Portia
LATEST NEWS
Stuttgart Chamber gears up for Wings Over the Prairie Festival
Despite the 97-degree heat in the middle of July, the Stuttgart Chamber of Commerce is already knee-deep in planning the upcoming Wings Over the Prairie Festival. The Festival Committee recently met to hear updates from each committee chair. Most sponsors are returning this year, along with several new ones. However,...
Calculating Arkansas football wins needed for College Football Playoff at-large bid
Perhaps the biggest story in college football this season will be the expanded playoff format. Increasing from just four teams in 2023-24 to twelve this year, the college football playoff is going to be more inclusive and that should provide tons of hope for programs across the nation. Of course, the Arkansas Razorbacks would love to be a surprise playoff participant.
Filing period for Cross County municipal candidates opens July 31
CROSS COUNTY — Municipal candidates are currently circulating petitions in order to make the November 5 ballot. As has been reported, half of the seats on the Wynne City Council – those labeled Position 2 – will be up for grabs this fall. “For the municipal filings,...
Long-time Texarkana, Ark. woman honored with street topper in neighborhood
TEXARKANA, Arkansas (KTBS) — A long-time resident of Texarkana, Ark., Thelma Evans, was honored earlier this month with a dedication of a street topper named after her in her neighborhood off Charles St. Mrs. Evans is 103 years old and has lived in the same residence for over 80...
33-Year-Old Samuel Pletcher Stabs Co-Worker with X-Acto Knife at the Convenience Store-Faces Competency Evaluation!
(According to True Crime News,) in Rogers, Arkansas a disturbing incident unfolded at a local convenience store involving Samuel Pletcher aged 33 who has been ordered to undergo a competency evaluation after allegedly attacking his co-worker with an X-Acto knife. The assault took place on June 6 at the Kum & Go on West Pleasant Grove Road. Reports indicate that Pletcher stabbed the victim multiple times in the head and face area. Police were alerted promptly following a distress call from a witness who reported the violent attack.
Softball players join forces to aid Fordyce
Beginning at 8 a.m. Saturday, 23 softball teams from surrounding communities and as far away as Fayetteville and Mississippi came together at the Fordyce Civic Center softball diamonds for what is expected to be a yearly fundraising softball tournament. Money raised with the daylong event is earmarked for the survivors...
UAPB receives 2 new coaches
Tom Manley and Ty Gatson have joined the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff football coaching staff. UAPB announced Friday that Manley has been named running backs coach and special teams coordinator and that Gatson is the new tight ends coach and recruiting coordinator. Manley spent the last two seasons...
Baptist Health Community Outreach to host free immunization clinics for back-to-school
LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — With the return to school just on the horizon, it is important that all are up to date on immunizations required by state law. To ensure these immunizations are available to all, Baptist Health Community Outreach is hosting multiple opportunities for free back-to-school shots. Immunizations...
Welcome back Mr. Pendergrass! MH School Board makes its decision on appointment
The Mountain Home Public School Board unanimously voted to appoint recently retired board member Neal Pendergrass to fill a vacated position during their meeting on Thursday night. Pendergrass will serve until the spring election in May 2025. The decision came after an extensive interview process with multiple candidates: Cheyla Leaming,...
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.