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Arkansas woman found stabbed to death, suspect in custody
FORREST CITY, Ark. — A woman is dead after police say she was stabbed to death on Wednesday morning in Forrest City, Arkansas. The victim has been identified as 68-year-old Mary Lee Hunt. She was found in her home, stabbed multiple times. Forrest City Police said Willie Brandon is charged with first-degree murder and tampering […]
Two U of A students facing charges in racist, homophobic vandalism on assistant dean’s door
Two University of Arkansas students are facing criminal charges after allegedly carving a swastika and the word "gay" into an assistant dean's office door.
Davis named Impact Academy Fellow
Kimberley Davis, Dean of the School of Education at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, has been named a 2024-25 Impact Academy Fellow through the national non-profit organization Deans for Impact. Davis joins a cohort of leaders chosen for their commitment to improving educator preparation, according to a news...
Arkansas search and rescue K9 raising funds for bullet-resistant vest
BENTON COUNTY, ARKANSAS, Ark. — It's no secret K9s, or police dogs, are huge assets to law enforcement agencies all around, from sniffing out drugs and explosives to protecting their officers. But their expertise and equipment aren't exactly something you can purchase at a pet store. The nonprofit 30x30...
Warren Elementary School Hires LaFoy Smith as New PE Coach
WARREN, Ark. – Warren Elementary School has announced the hiring of LaFoy Smith, a Warren School District alum and former Lumberjack football standout, as their new Physical Education (PE) coach. The announcement was made yesterday, July 2, 2024. LaFoy Smith, known for his impressive athletic career, played college football...
Residents gather for ‘Food Trucks and Fireworks’
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - Residents from all over gathered at Nettleton Baptist Church on Wednesday for their annual Food Trucks and Fireworks event. The event, which has grown significantly since it began in 2022, offers something for everyone to enjoy. From refreshing lemonade to 16-hour smoked pulled pork sandwiches, the...
Jonesboro’s newest soap shop
Jonesboro, AR – (JonesboroRightNow.com) – July 3, 2024 – Jonesboro’s newest Soap and Bath Co is spreading its mission to reach our community by finding Hope in a bar of Soap. Each month they choose a local initiative to sponsor. This month they are challenging Jonesboro...
University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Appoints Andrea Stewart as Interim Chancellor
Andrea Stewart has been selected to serve as interim chancellor of the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff. The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is a historically Black university within the University of Arkansas System. The school enrolls roughly 2,200 undergraduate students and 200 graduate students. Women represent 56 percent of the undergraduate population.
Walmart Sells Off MeMD Virtual Care Company
Fabric provides virtual behavioral, urgent and primary care benefits to 30,000 corporate, institutional and health plan partners, as well as to 5 million members. The company is expected to ensure a seamless transition for MeMD's existing patients, partners and clinicians during the acquisition, and will continue to serve Sam's Club members as a telehealth solution.
Kaylee Pardue Graduates from Harding University with Masters
Kaylee Pardue graduated from Harding University on Saturday, May 4, 2024, with a Master of Science in speech-language pathology. She was one of more than 700 students who received diplomas and were recognized during the spring 2024 commencement ceremony. “I’m looking forward to the clients I will get to serve...
Trout in trouble; Warmer water temperatures in Little Red River causing problems for trout population
People who live on the Little Red River in Heber Springs say the wild brown trout population is dying and if something isn’t done soon, it could cost the city millions of dollars in potential revenue.
Councilman addresses homeless population in Jonesboro
Jonesboro, AR – (JonesboroRightNow.com) – July 3, 2024- Jonesboro City Council Ward 2 Position 2 alderman Chris Moore raised questions about two topics at Tuesday night’s Council meeting. One of the questions involved the city’s homeless population. Earlier this week the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the...
Southern Title & Closing recognized as Chamber's Business of the Month
Southern Title & Closing, LLC, 417 N. Washington in Magnolia, has been named as the Magnolia-Columbia County Chamber of Commerce Business of the Month for June 2024. Southern Title & Closing is Columbia County’s only locally owned and operated title insurance company. The company had its beginnings as Cowling...
Hot dogs, music, skateboarding, splashing all part of tonight's Sparks in the Park
Sparks in the Park, Magnolia’s pre-Fourth of July celebration, begins at 6 p.m. tonight, Wednesday, July 3, 2024 at East Side Park. People who go should be prepared for extraordinarily hot temperatures. An excessive heat warning is in effect for Columbia County through 8 p.m. Thursday. Hot dogs will...
Benton County sees millions in loans, relief funds after Memorial Day storms
New information from Axios shows Benton County residents have gotten millions of dollars from the Small Business Administration after the Memorial Day weekend storms.
Shaquille O’Neal coming to JJ’s Live as Diesel just before Razorbacks play LSU
Former NBA star, sports analysis and actor Shaquille O'Neal is headed to JJ's Live in Fayetteville as Diesel on October 18, the night before the Arkansas Razorbacks football team plays the Louisiana State Tigers.
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