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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.
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...
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...
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.
NHTSA reminds caregivers of hot car death prevention importance
(KOAM) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Region 7 is reminding people the importance child hot car prevention with a "Once You Park; Stop. Look. Lock." campaign.
Arkansas State Police Seize 345 Pounds Of Pot In Just Two Busts
Interstate 40 through Arkansas continues to be a busy corridor for illegal drugs transitioning the state. Arkansas State Police (ASP) are reporting they have seized almost 350 pounds of marijuana just in the last few days during traffic stops. Monday, July 29, 2024:. This past Monday, July 29, at approximately...
New system allows Arkansas coaches to check if it’s safe to play in heat
MAUMELLE, Ark. — A THV11 Weather Impact Alert for heat continues through Wednesday, just as schools kick off football practice. This year, coaches have a new way to check if it's safe to play. At youth football practice Tuesday evening in Maumelle, the temperature was still reading 94 degrees,...
Heat advisory in effect through Wednesday night
A heat advisory is in effect for the Four State Region through 8 p.m. Wednesday, July 31, 2024. The National Weather Service in Shreveport said very hot, humid, and dry conditions will remain in place through Friday, as an upper-level ridge of high pressure builds into the region. As a...
33rd Arkansas Outdoor Hall of Fame Banquet set for Aug. 24
LITTLE ROCK — Make plans to join the Arkansas Game and Fish Foundation on Saturday, Aug. 24, 2024, at the Statehouse Convention Center in Little Rock to honor this year’s inductees to the Arkansas Outdoor Hall of Fame. “The Foundation is honored to celebrate the outstanding efforts of...
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