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30 Jul 2024 Garner goes Green
On Aug. 1, Reagan Garber, DO, will begin seeing patients at Conway Regional Greenbrier Family Medicine. Garber has a strong personal connection to Greenbrier and has returned to “give back to the community that raised me,” she said. She became interested in science, physics and biology at Greenbrier...
Traveling exhibition that looks into Black history during the Great Depression being offered to Arkansas organizations
BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Art Bridges Foundation (ABF) has announced an open call for venues interested in a new traveling exhibition called Crafting Sanctuaries: Black Spaces of the Great Depression South. Crafting Sanctuaries "explores how Black Southerners transformed private dwellings and public gathering places into havens of expression and refuge...
Senator Caldwell to propose $3.5M in permanent funding for Division of Agriculture
JONESBORO, Arkansas — Senator Ronald Caldwell of Wynne plans to introduce a bill to establish funding for the Arkansas Division of Agriculture during the next legislative session. Caldwell is the chairman of the Senate Agriculture Committee. He and State Representative Fran Cavenaugh of Walnut Ridge participated in a panel...
Washington Regional ranked top hospital in Arkansas for 4th year
Washington Regional Medical Center has been named the No. 1 hospital in Arkansas in U.S. News and World Report’s 2024-2025 edition of Best Hospitals. It marks the fourth consecutive year the hospital has received the ranking. The annual rankings aim to help patients and their doctors make informed decisions...
Simoneaux retires from Eagle Bank
Congratulations to Carol Simoneaux on her retirement!. Carol Simoneaux began working at Heber Springs State Bank as a Loan Processor in 2001. Working in the loan department was enriching, and she learned so much from working with Jack Barber, Cathy Cox, Gynelle Linder, and Bill Lynch, who was the President of the bank at that time. In addition to loan processing, Simoneaux became the backup for the acting Credit Card Coordinator, a job to which she was particularly drawn.
THREE BEARS EARN ALL-AMERICA HONORS
CONWAY, Ark. _ Three University of Central Arkansas Bears were named this week to the 2024 Stats Perform FCS Preseason All-America team. Senior safety TaMuarion Wilson , senior defensive end/linebacker David Walker and senior all-purpose back ShunDerrick Powell were all first-team selections. All three are from the state of Arkansas. Wilson, a 6-foot-2, 215-pounder from Bryant (Ark.) High School, has totaled 265 career tackles and was UCA's leading tackler in 2001 and 2002. He also has six career interceptions. Walker, a 6-2, 260-pounder from Stuttgart (Ark.) High School, is a two-time conference Defensive Player of the Year in the Atlantic...
Calipari vs. Musselman: Coaching Strategies Analyzed with 7 Key Differences
The Arkansas basketball program sees a shift in strategy under Coach Calipari, with a focus on individual player development over team-centered activities, contrasting with the approach of former coach Eric Musselman. Calipari emphasized individual player development during the summer practices. He banned two big men from shooting 3-pointers to improve...
JC 4-H Members Attend State O-Rama: Forrest-Mock Receives Scholarship
Johnson County 4-H members Kira Forrest-Mock, Karson Underhill and Aiden White attended the 4-H State O-Rama on the University of Arkansas campus July 23-26. They participated in state level competitions, educational workshops, activities and college tours and Forrest-Mock received the Gladys Klpefer and Bo and Peggy Cobb Arkansas 4-H Scholarship.
New Walmart shopping car to benefit children, adults with special needs
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - Paragould Walmart Supercenter now offers Caroline’s Cart, a specialized grocery cart designed for children and adults with special needs. This cart aims to ease the shopping experience for caregivers by eliminating the struggle of pushing a grocery cart while caring for their loved ones. A...
County Extension Office Warns Of Armyworms
The Lawrence County Cooperative Extension Office made the following announcement today:. Armyworms are here! This picture was taken from a field in Imboden last Friday. Thresholds were met here with approximately four worms per square foot. I checked a couple more fields that day and while the other places did not meet accepted thresholds they were still present.
Paragould Man Accused of Running Over, Dragging Victim Amid Argument
PARAGOULD, Ark. – A man faces charges, including aggravated assault, after an altercation where he is alleged to have driven over a woman and dragged her a short distance. Fortunately, the woman was not seriously injured. On July 26, 2024, the Paragould Police Department responded to Gene Street following...
Bryant beats Conway, will face Sheridan in championship
Bryant Defeats Conway, Advances to Championship Against Sheridan. Bryant’s impressive victory over Conway has secured their spot in the championship, where they will face Sheridan. This win showcases the team’s prowess and determination, setting the stage for a thrilling championship match. Throughout the contest, Bryant demonstrated exceptional skill...