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Benton hospital opens milk bank to benefit Arkansas infants
BENTON, Ark. – A hospital in Benton is opening a resource to provide milk for sick and vulnerable infants throughout Arkansas. Officials with the Saline Memorial Hospital said in a Friday release it was opening a milk bank in support of the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Milk Bank program.
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...
Marriages and Divorces July 21
The following marriage licenses were recorded, according to the Jefferson County Clerk's Office:. Michael Donnell Jackson, 69, and Karen Nanette Ento, 57, both of Pine Bluff, recorded July 17. Harold Tyron Martin, 50, and Tracey Rena Rabun, 40, both of Pine Bluff, recorded July 19. Shyrome Jonathan Hadley, 40, of...
Minor killed in Sebastian County crash involving semi
HUNTINGTON, Arkansas — A minor is dead after a semi versus car crash in Sebastian County on July 20. According to a crash report from the Arkansas Department of Public Safety (DPS), a Freightliner semi-truck was traveling north on Highway 71 while a second vehicle, a Nissan Maxima, was traveling south.
Black bear spotted in Fort Smith neighborhood
FORT SMITH, Ark. — It was an eye-opening start to the weekend for some Fort Smith residents when they spotted a black bear in their neighborhood. Police sent out an alert on Friday evening about a black bear sighting on South 21st Street. 40/29 News talked to some in...
Search underway for missing Little Rock man whose truck was found abandoned
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — The Newton County Sheriff's Office and the Little Rock Police Department are searching for 41-year-old Clyde Holmes, who reportedly hasn't been seen since leaving his Little Rock home on July 10. Newton County sheriffs said they found an abandoned truck registered to Holmes on July...
Update – Bomb Threat at ASU
Jonesboro, AR – (JonesboroRightNow.com) – July 20, 2024 – 10:16 am UPDATE: The ASU buildings have been cleared by officials. Normal operation in and around the campus can resume. Around 7:15am on Saturday, the ASU Alert System sent out two texts advising of a bomb threat on campus.
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...
Commitment date set for five-star Arkansas target
Five-star point guard Darius Acuff Jr. has set a commitment date for July 26, and the Arkansas Razorbacks are one of three finalists for the highly-touted prospect. Acuff, the No. 9 player nationally in the class of 2025 out of IMG Academy in Florida, made the announcement on his Instagram page. Kansas and Michigan are the other finalists for his services. Originally hailing from Detroit, Michigan, Acuff is viewed as a potential one-and-done prospect when he gets to campus. As a member of the FIBA U18 Team representing the United States, Acuff started all six games and collected MVP and...
FCRA approves trail funding, extends development time
The Fort Chaffee Redevelopment Authority Board of Trustees on Thursday (July 18) agreed to put $25,000 toward trails connecting Chaffee Crossing to Greenwood. The money would support an effort by Sebastian County to extend trails. Specifically, the $25,000 would support the Sebastian County Active Transportation Infrastructure Investment Program (ATIIP) grant....
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