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Go Forward Pine Bluff details project timelines, funding
Go Forward Pine Bluff is experiencing a period of significant development, with multiple projects underway. However, with the impending expiration of a key tax, there's a heightened focus on project timelines and funding. Progress on Sixth and Main project. The Sixth and Main project, a commercial development, is reported to...
Memphis Man Who Robbed Jonesboro Retailer Gets Life Sentence
JONESBORO, Ark. — A Memphis man with an extensive criminal history was sentenced to life in prison today for an aggravated robbery committed earlier this year in Jonesboro. Pierre Darnell Wright, 34, of Memphis, was sentenced to life in prison on Thursday, August 15, 2024, according to the prosecutor’s office. He was convicted of aggravated robbery, a Class Y felony, after less than 20 minutes of jury deliberations. He also was convicted of a misdemeanor theft charge, receiving a 12-month suspended sentence on that charge.
UPDATE: Missing Mountain View man has been located safe
UPDATE, Aug. 16, 2024, 2 p.m.: Officials say Sutterfield has been located and is fine. Authorities are seeking the public’s help in locating a missing Mountain View man. According to Stone County Sheriff Brandon Long, Lesley Earl Sutterfield (pictured), 55, was reported missing on Thursday morning, Aug. 15, by his family. He was last seen at his residence on Iron Mountain Road, just outside of Mountain View.
Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office ID body found in car, says case is no longer a homicide investigation
Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office officials said a death investigation that started after a body was found in a car earlier this month is no longer being considered a homicide case.
Decomposing body found in Moccasin Creek
BAXTER COUNTY, Ark. — A body was found on the morning of Thursday, August 15 floating in Moccasin Creek. According to a press release from the Baxter County Sheriff’s Office, around 8 a.m., a motorist driving on State Highway 5 discovered a body floating in the creek. The body was identified as Rickey Joe Millsap, […]
Arkansas State Capitol evacuated after bomb threat
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — The Arkansas State Capitol in Little Rock was evacuated after a bomb threat was made Thursday morning, according to Chris Powell, a spokesperson for the Arkansas Secretary of State's Office. Multiple people at the capitol got an email about a possible bomb before normal business...
Arkansas fire department surprises 11-year-old with hands-on experience
SPRINGDALE, Ark. — With the help of the Springdale Fire Department on Thursday, 11-year-old Adam Leach had the opportunity to hang out with some of the city’s bravest, and he fit right in. “This kid, he has really fought, and he's shown bravery through his journey trying to...
World Champion Squirrel Cook Off Coming to Springdale Sept. 7
SPRINGDALE — Break out the shotgun and gather some ingredients now for the nuttiest cooking competition Arkansas has to offer. The World Champion Squirrel Cook Off will take over the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission’s J.B. and Johnelle Hunt Family Ozark Highlands Nature Center in Springdale beginning at 9 a.m. Sept. 7.
Hogs post big number in season opener
FAYETTEVILLE – No. 16 Arkansas soccer continued its August dominance with a 7-1 victory over John Brown in the 2024 season opener. The Hogs (1-0-0) netted 27 goals against their three exhibition opponents: Kansas, Kansas State and Seminole State, earlier in the month. Despite a slow start, Arkansas added...
Botanical Garden of the Ozarks to host International Festival Sept. 15
Botanical Garden of the Ozarks will host an event celebrating cultures from all over the world next month. The garden will celebrate their annual International Festival on Sunday, Sept. 15 this year. From the description of the event:. his festival celebrates the diverse cultures that enrich the Northwest Arkansas community....
Noah Richmond to play Weekend Starts Friday
Local musician and songwriter Noah Richmond will play the city’s upcoming Weekend Starts in the Ramble series show on Friday evening. Richmond will perform as part of the weekly series, set for 5-7 p.m. along the trail in the Lower Ramble area. In addition to the music, local artist...
29-year-old walk-on running with Arkansas' first time in fall practice
Monte Harrison is a 29-year-old former Major League Baseball player that joins the Arkansas Razorbacks in 2024 as a walk-on wide receiver. Harrison was a four-star recruit in 2014 out of Lee Summit’s West High School that had signed with the Nebraska Cornhuskers out of high school to play football. 247 Sports’ Michael Bruntz covered Harrison’s recruitment and said he was the “best pure athlete I’ve ever seen.”
Historical society’s annual ice cream social set for Aug. 17
The Washington County Historical Society’s 2024 ice cream social is coming up in Fayetteville. The 52nd annual event is scheduled from 3-5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 17 on the lawn of Headquarters House Museum at 118 E. Dickson St. The event is the primary annual fundraiser for the nonprofit organization...
A decade of chocolatiering at Markham & Fitz
The chocolate makers Markham & Fitz are celebrating ten years in business this year. Ozarks at Large's Kyle Kellams visited owner and founder Lauren Blanco at the Markham & Fitz cafe in the 8th Street Market in Bentonville to learn how it started. Support KUAF and Keep Public Radio Thriving.
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