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Plans in Motion: State’s First Dental, Veterinary Schools Taking Shape
Arkansas students have more opportunities than ever before. Thanks to two institutions in Arkansas higher education, there will be more options available for those aspiring to be veterinarians and dentists. Arkansas State University in Jonesboro recently announced that it would bring a veterinary school to the city, and Lyon College...
Clanton Farms Donates Fresh Produce to Arkansas Foodbank
HERMITAGE, Ark. – The Arkansas Foodbank proudly announced a significant donation from Clanton Farms on Tuesday. The family-owned farm, situated at 520 East 4th Street in Hermitage, has generously provided the food bank with 10 truckloads of watermelons and a variety of tomatoes this summer. Clanton Farms, known for...
Lake Chicot draw down angers some, pleases others
LAKE VILLAGE- Every five years the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Arkansas game and Fish Commission let some water out of Lake Chicot, to increase the game fish population of the lake. They also plant new vegetation to provide an environment for freshly spawned fish where they can...
Ozarks doctor saves woman’s life after performing new procedure at rural hospital
MOUNTAIN HOME, Ark. (KY3) - A rural northern Arkansas hospital is using a new procedure to save more lives. One of those saved is a woman who came into a Mountain Home ER with a ruptured aneurysm. Rita Wood, an 81-year-old native of Fulton County, said she’d been healthy her entire life until one night not long ago.
Mountain Home Public Schools’ Board to fill vacant seat tonight
The Mountain Home Public School Board is set to convene for its regular July meeting tomorrow at 5 p.m., where a key item on the agenda will be interviewing six candidates for the seat left vacant by Bob Chester’s resignation last month. The board will meet in executive session...
Slim Chickens to open Mountain Home doors on July 31
Slim Chickens, a fast-casual restaurant chain specializing in fresh chicken dishes, is expanding its presence in Arkansas with a new location in Mountain Home. The restaurant, located at 2534 Hwy 62 E, is scheduled to open on July 31st, marking another milestone in the brand’s growth across the state and nation.
Arkansas baseball had the third-most players drafted in the MLB Draft, 8 total
The 2024 MLB draft ended yesterday, with many Arkansas players getting their chance at the pros. Although the Diamond Hogs‘ season and climatically — a 5-9 record in the last 14 games — Arkansas produced eight draft picks, tying for third for the most players drafted. The first of which was Hagen Smith.
Mountain Home City Council to discuss Kroger opioid settlement
The Mountain Home City Council is set to meet on Thursday, July 18, at 5 p.m. in the Council Chambers of City Hall. The agenda includes several key items, including the Kroger Company opioid settlement, water rate adjustments, and a resolution to rename a portion of W. 7th Street. City...
Seven candidates are running in the Republican primary for Missouri’s 3rd Congressional District
Seven candidates are running in the Republican primary election for Missouri’s 3rd Congressional District on August 6, 2024. Three lead in media attention, endorsements, and fundraising: Justin Hicks (R), Bob Onder (R), and Kurt Schaefer (R). Incumbent Blaine Luetkemeyer (R) is not running for re-election. Luetkemeyer was first elected...
Missouri governor on people attending events: We forget they're at risk, too
(The Center Square) – After signing dozens of books at a children’s education venue in Chesterfield, Missouri Republican Gov. Mike Parson acknowledged increased security after an assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. “Since I’ve been governor, there have been numerous threats, some real and some not real,” Parson told reporters on Thursday. “But they’re out there. So you have to deal with that and you’ve got to make sure that you do everything you can to stay safe. And I just want to make...
Long-time Walmart employee now ‘picking’ as a personal shopper
It’s an early and busy shift for Lee Hiett, a 34-year Walmart employee, who shops almost nonstop for eight hours filling online grocery orders at the supercenter at 4208 Pleasant Crossing Blvd. in Rogers. Hiett, from Pea Ridge, has been with the personal shopper program since 2018. By the...
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