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Man arrested in connected with shooting at judge’s home
POINSETT COUNTY, Ark. (KAIT/Edited News Release) - Law Enforcement has made in arrest connected to a shooting that happened at the home of Judge Ron Hunter. “On August 24, 2024, at approximately 3:00 PM, a search warrant was executed by the Poinsett County Sheriff’s Office, Arkansas State Police, and FBI in the Greenfield area on Daisy Road. This operation was linked to a shooting incident involving Judge Ron Hunter and law enforcement on the evening of August 23, 2024.
LRSD to receive over $11 million to make energy upgrades to 17 schools
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – More than $11 million is headed to the Little Rock School District to support upgrades in energy efficiency and indoor air quality for K-12 public schools. LRSD won the 2024 Renew America’s Schools Prize and Grant competition administered by the U.S. Department of Energy.
EL Dorado School District app has new features
EL DORADO, Ark. (KTVE/KARD) — EL Dorado School District has added a new feature to their app called “Rooms.” This feature will allow for parents to get direct information from teachers such as homework, assignments, or just regular class announcements. KTVE/KARD spoke with Media and Marketing Director Scarlett Gully-Misenheimer with more on the new feature. And this […]
Real Estate: Trailer park, hotel change hands in 7-digit deals
Clark County real estate transactions recorded Aug. 9-22, 2024, having a value of $100,000 or greater. Information is gathered from public records held by the Clark County Circuit Clerk, online real estate records via actdatascout.com and the Arkansas Secretary of State. The Arkadelphian includes names of grantees, grantors, transaction price and property description available, and does not withhold names. A variety of factors, including improvements made to a home or property, are considered in real estate prices that may increase from when the seller bought the property.
ABB Launches Arkansas Workforce Development Program
OZARK, Ark. — ABB is equipping the next generation of professionals for advanced technology manufacturing by partnering with Arkansas Tech University’s Ozark campus to launch a career-readiness program. This collaborative workforce development initiative will offer a curriculum focused on automation technology, air conditioning and refrigeration. ABB’s Ozark motor...
Lillyanne McCool accepts 2024 Steve Gulley Scholarship
The Bluegrass Endeavors Foundation, a philanthropic non-profit organization managed by the members of Crandall Creek, announced this week that Lillyanne McCool of Mountain View, AR is the recipient of the 2024 Steve Gulley Memorial Scholarship. McCool, a student at the College of the Ozarks in Hollister, MO, will receive $5,000 to assist in the costs of attending nursing school there.
Aqueduct coming to Smoke & Barrel Tavern Sept. 8
A band that was a regular visitor to Fayetteville during the heyday of JR’s Lightbulb Club is coming back to town next month. Indie pop band Aqueduct is set to perform their first show in Fayetteville in almost 20 years at Smoke & Barrel Tavern on Sunday, Sept. 8.
Trex adds 500 new jobs to Little Rock
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Trex Company Manufacturing, a global composite decking company, finishes construction on its new production facility in Little Rock. The move is expected to bring 500 new jobs to the capital. Trex held a 'topping out' ceremony Thursday morning to celebrate the new facility, not far...
Arkadelphia school board talks old campuses
The Arkadelphia Board of Education conducted a light meeting Thursday, Aug. 22, 2024, in Dawson Building #3. Ida Tramble presided over the meeting in president Blake Bell’s absence. The board approved the transfer of $3.5 million of excess legal balance funds to the building fund. The district has a...
Cirque Italia to visit Fort Smith for water circus performances
FORT SMITH, Ark. — The traveling entertainment group Cirque Italia is making waves by bringing its Water Circus to Fort Smith from Aug. 22 - 25. The event, suspended over a 35,000-gallon stage, is set to bring "unique aerial acts, hand balancing, contortionists, and many more surprise performances that are breathtaking," according to an event page.
EACC President to visit Apple headquarters for augmented reality education initiative
FORREST CITY — East Arkansas Community College President Dr. Cathie Cline will have the opportunity this month to visit the headquarters of Apple in Silicon Valley, California. She is part of a group of community college presidents learning how augmented reality can be used in education. “I go later...
New UA philanthropic giving was $92.3 million in recent fiscal year
The University of Arkansas said Friday (Aug. 23) that philanthropic giving in the fiscal year ended June 30 totaled $211.1 million. Of that, $92.3 million was from new giving and $118.8 million was payments on previous commitments. The $92.3 million includes cash, in-kind giving, planned gifts and new pledges. According...
Jacks and Owls face off in pre-season scrimmage
McGEHEE, Ark. – The Warren Lumberjacks and McGehee Owls put through their paces in a pre-season clash Friday night in McGehee, with Warren emerging victorious, 28-13 over a scrimmage which featured a number of set series and one full live quarter. Both teams looked to fine-tune their game plans ahead of the start of the 2024 high school football season next week.
Flyer Q&A: Callie Kent on supporting Fayetteville’s live music and local artists
Like every late summer and fall in Fayetteville, there’s a lot of live music happening. Even more so lately with new DIY groups working with established venues and hosting shows wherever they can. It can be difficult to keep track of everything. Luckily for us, Callie Kent has been...
"Howlin' Red Wolves Pilsner" named official craft beer of Arkansas State Athletics
The Arkansas State Athletics Department announced on Friday, August 23, the Red Wolves Sports Properties has entered an agreement with Soul & Spirits Brewery in Memphis, to launch the new official craft beer of ASU Athletics. "Howlin' Red Wolves Pilsner" is an American-style light lager that uses Jonesboro-grown rice alongside...
Bigelow prepares for first state title defense | Preps on 11
BIGELOW, Ark. — In 2023, the Bigelow Panthers made history, going 14-0 and bringing home the small town’s first-ever football state title. Now, in 2024, they know that to dream big, they have to think small. “We focus week by week instead of a bigger goal,” Bigelow senior...
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