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Construction in full swing on Arkansas Children's Northwest hospital expansion
Six years after opening a satellite hospital in Springdale to serve Northwest Arkansas kids, Arkansas Children's is building a four-story addition expected to open in 2026. Why it matters: The expansion will allow more kids to stay for inpatient services and enable the hospital to care for sicker children, Jamie Wiggins, executive vice president and chief operating officer for the hospital system, told Axios.
White Hall sets Oct. 19 to honor founding
White Hall will host the 60th anniversary of White Hall Founder's Day on Oct. 19. Entertainment will include Marybeth Byrd (The Voice/America's Got Talent contestant) and The Gravel Yard Bluegrass Band, according to https://www.facebook.com/whitehallar/. The community is invited to participate. "It's a work in progress, but go to https://whitehallfoundersday.com/ and...
Man convicted of raping child in Crawford County
CRAWFORD COUNTY, ARKANSAS, Ark. — A Mountaingburg man was convicted of rape and sexual assault in Crawford County on Aug. 9, according to Prosecuting Attorney Kevin Holmes. According to the release, 44-year-old Daniel Harrison was convicted of the charges, which officials say "were committed in the presence of a child."
Paige Wolfe announces run for Mountain Home City Council
Paige Wolfe, a recent addition to the Mountain Home community, has declared her intention to run for City Council, representing Ward 1, Seat 1. Wolfe has successfully gathered the required signatures and secured her place on the upcoming November ballot. Wolfe and her partner, Troy Austin, a self-employed contractor, relocated...
ARDOT Traffic Alert: Separate accidents in Jackson County and Bald Knob
Two highway accidents are affecting morning traffic in the region. In Jackson County, a fuel truck has run off the road west of Amagon and is leaking fuel near the Cache River. According to the Arkansas Department of Transportation, the incident happened around 8:30 a.m. on State Highway 14. An...
Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corporation to add 900 MW of Generation
Little Rock, Ark. – August 15, 2024 – Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corporation (AECC) has commenced the process to build a 900-megawatt (MW) natural gas-based generation facility in Morris County, Texas, near Naples. Construction of the plant is scheduled to begin in summer 2026. The plant is part of...
World Champion Squirrel Cook Off returning to Arkansas Sept. 7
SPRINGDALE — Break out the shotgun and gather some ingredients now for the nuttiest cooking competition Arkansas has to offer. The World Champion Squirrel Cook Off will take over the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission’s J.B. and Johnelle Hunt Family Ozark Highlands Nature Center in Springdale beginning at 9 a.m. Sept. 7.
Groups connect for 1812 Veterans' Coat Drive fund
The Continental Society Daughters of Indian Wars recently met and donated to the Arkansas Society of the United States Daughters of 1812 Veterans' Coat Drive Fund. U.S.D. 1812 collects new and nearly new men's winter coats for central Arkansas veterans. Arkansas DIW members traveled from Fayetteville, Hot Springs, Hot Springs...
New Solar Project Will Help Rural Hospitals
Arkansas’ rural hospitals need all the help they can get right now. According to a recent study by the Center for Healthcare Quality and Payment Reform, 73 percent of rural hospitals in the state have cut back on services in recent years due to budget issues. The study also found that more than 50 percent of rural hospitals in Arkansas are in danger of shutting their doors, and 29 percent are at what researchers termed “immediate risk of closure.”
Strong Storms Possible Thursday Evening
One or two severe storms will be possible this evening across portions of the Ozarks, especially along and north of the I-40 corridor. Large hail and damaging winds will be the main concerns with any storms that can tap into the intense heat and humidity this afternoon, and the main timeframe for these storms will […]
Enroll Now for Commercial Truck Driver Training Classes at UA Hope-Texarkana
The University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana offers truck driver training through the Arkansas Trucking Academy (ArkTA). ArkTA is the fastest and most economical choice to move you into a new, exciting commercial truck driving career. Through traditional classroom, simulation, and practical over-the-road training, students can have their commercial driver’s license (CDL) and be ready to earn a good living in as little as four weeks. Tuition for the program is just $3,000, and books are included.
Walton-led nonprofit spends million for 11 acres in Bentonville
Walton-led Nonprofit Invests .9 Million for 11 Acres in Bentonville. The Walton Family Foundation has made a significant investment in Bentonville, committing .9 million toward the McAuley Place development. This 11-acre project aims to provide workforce housing for Bentonville School employees and other families in the district. The development is...
2024 Washington County Fair runs Aug. 20-24 in Fayetteville
Washington County Fair Set to Delight in Fayetteville. A year of anticipation culminates as the 2024 Washington County Fair takes center stage in Fayetteville from August 20 to 24. As Arkansas’ largest county fair, it promises to be an exciting event for the whole family. Deals Galore. The fair...
NWA Film Cycle Short Film 'Carving' Cuts New Paths
The film, Carving, will premiere regionally in two Arkansas Film Festivals this August after screening at festivals around the country. The short film — written by John Walch, associate professor of theatre, co-directed by Russell Sharman, a former faculty member of the Department of Communication, and Laura Shatkus, M.F.A. alum of the Department of Theatre, with cinematography by Adam Hogan, associate professor of art — is the culminating endeavor of the NWA Film Cycle project, an innovative program granted seed funding by the Chancellor's Fund for the Humanities and Performing Arts.
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