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Arkansas fireworks shows postponed due to inclement weather Thursday evening
FORT SMITH, Ark. — Heavy rain fell in Northwest Arkansas and the River Valley Thursday night, creating a problem for people planning to watch public fireworks shows. We talked to organizers to learn about their plans for the rain. Bentonville. The city of Bentonville's 4th of July celebration, Evening...
Fayetteville Public Schools reacts to Governor-backed program to limit phone access
ARKANSAS, USA — Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders and Secretary of Education Jacob Oliva invited superintendents across the state on July 2 to take part in a pilot program aimed at addressing in-school phone usage and mental health. The press release stated funding will be provided to all secondary...
Melon madness ahead of the Fourth
CAVE CITY, Ark. (KAIT) - A small town known for its homegrown watermelons is a hot spot for fruit lovers across Arkansas this summer. Darla Brown and her husband traveled to Brian Carter’s Cave City Watermelon stand on Wednesday, July 3. Brown said it’s where she has come for watermelons since she was a little girl.
University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Appoints Andrea Stewart as Interim Chancellor
Andrea Stewart has been selected to serve as interim chancellor of the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff. The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is a historically Black university within the University of Arkansas System. The school enrolls roughly 2,200 undergraduate students and 200 graduate students. Women represent 56 percent of the undergraduate population.
Three people arrested in connection with various charges in Northwest Arkansas
Northwest Arkansas Sees String of Arrests on Various Charges. Three separate incidents in Northwest Arkansas led to the arrests of several individuals on a range of charges, highlighting the ongoing efforts of local law enforcement to address criminal activity in the region. Fayetteville Drug Bust Yields Multiple Arrests. On April...
Arkansas authorities investigating after 19-year-old killed in hit-and-run
PINE BLUFF, Ark. — Arkansas State Police is now investigating an incident where a woman was killed during a hit-and-run incident on Wednesday night. According to reports, witnesses said that a vehicle hit a 19-year-old woman identified as Kalei Owen of Bentonville after she ran from the woods and into the roadway on Interstate 530 in Jefferson County.
Arkansas Storm Team Forecast: Dangerous Heat for the Fourth of July; Storms tonight, relief tomorrow
More Extreme Heat today with heat indices climbing over 115° and possibly close to 120°. This is dangerous heat, so be safe and be smart by staying inside as much as possible and keep drinking water all day. This afternoon will produce some isolated showers and thunderstorms, but...
Swim Beach in Arkansas Temporarily Closed for E. Coli
Many Americans will be heading to the lakes through the 4th of July weekend just letting you know if Arkansas is your destination there is one swimming beach that will be temporarily closed. According to THV11, the Beaverfork Lake Park swim beach is closed due to the area's high levels...
William Jones IV Promoted to President of Sissy’s Log Cabin
Little Rock, Ark.— William Jones IV will take over as president of Arkansas-based independent jeweler Sissy’s Log Cabin, the retailer announced last week. William, the son of CEO Bill Jones, is a third-generation leader of the family-owned and -operated store and will transition from his role as chief operations officer.
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