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UAMS names Dr. Boerma as J. Thomas May Distinguished Endowed Chair member
LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Pharmacy has named a new J. Thomas May Distinguished Endowed Chair in Oncology. Marjan Boerma, Ph.D, director of the UAMS College of Pharmacy Division of Radiation Health and associate director of basic science in the UAMS Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute was named in a June 25 ceremony.
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...
Momentary to host one-act BIPOC play and cultural festival
This fall the Momentary will host a one-act play festival featuring BIPOC playwrights from across the nation. The inaugural KaniniFest will take place Oct. 11-13 and will include plays, immersive performances, dance workshops, drum circles, and art installations. The festival aims to provide a platform for undiscovered and underserved playwrights,...
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...
Mad Butcher grocery store reopens to Arkansas community after mass shooting
FORDYCE, Ark. — The community of Fordyce reached an important milestone on Tuesday morning by reopening the doors of the Mad Butcher grocery store as the city works to heal and move forward following last month's shooting. Many community members described the grocery store as a "home away from...
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.
'It's a miracle of God': Arkansas first responders recall pulling people from storm debris
DECATUR, Ark. — For the first time, we are hearing from those who raced to rescue people trapped by storm debris in hard-hit Decatur, Arkansas. Trees were blocking many of the roadways, leading to those who were trapped, forcing some first responders to walk long distances to get to the people most in need.
Federal funding secures new hangar at Arkadelphia airport
The Arkadelphia Board of Directors gave unanimous approval Tuesday of a bid to construct a hangar at Dexter Florence Memorial Field. Once built, the hangar is expected to be used for overnight parking of aircraft, as well as a maintenance facility. Airport personnel told directors that there is a demand from pilots who want a place to park their planes upon flying into Arkadelphia.
Arkadelphia man victim of fatal dog mauling
ARKADELPHIA, Arkansas — A man found dead outside his home early Wednesday morning was the victim of a vicious attack by his own dog, local authorities confirmed. Following a 911 call from a female at Evergreen Drive at 7:20 a.m. July 3, 2024, the Arkadelphia Police Department, along with ambulance personnel, responded and discovered the body of a 41-year-old deceased male laying in the driveway.
Former Central High basketball coach Brian Ross joins Colliers
Brian Ross, former Little Rock Central High School head basketball coach, joined Colliers | Arkansas in June as investor relations analyst. An Ozark native, Ross moved to Little Rock as a teenager and coached high school basketball for the past 18 years, first as an assistant coach at Rogers and Bentonville High Schools, then as head coach at Baptist Preparatory School.
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