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Magnolia School District names new teachers for 2024-2025 year
The Magnolia School District welcomed 32 new licensed personnel to the district at its annual new teacher orientation training on July 18, 2024. Walker Pre-Kindergarten Center welcomed Atalya Malone (Pre-K). East Side Elementary School welcomed Adalyn Becker (1st), Jefferson Hagaman (SPED K-2), Bailey Kirk (K), and Sydney Scruggs (1st). Central...
Southend Back to School Bash to provide free health checks, haircuts, clothing, and more
LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — On August 3, the South End Community will have its Back to School Bash from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Park Crump Park Area. The purpose behind the event is to unite the community and supply resources to those of all ages. A...
School board sees initial designs for Fayetteville High School parking deck project
The Fayetteville School Board last week got a look at schematic designs for a new parking deck to be constructed at Fayetteville High School. Gail Shepherd and Esteban Ayala from Rogers-based architecture firm Hight Jackson Associates presented the initial designs for the project to the board on Thursday, July 25.
Support the Baxter County Library by joining the Texas Hold’em Tournament
The Baxter County Library Foundation’s Texas Hold’em Tournament, Ante Up for the Library, will be held at the Mountain Home Elks Lodge #1714 on Saturday, August 24. Tickets are available now at the Baxter County Library! Individual seats are priced at $100, or you can purchase a table of 6 seats for $500. All chips required for play will be provided at the event. This year’s dealer will be Stacey Havner. Registration begins at noon, and play starts at 1pm.
19 UAPB sports hall inductions set
A longtime senior woman administrator and the police chief of Washington, D.C., are among 19 former University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff athletes who will be inducted into the UAPB/AM&N Letter A Club Sports Hall of Fame on Aug. 10. Betty Hayes-Anthony is the senior woman administrator and associate athletic...
The Meteor Cafe to open Fayetteville location
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — The Meteor Cafe is opening its second location in Northwest Arkansas on Aug. 9 at 7 a.m., according to a release. The Meteor Cafe currently has locations in Bentonville and in Dallas and Austin, Texas. The cafe serves:. Wine. Craft beer. Specialty coffee. Baked goods. Breakfast...
Crawford County Speedway (Arkansas) track photog Keith Hobson passed away
According to a Facebook post by Crawford County Speedway, their track photographer Keith Hobson has passed away. No age was provided. An official cause of death has not been announced yet. “Everyone keep our beloved photographer in your thoughts as we lost Keith Hobson yesterday,” Crawford County Dirt Track Racing...
Husqvarna properties in Nashville acquired by Phoenix Investors
– An affiliate of Phoenix Investors (“Phoenix”), a national leader in the revitalization of former manufacturing facilities, announced the acquisition of three industrial properties and a solar farm in Nashville, Arkansas. These properties, located at 630 Hwy 27 Bypass, 1 Poulan Drive, and 139 Old Airport Road, were previously owned by Swedish manufacturing giant Husqvarna. This strategic acquisition adds over 815,000 square feet to Phoenix’s portfolio, which now exceeds 78 million square feet nationwide.
Downtown vendor spaces still available for Bargains Galore
Local organizers are still seeking vendors to rent spaces in downtown Morrilton for next week's Bargains Galore on 64. Arkansas' largest annual yard sale event takes place August 8-10... Downtown Morrilton is always one of the most popular places for shoppers to visit along the 160-mile trail of yard sales...
Family physician joins Greenbrier clinic
New Addition to Greenbrier Clinic Strengthens Family Care. The Greenbrier Clinic has recently expanded its team with the addition of a new family physician, further enhancing its commitment to providing comprehensive and high-quality health care to the community. This strategic move is another testament to the clinic’s goal of delivering exceptional medical services and fostering a culture of patient-centric care.
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