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Arkansas education ballot initiative receives pushback in final days before deadline to gather signatures
In the final days of the signature-gathering phase, the ballot initiative group is making its final push for its education amendment to qualify for the November ballot.
David Cook of the Alzheimer's Association Arkansas Chapter talks new Alzheimer medication
LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — The director of Public Policy for the Alzheimer's Association Arkansas chapter spoke with Little Rock Arc about a new Alzheimer's drug, specifically for those dealing with early symptomatic Alzheimer's disease. David Cook specifies that early detection and early diagnosis is vital for patients to be...
Former Arkansas Sen. Joyce Elliott suffers stroke
Joyce Elliott, a former Arkansas state senator and prominent civil rights advocate, suffered a stroke this week while in Dallas, according to Get Loud Arkansas, her voter advocacy nonprofit. “The [Get Loud Arkansas] team truly appreciates everyone who has reached out to show support and love for Senator Elliott,” nonprofit...
Show Your Support for Local First Responders by Giving Blood at a Boots & Badges Blood Drive!
Roll up your sleeve and support your local first responders by giving blood with Our Blood Institute at a local Boots & Badges blood drive!. Our Blood Institute (OBI) will host the Charleston Boots and Badges Blood Drive on Monday, July 22, from 12:30 p.m. to 5:30 pm at the First United Methodist Church Activity Center. With your blood donation you’ll receive a free entry to Magic Springs Theme Park and Water Park in Hot Springs, AR, and a voucher for 2 admissions to the NWA Naturals home game on Sunday, July 21.
Early Independence Day celebrations underway in Barling
BARLING, Ark. — Early Independence Day celebrations are underway for the 8th Annual Barling July 3rd Blowout. Organizers estimate more than 5,000 people attended last year's event at Barling City Park. "We do it a day early mainly just so everyone gets to come," said Megan Griffin, with the...
Timeline: Showers and storms for your Fourth of July in NWA and the River Valley
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Your Independence Day celebrations in NWA and the River Valley are going to be hot and humid. Heat advisories and excessive heat warnings are in place across the area. There are some chances for pop-up showers, but the best chances are later this evening. As the front...
Horseshoe Bend Day Use area reopened at Beaver Lake ahead of holiday weekend
The U. S. Army Corps of Engineers, Beaver Lake Office announced on Wednesday the Horseshoe Bend Day Use area will be reopened ahead of the holiday weekend.
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...
The Wisdom of Putting Future UA “Package Deals” Out in the Open Again
Lawson Blake will miss most, if not all, of the upcoming Arkansas basketball season because of an Achilles injury, he announced Tuesday. The walk-on from Fayetteville was the lone player from last year’s team who did not enter the transfer portal in the wake of Eric Musselman’s departure for USC and is set to be one of only two returnees in 2024-25, as Trevon Brazile withdrew from the portal and is also back.
The Shift: Former Bentonville chamber CEO springs into entrepreneurial action
It's fitting that Graham Cobb named his new venture Paceline Strategies: He's used to working with groups facing headwinds to achieve what individuals seldom can. The big picture: Cobb's career includes stints as senior policy officer at Walton Enterprises, president and CEO of the Bentonville Chamber of Commerce, chief operating officer at the Little Rock Area Chamber of Commerce and associate publisher at Arkansas Business Publishing Group.
Arkansas search and rescue K9 raising funds for bullet-resistant vest
BENTON COUNTY, ARKANSAS, Ark. — It's no secret K9s, or police dogs, are huge assets to law enforcement agencies all around, from sniffing out drugs and explosives to protecting their officers. But their expertise and equipment aren't exactly something you can purchase at a pet store. The nonprofit 30x30...
New UMC pastor to serve Nashville, Bingen churches
First United Methodist Church in Nashville and Bingen United Methodist Church have a new pastor, Rev. Pam Estes. When asked to share a little about herself, Pastor Pam’s eyes twinkle and she says, “I was born a small child…”. Her personality and sense of humor shine from...
Missouri Enthusiasm Surrounding Hogs Has Reached Unprecedented Level of Desperation
Tigers fans flood Hogs assistant Travis Williams' social media with insults after Tavion Wallace commit, time better spent at Silver Dollar City on Fire in the Hole as even Oklahoma Sooners see how desperate Missouri has become in SEC
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