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The People Behind Your News: Alyssa Orange
Sports director and main anchor for “Pig Trail Nation” Alyssa Orange is not only notable for her work at KNWA/FOX24 in Fayetteville and KARK in Little Rock — she was also the first woman to become a television sports director in Arkansas. “That’s a big deal,” she...
Man Gets 60 Years for Murder of 5-Year-Old in Lee County, Arkansas
One down and one to go in Lee County, Arkansas, Nathan Bridges, 34, has been sentenced to 60 years in the Arkansas Department of Corrections after pleading guilty to First-Degree Murder and First-Degree Battery in connection with the 2022 death of a 5-year-old boy in Moro. This past Monday, July...
That Dam Night Run in its 36th year; race draws hundreds of visitors to DeGray Lake
DEGRAY LAKE, Arkansas — One of the largest 5K races in South Arkansas is scheduled for Saturday, July 27, 2024, at DeGray Lake. That Dam Night Run began in 1988 and will celebrate its 36th anniversary this year. Year after year over 800 participants and their supporters congregate at...
Stuttgart officials attempt to address resident concerns over underground gas tanks, but find no resolution
The City of Stuttgart has left no stone unturned in its effort to assist residents concerned about underground gas tanks being installed near a neighborhood on Park Avenue. Several concerned citizens attended the Stuttgart City Council meeting on Tuesday night, requesting the city block the installation of underground gas tanks close to a residence.
Bentonville launches slate of public engagement events for new draft future land use plan
Bentonville Prepares for Public Input on Future Land Use Plan. As part of the ongoing effort to address the city’s growth, Bentonville is set to engage residents in a new round of public events to discuss the draft future land use plan. The city’s leadership aims to gather valuable input from the community to shape the city’s development.
Siplast, Arkadelphia Area Chamber of Commerce hosts event for new storm testing facility
LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — Arkadelphia officials gathered with leaders from a commercial roofing and waterproofing company today to cut a ribbon on its new storm testing facility. The 'Rise Storm Testing Facility' allows the company Siplast to test its roofing products and equipment against wind uplift, hail, and other severe weather conditions.
Walmart AMP ticketing services impacted by global technology outage
ROGERS, Ark. — According to a post by Walmart AMP social media, ticketing services have been impacted by the global technology outage on July 19. The Walmart AMP confirmed tickets to Don Toliver will now go on sale on Monday, July 22, at 10 a.m. The outage grounded flights,...
Tenant gives landlord fake check for Rent
Jonesboro, AR – (JonesboroRightNow.com) – July 19, 2024 – A 59-year-old Jonesboro man filed a report with JPD this week regarding a Forgery. The subject is a landlord at a local apartment complex and had possession of a check from one of his tenants for their last month’s rent. The check was written by the Jonesboro Urban Renewal Housing Authority.
Farmington High School students score 36 on ACT
FARMINGTON, Arkansas — With college application season coming up in the next few months, rising seniors at Farmington High School Taylor Conran and Miles Batson said they’re no strangers to hard work and dedication. So much so, that both boys scored a 36 composite score on the ACT,...
Lightning blamed for Batesville business fire
BATESVILLE, Ark. (KAIT) - Fire officials believe a lightning bolt is to blame for a Batesville business fire. On Tuesday night, multiple firefighters responded to Gilly’s Truck & Equipment Sales, 150 White Dr., after receiving reports of a fire. “Engine 3 was first on scene and confirmed the building...
Thomas Smith joins Community First Trust as general counsel of Trust & Wealth Management
Community First Trust (CFT) has appointed Thomas Smith as general counsel of Trust & Wealth Management. Based in Hot Springs, Smith will serve all of CFT, including locations in Hot Springs Village, Little Rock, El Dorado, Magnolia and Texarkana. In his role, Smith will serve as in-house counsel for CFT....
Stuttgart Ricemen capture Junior American Legion State Championship with thrilling 7-6 victory over Cabot
Stuttgart scored three runs in the bottom of the sixth inning and stranded the bases loaded in the top of the seventh to claim the 2024 Junior (17U) American Legion State Championship over Cabot on Thursday night. Played at Hot Springs’ Majestic Park, the Ricemen mowed down their competitors this...
West Memphis Animal Shelter honored for rescuing dozens of pets from hoarding situation
WEST MEMPHIS, Ark. (WMC) - The Crittenden County Sheriff’s Department presented staff at the West Memphis Animal Shelter with an Appreciation Award on Thursday for their help during an animal hoarding bust in May. Shelter director Kerry Facello and her staff helped rescue 72 dogs and one cat after...
Dekarius Dawson and The Expressions to play Weekend Starts on Friday
Local R&B group Dekarius Dawson and The Expressions will play the city’s upcoming Weekend Starts in the Ramble series show on Friday evening. The band will perform as part of the weekly series, set for 5-7 p.m. along the trail in the Lower Ramble area, located just to the west of Fayetteville Public Library.
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