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14 Aug 2024 McElvain back to lead UCA quarterbacks
CONWAY — If there is one thing for certain in college football in the state of Arkansas, a University of Central Arkansas football team coached by Nathan Brown will never lack quality quarterback play. The 2024 edition of the Bears, the seventh season with Brown as head coach, is...
14 Aug 2024 CBC women’s basketball schedule released
CONWAY — A new era begins for Central Baptist College women’s basketball as new head coach Kory Heffentrager has announced the 2024-25 schedule for her squad. The schedule includes 30 games with four exhibitions and 12 games in front of the fans at A.R. Reddin Fieldhouse. “This year’s...
Wild Pastures expands operations, opening 138,000 square foot facility in Clinton
LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — The State of Arkansas has announced today that Wild Pastures will be opening a new distribution center in Clinton. The move comes as a result of growing demand from customers within the expanding Southeast market. 20 new jobs will be created within the next 2 years, bringing in $13 million dollars in investment, according to the Arkansas Economic Development Commission.
Dollar General wants location on North Jackson Street
Magnolia may soon have its third Dollar General store, raising the total in Columbia County to seven. The Magnolia Planning Commission will hear a request at its 5 p.m. Monday, August 19, 2024 meeting from Rozier Construction. The request seeks a variance – an exception to zoning regulations – that would allow for a new retail commercial building at 1105 N. Jackson to exceed square footage requirements for the available lot.
Little Rock Mayor Frank Scott praises Biden-Harris plan to distribute $2B to black farmers
LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — Little Rock Mayor Frank Scott Jr. has praised a decision by the Biden-Harris Administration that will see $2 billion in funding distributed to thousands of Black farmers across the nation in direct payments. The plan will see over 43,000 farmers who have faced discrimination from...
Here's how shortages and high costs are impacting the Ozempic supply
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — For the past several years, you've probably seen ads, posts, and articles about the weight-loss phenomenon— semaglutide. The medication that has become widely popular in the United States is often sold under the brand names like Ozempic or Wegovy. It was originally intended for...
Arkansas Thursday Scrimmage Highlight Plays
With two weeks remaining before the official kickoff of the 2024 season, the Arkansas Razorbacks hosted their second and final scrimmage of fall camp Thursday morning inside Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium in Fayetteville (Ark.). Arkansas head coach Sam Pittman is still meeting with the media, but here are the day's biggest highlights and top performers per an official team spokesperson.
Fayetteville-based Anyway to have socks in Dillard’s
Fayetteville online retail startup Bisoxual recently changed its name to Anyway and landed a deal to sell its socks at Dillard’s stores in Northwest Arkansas. Fayetteville entrepreneur Jen Adair launched the startup in spring 2021. Anyway sells mismatched socks in sets of three for men and women. “We rebranded...
Northwest Arkansas Land Trust adds 395 acres; land in the Beaver Lake watershed
The Fayetteville-based Northwest Arkansas Land Trust (NWALT) has added 395 acres to its portfolio with “ecologically significant land” that is part of the Beaver Lake Watershed in Madison County. The conservation easements were courtesy of the Courteau family. “We think the land should be preserved and kept for...
Single family neighborhood expanding in east Jonesboro
Jonesboro, AR – (JonesboroRightNow.com) – Aug 14, 2024 – A preliminary subdivision approval request for a new single-family housing development on 29.4 acres located at the intersection of Pacific Road and Dr. MLK Jr. Drive went before the Metropolitan Area Planning Commission last month. The proposal outlines...
First Community Bank promotes George to head teller
First Community Bank has announced Skyla George’s promotion to head teller at the organization’s downtown Batesville branch. “I feel so blessed to be given this opportunity,” said George (pictured above). “I am thankful for all the amazing mentorship I have received from so many at the bank. I have been supported with every step I have taken. I am excited to serve all of Main Street and the surrounding areas by giving them a true and personal community bank experience. There is nothing better than seeing a smile on a customer’s face because you solved their problem and made their day just a little better. I aim to get us more involved with all things Main Street: fundraisers, events, and businesses. The future is bright for downtown.”
Lake Hamilton to Host MLF Phoenix Bass Fishing Championship
Lake Hamilton in Hot Springs will host the 42nd annual Phoenix Bass Fishing League All-American Championship for the sixth time, making the city and the lake the most visited destinations in the event’s history. It will be the seventh time for the tournament to be hosted in Hot Springs. Major League Fishing announced that the three-day tournament, scheduled for May 29-31, 2025, will showcase the nation’s best grassroots weekend anglers and offer a top prize of up to $120,000 cash to the winner.
Bonchon restaurant coming to Jonesboro
A South Korean based restaurant will open its first location in Arkansas and it will be in Jonesboro. Haag Brown Commercial Real Estate and Development has announced that Bonchon – which means “my hometown” in Korean – will open a restaurant in the former Premier Auto center on Red Wolf Boulevard.
Ross Dress for Less to open Fayetteville location
A retail chain that sells clothing, shoes, home decor, and other items is coming to Fayetteville. Ross Dress for Less is working to open a location at 3816 Mall Ave., in the building formerly home to Bed Bath & Beyond, according to signs that were recently placed on the building.
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