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Watershed improvement project planning phase is winding down
Engineers for a federally funded pilot watershed project supported by the Arkansas Black Mayors Association are asking for residents affected by flooding to send photos and descriptions of the impact by July 28. Edwin Jones, a Dallas-based engineer, led a community meeting Thursday night at the Pine Bluff Convention Center...
Man steals Memphis Police vehicle in Raleigh getaway
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis Police say a man stole a squad car Friday evening in Raleigh. Officers were responding to a suspicious person just before 6 p.m. at a Burlington Coat Factory at Stage Road and Covington Pike. When they attempted to make contact, they say the man ran off and stole a squad car […]
Armed robberies after escape get 210-year sentence
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — 210 years—that’s the sentence handed down to a Memphis man, convicted of eight armed robberies, one attempted robbery, and eight counts of using a firearm during a crime. The crimes happened in the summer of 2022, and the last incident ended with a police chase through Memphis. Marchello Moore, 42, will spend […]
Global outage: Shelby Co. Clerk's office drivers license dept. down, MFD, MPD impacted
The Drivers License Department at the Shelby County Clerk's office has been impacted by the global tech outage, according to Clerk Wanda Halbert. All other systems, as of 10:30 a.m. Friday, were still operating. A major technology outage has impacted personal computers, airlines, media companies, banks, and telecom firms around...
Wynne, Cross County School Boards to meet Monday night
CROSS COUNTY — The Wynne School Board and the Cross County School Board will meet Monday night. The Wynne School Board has called a special meeting for 6 p.m. Monday, July 22, at the junior high school library. The Cross County School Board will also be meeting at 6...
Sunny’s Stir Fry set to open on College Avenue
A new Chinese restaurant that has been in the works for a little over a year will open soon in central Fayetteville. The new restaurant, called Sunny’s Stir Fry, will be located in the building at 2335 N. College Ave., in the space formerly home to Best Sports. The...
Opportunity Knocks: EY Custom Homes Builds Affordable, Modern and Contemporary Homes
EY Custom Homes recently celebrated its third year, but Erica York already has more than a decade of commercial and residential construction and renovation experience under her belt. From the job site to the office, York has handled projects at every stage, making waves in a male-dominated industry with her fresh, contemporary style inspired by high-end zip codes.
Military brings no-cost medical services to north Arkansas
Military personnel are providing no-cost medical, optometry, dental and veterinary services through July 25 at clinics in Jasper and Kingston as part of a training mission. The U.S. Department of Defense is partnering with the Northwest Arkansas Economic Development District to present Ozark Wellness Innovative Readiness Training. IRT missions, which can also focus on things like civil engineering, cybersecurity and transportation, provide training opportunities to increase soldiers’ deployment readiness while providing key services to U.S. communities, according to the Department of Defense’s website.
Thaden School announces new location for lower school campus in Bentonville
The Thaden School announced Thursday (July 18) the site for its new Lower School campus, which will be located on 10th and Benton St., directly south of the current Thaden School campus in Bentonville. The expansion will include the renovation of the previous Olivet offices and surrounding grounds, adding five...
Arkansas State Renews Contracts for Women’s Bowling, Soccer, and Golf Coaches
Arkansas State's head coaches in women's bowling, soccer, and golf, Justin Kostick, Brian Dooley, and MJ Desbiens Shaw, have all been granted three-year contract extensions, leading their teams to significant victories and accomplishments. Kostick has led the women's bowling program for 16 seasons, with three NCAA national runner-up finishes in...
How Arkansas officials are helping those without flood insurance
FAULKNER COUNTY, Ark — Many people in Arkansas have had a firsthand experience with floodwaters, especially the people living in Faulkner County. The recent heavy rains have damaged homes and businesses in the area and caused several roads to have to close until the rain subsided. Though those roads and streets have reopened, the damage that was left behind can be difficult to repair and some insurance policies may not cover the costs.
Boil order issued for Strawberry
STRAWBERRY, Ark. (KAIT) - The Arkansas Department of Health has issued a boil water order for Strawberry. The ADH issued the order Thursday for the entire Strawberry Waterworks system. The department cited an “inadequate disinfectant level” in the Lawrence County town’s water system. Residents are advised to...
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