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Arts town hall meeting to focus on workforce housing for creatives
Arkansans for the Arts, a statewide arts advocacy nonprofit, is hosting a town hall meeting in Northwest Arkansas as part of its four-city tour. The event will take place from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Friday, July 26 at The Medium, located at 214 S. Main St. in Springdale. The meeting will focus on workforce housing for artists, creatives, and arts workers in the region.
Beautify Batesville: Reviving community spirit through volunteerism
James Scales (left), founder of the ‘Beautify Batesville’ initiative, works with a volunteer to cut and drill wood donated by Bad Boy Inc. to create food garden planters at Our Father’s Table. Article by Emily Wang, White River Now. Every Tuesday at 11:30 a.m., a group of...
Southern Bancorp Appoints Myers as Interim CFO
Southern Bancorp has named Mike Myers, former CFO of Winrock International and long-time Southern Bancorp board director, as its interim Chief Financial Officer. “Mike Myers is a proven leader with a deep understanding of Southern Bancorp’s mission, and I can think of no better person to lead our financial team as we conduct a national search for our next CFO,” CEO Darrin Williams said.
White River Health CEO resigns, interim announced
White River Health (WRH) President and CEO Gary Paxson has announced his resignation to pursue another career opportunity. According to a release from the organization, Paxson (pictured above, left), who has been CEO since 2018, will leave White River Health next month after transitioning responsibilities. Paxson joined the organization in...
North Little Rock man whose brother was killed while crossing the street calls for more pedestrian, bicycle safety after recent cyclist death
A North Little Rock man who lost his brother to an accident is pushing for more driver and pedestrian safety after a recent deadly bicycle crash.
Ring Of Honor July 18, 2024 Results & Match Highlights Revealed
Ring of Honor Date: July 18, 2024 in Simmons Bank Arena, North Little Rock, Arkansas. Roderick Strong becomes the #1 contender for the Ring of Honor World Title. Athena and Billie Starkz discuss their injuries and upcoming matches. Lance Archer/Righteous defeat Outrunners/Dalton Castle. Red Velvet secures a quick victory over Maya World. Katsuyori Shibata wins against Evil Uno via referee stoppage. Cage of Agony triumphs over Rustin Mulitalo/Cappuccino Jones/Carson Hutcheson. Queen Aminata defeats Mackenzie Mitchell swiftly. Diamante emerges victorious against Leyla Hirsch in a hardcore match.
Election officials submit count of Arkansas abortion amendment petition signatures gathered by volunteers
A new court filing Thursday from the secretary of state’s office claims organizers behind an attempt to put an abortion amendment on the Arkansas ballot is short on signatures.
ATA truck tonnage index dropped 1.6% in June
WASHINGTON — The American Trucking Associations’ (ATA) advanced seasonally adjusted For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index decreased by 1.6% in June after increasing by 3% in May. In June, the index equaled 113.5 (2015=100) compared with 115.3 in May. “While giving back some of the gain from May, it appears...
Eells named head of UA Little Rock Windgate Education school
Dr. Rachel Eells has been named the inaugural Windgate Foundation Endowed Director of the School of Education at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. “I am so pleased to be able to serve the university and community in this way,” said Dr. Rachel Eells, who served as interim director of the School of Education during the 2023-2024 academic year. “The School of Education is in the midst of exciting work that will have an immediate and lasting impact on schools in Central Arkansas and beyond. I am eager to partner with districts to develop and refine systems to recruit, prepare, and retain exceptional, committed teachers.”
Arkansas Storm Team Forecast: Only a Small Rain Chance Today; Much Higher Tomorrow
It will be mostly cloudy, warm and muggy today. Southeast Arkansas has a 60-80% chance of rain whereas Central, West, and North Arkansas will only have a 20% chance of rain. Rain showers will be possible this afternoon with a high temperature of 88° in Little Rock. With a...
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