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Hot Springs methamphetamine trafficker sentenced to 188 months in prison
Hot Springs, Arkansas – A Hot Springs woman has been sentenced to 188 months (15 years and eight months) in federal prison, followed by five years of supervised release, for her role in distributing large quantities of methamphetamine. The sentencing took place in the U.S. District Court in Hot Springs, presided over by Chief Judge Susan O. Hickey.
Paint the Town Red takes over downtown Jonesboro with block party
Jonesboro, AR – (Contributed) – Aug 22, 2024 – Details about the Jonesboro Regional Chamber of Commerce’s 27th annual Paint the Town Red Week have been announced, including plans for its traditional A-State Block Party that will take place in downtown Jonesboro the evening before Arkansas State’s home football game against Tulsa on Sept. 7.
NLRSD to rename elementary school in honor of North Little Rock Six
NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — The Natural State is a place that's rich in history. While you've probably heard of the Little Rock Nine before, there's another group that also left behind a significant historical impact— the North Little Rock Six. Just days after the famous integration of...
NOWDiagnostics gets FDA authorization for first at-home syphilis test
ARKANSAS, USA — NOWDiagnostics Inc. of Springdale has received federal approval to market its First To Know Syphilis Test, the first at-home, over-the-counter test to detect the sexually transmitted infection. The test provides an at-home result without a prescription in about 15 minutes, which can be used to better...
Jefferson Regional nursing students reach 100 percent first-time pass rate
Pine Bluff, AR – The Arkansas State Board of Nursing has released the official results for the 2024 National Council Licensure Exam (NCLEX) for Arkansas. Jefferson Regional School of Nursing has achieved a 100 percent pass rate for the NCLEX. Jefferson Regional School of Nursing graduates a class of students each May and December. All 2024 graduates passed the NCLEX on their first attempt and are officially registered nurses.
Seat warms for Arkansas coach Sam Pittman, with hopes of fixes on defense and new faces on offense
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) — Sam Pittman acknowledges what he faces heading into the 2024 season, his fifth as Arkansas football coach. Another year like the last and he likely will no longer carry that title in December. The Razorbacks are coming off a 4-8 season with a 1-7 record in the Southeastern Conference. It was […]
Fire chief offers advice on burning fields during harvest season
RANDOLPH COUNTY, Ark. (KAIT) - It is the time of year that farmers around Northeast Arkansas are beginning to harvest, and soon they will begin the new planting season by burning their fields. Field burning is a very common practice because it saves costs for farmers, but there are ways...
Mayor Reep discusses future business openings in Warren
The Bradley County Quorum Court met for their monthly meeting on Monday, August 19 to discuss various issues. Bradley County Medical Center Chief Operating Officer Leeanna Williams opened the meeting with updates about the hospital. She said that the hospital has seen a small uptick in COVID cases. The hospital has also been experiencing a few problems with air conditioning units due to the higher temperatures outside and the maintenance staff has been working overtime searching for parts for the hospital’s current units. She said that due to the building’s age, parts are sometimes more difficult to find.
Arkansas football: Game-by-game predictions for 2024 college football season
FAYETTEVILLE — The Arkansas football season kicks off in one week with an in-state matchup against at Little Rock's War Memorial Stadium. The Razorbacks are about to embark on a critical season. Sam Pittman, entering his fifth year as head coach, is firmly on the hot seat. Arkansas is coming off a...
Greenwood Council Adopts Ordinance to Waive Permit Fees, Effect Delayed
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Doug Kinslow at 5:30 p.m.; roll was called by City Clerk/Treasurer Sharla Derry and members present were as follows: AC Brown, Ralph Meeker, and Roger Rainwater; a quorum was declared with the addition of the Mayor; Council members Tim Terry, Rod Powell, and Steve Tedford were absent, and City Attorney Travis Plummer was present.
Family event to benefit animals across NEA
Jonesboro, AR – (JonesboroRightNow.com) – Aug 21, 2024 – NAFA (Northeast Arkansans for Animals) is an all-volunteer rescue that specializes in low-cost vaccination events and low-cost cat neuters. This Saturday, August 24, NAFA and Jonesboro Animal Services are teaming up for Rubber Ducky Derby Days. This family-friendly...
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