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Arkansas woman wins big after last-minute purchase at a gas station
SPRINGDALE, Ark — One Springdale woman's whim paid off big-time when she collected her winnings from a lottery ticket she purchased at the Kum and Go on E. Robinson Avenue. The Arkansas Scholarship Lottery (ASL) announced a Springdale woman claimed her prize on July 11, to the tune of $75,000. She has reportedly only informed her husband, and is remaining anonymous so as to "secretly share her winnings."
Arkansas baseball had the third-most players drafted in the MLB Draft, 8 total
The 2024 MLB draft ended yesterday, with many Arkansas players getting their chance at the pros. Although the Diamond Hogs‘ season and climatically — a 5-9 record in the last 14 games — Arkansas produced eight draft picks, tying for third for the most players drafted. The first of which was Hagen Smith.
Two women arrested after posting ‘disturbing’ video of toddler
FORREST CITY, Ark. — Two Forrest City women are in jail after a video posted to social media shows a one-year-old with their hands and feet bound. “Friday evening, we were alerted to a video of a child that was in dire need of help,” St. Francis County Detective Seargent Cody Jackson said.
Military brings no-cost medical services to north Arkansas
Military personnel are providing no-cost medical, optometry, dental and veterinary services through July 25 at clinics in Jasper and Kingston as part of a training mission. The U.S. Department of Defense is partnering with the Northwest Arkansas Economic Development District to present Ozark Wellness Innovative Readiness Training. IRT missions, which can also focus on things […] The post Military brings no-cost medical services to north Arkansas appeared first on Arkansas Advocate.
Arkansas is sued for rejecting petitions on an abortion-rights ballot measure
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas is being sued for rejecting petitions in favor of a proposed ballot measure to scale back the state’s abortion ban, with supporters asking the state Supreme Court on Tuesday to order officials to start counting more than 100,000 signatures from people who back amending the constitution. The ballot measure wouldn’t make abortion a constitutionally protected right, but it would limit when abortion can be banned. Giving voters a chance to weigh in on the state’s ban would test support for abortion rights in Arkansas, where top elected officials regularly promote their opposition to the...
Thaden School announces new location for lower school campus in Bentonville
The Thaden School announced Thursday (July 18) the site for its new Lower School campus, which will be located on 10th and Benton St., directly south of the current Thaden School campus in Bentonville. The expansion will include the renovation of the previous Olivet offices and surrounding grounds, adding five...
Mountain Home City Council to discuss Kroger opioid settlement
The Mountain Home City Council is set to meet on Thursday, July 18, at 5 p.m. in the Council Chambers of City Hall. The agenda includes several key items, including the Kroger Company opioid settlement, water rate adjustments, and a resolution to rename a portion of W. 7th Street. City...
Mountain Home Public Schools’ Board to fill vacant seat tonight
The Mountain Home Public School Board is set to convene for its regular July meeting tomorrow at 5 p.m., where a key item on the agenda will be interviewing six candidates for the seat left vacant by Bob Chester’s resignation last month. The board will meet in executive session...
Slim Chickens to open Mountain Home doors on July 31
Slim Chickens, a fast-casual restaurant chain specializing in fresh chicken dishes, is expanding its presence in Arkansas with a new location in Mountain Home. The restaurant, located at 2534 Hwy 62 E, is scheduled to open on July 31st, marking another milestone in the brand’s growth across the state and nation.
AEW Rampage Spoilers For 7/19 (Taped On 7/17)
AEW taped matches for the July 19th episode of AEW Rampage on July 17th from Simmons Bank Arena in Little Rock, AR. The spoilers (courtesy of PWInsider) are below. AEW Rampage Spoilers For 7/19 (Taped On 7/17) The Lucha Brothers (Penta El Zero Miedo & Rey Fenix) def. Private Party...
Mike McNeill’s Diary for Wednesday, July 17, 2024: Lithium ground troops
Some people ask, “Where’s the lithium drilling?” “Where’s the production facility construction?” “Where is this lithium boom we hear so much about? I don’t see it.” It is here, you’re just not paying attention. We’re somewhere between the “On your mark, get set” period in lithium before we hear the word “go.” OK. We’ve heard all of these companies say they plan to construct bromine and/or lithium facilities in the area. But a lot has to happen before the golden shovels turn dirt. There’s more technical analysis to be done. And those ground troops have landed. Just look at all of the white trucks around. Discovery Acquisition Services is from Katy, TX. It specializes in land leasing, surveying and drilling. Enduro Field Services of Houston makes fiberglass piping for water/wastewater installations. Osmose Utility Systems of Atlanta deals with infrastructure issues, mostly having to do with electrical transmission. Recon Geophysical Services of Dallas uses ground-penetrating radar for imaging of sub-surface features. SAExploration of Stafford, TX provides geophysical ground acquisition services from design, prospecting, drilling, and recording and analysis of field quality, All of these companies are working in our area now, renting rooms and work spaces, eating in our restaurants, and spending money in other ways while assisting their lithium/bromine industry clients. We’re glad to have them.
AMP Top Ten: Jermall Wright, Passion for Teaching
Jermall Wright, superintendent of the Little Rock School District since 2022, is a strategic leader with a passion for teaching and education administration. Originally from Florida, Wright said he knew he wanted to go into education from the time he started teaching his first Sunday school class to kindergarteners when he was in sixth grade.
AMP Trailblazing Women: Staci Medlock
Education has always been at the forefront of Staci Medlock’s journey. The North Little Rock-based Realtor called education vital in laying the foundation for her work in real estate. “While obtaining my real estate license provided me with the necessary technical knowledge, real estate is a dynamic and ever-evolving...
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