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Arkansas solar plant to provide power for 3 GM car plants
General Motors is making a big move toward solar power and it’s good news for an Arkansas-based solar power plant. The car and truck manufacturer announced a 15-year renewable energy purchase to supply three U.S. assembly plants, including the Wentzville Assembly plant in Missouri. The Detroit News reported the...
Jonesboro man killed in motorcycle crash
LAWRENCE COUNTY, Ark. (KAIT) - A Jonesboro man died Saturday afternoon in a motorcycle crash. Arkansas State Police reported the crash happened at 4:39 p.m. Aug. 17 on State Highway 25 in rural Lawrence County. According to the preliminary crash report, 68-year-old Christopher B. Gist was northbound on a 2018...
First responders help save one-year-old
HOXIE, Ark. (KAIT) - First responders in Hoxie were called to the scene of an unresponsive child on Wednesday, Aug. 14. Hoxie Police Department along with Hoxie Fire Department, Walnut Ridge Police Department, and Medic One were dispatched to the Church of God after receiving a call about a child in distress who was not breathing.
Injuries reported in crash on I-49 in Rogers
ROGERS, Ark. — The Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) reported a crash with injuries on I-49 before Exit 81 in Rogers on Aug. 18 at 5:50 p.m. ARDOT did not elaborate on how many people were injured. First responders are currently at the scene. The crash was impacting both...
ATU Orientation Leaders Step Up to Aid Newcomers
Seventy-six Arkansas Tech University students are welcoming new students to the institution during orientation for the fall 2024 semester. Orientation for first-year students will take place Aug. 17-20. The program seeks to ease the transition from high school to college student by helping new students become more familiar with campus, learn about involvement opportunities, gain information about campus resources, meet their fellow new students and connect with current student leaders.
City of Bryant Community Engagement Committee to Discuss Upcoming Events August 19th
City of Bryant Community Engagement Committee to Discuss Upcoming Events August 19th. With the commitment to fostering community involvement and awareness, the City of Bryant Community Engagement Committee is preparing for their next meeting on August 19th. This dedicated panel, established to “reach out and engage citizens for the purpose of spreading awareness of events and other important issues occurring within the city,” will focus on discussing upcoming events and initiatives that benefit the local community.
West Memphis wants to increase sales tax, here's why
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — In an 8-2 vote the West Memphis city council will put the city's 1% sales tax in the heads of the people when they put it to a vote in November. The City of West Memphis wants to increase the sales tax spiking the rate from 9.75% to 10.75%.
Arkansas athletes shine at the 2024 Summer Olympics
Paris, France – (JonesboroRightNow.com) – Aug 17, 2024 – The 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris were a showcase of athletic excellence, with several athletes from Arkansas securing top honors across various sports. Here’s a look at the standout performances:. Ryan Crouser – Shot Put Gold Medal...
Mercy Fort Smith expands healthcare access in Alma, Greenwood
Mercy Fort Smith has invested more than $7.8 million to expand clinical access in Alma and Greenwood. The hospital system could add as many as four providers and physicians and up to nine support staff for the two locations. A new 11,130-square-foot clinic in Greenwood opened Aug. 15 at 2435...
2 businesses burglarized 9 minutes apart on Winchester Road
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Two businesses were broken into nine minutes apart on Winchester Road, Monday morning. Memphis Police responded to the first business burglary at 1:49 a.m. at Goodyear Auto Service on 6551 Winchester Road. Officers made the scene and discovered the front door glass busted out. They searched...
WATCH: Shooting investigation underway at park in South Memphis
Shooting investigation underway at park in South Memphis. Memphis Police said officers responded to a shooting at Texas Court Park near Texas Street and Ashby Avenue. The call came in just after 2:20 a.m.
Interstate 40 shooting sends man to hospital
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A man was left critically injured after a shooting early Monday morning in the Raleigh area on Interstate 40, according to police. Police later clarified that the man was injured by shattered glass, not shot, and said he was upgraded to non-critical condition. Around 2 a.m., officers say they responded to a […]
Hideki Matsuyama authors latest wild finish at TPC Southwind
MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Soil from across the United States was shipped to Memphis, Tennessee, for the ceremony heralding the creation of TPC Southwind. The dirt came from the Tournament Players Clubs already in existence, and included the “rich, black silt” of Florida’s TPC Sawgrass and the “sandy loam” of the Arizona desert, according to the local newspaper’s report.
Bubble trouble, FedExCup math and golf's craziest day
MEMPHIS, Tenn.– Max Greyserman canceled his flight to Denver for the BMW Championship, which seemed smart until he shot a 7-under 63 on Sunday at the FedEx St. Jude Championship. Denver was back in play, which meant the flight home to Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, was potentially out. The...
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