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TAPD annual PRIDE Academy is underway for Texarkana, Ark., middle schoolers
TEXARKANA, Ark. — This year’s academy had an overwhelming response from students wishing to attend. Over 100 students signed up, so Public Information Officer Kristen Schultz said they had to stop taking applications in April. The kids met in groups and wrapped up with an obstacle course. Different-colored...
Hot Springs Begins Nontraditional School Calendar
While many students are still sleeping in across the state, Hot Springs School District began its school year on Monday as part of a new nontraditional calendar. “It’s been a great start,” Superintendent Stephanie Nehus said. “The positive energy and the excitement across our district has just been really amazing.”
Sebastian County judge proposes leasing county's part of Parrot Island amid expansion plans
FORT SMITH, Ark. — Sebastian County Judge Steve Hotz sent a drafted proposal to City Administrator Carl Geffken, suggesting a plan to lease the county's portion of Parrot Island Waterpark to the City of Fort Smith for $1 per year. The City of Fort Smith and Sebastian County are...
Other Days: July 31, 2024
(The following items were compiled by Stan Sadler from files of past issues of the Cleveland County Herald. For questions or comments, contact Stan Sadler at P.O. Box 325, Rison, AR 71665; phone 870-830-2056 or 870-325-6412; or email at sadler.stan@yahoo.com) 10 YEARS AGO, JULY 30, 2014The Bob and Brenda Young...
Rison Shine Expanding Back To School Bash Friday
RISON - Rison Shine Community Development’s Back To School Bash will take place this Friday, Aug. 2 in Downtown Rison with new water activities added to the block party. During the event, which kicks off at 5 p.m. and is expected to wrap up by 8 p.m., the 200 block of Main Street, and the block of Third Street between Main and Pine Streets will be closed to traffic.
Growing Home: Cabot Works to Ensure Residents Can Find Everything They Need Without Leaving the City
Situated about 30 miles northeast of Little Rock and about 10 miles from the Little Rock Air Force Base in Jacksonville, Cabot has long drawn families to the city with its relative proximity to major employers, quality schools and peaceful, rural setting. However, the past few years have witnessed explosive...
Daycare closes doors with little notice
Brookland, AR – (JonesboroRightNow.com) – July 31, 2024 – Look What I Can Do Daycare of Brookland is being accused of NOT doing “all they can do” for their employees. On July 15, Look What I Can Do (LWICD) announced to their employees and parents...
Panther Pride: Cabot Public Schools Promotes Excellence, Scholarship
When it comes to points of community pride, few things can compete with the local public school system. From Main Street volunteerism to the athletic playing field and from the drama stage to college classrooms throughout Arkansas and across the country, Cabot Public School students are grounded in foundational principles of scholarship and citizenship as they prepare to face the challenges of a rapidly changing workplace and world.
Iconic Fayetteville mural torn down, artist responds
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — An iconic Fayetteville mural, and the building that boasted it, have been torn down. On July 30, the "Love Unites Us" mural on Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard was torn down. The mural was first painted in 2020, after a vacant building on MLK was vandalized with a "white pride" message.
84-year-old Mountain Home, Ark., man studying to become nurse
MOUNTAIN HOME, Ark. (KY3) — A man well into his 80s decided to return to the classroom. 84-year-old Bob Williams of Mountain Home, Ark., hopes to start a new career without his age being a roadblock. Over the last five years, Baxter Health has been where you would find Bob on a regular day throughout the week.
Nonprofit serving Arkansas' Hispanic community opens new building
A nonprofit serving members of Central Arkansas’ Hispanic community has opened a new building in North Little Rock. On Wednesday, representatives of Seis Puentes cut the ribbon at the nonprofit's new home on MacArthur Drive. Seis Puentes, which translates to ‘six bridges,’ provides resources and support for newcomers to...
Faces of Hot Springs: Brande Daniels, CEO, Ageless Aesthetics of Arkansas
One can expect that Hot Springs is able to corner the market on health and beauty services. It is not called Spa City for nothing, after all. While that might make it hard to stand out, especially with interest in med spas and other treatment options growing by the day, the knowledgeable staff at Ageless Aesthetics of Arkansas put their own spin on skin care to help every guest feel beautiful from the inside out.
Faces of Hot Springs: Arvest Bank
Arvest Bank’s story may have begun in the northwest corner of the state, but it has since become synonymous with banking across Arkansas and beyond. With assets exceeding $26 billion and an active presence in Missouri, Oklahoma and Kansas, Arvest is no stranger to growth. The key to the bank’s success, however, is not found in its size, but in its people.
Faces of Hot Springs: Lake Hamilton and Hot Springs Animal Hospitals
Scores of loyal clients have voted Lake Hamilton and Hot Springs Animal Hospitals as the best in the state for three years in a row, showing their deep appreciation for doctors Brian Peters and Ashley Stephens, along with their hardworking staff. “We are a group of highly trained, experienced animal...
One for All: Advanced Physical Therapy CEO Leans Into Teamwork
Melissa Holland is a pretty good authority on a lot of subjects, ranging from the financial world, where she worked the majority of her career for Fortune 500 corporations, to the finer points of Memphis barbecue, having spent 16 years living in the Bluff City. As CEO of Advanced Physical...
Tacos4Life Set to Debut at Arkansas Tech
Arkansas Tech University will soon be home to Russellville’s first Tacos4Life location. The Arkansas-based restaurant chain is scheduled to open in ATU’s Baswell Techionery on Wednesday, Aug. 14. When it opens, it will be accessible for members of the ATU community and the general public. Visitor parking is...
Amplify Music Festival Brings Top Christian Artists to Arkansas
The two-day Amplify Music Festival, featuring Grammy-nominated band Skillet, hip-hop artist KB, and global evangelist Nick Hall, will take place on Friday, Aug. 9, and Saturday, Aug. 10, in Benton. The event is free and open to the public. The festival’s lineup also includes award-winning Christian artists Crowder, Jeremy Camp,...
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