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Huge Changes Coming For Southwest Flyers Out Of Missouri
I recently wrote an article detailing potential changes impacting Southwest Airlines flyers. Today, the news hit that flying Southwest Airlines will be a little different in the future. Here's what you need to know if you like flying Southwest. For the first time in the airline's history, Southwest will change...
Fayetteville announces plan for students to go phone-free during school day
FAYETTEVILLE — A plan was announced Thursday that will ban cell phones and smart devices during the school day at the city’s public schools. The new rules will be implemented across all district campuses for the 2024-25 school year, according to superintendent John Mulford. To start the year,...
Sebastian County Quorum Court again rejects funds for Waterpark expansion
The Sebastian County Quorum Court in a special meeting Thursday (July 25) once again voted against funding its part of a slide expansion at Parrot Island Waterpark. The connected slide complex includes two tube slides, two mat racers and one body slide. Before a motion was put on the floor...
Fayetteville housing task force adds renter, divides into groups to tackle issues
Fayetteville Housing Task Force Enhances Representation and Structure. In a recent development, the Fayetteville Housing Crisis Task Force has taken significant steps to bolster its composition and tackle the city’s housing issues more effectively. Notably, the task force has now added a renter to its ranks, thereby increasing the diversity of perspectives¬ within the group.
Arkansas: New hotel, event center at Saracen Casino approach completion
The suspense has been building in Pine Bluff as Saracen Casino Resort’s new hotel and event center draws closer to completion. “You know a 200 to 300 hundred-foot tower crane in southeastern Arkansas is something that hasn’t happened in a while,” said Carlton Saffa, the Chief Market Officer for Saracen. “This completes the package that has been a long-awaited process between COVID, hyperinflation, bank issues, and everything else. This should’ve happened a couple of years ago.”
License board revokes contractor's license following customer complaints
NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KATV) — A construction company with multiple complaints against them has lost their license for what former customers claim they did not finish jobs they were paid for. After hearing eight different formal complaints at the meeting on Wednesday against the company, Pole Barns of...
Remembering Arkansas's 35-yard drive to earn first victory in the Swamp.
The 2023-24 season was a disaster by nearly every measure. Arkansas's offense was stagnant partly due to the unimaginative play calling from retread offensive coordinator Dan Enos. The offensive line was uncharacteristically bad for a Sam Pittman team. It was also the first time Arkansas hadn't been invited to a bowl game since Pittman took over the program.
Texarkana Police Looking for This Man on Felony Warrant
Texarkana Arkansas Police need your help in locating a man who has been issued a felony warrant. Texarkana area police are looking for Cameron Reshaud Armond. He is wanted for alleged Fleeing by Vehicle with Risk of Death or Serious Injury. Armond is a 25-year-old black male. He stands 6...
Cave City prepares for annual Watermelon Festival
CAVE CITY, Ark. (KAIT) - Cave City has been preparing all week for the upcoming 44th annual Watermelon Festival. The festival showcases the town’s long-standing tradition of having the sweetest watermelons in the world. “We are really excited,” said Amy Finster, the festival committee’s co-chair. “We have vendors already...
Madison County proposes 1 cent sales tax increase for jail operations
In 2022 Voters did pass a sales tax increase to build the new jail, But they did not pass the tax to help run it. Madison county judge Larry Garrett stated that "Since the jail is now nearing completion, it's time to start training new jailers."
Washington Water Authority’s legal designation could change to public water authority
If passed on Friday, Washington Water Authority could become a public water authority, which would give users more say in who is on the board and could save Washington County residents some money.
Higbee woman pleads guilty in federal court to embezzling more than $2-million from employer
A Randolph County woman pleads guilty in federal court to embezzling more than $2-million dollars from her employer in neighboring Howard County over a 15-year period. Megan Dougherty, 36, of Higbee, pleaded guilty to one count of bank fraud on Thursday. As part of her plea, she also agreed to forfeit her interest in nine parcels of real estate in Howard County, as well as $2,393,288. She’ll be sentenced on a future date but faces a maximum sentence of 30 years in a federal prison.
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