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Texarkana police investigating shooting on Laurel Street
TEXARKANA, Ark. (KSLA) - Officers with the Texarkana Arkansas Police Department responded to reports of a shooting just after 6 p.m. on Monday, July 15. The incident happened in the 2600 block of Laurel Street. When officers arrived, they found a male victim lying on the ground and bleeding from...
Pine Bluff paper mill is to be sold in $110M deal
Pactiv Evergreen Inc. has announced that it has signed an agreement to sell its Pine Bluff paper mill and Waynesville, N.C., extrusion facility to global paper and pulp producer Suzano S.A., a Brazilian company, for $110 million in cash, according to a news release posted on the Pactiv Evergreen site.
Update: Suspect identified following police standoff
BROOKLAND, Ark. (KAIT) - Police have identified the suspect in custody following a Tuesday morning standoff that shut down Highway 49 B. According to Brookland Police Chief Jon Moore, Kendrick Anderson was wanted on a misdemeanor for fleeing with their agency. Chief Moore said they initially ran his name and...
Former Secret Service agent shares his thoughts on security measures of fatal Trump rally
ARKANSAS, USA — After Saturday's assassination attempt on a former president, questions have been raised about the security of the campaign rally. A former Secret Service agent who worked for the George W. Bush and Obama Administrations is now a consultant for an Arkansas-based security firm. Bill Gage lives...
Hogs, Tigers, and the Rivalry that Divides the fanbase of Arkansas
DALLAS, T.X. (PIG TRAIL NATION) – If anyone knows about the history of Arkansas football, it’s Eli Drinkwitz. While the current Missouri coach was born in Oklahoma, his family moved to Alma when he was young. When Drinkwitz got into coaching at the high school level, his career also began in that same River Valley town back in 2005.
15 people arrested on various charges in Northwest Arkansas
In a recent series of arrests in Northwest Arkansas, 15 individuals have been taken into custody on a variety of charges. Some of the most significant charges include second-degree domestic battery, drug-related offenses, and weapons charges. The arrested individuals range in age from 25 to 60 years old, primarily from...
Familiar Faces in Familiar Places
DALLAS, T.X. (PIG TRAIL NATION) – After a disappointing 2023 season that saw Sam Pittman’s Razorbacks go 4-8, the Hogs saw numerous players hit the transfer portal and head to various places across the country. Some former Razorbacks found their way back to the SEC. Linebacker Chris “Pooh”...
Bike Enthusiasts Descend on Bentonville for NWA Bike-a-Palooza with F.A.S.T. Coler Roller
Bentonville, AR (July 15, 2024) – Gear up for one of Arkansas’ biggest cycling events as the NWA Bike-a-Palooza with F.A.S.T. Coler Roller rolls into Coler Mountain Bike Park this September 20-22! This community-driven event, organized by passionate volunteers from 15 local cycling clubs, promises a weekend of...
Arkansas education department reduces work requirement for child care assistance program
Arkansas education officials on Monday announced recently implemented changes to a child care subsidy program, including reducing the required work hours and removing a lifetime limit on benefits. The Child Care Assistance Program, which provides financial assistance to low-income families for quality childcare, is supported through the Child Care Development Fund (CCDF), which is administered […] The post Arkansas education department reduces work requirement for child care assistance program appeared first on Arkansas Advocate.
Arkansas election board approves voter registration rule
A permanent rule requiring “wet signatures” on Arkansas voter registration forms except at select state agencies was approved by the State Board of Election Commissioners Monday morning. Following the rule’s approval, which had no voiced dissent, the board also voted to submit it to the Arkansas Legislative Council’s rule committee for consideration at its August […] The post Arkansas election board approves voter registration rule appeared first on Arkansas Advocate.
Arkansas' first Smalls Sliders coming to Jonesboro
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - The first Smalls Sliders in Arkansas is coming to Jonesboro. Haag Brown Commercial Real Estate and Development announced Tuesday that the new restaurant will be located at 2807 Red Wolf Blvd. “It was a lot of fun getting to work with the Smalls’ group on their...
A-State issues statement over rumor about assassination attempt post
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) – Arkansas State University issued a statement after it received several calls and comments about an online rumor regarding the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump. On Monday, July 15, the university released the following with no other explanation. “A-State has been mistakenly associated with...
NWA Urban Land Institute, City of Rogers host event to plan rebuilding efforts
ROGERS, Ark. — The City of Rogers is teaming up with the Urban Land Institute (ULI) of Northwest Arkansas to help guide rebuilding efforts following the May 26 tornadoes that killed four and destroyed countless homes across Benton County. The ULI, a collection of contractors, developers, brokers, urban planners,...
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