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Nationwide manhunt for suspect accused of raping child ends in Arkansas
PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. (KAIT) - The search for a Massachusetts man wanted in connection with the rape and assault of a child ended this week in Arkansas. Around 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 23, Arkansas State Police stopped a westbound Dodge Charger for a traffic violation on Interstate 40 at the 156-mile marker.
Arkansas Bankers Association, Venture Center launch fintech accelerator
In a new partnership with the Arkansas Bankers Association, The Venture Center announced Thursday (July 25) the inaugural Arkansas Banking Solutions Accelerator. Applications for financial technology companies to be considered for the first cohort are now being accepted. The accelerator follows the successful model of The Venture Center’s Fintech Accelerator,...
Arkansas coalition receives $100 million in federal funds for energy, environment projects
Approximately half of Arkansas’ population is expected to feel the effects of a $100 million grant from the Environmental Protection Agency to reduce climate pollution. A coalition including Metroplan, Northwest Arkansas Regional Planning Commission and the city of Fort Smith is one of 25 recipients of the nationally funded grants, according to a press release. […]
UAMS hopes new nurse midwifery program will address Arkansas maternal mortality rates
Officials with the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences say they’re in the early stages of working on a new program they hope will help soon-to-be mothers and lower maternal mortality rates in the state.
Banco Sí adds another branch in Springdale
SPRINGDALE, Ark — Signature Bank of Arkansas opened its Banco Sí location in downtown Springdale on June 24. It is the second branch for the Latino-focused bank. Signature Bank CEO Gary Head said the soft opening at 103 Emma Ave. went very well; the grand opening will be held in September.
Walmart leases health care clinics in Fort Smith, Northwest Arkansas to Mercy
Mercy said Thursday (July 25) it will move into three former Walmart Health Centers in supercenters in Fort Smith, Rogers and Springdale. Mercy said the clinics will offer primary care through appointments and walk-ins during regular hours, but will not provide urgent care. St. Louis-based Mercy said the primary care...
Fayetteville housing task force adds renter, divides into groups to tackle issues
Fayetteville Housing Task Force Enhances Representation and Structure. In a recent development, the Fayetteville Housing Crisis Task Force has taken significant steps to bolster its composition and tackle the city’s housing issues more effectively. Notably, the task force has now added a renter to its ranks, thereby increasing the diversity of perspectives¬ within the group.
Man arrested for Mercy lockdown pleads not guilty, public defender asks for ‘fitness evaluation’
The man arrested in connection with a lockdown at Mercy Hospital Fort Smith on July 22 has pleaded not guilty, according to court documents.
Register Now For Axe Throwing Course at UA Hope-Texarkana
How would you like to learn the art of Axe Throwing? The University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana Community Education Department will have an axe-throwing class in August so here is your chance to learn all about axe throwing. The class will be held on Tuesday, August 27 from 5:30 PM to...
FEMA closing Baxter County recovery center
BAXTER COUNTY, Ark. (KAIT) - Time is running out for survivors of the Memorial Day weekend storms to apply for aid. The Federal Emergency Management Agency announced Thursday it will permanently close its Baxter County Disaster Recovery Center. The center, which is located at the Food Bank of North Central...
Black Chamber launched in Pine Bluff
A wave of optimism and ambition swept through the city's Black business community as the Pine Bluff Black Chamber of Commerce (PBBCC) officially launched last Friday, marking a transformative moment in the pursuit of economic equity and prosperity. The Networking Mixer event, held at the ARTSpace on Main, was a...
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