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Arkansas Football Recruiting: Kane Archer’s Decision Hinges on Brother Cash’s Commitment
Arkansas football's recruiting landscape faces challenges as local prospects commit elsewhere, but the Archer brothers from Greenwood offer a potential game-changer. Kane Archer, a standout quarterback, seeks to follow in his brother Cash's footsteps, a highly recruited linebacker prospect. Cash's decision could sway Kane's college choice, with Arkansas being a top contender. Their father highlights the impact of Cash's commitment on Kane's decision, indicating a potential quadrupling of the Razorbacks' chances with Cash onboard.
TWO ARRESTED IN VEHICLE BREAK-IN AND THEFT
On July 18, 2024, Izard County Chief Deputy Steve Davidson took a report of a vehicle break-in and theft of over $40,000 from a residence on Circle Drive in Mount Pleasant. During the investigation the victim’s roommate, Jessica Adams, was interviewed. Due to information gained during the interview, along...
Man Gets $100,000 Cash Only Bond After Fentanyl Arrest
JONESBORO, Ark. — A man who was already in the drug court program was arrested Friday for several serious drug possession charges in Jonesboro. Jason P. Boyd, 45, was arrested Friday night in what began as a routine traffic stop. Police stopped a tan 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe for making an improper turn around 10 PM on July 19, 2024 near the intersection of East Highland Drive and Red Wolf Boulevard.
City of Little Rock encouraging people to be plastic-free in July
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — This month, Little Rock city leaders have been working to make the city and its residents more sustainable by encouraging as many people as possible to participate in Plastic Free July. According to the city’s recycling and sustainability educator, Ray Partridge, Plastic Free July is...
Stabbing over weekend at Jonesboro apartment complex
Jonesboro, AR – (JonesboroRightNow.com) – July 22, 2024 – According to a Jonesboro Police Department report, a 57-year-old woman was stabbed on Saturday around 10:30pm at the Willow Creek apartments. The report states that the victim sustained stab wounds to the front and back of her shoulder...
Larry Davis’ electric blues won acclaim
Larry Davis was born on Dec. 4, 1936, in Pine Bluff. He was raised in England, Little Rock and Pine Bluff. At 14 years of age, he played professionally first as a drummer, then as a bassist for blues harmonica player Sunny Blair in Little Rock. In the mid-1950s, following...
CBID shifts efforts on downtown Fort Smith projects
Commissioners with the Fort Smith Central Business Improvement District (CBID) are rethinking projects to fund to improve downtown. Part of the plan shift could include lighting under the Garrison Avenue bridge. MAHG Architecture presented a blueprint for a better downtown on April 11 to a group of about 100 at...
Fair winds and following seas! Two local graduates highlight NROTC success at school board meeting
Last week’s Mountain Home School Board meeting began with an unexpected highlight as two recent graduates, now Naval ROTC Midshipmen, addressed the board. Midshipmen Makaela Broad and Justin Rula shared their college plans and scholarship achievements. Midshipman Broad, headed to the University of Missouri’s Tiger Battalion, will study Biomedical...
Jonesboro High School Class of 1959 keeps connection alive
Sixty five years have passed since the Jonesboro High School Class of 1959 threw its graduation hats into the air. And 65 years later, they’re still enjoying each other’s company. The Jonesboro High School Class of 1959 celebrated its 65th anniversary July 13, at the visitor center with...
Garfield mayor says town is on 'cutting edge' of reducing carbon footprint
Last week, we heard from Garfield Mayor Gary Blackburn about the town’s new solar-powered phone charger at Hamilton Park. He told us he thinks Garfield is on the cutting edge of reducing its carbon footprint. He said one prime example of that is how they monitor the city’s water usage.
East Fayetteville restricts water usage to prevent shortage
The city of Fayetteville’s water and sewage division recently announced new water-use restrictions in certain parts of the city as an attempt to combat potential shortages from now until September. Assistant operations manager for Fayetteville water and sewage Aaron Watkins said these restrictions come in response to the rapid growth of the area.
Arkansas Air Museum to offer flights on historic WWII plane
A unique opportunity to experience a bit of history is coming up in Fayetteville next month. The Arkansas Air Museum will offer locals a chance to tour, and even a brief flight, in the historic C-47A Skytrain troop carrier “That’s All Brother’ that carried 101st Airborne Division paratroopers into France at the start of the D-Day invasion in 1944 at a special event coming up Aug. 3-4.
HarvestFest in Hillcrest Gears Up for 30th Year of Family Fun
HarvestFest in Hillcrest will return for its 30th year from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Oct. 12. The Little Rock festival draws visitors from across the state and is known for live music, artisan vendors and fun, family-friendly activities. During the festival, five blocks of scenic Kavanaugh Boulevard will...
‘Broken Trail’ Movie Being Filmed in Arkansas
According to several sources, an independent Western film, “Broken Trail,” is being filmed in Van Buren. “Broken Trail” is directed by Johnny Remo and produced by Skipstone Pictures. Reminiscent of the Wild West, the movie is set on the backdrop of the Arkansas River Valley, with freshly laid dirt coating the streets of Van Buren’s downtown.
United Way hoping to collect school supplies for local students in its Fill the Bus campaign
FORT SMITH, Ark. — The start of another school year is getting closer. For a lot of parents, it can be very difficult to buy all the needed back-to-school supplies. For 20 years, the United Way has spearheaded the Fill the Bus campaign. "This is a partnership with our...
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