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31 Jul 2024 Bears open fall camp today
CONWAY — The Bears are back!. The University of Central Arkansas Bears reported to Estes Stadium on Wednesday and will open Fall Camp at 9 a.m. Thursday. The Bears, picked to win the United Athletic Conference (UAC) in the preseason coaches’ poll, are a month out from their season opener at FBS Arkansas State. The Bears and Red Wolves will renew their in-state rivalry on Saturday, August 31 at Centennial Bank Stadium in Jonesboro. Kickoff is set for 6 p.m.
Paragould Man Arrested for Domestic Disturbance Allegedly Kicked, Threatened Officers
PARAGOULD, Ark. — A man faces two felonies and two misdemeanors after his arrest during an incident involving his elderly mother, a probable cause affidavit from the Paragould Police Department said. On July 27, 2024, police responded to a residence after a 911 call reporting that two boys had...
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.”
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.
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...
Little Rock Parks and Recreation Seeks Public Input on Hindman Park Master Plan
The Little Rock Parks and Recreation Department is hosting a series of community meetings to gather public input on the proposed Master Plan for Hindman Park. The 150-acre park, a unique blend of wetlands, forest, and mountain terrain, offers significant potential for outdoor recreation. The proposed Master Plan includes the...
UA System names UAPB chancellor search committee
Former Eastman Chemical Co. senior vice president Perry Stuckey has been named chairman of the search committee for the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff's next chancellor. Stuckey, who holds a bachelor's degree from UAPB, has retired as chief human resources officer at Eastman, where he was responsible for global human resources, according to a news release from the University of Arkansas System. Stuckey is now president of his own Transformational Advisory Group.
Meet Your Financial Planner 2024: Financial Decisions
Financial Decisions believes everyone should be able to obtain honest financial advice that isn’t biased by sales commissions or limited to only high-net-worth clients. The company was founded in 1999 to provide objective, fee-based financial planning and investment management and make it available to every investor. This year they’re celebrating 25 years of providing high-quality financial services to clients of all asset levels.
OPEN FOR BUSINESS: Tailored Elder Care
For Beth Sabo, tending to the needs of her parents, both in their nineties and with various physical and cognitive health needs, revealed the limited resources for families in similar situations. This revelation inspired the Little Rock native to launch Tailored Elder Care earlier this year to help fill the gaps in the continuum of services for seniors within our community.
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...