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1812 society donates 118 pairs of jeans
As of January, United States Daughters of the War of 1812 have delivered 118 pairs of men's denim jeans for veterans receiving treatment at St. Francis House as well as the VA medical centers in Little Rock and North Little Rock. Advised of the critical and ongoing need for men's...
Transgender, nonbinary former Razorback runner Nikki Hiltz earns spot at Paris Games
EUGENE, Ore — While Nikki Hiltz took a victory lap to celebrate a long-awaited trip to the Olympics, some fans reached out and handed bracelets to their favorite 1,500-meter runner — a runner who is doing this, in part, for them. These days, Hiltz, who's transgender and nonbinary,...
Rogers community continues 38-year 4th of July parade tradition amid tornado recovery efforts
ROGERS, Ark. — A downtown historic community in Rogers didn’t let storm damage and remaining debris get in the way of celebrating the Fourth of July. “We decided to do the parade,” Nancy Swearingen, a resident of Rogers said. “The parade must go on. It's going to be hot and a lot of our shade is gone.”
Local firework stand upholding family legacy
ROGERS, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — One family in Northwest Arkansas is working to keep the legacy of their late grandfather alive in a unique way: through selling fireworks. Just off the side of Highway 62 in Rogers is where Cluck’s Fireworks has been for years, and it has a long-standing history. According to Trey Cluck, the […]
Pyrotechnics prep for Freedom Fest
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - The city of Jonesboro is preparing for its annual Freedom Fest event. The crew has something special in store for the show and has been setting up all week. Freedom Fest is an event that started in the ’80s, and in 2000 was moved to Jonesboro....
'The crops don't know about the holidays' | Fayetteville farmers continue selling produce during July 4th
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — The Fayetteville Farmer's Market continued its regular Thursday market on Independence Day. While everyone was off and gathering for the celebration, farmers at the Fayetteville market continued to harvest their crops into the Fourth of July. According to the National Retail Federation, more consumers plan to spend Independence Day at a cookout than at a fireworks celebration. They projected consumers would spend $9.4 billion on food items for the holiday.
Family, fun, and fireworks light up Mountain Meadows’ Independence Day celebration
Mountain Meadows Health and Rehabilitation residents enjoyed an Independence Day celebration Wednesday evening, thanks in part to volunteers, staff, and families. Volunteers with Brothers Keeper Ministry came together with Mountain Meadows residents, staff, and their families to create a sense of community and celebrate the spirit of America, the organization said in a post on social media.
Arkansas’ largest free fireworks show TONIGHT
Jonesboro, AR – (JonesboroRightNow.com) – July 4, 2024 – Freedom Fest blasts off tonight at Southside Softball Complex!. Gates open at 7pm, the show starts at 9:30pm. Admission is free. Both entrances to Southside will be open, as well as the Miracle League parking lot. Fireworks will...
Osawatomie to Pittsburg—The Trail of Death and the Unique Road
I rode five days from Lincoln, Nebraska, to Bentonville, Arkansas. Tuesday, July 2, was the hardest stage. High humidity, 90-degree temperatures for most of the ride, and a hard south-southwest headwind all the way… but hey, I didn’t take vacation to sit around all day waiting for perfect weather.
All five players who transferred out from Arkansas baseball
With the Arkansas baseball team getting a boatload of transfers out of the portal, some players have decided to enter the portal with the amount of talent the Razorbacks are bringing in. The portal opened on June 3, and the deadline to enter was on Tuesday. The Hogs lost five...
Benton County sees millions in loans, relief funds after Memorial Day storms
New information from Axios shows Benton County residents have gotten millions of dollars from the Small Business Administration after the Memorial Day weekend storms.
Little Rock city board member has missed every meeting since mid-May
Little Rock city board member, Charles Richardson, has puzzled constituents by missing every meeting sice mid-May, sparking concerns about his dedication to his role. With seven meetings held since his absence began, Richardson’s lack of participation raises questions about his ability to serve the community effectively. Investigation into past...
Mountain Home School Board admits to FOIA violations in lawsuit response
The Mountain Home School District and its Board of Education have effectively admitted to violating the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) in their recent response to the lawsuit brought by Melissa Klinger. In a document submitted to the Baxter County Circuit Court Wednesday afternoon, the school board, represented by Friday,...
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