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An Educational and Inspiring Visit with Barry Simon and the Datamax Team
Above, left to right: Cody Simon, Steven Sumner, Frank G. Cannata, Barry Simon, David Holzhauer, and David Rhodes. Carol and I made a long-postponed visit to Little Rock, Arkansas. Our host dealer was none other than Barry Simon of Datamax. Barry Simon. What made this visit more special were the...
Event Season in North Little Rock
As the summer passes and the holiday season approaches, the North Little Rock event season comes alive. There is something happening in North Little Rock nearly every week so you will want to make sure you don’t miss out and add these great events to your calendar!. Hispanic Heritage...
Jim Rowland, longtime Fort Smith Public Schools coach and athletic director, has died
Jim Rowland, the longtime and revered coach and athletic director with the Fort Smith Public School District who helped guide the district though an emotional and divisive mascot change, has died. He was 83. Rowland was employed by the school district for 53 years, and was the district’s athletic director...
North Little Rock man whose brother was killed while crossing the street calls for more pedestrian, bicycle safety after recent cyclist death
A North Little Rock man who lost his brother to an accident is pushing for more driver and pedestrian safety after a recent deadly bicycle crash.
Rotary Dental Clinic Offers Zero Cost Tooth Extraction
LaBorde appeared on KHOZ's "Around The Table" to talk about it. In 2005, Rotary was 100 years old. She explains that members were given the opportunity to brainstorm projects. At that time, the dental clinic was conceived. The clinic operates only once a month. The dental clinic does extractions only....
Kingsland Ordinance Prohibits Trucks On City Streets
KINGSLAND - With two streets being freshly paved for the first time, Mayor Sharon Crosby reminded the Kingsland City Council during its meeting last Thursday that the city has an ordinance that forbids heavy trucks and trailers from using city streets that are not designated as truck routes.In addition, the city council formally approved a revised ordinance raising the fines for loose dogs; learned about new street lights that will be going up; and heard a brief presentation from new Cleveland County School District Superintendent Davy King.Crosby went over Ordinance 2007-8 after Holman Street and Bear State Street were paved for the first time earlier this month. The mayor said she wanted to make sure those newly paved streets are not damaged by heavy trucks.The ordinance prohibits semitrucks/tractor trailers on any city streets that are not designated truck routes. The only exceptions are for large trucks making pick ups or deliveries, or emergency response vehicles. Also, the ordinance specifically mentions loaded pulpwood "bob" trucks or other log trucks are prohibited unless those trucks are harvesting wood along that road.In addition, the ordinance prohibits parking semi trucks/trailers, pulpwood and log trucks along city streets.The fine for violating the ordinance is $250 for each day it is violated.Kingsland was awarded a $300,000 grant this year through the Arkansas State Aid Street program to overlay 0.2 miles of Holman Street and surface 0.53 miles of Bear State Street.Crosby explained that the Arkansas Department of Transportation oversaw the entire project, from hiring the contractor for the job to which sections of the two streets would be paved.Kingsland City Council member Lee Penister, who has been advocating for Bear State Street to be paved for several years, said after the meeting that some sections of the street remained unpaved because it was not ready for the asphalt. In particular, he said some trees along the side of the street would have…
Arkansas makes final cut for 2025 five-star Jasper Johnson
John Calipari and Arkansas basketball made the cut for another five-star prospect in the 2025 recruiting class. Jasper Johnson, the No. 12 overall player and No. 2 shooting guard in the cycle, announced his final five schools on Wednesday, which included the Razorbacks. Alabama, Kentucky, Louisville and North Carolina also made the cut.
Pine Bluff police seize 7 firearms, make 6 felony arrests overnight
PINE BLUFF, Ark. — The Pine Bluff Police Department seized seven firearms and made six felony arrests around 1 a.m. Wednesday. Authorities said they arrested multiple individuals in possession of stolen and illegal firearms and drugs during a call for service. According to Pine Bluff police, they recovered seven...
El Dorado Nurse Retires After Half-Century of Service at Same Job
EL DORADO, Ark. (KTVE/KARD)– On Tuesday, July 23, 2024, Gladys Davis worked her last shift at South Arkansas Regional Hospital, marking the end of a remarkable career. According to officials, Gladys started at the hospital at 15 years old, earning $0.50 an hour as a nurse’s aide at Warner Brown. Now, at 84 and a […]
Arkansas's pregame experience ranked second-to-last in the SEC
From beginning to end, Arkansas football games are an entire spectacle. Festivities start hours before kickoff, and celebrations can go deep into the night on game day. But according to oddsmakers, the SEC pregame experience in Fayetteville isn’t all that enjoyable. They rank Arkansas pregame experience second-to-last in the...
Pine Bluff School District honored by federal program
The Pine Bluff School District's 21st Century Community Learning Centers are featured on a federal website spotlighting subgrantees for the Nita M. Lowey 21st CCLC program. The program is supported by the Office of Elementary & Secondary Education of the U.S. Department of Education. It supports the creation of community learning centers that provide academic enrichment opportunities during hours away from school for children, with an emphasis on those who attend high-poverty and low-performing schools, according to the office.
Madison County proposes 1 cent sales tax increase for jail operations
In 2022 Voters did pass a sales tax increase to build the new jail, But they did not pass the tax to help run it. Madison county judge Larry Garrett stated that "Since the jail is now nearing completion, it's time to start training new jailers."
Washington Water Authority’s legal designation could change to public water authority
If passed on Friday, Washington Water Authority could become a public water authority, which would give users more say in who is on the board and could save Washington County residents some money.
Huntsville Parks & Recreation holding fall sports signups
HUNTSVILLE — Registration is open for Huntsville Parks & Recreation’s fall youth sports, including flag football, cheer, soccer and volleyball. Parks & Recreation organizes eight leagues throughout Huntsville: American, Continental, Eastern, International, Lakewood, Liberty, Metro and Northern. Parents or guardians can use the City’s virtual locator to find the closest league.
Fayetteville offers free mulch while supplies last
The city is offering free wood chip mulch on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last. Officials said the compost facility has an excess of wood chip mulch after processing yard waste that was recently collected from residents. The mulch can be picked up at the city’s compost site, located...
Chamber Coffee Hosted by Watermelon Royalty
The Hope/Hempstead County Chamber of Commerce Community Coffee was hosted by the Watermelon Royalty on Wednesday July 24th. The 18th Annual Miss & Mister Watermelon Festival Pageant is set for Tuesday, August 6th at 6:00 pm at Klipsch Auditorium in City Hall in Hope. This exciting event is open to boys and girls from 0 to 18 years of age, with no admission fee for the public. All registration forms and fees must be postmarked by July 19th Additionally, the Hope Watermelon Beautiful Baby Contest is a charming photo contest for boys and girls aged 0-3. Photos and results will be displayed at the 48th Annual Watermelon Festival from August 8-10. Registration forms for both events are available at the Hope-Hempstead County Chamber of Commerce, Rae Tay’s, Tickled Pink Boutique, and The Little Things Children’s Boutique. Forms can also be accessed online at hopemelonfest.com along with parade registration. For more information, please contact Gigi Bradshaw at (870) 292-8338, or reach out to the Chamber at (870) 777-3640, via email at hopemelonfest@yahoo.com, or visit us at 201 S. Main, PO Box 250, Hope, AR 71802.
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