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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...
Red River Symposium Includes Trip Down Southwest Trail
As part of the Red River Symposium there was a trip to explore the Southwest Trail on Saturday (7-27). It started from the Bronson House in Washington and went down a dirt road towards Blevins following a ridgeline. At one point the road the road veers off because of the proving ground. The overseer’s house from the Royston plantation was moved into Washington from the trail.
Denali and Walmart Collaborate to Rollout Innovative Organic Recycling & Reuse Technology
RUSSELLVILLE, Ark.--Denali, the nation’s leading and largest recycler of organic materials, today announced a collaboration with Walmart to roll out innovative depackaging services that can help improve the food waste recycling process at more than a thousand Walmart and Sam's Club locations nationwide. The innovative depackaging technology aims to help drive operational efficiencies for Walmart enterprise associates, and based on early testing, has increased the volume of potentially reusable organic content recovered from participating Walmart and Sam's Club locations by more than 60% and reduced their compactor trash by an estimated 12%. As of today, the program has launched in over 1,400 Walmart and Sam's Club locations in more than 16 markets across the country including Houston, Dallas, Philadelphia, Washington D.C., Indianapolis, Phoenix and cities across New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Massachusetts and Connecticut – with rollout to continue nationwide into 2025.
Weekend Drowning Reported In Cherokee Village
Officials confirmed the Cherokee Village Police Department is conducting an investigation into the death of a Ukrainian citizen who drowned over the weekend. Authorities say a body was found in Lake Cherokee on Saturday morning. Authorities identified the victim as Sergii Fetsiuk, age 46 of Ukraine. Fetsiuk was in the...
‘Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience’ Opens in Little Rock This Week
“Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience” Arrives in Little Rock. “Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience,” a 360-degree digital art exhibition, is set to launch in Little Rock, Arkansas, this week. This new interactive experience invites you to step into the captivating universe of Vincent van Gogh. The exhibit, previously...
Razorbacks Recruiting: With Acuff on board, Calipari looking to add more 2025 5-stars to Arkansas visit and commitment lists
LITTLE ROCK — Now that Arkansas has jumped ahead of the pack in terms of picking up the first top-10-ranked 5-star commitment in what looks to be a historically rich national class of 2025, iconic Razorbacks head coach John Calipari is looking to pile on with more 5-star pledges moving forward.
American mountain biker who trained in Bentonville wins silver medal at 2024 Olympics
ÉLANCOURT, France — Haley Batten, an Olympic mountain biker for Team USA, made history with the highest finish ever for an American rider and made Arkansas proud by securing a silver medal on July 28. Despite the fantastic finish, judges determined Banten broke a rule in the final lap.
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