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OnlyPlates app helping people find their favorite food in Northwest Arkansas based on dish ratings
ARKANSAS, USA — A new app is giving food connoisseurs a unique way to navigate the growing restaurant scene in Northwest Arkansas. The OnlyPlates app allows users to rate individual plates of food rather than entire restaurants and browse through other users’ ratings to explore new dishes. The...
Arkansas mother claims LISA Academy did not follow son’s IEP, pulled him from school activities
An Arkansas mother says she relied on a local school to provide the extra steps to help her child with special needs be able to learn only to see the school not make the grade.
University of Arkansas system president announces he is retiring by Jan. 15th
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Donald Bobbitt, the president of the University of Arkansas system, said Tuesday he is retiring after leading the state’s largest university system for nearly 13 years. Bobbitt notified the university’s Board of Trustees that he plans to retire Jan. 15, or earlier, if a successor is selected before that date. […]
Arbaugh ’95 Joins Ozarks as JLC Academic Support Coordinator
Adrienne Arbaugh has joined the University of the Ozarks as an academic support coordinator in the Jones Learning Center, beginning Aug. 1, 2024. Arbaugh is a 1995 U of O graduate with a degree in education. She most recently served as a teacher with the Clarksville School District from 2003-2024 and also taught in the Explorers Program, an after-school program that provides additional mentoring and guidance for some students.
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...
UAPB faculty join in research program
A collaboration of faculty members from the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences and the Arkansas Children's Research Institute is leading the way to improving the quality of life and stimulating economic growth through the Connect Arkansas Research Scholars program. Scientists, professors, researchers,...
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...
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.
Wrong Way Driver Reported On I-90 By Logan, Montana.
Are you kidding me? Just as I finish writing about a young, healthy 24-year-old young lady, Taylee Bornong, who was hit head on by a wrong way driver just outside of Livingston on July, 10th, another incident takes place. In the case involving Taylee, 19 calls were made about seeing...
Region welcomes I-55, US 79 work
As southeast Arkansas citizens and college students often travel to Memphis either for a weekend vacation, concert or ballgame, the expansion of two roadways along the pathway is viewed as welcome news. Not only are plans to replace the Interstate 55 bridge -- aka America's River Crossing Bridge -- from...
Fort Smith police respond to black bear perched in tree
FORT SMITH, Ark. — The Fort Smith Police Department responded to a young black bear in the area on July 19. FSPD said in a release that officers responded to the 1900 block of S. 21st St. to contain the bear, which was perched in a tree. Arkansas Game...
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...
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