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First Friday is Going for the Gold!
BENTONVILLE, AR - First Friday Presented by Walmart is bringing the Olympic Spirit to Bentonville on August 2nd. Downtown Bentonville Incorporated proudly hosts ‘Going for the Gold’ this Friday with free, family fun for the entire community. The event will include Olympic-inspired activities around the famed Bentonville Square.
Spout Spring: History of Fayetteville’s historic Black neighborhood and its next steps
Spout Spring, a neighborhood in South Fayetteville, has a rich Black history and is looking to get recognized as a local or national historic district.
Food Bank Touts Senior Food Pantry Network
Jonesboro, AR – (Contributed) – July 29, 2024 – In Northeast Arkansas, seniors are experiencing hunger at a staggering rate of 7.6% of the state’s population. For these seniors, the choice often comes down to essentials like groceries or medicine, groceries or rent, groceries or utilities. Recognizing this dire need, the Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas, alongside other local nonprofits, started the Senior Food Pantry Network. Through the Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) and the Senior Food Pantry Network, the Food Bank provides much-needed support to seniors facing food insecurity. CSFP is an income-based program available to individuals over 60 years of age who need food assistance.
Environmental Protection Agency awards nearly $100 million in Arkansas
The three largest metropolitan statistical areas in Arkansas were awarded nearly $100 million by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as part of its Climate Pollution Reduction Grant program. For Carl Geffken, city administrator for Fort Smith, this funding is significant. He said they often find themselves in a geographic Catch-22.
State Capitol Week in Review from Representative Steve Hollowell
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas — A recent survey by the National Retail Foundation revealed that families plan to spend an average of $875 for children starting or returning to school. This time of year can be financially burdensome for many families across Arkansas. To ease this burden, we want to remind you about the upcoming Arkansas Sales Tax Holiday.
Dangerous heat in Arkansas | Here's what to expect
ARKANSAS, USA — Excessive summer heat is returning across Arkansas throughout the rest of the workweek, from July 29-Aug. 2. A heat dome is setting up directly over the Central U.S. and will be providing some extreme heat. Here at home, temperatures are expected to range between the mid-90s and triple-digits. When you factor in the humidity, heat index values will be anywhere from 100° to 110° through Friday.
Simoneaux retires from Eagle Bank
Congratulations to Carol Simoneaux on her retirement!. Carol Simoneaux began working at Heber Springs State Bank as a Loan Processor in 2001. Working in the loan department was enriching, and she learned so much from working with Jack Barber, Cathy Cox, Gynelle Linder, and Bill Lynch, who was the President of the bank at that time. In addition to loan processing, Simoneaux became the backup for the acting Credit Card Coordinator, a job to which she was particularly drawn.
Air Force Will Land C-130 On Bono Highway
Jonesboro, AR – (JonesboroRightNow.com) – July 28, 2024 – If there was a catastrophic earthquake on the well-documented New Madrid Fault it is possible much of our area could be cut off from receiving life-sustaining supplies. If that happened, what could be done to deliver those important supplies?
Crystal Bridges Museum names Susan Peacock as chief impact officer
Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art and the Momentary in Bentonville announced Monday (July 29) the appointment of Susan Peacock as chief impact officer. With Crystal Bridges set to unveil a substantial expansion in 2026, establishing the chief impact officer role signals an effort to strengthen the institution’s reach in Arkansas, nationally, and globally, the museum said in a press release.
Jonesboro man charged with Domestic Battery and violation of No-Contact Order
Jonesboro, AR – (JonesboroRightNow.com) – July 29, 2024 – Over the weekend, Craighead County deputies responded to a disturbance call on CR 444. They made contact with a woman that said a man named Billy Holland had beat her up. She did have a big bump on...
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