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First Community Bank Promotes Wood, Williams to Leadership Roles
First Community Bank has promoted David Wood and Allen Williams to executive vice presidents, regional presidents, recognizing their outstanding leadership and commitment to the bank’s growth. David Wood, a key figure at First Community Bank since 2001, will continue to oversee the Searcy and Cabot regions, now extending his...
Fort Smith Animal Haven presents plan for a new animal shelter
Fort Smith Animal Haven presented plans for a new $6.2 million animal shelter to the Fort Smith Board of Directors at a study session Tuesday (July 30). The project includes an administration building with a surgical and recovery area and two 100-dog kennels. The kennels would include indoor/outdoor kennels, where...
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...
'Darth Vader' house is back on the market
HOUSTON — Want to live in Darth Vader’s head? You can in West University. The so-called "Darth Vader house" is back on the market. According to the listing on both Zillow and Houston Association of Realtors, the home in West University is for sale for $3,750,000. If you’re wondering, according to Zillow, the estimated monthly mortgage payments would be $25,571.
Former Maumelle (Arkansas) football standout Jonathan Frost finishing prep career at Bryant
Former Maumelle all-conference wide receiver Jonathan Frost announced via X Wednesday afternoon, he has transferred back to Bryant where he played until his sophomore season.
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...
Ticket Sales Open for Inaugural Simmons Bank Championship
With less than three months until the big golf event, ticket sales for the inaugural Simmons Bank Championship are now officially open to the public. The PGA Tour Champions playoff event will take place Oct. 21-27 at Pleasant Valley Country Club, and is Arkansas’ first-ever PGA Tour event. The Fort Smith Classic in 2010 was the last PGA Tour-sanctioned tournament in the state.
Monte Harrison an intriguing figure for Arkansas football
Soon-to-be 29-year old wide receiver and former Major League Baseball player Monte Harrison has one of the the most interesting stories on the Arkansas football team. Harrison, 6-3, 230, will be a walk-on since MLB is paying for his tuition. Harrison, whose birthday is Aug. 10, 1995, was originally committed...
Governor Sanders calls convention for new Republican nominee for St. Francis County Quorum Court
FORREST CITY — Governor Sarah Sanders has called for a convention to fill a vacancy for the Republican nominee for a seat on the St. Francis County Quorum Court. Greg Gray was the Republican candidate for St. Francis County Justice of the Peace in District 6. Gray had to withdraw from the General Election due to an illness.
Arkansas giving shot to Ty'Kieast Crawford at guard, Joe More at tackle
Arkansas seemed to have established its five starters on the offensive line during spring drills, but there is still room for competition. Razorback coaches have opted to shift senior Ty'Kieast Crawford inside from right tackle to right guard and will work veteran Syracuse transfer addition Joe More at right tackle to compete for roles at those spots.
Hope Public Schools implements cell phone free policy this school year
HOPE, Ark. - Hope Public Schools are joining a pilot program this year aimed at addressing the negative effects of student cell phone use. Administrators say they already have a cell phone free policy on their elementary and middle school campuses. The new study grant is expanding the program to their high school campus.
Jill Gillen announced as new assistant coach for Volley Hogs fall season
The Arkansas volleyball team announced Wednesday in a press release that former Razorback outside hitter Jill Gillen has been named as an assistant coach for the fall season. Gillen’s hiring comes in a timely manner for head coach Jason Watson’s staff, as the season begins in just one month. In January, former associate head coach Suzie Fritz announced her departure from the team to join League One Volleyball, a youth volleyball brand with a professional volleyball league launching in the U.S. later this year.
Hempstead County wreck claims truck driver
A Murfreesboro truck driver was killed about 3:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 31, 2024 in a single-vehicle wreck on Arkansas 355 in Hempstead County. According to a preliminary Arkansas State Police report, Kenneth Davis, 70, was driving a 2017 model Peterbilt south on the road when it left the roadway and overturned.
Tyson Just Announced A Spirited New Nugget Shape To Honor Fans Of The University Of Arkansas
Football season hasn’t started yet, but we’re already daydreaming about the tailgate spread. Southerners are known for—and take pride in—going all out for game day. Whether you set up at the stadium or lay out an at-home spread worthy of Ole Miss, no party compares to our roster of appetizers and finger foods.
Razorbacks welcome 13 scholarship newcomers for first practice
The Arkansas Razorbacks welcomed in 26 scholarship newcomers for the spring semester and will have 13 more when fall camp kicks off later today (Wednesday). There will also be at least two very intriguing walk-on additions, as well. The 'late' arrivals out of the high school ranks include Hoover (Ala.)...
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...