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Quorum Court considering Boys & Girls Club grant administration
Setting up the administration of a $500,000 grant for construction of a youth center at the Boys & Girls Club of Magnolia is on the agenda for the Monday, July 22, 2024 meeting of the Columbia County Quorum Court. A resolution will be presented designating the Southwest Arkansas Planning and...
SAU names 2024 Sports Hall of Fame Class
The Southern Arkansas University Department of Athletics has announced that it will add eight new individual members to its Sports Hall of Fame as the 21st class was elected by the Hall's induction committee earlier this summer. The newest class will be formally inducted during a ceremony at 6:30 p.m....
South Arkansas Arts Center celebrates incoming and outgoing board members
The South Arkansas Arts Center in El Dorado has announced the installation of new board members and bid farewell to departing members at its annual June meeting. The SAAC Board of Directors welcomed six new members who will bring a wealth of experience and expertise in the arts, business, and community leadership to the organization. Beverly Allen, Paul Burns, Melinda Garrison, Chelsey Turner, Ann Trimble, as directors; and Kaila Emery as Theatre Committee chairperson, will join the existing board members in their dedication to promoting arts and cultural programs in the region.
Kentucky Arrest: Manhunt in Tennessee Trooper Shooting Ends
Tennessee, TN – The search for Braze Rucker, who was wanted in connection with the shooting of a Tennessee Highway Patrol trooper on I-40 in Putnam County, is over. Rucker was taken into custody in Princeton, KY by Kentucky State Police (KSP) on Thursday. The capture involved the use of THP Trooper Adam Cothron’s handcuffs, adding a poignant note to the arrest.
Arkansas official says state unsure when Rogers Revenue Office will reopen after storm damage
Arkansas Official Says State Unsure When Rogers Revenue Office Will Reopen After Storm Damage. Arkansas is still grappling with the aftermath of severe storms that hit the state in late May. One of the critical infrastructure components affected was the Rogers Revenue Office, which has been closed since the storms damaged the roof.
Pine Bluff police statistics show crime flat so far in ’24
The Pine Bluff Police Department released its 2024 Mid-Year Crime Statistics last week offering insights into the city's crime landscape. The report revealed that violent crime rates remained relatively unchanged compared with the previous year, with some categories showing slight increases and others experiencing decreases. In 2023 and 2024, homicides...
Downtown Rogers store owners ready to rev up revenue during Bikes, Blues & BBQ
Downtown Rogers Store Owners Prepare for Bikes, Blues & BBQ. Downtown Rogers business owners are gearing up to capitalize on the influx of visitors during the Bikes, Blues & BBQ rally, scheduled to take place from September 18 to 21, 2024. In anticipation of the event, they are developing strategies to entice attendees to patronize their stores and restaurants.
Coach sees shot at glory ahead
The boys' and girls' basketball programs at Pine Bluff High School have been extreme opposites in recent years, but the new head girls' coach is looking to change that. Pine Bluff introduced Tyrell Hood as the Fillies' new coach Thursday, along with new junior high head coach Chacoila Brown. Hood...
Blood drive held in honor of girl battling tumor
BROOKLAND, Ark. (KAIT) - People came together in Brookland on Sunday to give back to those battling medical issues. The Woods Chapel Baptist Church held its third annual blood drive with the Red Cross on July 21. The blood drive was held and named in honor of Piper Keeler, a...
AEW Rampage Results (July 19th, 2024)
On July 19th, 2024 AEW aired the 154th episode of Rampage live in Little Rock Arkansas inside Simmons Bank Arena. The Conglomeration (Tomohiro Ishii, Orange Cassidy & Kyle O’Reilly) defeated Undisputed Kingdom (Roderick Strong, Mike Bennett & Matt Taven) via Orange Punch on Strong. Tag Team Match. The Learning...
Dangers found in the air could extend beyond Tontitown, state Department of Health says
Dangers Found in the Air Could Extend Beyond Tontitown. The Arkansas Department of Health has recommended additional air quality testing in Tontitown and beyond, highlighting concerns about the potential dangers to human health. These concerns stem from previous tests that found harmful chemicals such as benzene and acrolein in the...
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