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Little Rock Animal Village reveals long-awaited upgrades
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Saturday, the Little Rock Animal Village (LRAV) held a ribbon cutting and celebration as they unveiled 1,600 square feet of new space. The city’s animal shelter originally opened in 2007, but in recent years has struggled with capacity issues due to the COVID-19 pandemic and other factors.
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences to hold a special puberty education session for girls aged 8-14
Little Rock, Arkansas – The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) is once again offering its highly regarded Girlology session on September 22, aimed at helping young girls navigate the challenges of puberty with increased confidence. This engaging event, designed for girls aged 8 to 14 along with their parents or caregivers, will take place from 2:00 to 4:30 p.m. in the spacious 12th-floor auditorium of the Jackson T. Stephens Spine & Neurosciences Institute.
Search underway for missing 14-year-old Hot Springs girl
HOT SPRINGS, Ark. — Garland County sheriffs are searching for 14-year-old Candace Cantrell, who was last seen around 11 p.m. on Aug. 22. According to authorities, Candace is 4 feet 10 inches tall and approximately 105 pounds with blue eyes and blonde or strawberry hair. The Garland County Sheriff's...
LRSD to receive over $11 million to make energy upgrades to 17 schools
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – More than $11 million is headed to the Little Rock School District to support upgrades in energy efficiency and indoor air quality for K-12 public schools. LRSD won the 2024 Renew America’s Schools Prize and Grant competition administered by the U.S. Department of Energy.
Possible consent decree change on Fort Smith Board agenda
The City of Fort Smith could receive an extension to 2036 on a federal consent decree mandating costly sewer system improvements. If provided, it would total 10 years of extensions since the decree began in 2015. it would also result in sewer rate hikes beginning in 2026. On Tuesday (Aug....
Dan + Shay’s Dan Smyers Sells Ultra-Modern Nashville Mansion for $2.75 Million — See Inside! [Pictures]
Dan + Shay singer-songwriter Dan Smyers has sold his spectacular ultra-modern estate in Nashville, and pictures show a perfect mix of luxury and casual living. Smyers' 5-bedroom, 6-bathroom, 5,365-square-foot home sits on just under an acre in an exclusive area of Nashville, with a long driveway that ensures privacy. The...
Yellville, Ark. in-home daycare owner charged after two children ate pot gummies
MARION COUNTY, Ark. (KY3) - An Arkansas woman has been charged after two children got sick from eating marijuana gummies. According to Arkansas court records, 58-year-old Tamantha McPherson is charged with two counts of introduction of a controlled substance into the body of another and two counts of endangering the welfare of a minor.
Russellville’s Feltner’s Whatta-Burger Listed for Sale
Russellville landmark Feltner’s Whatta-Burger, an iconic restaurant with a cult following among Arkansas burger lovers, is for sale. Owner Randy Ellis said he and his wife, Missy, considered selling the business for a year before listing it this summer. “We hope that somebody will come that wants to take...
Trex adds 500 new jobs to Little Rock
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Trex Company Manufacturing, a global composite decking company, finishes construction on its new production facility in Little Rock. The move is expected to bring 500 new jobs to the capital. Trex held a 'topping out' ceremony Thursday morning to celebrate the new facility, not far...
Little Rock School Board grants salary raise to superintendent
The Little Rock School Board is still in limbo after Superintendent Jermall Wright announced his decision to step down last week. Wright said he would stay on throughout the transition process, though the board has yet to choose an interim superintendent or accept his resignation. At a special meeting Monday, many people asked Wright to stay on.
Guided tour and fall equinox sunset at Plum Bayou Mounds Archeological State Park
Scott, Ark. – Join us at Plum Bayou Mounds Archeological State Park on Sept. 21 for a unique guided tour of the historic mound site, culminating in the observation of the fall equinox sunset. The tour is scheduled to begin at 5:30 p.m. Admission is $5 for adults, $4 for children ages 6-12, and free for children under 6.
Tim Graves and the Farm Hands to perform at Bluegrass Monday next week
JONESBORO, Arkansas — Tim Graves and the Farm Hands will perform bluegrass, country and gospel music at the next KASU-FM Bluegrass Monday concert. The show will be at 7 p.m. this Monday, Aug. 26, at the Collins Theatre in downtown Paragould. Since its formation in 2010, the Farm Hands...
Razorbacks to face Baylor in Dallas this season
John Calipari and Arkansas basketball now have an opponent for the long-rumored neutral site game in Dallas, Texas this year. HawgSports has confirmed that the Razorbacks will face Baylor at American Airlines Arena in Dallas on Nov. 9 as part of the team's 2024-25 non-conference schedule. Field of 68's Jeff Goodman first broke the news of the game on Friday evening.
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