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City of Fort Smith offers to pick up storm debris until Sept. 3
FORT SMITH, Ark. — After severe weather struck Northwest Arkansas and the River Valley last weekend, the City of Fort Smith is offering a special service to pick up storm debris. Residents who would like to request this service must call either of the following numbers:. Small debris: 479-784-2350...
Baptist Health Stuttgart campus clinic welcomes OB-GYN Ashton Porter, MD
STUTTGART, Ark. – Ashton Porter, MD, recently joined the team at Baptist Health Stuttgart Campus Clinic-A Service of Baptist Health Medical Center-Stuttgart as an obstetrician-gynecologist. Dr. Porter, a native of Oak Grove, Arkansas, received a Doctor of Medicine and residency training from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences....
Paint the Town Green and Gold Draws 35 Entries
Thirty-five businesses and organizations have entered the 2024 Paint the Town Green and Gold community spirit contest presented by the Russellville Area Chamber of Commerce and Arkansas Tech University. This is the ninth year for Paint the Town Green and Gold, a program that encourages local businesses and organizations to...
Personnel Files of Officer Joseph Harris Obtained Through FOIA
JONESBORO, Ark. — The personnel file for the fired Jonesboro officer seen in a disturbing video repeatedly striking an inmate has been released. NEA Report obtained the files through a Freedom of Information Act request made on the day of the termination. Joseph Tucker Harris’ personnel file was not released for several days as police had difficulty reaching him, said Public Information Specialist Sally Smith. Because Harris had the right to request an attorney general opinion on the release, police opted to give him the required time under the law to obtain such.
University of Arkansas expects record enrollment, plans to build dorms
It is the first week of fall classes for the University of Arkansas, and the state's flagship school expects record enrollment, spokesperson John Thomas told Axios. By the numbers: The university saw an all-time high of 32,140 students in fall 2023, including undergraduate, graduate and law students. The numbers for this fall won't be available until the 11th day of classes, but officials expect even larger undergraduate and overall enrollment numbers, plus its second-largest freshman class.
Building Arkansas’s future: lithium industry support is high priority for SAU
MAGNOLIA, AR – As the global community moves toward sustainable energy solutions, Arkansas is uniquely positioned to lead this transition. The state, particularly the southwestern region, is rich in natural resources, including significant lithium deposits. This discovery marks a new chapter for Arkansas, offering the potential to become a major player in the energy sector, as the focus shifts toward an all-of-the-above approach to energy production and consumption.
Arkansas Sees Cooler Nights After Recent Rainfall Across Western Regions
Little Rock, AR – Dry and cooler weather has returned to Arkansas following the passage of a frontal system, bringing relief after days of rainfall. The National Weather Service in Little Rock reports that the western portion of the state received significant rainfall over the past 72 hours, with amounts exceeding 2.50 inches in many areas. Locations such as Birdtown and Long Pool saw the highest totals, with 4.56 inches and 4.34 inches of rain, respectively.
Arkansas public defenders face layoffs without state financial aid, commission director warns
The Arkansas Public Defender Commission expects to lay off more than 30 attorneys if state lawmakers don’t allocate $1.25 million to continue processing a backlog of more than 5,000 cases due to the COVID-19 pandemic, executive director Gregg Parrish said Monday. The Arkansas Legislative Council will consider the request Friday after its Performance Evaluation and […]
2024 fall bulky waste cleanups begin Sept. 28 in Fayetteville
The first of four fall bulky waste cleanup events is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 28 at two locations in Fayetteville. Crews will accept bulky items that are too large to fit into regular trash bins from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Shaver Foods, 1367 S. Beechwood Ave., and at the city’s Recycling & Trash Collection Facility, 1560 S. Happy Hollow Road.
UAM professor is put in Jazz Hall of Fame
Lester "Les" David Pack Jr., a guitarist and professor of music at the University of Arkansas at Monticello, has been inducted into the Arkansas Jazz Hall of Fame. The Hall of Fame has had fewer than 100 inductees since it was established in 1992. On June 17, while surrounded by fellow musicians and supporters at the Old State House Museum in Little Rock, Pack became one of those inductees.
Pittman to LRTDC: Not Buying Program’s Demise
Head Hog Sam Pittman opened the Little Rock Touchdown Club‘s 20th season on Monday, continuing the tradition of Razorback coaches kicking off the club’s schedule. Judging by the fans who packed the ballroom at the Doubletree Hotel and the buzz they delivered to downtown Little Rock, a casual observer might have guessed the Hogs were coming off a national championship.
Felon with prior murder charges found in possession of drugs and firearm
Jonesboro, AR – (JonesboroRightNow.com) – Aug 20, 2024 – Agents with the 2nd Judicial Drug Task Force executed a search warrant over the weekend at a home on Pinefield Cove. There was a strong odor of marijuana coming from the residence and officials had reason to believe...
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