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Arvest Bank offers tips to help small businesses mitigate financial fraud
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT/Edited News Release) - Fraud impacts businesses across the country every day, causing significant financial losses and reputational damage. Small businesses are especially vulnerable because of the lack of resources needed for sophisticated fraud detection solutions. Arvest Bank is offering small businesses tips on mitigating financial fraud through...
SBA Administrator, Rep. Womack talk to business owners impacted by May 26 storms
The head of the U.S. Small Business Administration met Thursday (July 18) with about 10 business owners affected by the May 26 storms and tornadoes that damaged buildings and homes in Benton County. Administrator Isabel Casillas Guzman was joined by U.S. Rep. Steve Womack, R-Rogers. During her Northwest Arkansas visit,...
Former Texas High School Band Instructor Receives Sentence For Grooming Students
A Texarkana, Arkansas Man Is Going To Federal Prison For A Very Long Time After Pleading Guilty To Some Heinous Acts. A former director of the Texas High School color guard plead guilty to federal charges connected to alleged sexual misconduct in a shocking story that rocked educators and parents across the area.
Fire department roll out new truck
Batesville, Ark. (KAIT) - One fire department has an extra set of wheels for future calls. The Batesville Fire Department received the new truck earlier this month. This much-needed upgrade comes after the older model experienced too much wear and tear with one firefighter noting that the hose was “dry-rotted.”
HSU removes historic bell for restoration
Henderson State University’s historic bell will soon receive some much-needed repairs. The cast iron bell, which has been a fixture on the university’s South Lawn for many years, was carefully removed July 17. Current hardware will be disassembled, cleaned, and blasted to remove accumulated dirt and debris. The...
Peel Museum & Botanical Garden Awarded National Accreditation
Bentonville, AR – Peel Museum & Botanical Garden has achieved accreditation by the American Alliance of Museums (AAM) ahead of the Peel Museum’s 150th Anniversary Celebration in 2025. This accreditation is the highest national recognition afforded to the nation’s museums. Accreditation signifies excellence to the museum community, to governments, funders, outside agencies, and to the museum-going public.
Ozarks doctor saves woman’s life after performing new procedure at rural hospital
MOUNTAIN HOME, Ark. (KY3) - A rural northern Arkansas hospital is using a new procedure to save more lives. One of those saved is a woman who came into a Mountain Home ER with a ruptured aneurysm. Rita Wood, an 81-year-old native of Fulton County, said she’d been healthy her entire life until one night not long ago.
Crews respond to two-vehicle crash, injuries reported
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - Crews are at the scene of a two-vehicle crash with injuries reported in Jonesboro. According to Wade Shapp with the Real Time Intelligence Center, the crash was reported at about 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 18, on the 3900 block of South Caraway Road in front of Citgo.
New director, branding coming to 64.6 Downtown
There are changes coming to 64.6 Downtown with new leadership set to take over in the coming months. 64.6 Executive Director Talicia Richardson plans to step down to open a private mental health practice in Fort Smith. Amanda Hagar will be the next 64.6 director. Richardson introduced Hager at the...
Fort Smith man celebrates 40th year working at Taco Bell
FORT SMITH, Ark. — Roger Pinkerton, a Fort Smith man, is celebrating his 40th year working at Taco Bell on Grand Avenue. The public is welcome to join the celebration where free drinks will be provided. Spanish version: Para español haga clic aqui. Watch 5NEWS on YouTube. Download...
Bis-Centennial: Harding University Celebrates 100 Years with New Programs, Energy
Early on, Harding University looked like a bad bet to survive. From humble beginnings in 1924 with 75 students, Harding resulted from the merger of two small junior colleges in Morrilton. As a Southern drought raged and with no wealthy philanthropists to provide support, the school did not seem long for closure.
Parkin Rural Water Association seeking funds for pipeline repairs after bridge collapse
PARKIN — The Parkin Rural Water Association is seeking funding for permanent repairs to a pipeline that was damaged when a Highway 42 bridge across the St. Francis River near Coldwater in Cross County collapsed last month. Water was restored on a temporary basis shortly after the June 28...
Police search for suspect of hit-and-run accident in Conway
HOT SPRINGS, Ark. — The Conway Police Department has asked for the public's help in finding a suspect involved in a hit-and-run accident. According to reports, the accident happened near Old Military Road and Donnel Ridge Road on Thursday morning just before 9:30 a.m. The driver of one of...
Little Rock Weekend Guide: July 18-21
We’re welcoming the break in excessive heat warnings and taking every opportunity to have some local fun. Let’s get into it. Bingo Bash at The Hall // Honestly, who doesn’t enjoy a good game of Bingo every once in a while? Hosted by and benefiting Access Schools, this 17th annual party offers food, drinks, raffles and lots of Bingo with big prizes. The numbers start rolling at 6 p.m. Learn more here.
Ark. woman charged with leaving kids in home with no food, AC
TRUMANN, Ark. (WMC) - An Arkansas mother is facing charges after police say she left her kids home with no air conditioning or food. Trumann Police received a phone call from a 15-year-old on July 14 who said her mother left the night before and didn’t say where she was going.
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