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Hot Springs Sister City Program Awarded for Innovation
The Sister City program in Hot Springs is one of the best in the state. It hosts cultural events and yearly delegate trips. Now, the over 30-year relationship has paid off, as the Hot Springs Sister City program won the Sister Cities International 2024 Annual Award for Innovation in Business, Trade and Professional Exchange for a city with a population of 25,001-100,000.
Arkansas student raises money for disability awareness by biking across the country
A University of Arkansas - Fort Smith student is biking more than 4,000 miles to raise funds and awareness for individuals with physical and mental disabilities.
Pedal it Forward to shift operation in new Jones Center location
Betty Morris is volunteering on a rainy Wednesday morning at Pedal It Forward’s new bike shop at the Jones Center in Springdale– as she does three times a week. Right now, she’s teaching a newer volunteer how to repair a bicycle. Morris has been a volunteer with Pedal It Forward for a few years now but previously spent a lot of time at their Bentonville shop. She said volunteering in Springdale is easier for her.
Food Bank of NEA hosting commodity distributions in McCrory, Cotton Plant
The Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas will hit the road to host a commodity distribution this week. The food bank will be in Woodruff County Wednesday. The first distribution will begin at 9 a.m. and end at 11 a.m. or when food runs out, in McCrory at the Three County Fairgrounds at 516 Poplar Avenue.
West Fork Softball in State Opener Falls to Van Meter, Will Play in Consolation on Wednesday
The West Fork softball team in first ever state tournament game was limited to two hits and Van Meter with consistent traffic on bases pulled away for a 10-0 win in six innings in a Class 2A quarterfinal on Tuesday, as aired on 104.9 KLMJ. Van Meter led 1-0 after...
Meleek Thomas includes Arkansas in final seven
Meleek Thomas, a consensus five-star prospect and the No. 9 overall player in the 2025 class, has narrowed down his recruitment to just seven schools, including the Arkansas Razorbacks. Thomas announced his list with a post to his official Instagram account on Tuesday afternoon. The 6-4, 175-pound guard prospect is...
Children’s health fair & school supply giveaway being held in De Queen
DE QUEEN, Ark. (KSLA) - Children and families in Sevier County are invited to attend a back-to-school health fair and school supply giveaway. The event will be held Aug. 6 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the De Queen Sportsplex. Sponsors of the event include the Sevier County Sheriff’s Office,...
Young Fan Who Beat Up MJF On AEW Dynamite Appears On Local News In Arkansas
Will Ospreay and MJF stole the show a week ago on AEW Dynamite in the opening bout that went nearly an hour. MJF walked away as the new International Champion. During it, there was an interesting moment as Ospreay and MJF brawled into the crowd, leading to Ospreay asking a young fan to help beat up MJF. She proceeded to give hit the heel star in the chest several times. As a result, that young fan went viral on social media.
Little Rock unveils 25th Safe Haven Baby Box to aid in curbing infant abandonment
LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — Little Rock is opening another new Baby Box in its effort to provide a safe and anonymous alternative for parents in a crisis to find their child a safe and loving home. This new location, located at 21900 Baxley Lane, is set to become the...
Grand Prairie Historical Society holds summer meeting and potluck dinner in DeWitt, features presentations on local history and upcoming events
The Grand Prairie Historical Society (GPHS) held its summer quarterly meeting and annual potluck dinner at the DeWitt campus of Phillips Community College on the evening of July 18. Around forty attendees were present. A presentation on the history of Immanuel School and its notable graduates was given by former educator Janice Streeter of the Citizens for Immanuel organization.
LRSD hosting free vaccine clinic July 23-25
LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — The Little Rock School District (LRSD) is hosting a free vaccine clinic for all students. The immunizations begin today, July 23 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and will run until Thursday, July 25. Vaccinations can be received at the Pulaski County Health Department (3915...
Conway opens state tourney with 6-1 win over Cabot
Conway Secures State Tourney Win with Dominant Performance. The much-anticipated state tournament match between Conway and Cabot took place, and Conway made a resounding statement with a 6-1 victory. From the get-go, Conway showed its intensity, combining for five runs in the first two innings. This early surge propelled them...
This former Fair Park, Battle Wings standout nabbed SAU sports hall of fame recognition
Former Fair Park and Southern Arkansas standout Val Morris, who spent time in two NFL training camps, will be inducted into the SAU Sports Hall of Fame this fall with seven additional candidates. Morris was unstoppable as a wideout during his tenure with the Muleriders (1990-93) when he snagged a then program record 151 passes and set a single-game receiving yards record with 216 against Howard Payne in 1992. He became SAU’s second receiver to surpass 2,000...
Dominos Delivery Driver gets Duped
Jonesboro, AR – (JonesboroRightNow.com) – July 23, 2024 – A 36-year-old Domino’s delivery driver got caught off-guard as a group of teenagers stole his pizza delivery out of his vehicle. 902 Scott Street was the address on his delivery order, but that’s an apartment complex, so...
Jonesboro couple donates $3M to Arkansas Children’s Hospital expansion project
JONESBORO, Arkansas — A Jonesboro couple has made a total of $3 million in donations to two hospitals. Two million dollars of the donation will go to the Arkansas Children’s Hospital in Little Rock with another $1 million going to the hospital’s branch in Jonesboro. Arkansas Children’s...
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