s script is on stage through Sept. 15. Two actors from the cast of A Raisin in the Sun came to the Anthony and Susan Hui News Studio: Vanessa R. Butler and Kathy Tyree, Ruth Younger and Lena Younger on stage, respectively, to speak with Ozarks at Large's Kyle Kellams about the production.
"Howlin' Red Wolves Pilsner" named official craft beer of Arkansas State Athletics
The Arkansas State Athletics Department announced on Friday, August 23, the Red Wolves Sports Properties has entered an agreement with Soul & Spirits Brewery in Memphis, to launch the new official craft beer of ASU Athletics. "Howlin' Red Wolves Pilsner" is an American-style light lager that uses Jonesboro-grown rice alongside...
Iconic Historic Building to be Torn Down in Hot Springs, Arkansas
A significant piece of Hot Springs, Arkansas history is about to go down in a pile of rubble soon. The iconic old St. Joseph Hospital which has been a part of Hot Springs for years is expected to be demolished, according to THV11. Several years ago the hospital was being used as the Arkansas School of Math, Sciences, and the Arts building.
“Me When I Retire From The League” | 30-Year-Old MLB Player Monte Harrison Will Now Play College Football For Arkansas Razorbacks and Even Has LeBron James Poking Fun At Him
The 2024 college football season begins this Saturday with what’s known as Week Zero. That will lead us into Week 1, where there will be […]
Burglary suspect caught on camera
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - Police said a man suspected of breaking into a home was caught on video yanking a security camera off the wall. Craighead County District Court Judge David Boling found probable cause Friday, Aug. 23, to charge 45-year-old Benny Joe Leija with residential burglary and fleeing. On...
UAMS’ HCOP Academy Holds First Summer Session for High School Seniors
Aug. 23, 2024 | High school students from the Delta and South Arkansas gathered in Pine Bluff during the summer for the inaugural session of the Arkansas Delta Health Careers Opportunity Program (HCOP) Academy, a University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) initiative that supports teens in their pursuit of health careers.
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