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Muldrow woman is named to U.S. Marshals Museum board
The United States Marshals Museum in Fort Smith, Ark. has announced an additions to its board leadership effective July 1, 2024. Jamie Moore of Muldrow has reportedly joined the board roster. Moore is a long-time resident of the Fort Smith and Eastern Oklahoma area, having served on a number of...
Morrilton Chamber planning to hold car show, night golf tourney this fall
As the Morrilton Area Chamber of Commerce continues to prepare for some its traditional activities, like the annual teacher appreciation lunches and upcoming ribbon cuttings to celebrate new members, the organization is also planning a few new events that will be held this fall that leaders hope the entire community will be able to enjoy. One of the new events is a downtown car show that will be held Friday, September 27th. Chamber President Donnie Crain says that show and shine event will be held in conjunction with the annual Fall Swap Meet and Car Show on Petit Jean Mountain that same week...
Quorum court approves courthouse repair funds
OSCEOLA, Ark. (KAIT) - Mississippi County held a quorum court meeting on Tuesday, July 23 at 6 p.m. The main topic was repairs to the interior of the Osceola courthouse. About $3 million has already been used to repair the exterior of the building but now the attention shifts to the inside of the building which desperately needs repairs to the electrical, heat and cooling systems and other maintenance.
HDC grants pillar removal and garage demolition
The Historic District Commission had postponed a decision on two projects at its July 3 meeting. Last week, the HDC approved both those projects. At 42 Prospect Ave., Keith Scales and Rebecca Becker had asked to remove failing stone pillars on the front porch. Scales proposed replacing them with tapered wooden columns, in keeping with the Craftsman style of the house. Commissioners said the house had an overall Victorian style, with round columns on the other faces of the house. They also had serious concerns about losing the property’s contributing status.
Arkansas State Police Officer-Involved Shooting on I-30 With One Injured
On Monday night, July 22, 2024, an Indiana man was hurt following a chase and shootout with Arkansas State Police Troopers. The incident began around 10:10 p.m. on Interstate 30, near the Hempstead/Nevada County line. Troopers were pursuing a suspect driving eastbound on I-30. As the chase neared the 36-mile...
Fort Smith, AR, Identifies Hospital Intruder
Police in Fort Smith, Arkansas, identify the man who caused a lockdown at an area hospital earlier this week. The man in question has been identified as 34-year-old John West. West was spotted in Mercy Hospital on Monday with what appeared to be a hand gun. The weapon turned out to be a water pistol that had been painted black to look like a real gun. It was found when West was eventually discovered hiding in a box in an educational room in the hospital.
Baseball Program Earns ABCA Academic Team Award
Clarksville, Ark. – The University of the Ozarks baseball team was among the recipients of the American Baseball Coaches Association’s (ABCA) Team Academic Excellence Award for the 2023-2024 academic year. It is the program’s third time to receive the award. The Eagles were one of 181 NCAA Division III programs on the list and posted a cumulative 3.04 grade point average as a team. Under head coach Aaron Gentry , the Eagles had 19 players make the American Southwest Conference Academic All-Conference Team in the spring. Three of his players were named to the College Sports Communicators Academic All-District Team.…
Arkansas Center for Black Music to Present Celebration Concert Aug. 1
The Arkansas Center for Black Music at the University of Arkansas presents “The Finale” on August 1st at 7pm at the Meteor Guitar Gallery in Bentonville. Well-known guest artists and students from the Master of Music in Black Sacred Music program will present a celebration of the country’s only graduate program in Black Sacred Music. The event features Music Moves as a community partner and the Arkansas Gospel Chorale as the supporting community choir.
Jonesboro Church Health Center hosts annual peach drive fundraiser
Jonesboro, AR – (JonesboroRightNow.com) – July 24, 2024 – The only annual fundraiser for the Jonesboro Church Health Center is almost over. But you still have time to make a donation and get a box of Georgia peaches. The peaches are on the tree in Georgia one...
Fort Smith schools trying phone-free program this upcoming school year
FORT SMITH, Ark. — At a board meeting on July 22, Fort Smith Public Schools announced a pilot program aimed at creating phone-free environments at schools in the district. Starting in the upcoming 2024-25 school year, Kimmons Middle School and Ramsey Middle School will use Yondr pouches to securely store students' phones and electronics during the school day.
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