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Giving Guide: Arkansas Urology Foundation
The Arkansas Urology Foundation connects men and women from all walks of life to comprehensive urological care and wellness through identifying and addressing health disparities across Arkansas. Established more than 25 years ago, Arkansas Urology was founded during a time when sexual health and prostate cancer was largely discussed behind closed doors, if at all. By providing free 10-point health check ups, the Foundation encourages men to stay on top of their health care.
Aug. 1 rice field day set at Stuttgart
STUTTGART, Arkansas — The Aug. 1 field day at the Rice Research and Extension Center in Stuttgart will feature presentations on breeding, germplasm, remote sensing and more. The field day is presented by the Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station, the research arm of the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture, and the Dale Bumpers National Rice Research Center, part of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agriculture Research Service.
Pine Bluff police seize 7 firearms, make 6 felony arrests overnight
PINE BLUFF, Ark. — The Pine Bluff Police Department seized seven firearms and made six felony arrests around 1 a.m. Wednesday. Authorities said they arrested multiple individuals in possession of stolen and illegal firearms and drugs during a call for service. According to Pine Bluff police, they recovered seven...
Register Now For Axe Throwing Course at UA Hope-Texarkana
How would you like to learn the art of Axe Throwing? The University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana Community Education Department will have an axe-throwing class in August so here is your chance to learn all about axe throwing. The class will be held on Tuesday, August 27 from 5:30 PM to...
‘The Sunshine Boys’ Set to Take Stage Soon in Central Arkansas
Argenta Contemporary Theatre, in partnership with the ACANSA Arts Festival of the South, is set to stage Neil Simon’s “The Sunshine Boys” from Sept. 11 through Sept. 21. The play, starring Little Rock’s P. Jay Clark as Willie Clark and New York native Freddy Geils as Al Lewis, tells the story of two former vaudeville stars who must reunite for a CBS “History of Comedy” retrospective despite years of estrangement.
ABF Freight’s Seth Runser appointed president of ArcBest; Matt Godfrey, named ABF president
FORT SMITH, Ark. — ArcBest has announced Seth Runser, president of ABF Freight, will become president of ArcBest effective Aug. 1. While Runser will take on this new role, Judy R. McReynolds will remain chief executive officer and chairman of the board. “Seth has made tremendous contributions to ArcBest’s...
Power restored in Fayetteville after outage knocked out power for over 2000
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Update: Power has been restored, according to SWEPCO. Fayetteville is experiencing a power outage impacting over 2000 customers, according to SWEPCO's outage map. The outage is centered around Gulley Park, but ranges from N Mission Boulevard to Old Wire Road, according to the map. 5NEWS has...
Stuttgart Planning Commission votes to annex 242 acres for new industrial and residential development
The Stuttgart Planning Commission voted to annex 242 acres of industrial and residential property into the city limits during its regular meeting Tuesday night. Bethany Hildebrand, executive director of the Stuttgart Chamber of Commerce, spoke on behalf of the Stuttgart Industrial Development Corporation (SIDC), an arm of the Stuttgart Chamber of Commerce. Hildebrand requested the commission approve the annexation of SIDC’s industrial park located along Highway 79 between 10th and 2nd Streets.
Delta Center for Economic Development to host Leadership in Banking Series
JONESBORO, Arkansas — Those seeking continued education in the banking profession have an opportunity to further their knowledge with a series set to begin this fall on the campus of Arkansas State University. The Delta Center for Economic Development (DCED) will host a Leadership in Banking Series, with sessions...
Magnolia Middle School part of cell phone study
Magnolia Middle School will be participating in a research study through the Office of Educational Policy studying the benefits of limiting access to cell phones during school. Superintendent John Ward told the Magnolia School Board last week that the district had been approved for a grant through Division of Elementary...
An Educational and Inspiring Visit with Barry Simon and the Datamax Team
Above, left to right: Cody Simon, Steven Sumner, Frank G. Cannata, Barry Simon, David Holzhauer, and David Rhodes. Carol and I made a long-postponed visit to Little Rock, Arkansas. Our host dealer was none other than Barry Simon of Datamax. Barry Simon. What made this visit more special were the...
North Little Rock man whose brother was killed while crossing the street calls for more pedestrian, bicycle safety after recent cyclist death
A North Little Rock man who lost his brother to an accident is pushing for more driver and pedestrian safety after a recent deadly bicycle crash.
Pine Bluff School District honored by federal program
The Pine Bluff School District's 21st Century Community Learning Centers are featured on a federal website spotlighting subgrantees for the Nita M. Lowey 21st CCLC program. The program is supported by the Office of Elementary & Secondary Education of the U.S. Department of Education. It supports the creation of community learning centers that provide academic enrichment opportunities during hours away from school for children, with an emphasis on those who attend high-poverty and low-performing schools, according to the office.
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