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Two U of A students facing charges in racist, homophobic vandalism on assistant dean’s door
Two University of Arkansas students are facing criminal charges after allegedly carving a swastika and the word "gay" into an assistant dean's office door.
Pea Ridge area church news – Northwest Arkansas
The Pea Ridge area is home to numerous churches, each offering a variety of services and activities for the community. Here are some updates and details on the churches in the area:. Church Services and Activities. – Mt. Vernon Presbyterian Church: Led by Pastor Brian Timmons, weekly services take place...
City offices closed July 4, trash service will run on schedule
City offices will be closed on Thursday, July 4 in observance of Independence Day. Despite the closure, both residential and commercial recycling and trash pick up routes will run on their regular schedule. The city’s transfer station, compost site and household hazardous waste trailer will be closed on Thursday, however.
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...
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...
Davis named Impact Academy Fellow
Kimberley Davis, Dean of the School of Education at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, has been named a 2024-25 Impact Academy Fellow through the national non-profit organization Deans for Impact. Davis joins a cohort of leaders chosen for their commitment to improving educator preparation, according to a news...
A dozen turtles, frogs and other animals recovered from oil spill by Smackover
LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — A host of reptiles and other animals were released by members of a response team into the Ouachita River yesterday. The release stems from an oil spill that occurred recently. Team members recovered and released the animals after they were cleaned and assessed by professional oil recovery contractors.
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,...
Face of the ‘Saddest’ Shelter Dog Too Scared To Come out of Kennel
A recent TikTok video highlighting the "saddest" dog at an Arkansas-based animal shelter sheds a small light on how these animals feel while waiting for their forever homes. Shelter volunteer Susan visits the Little Rock Animal Village in Arkansas every Saturday. She works on getting updates and creating content for the rest of the week, hoping to connect an animal with an adopter. This past week is when she met Bumblebee Tuna for the first time.
PB native Hence to play in second Futures Game
Pine Bluff native Tink Hence will make his second straight appearance in the MLB All-Star Futures Game this month. Hence, a Watson Chapel graduate, will be one of nine pitchers to represent the National League in the game, which will be played at 3:10 p.m. July 13 at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas.
Jonesboro’s newest soap shop
Jonesboro, AR – (JonesboroRightNow.com) – July 3, 2024 – Jonesboro’s newest Soap and Bath Co is spreading its mission to reach our community by finding Hope in a bar of Soap. Each month they choose a local initiative to sponsor. This month they are challenging Jonesboro...
Little Rock Weekend Guide: July 4-7
Sparklers on deck. It’s time to light up LR with good, local, star-spangled fun. Let’s get into it. Independence Day Sunrise Hike at Pinnacle Mountain State Park // Start your holiday off with a bang and the best view of your city starting at the West Summit Trailhead. The guided hike starts at 5 a.m. Learn more here. Bonus: Stick around the West Summit Area after the hike to get in on lawn games, sprinklers and park fun. More on that here.
University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Appoints Andrea Stewart as Interim Chancellor
Andrea Stewart has been selected to serve as interim chancellor of the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff. The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is a historically Black university within the University of Arkansas System. The school enrolls roughly 2,200 undergraduate students and 200 graduate students. Women represent 56 percent of the undergraduate population.
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