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Heat advisory in effect for Magnolia area
Columbia County and surrounding areas of South Arkansas and North Louisiana remain under a heat advisory until 8 p.m. Tuesday. The National Weather Service in Shreveport said heat index values in excess of 105 degrees may be expected in portions of south central and southwest Arkansas, north central and northwest Louisiana, and east and northeast Texas.
The Meteor Cafe sets opening date for Fayetteville location
The Meteor Cafe will open its new Fayetteville location at South Yard at 7 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 9, officials announced today. It marks the fourth location for the cafe, joining existing sites in Dallas and Austin, Texas, and Bentonville, Ark. The Meteor, co-founded by Doug Zell and Chris St....
UCA raises $16 million from donors in latest fiscal year
The University of Central Arkansas closed out fiscal year 2024 with more than $15.9 million raised from 6,916 donors. This is the seventh consecutive year the university has surpassed its fundraising goal and raised more than $10 million. The UCA Now Campaign raised more than $109 million ten months ahead...
Crystal Bridges, the Momentary announce new chief impact officer role
BENTONVILLE, Ark. — The Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art and The Momentary have announced the hiring of a new chief impact officer, Susan Peacock. With Crystal Bridges' 2026 expansion in development, Chief Impact Officer Peacock's appointment "signals an important effort to strengthen the institution's reach in Arkansas, nationally and globally," according to a Crystal Bridges press release.
After The Storm: Clarksville FBC Disaster Relief Team Brings Hope, Help To Storm Victims
Tornado, floods, and mudslides. The Disaster Relief team at Clarksville First Baptist Church is ready to respond after a natural disaster. The men grab their chain saws and begin removing tree limbs, clearing roads, and making temporary and minor structural repairs to homes. They operate heavy machinery such as skid steers and man lifts to assist in clearing the debris. They show up on the scene of destroyed neighborhoods and begin the heavy lifting to make room for restoration in the community.
Woman accused of cutting, trying to stab victim
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - Police arrested a woman who they said cut a woman, and attempted to stab her. On Monday, July 29, Craighead County District Judge David Boling found probable cause to charge 51-year-old Susan Renee Sheppard with second-degree battery, a Class D felony. According to the affidavit, on...
Two months after tornadoes swept through Benton County, cities continue cleanup efforts
BENTON COUNTY, ARKANSAS, Ark. — Benton County has picked up about 450,000 cubic yards of debris from county-maintained roads and streets outside of city limits. According to Melody Kwok with Benton County, their first pickup pass focused on tree stumps and vegetative debris, now they aim to finish the first phase by Aug. 18 before moving on to phase two.
Families look for ways to cool off as heat advisory goes into effect in Little Rock
As time inches closer to kids having to head back to school, of course they want to soak up the sun but on days like Monday with a heat advisory in effect, they're needing some extra help to cool off.
Update: Missing Teen in Arkansas Found Safe, Man in Custoday
According to an Arkansas State Police press release;. Autumn Nicole Lyon was found safe today shortly before noon. Adrian Garces was taken into custody in Texas last night (Monday, July 29). Garces has been charged with Interference with Custody and is awaiting extradition back to Arkansas. Earlier. The Arkansas State...
Heat Warnings Issued in Oklahoma and Arkansas, Indexes up to 113 Degrees
Oklahoma City, OK – An excessive heat warning is in effect for parts of northeast Oklahoma and northwest Arkansas from noon to 9 PM today. Residents should prepare for dangerously high heat index values up to 113 degrees in affected areas including Tulsa, Muskogee, and Bartlesville. A heat advisory has also been issued for the rest of eastern Oklahoma and northwest Arkansas with heat indexes expected to reach up to 109 degrees.
UAMS Arkansas Geriatric Education Collaborative secures million grant
UAMS Arkansas Geriatric Education Collaborative Secures Million Grant. The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has received a significant boost in its efforts to improve the quality of care for older adults, securing a five-year, million federal grant for the UAMS Arkansas Geriatric Education Collaborative. This substantial funding will support the collaborative in its mission to train healthcare professionals, students, and supportive care workers.
Texas teen walks across Arkansas to D.C. to raise awareness
LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — One teen from Lubbock, Texas, has decided that distance is not too great for a cause he supports. Elisio Jimenez joins Little Rock ARC on his journey from Texas as he walks across the state of Arkansas to get to Washington D.C. To help him...
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