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NWA pitchman and musician Ed Nicholson dies
Father, husband, guitarist, mentor, friend and giver of time — Harrison native Ed Nicholson died Thursday. He was 71.State of play: Many knew Ed from his 21 years in public relations at Tyson Foods, and others from playing with several bands seemingly nonstop for years.Still, more knew him from his life in Little Rock as an entrepreneur, and a skilled creator and ad man.And even more knew Ed from his life as a touring musician in the 1970s.The big picture: I had the great fortune to share an office wall with Ed for several years, and to be included in one of his circles that occasionally rides bikes together.He was a connector of people, a common thread among many in NWA.A storyteller, gentleman and a scamp, Ed loved his family above all.The bottom line: Words can't capture the depth of a man's life, and could barely scratch the surface of Nicholson's.I'm told there will be no public service.My thought bubble: Ed, I love you, man. Thank you for your light. Ed rode a recumbent bike, even up crazy hills (left). We rode across Iowa for RAGBRAI in 2016. Photos: Jack Pate
Mountain Home City Pool to host Flick N’ Float event July 27
The Mountain Home City Pool will host a Flick N’ Float event Saturday night from 7 to 10 at the City Pool in celebration of National Parks and Recreation Month. The movie Under the Boardwalk will be shown around 8:15. Noodles, life-jackets and puddle jumpers will be the only flotation devices allowed upon entry and the diving board and deep end will be closed off to swimmers. The Pool Concession Stand will be closed, however, First Aid Sweet Treats Food Truck will be on location.
MHPD warns of Facebook rental scam
The Mountain Home Police Department is warning the public of another scam. The latest concerns property that is falsely being presented for rent on social media. Lieutenant Mike Day of the department’s Criminal Investigation Division says a victim made a report on Monday of being scammed, and she was not the first to fall prey.
Musselman Has This Advantage over Calipari In Battle for JJ Andrews
Barring a meeting in the NCAA Tournament, Eric Musselman and John Calipari likely won’t square off in an actual game this coming season. Instead, we’ll have to settle for a different kind of Arkansas vs USC matchup. Even though the former and current Arkansas basketball coaches are no...
Oklahoma, NW Arkansas Brace for Damaging Winds and Heavy Rain by 7 PM
Tulsa, OK – Eastern Oklahoma and Northwest Arkansas are gearing up for a period of severe weather, with the potential for damaging winds and heavy rain over the next few days. According to the US National Weather Service in Tulsa, a low-pressure area will move over the region, bringing...
State charges Springfield repair shop after report from KOLR10 Investigates
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — One year after KOLR10 Investigates uncovered several complaints of shoddy or unfinished work at a hot rod repair shop in Springfield, the people running the business are now facing criminal charges. The Missouri Attorney General’s Office this week charged Reed Arnold and Hillary Deckard of Queen City Rod and Custom with 18 […]
Emails and details released from JPD saturation detail
Jonesboro, AR – (JonesboroRightNow.com) – July 26, 2024 – Last weekend, JPD organized and implemented a “Saturation Detail” in Jonesboro. The agency called for outside help from the Arkansas State Police to aid in the event focused on saturating the area with law enforcement throughout the day and night on Friday, July 19.
Springfield fire marshal honors beloved, defunct businesses with hand-crafted T-shirts
What started as the search for an old T-shirt has blossomed into a thriving small business, all managed in the basement of Mark Phillips' home. Phillips, a Springfield fire marshal, is the owner of Springfield Lost and Found, a merchandise company that specializes in honoring defunct Springfield businesses. Established in November 2023, Springfield Lost and Found offers a vast selection of T-shirts with former Springfield business logos displayed on the front. Phillips designs and prints every T-shirt...
New nonprofit to bring help to communities in Arkansas when severe weather strikes
LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — Born and raised in Arkansas, Arkansas Storm Tracker Zachary Hall has seen it all when it comes to weather. Tracking storms in his home state is his passion. "I have always been a huge weather nerd. I have a huge passion for weather," Hall said....
ARDOT announces weekly lane closures for Interstate 30 in Little Rock, North Little Rock
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — The Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) announced closures on Interstate 30 (I-30) in Little Rock and North Little Rock during the week of July 29. Daytime closures will occur from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., while overnight lane closures will occur from 8 p.m. until...
Weekend Flyer: Willi Carlisle, Jerry Garcia Birthday Bash, Dickson Street Mile, and more
If there are any party pants in your dresser drawers, it’s time to get them out and throw them in the dryer for a few minutes. It’s the weekend, buddies. If you’re lucky enough to start your weekend on Thursday this week, and you enjoy free music, you might want to head on down to Gulley Park for the final concert of the season. Local favs Arkansauce are playing the gazebo stage this week. Everyone and their dog will be down there.
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