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SWOSU teams honored by conference with sportsmanship awards
RUSSELLVILLE, Arkansas — The Great American Conference announced its sportsmanship awards for the 202324 winter and spring seasons. SWOSU men’s basketball and women’s golf both earned the recognition, chosen by the league’s head coaches based on a points system.It’s the first time men’s basketball has garnered recognition, while women’s golf secures its seventh such honor dating back to 2012…
Mycelium Networks builds blockchain tech hub
Rishi Mittal, founder and CEO of Fayetteville-based Mycelium Networks, said he moved to Northwest Arkansas about a year before the COVID-19 pandemic to start a business in an area “very conducive to startups and new ideas.”. Mycelium Networks is a blockchain technology startup that has deployed hardware to enhance...
Massive flooding strikes Yellville, Arkansas
YELLVILLE, Ark. — Neighbors James Worsham and Spencer Dodillet have been next-door neighbors for several years. Massive flooding in the Yellville, Arkansas area was a first for them. “I’ve never seen stuff like this,” Dodillet said while sitting next to Worsham on a trailer in their front yard. A trailer that was several yards away […]
Arkansas LHP Stone Hewlett signs free agent deal with Angels
Arkansas left-handed pitcher Stone Hewlett signed a free agent deal with the Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday after going undrafted in the 2024 MLB Draft. Hewlett appeared 23 times out of the bullpen for the Razorbacks as a senior after spending his first three years with the Kansas Jayhawks. The Leawood (Kan.) native posted a 1-0 record with an ERA of 3.46 across 13 innings of work while allowing six hits and eight walks with 23 strikeouts. He was a lefty-lefty specialist who held opposing hitters to a .136 batting average while picking up four saves.
Little Rock women's basketball coach Joe Foley retiring after 37 seasons
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Little Rock women's basketball coach Joe Foley is retiring after 37 seasons, the university announced on Thursday. "I always wanted the opportunity to coach and teach, not just basketball, but also the game of life," Foley said. "I'm proud of the accomplishments and success our program has experienced over my 21-year tenure, but without a doubt, I am most proud of the impact we've made on the lives of hundreds of young women. Being their head coach is one of the greatest honors in my life."
Latest time as fugitive ends for Stephan Whaples
A Mountain Home man with a long history of committing crimes and running from the law is back behind bars.He was last declared a fugitive when he stopped reporting to his parole/probation officer in May. Records show that 35-year-old Stephan Richard Whaples was picked up in Christian County, Missouri on...
Repairs planned for Lake Sequoyah dam
CHEROKEE VILLAGE, Ark. (KAIT) - The Suburban Improvement District (SID) plans to make repairs to the dam at Lake Sequoyah in Cherokee Village. This comes after civil engineers conducted inspections in November of 2023 and found a leak. The lake has been a hotspot for people to visit and enjoy...
Purple food truck stolen from outside West Memphis home
WEST MEMPHIS, Ark. — A West Memphis woman is asking for the public’s help finding her stolen food truck. Adriane Mondy said the big purple trailer was parked behind her sister’s house on South 14th Street when thieves hauled it away. Mondy said she was on vacation in Jamaica when she got the news. “I […]
Police locate missing Hot Springs teen
HOT SPRINGS, Ark. — Update: She has now been located. The Hot Springs Police Department has asked for the public's help in locating a missing teen. Shen was last seen on July 15 near Gorge Road wearing red shorts, a blue long-sleeved shirt, and black Nike shoes. She is...
Felony fleeing gets $75,000 bond
Jonesboro, AR – (JonesboroRightNow.com) – July 17, 2024 – A probable cause hearing was held today for Kendrick Anderson, the man who was at the center of two-hour standoff that shut down Highway 49 B in Brookland Tuesday morning. Anderson was wanted for misdemeanor fleeing and had...
Military brings no-cost medical services to north Arkansas
Military personnel are providing no-cost medical, optometry, dental and veterinary services through July 25 at clinics in Jasper and Kingston as part of a training mission. The U.S. Department of Defense is partnering with the Northwest Arkansas Economic Development District to present Ozark Wellness Innovative Readiness Training. IRT missions, which can also focus on things […] The post Military brings no-cost medical services to north Arkansas appeared first on Arkansas Advocate.
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