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Dozens of Jonesboro businesses implement unallowed surcharges
Jonesboro, AR – (JonesboroRightNow.com) – Aug 1, 2024 – In the complex world of small business ownership, businesses often encounter a range of fees that can impact their bottom line. One of the most significant costs associated with accepting card payments are payment processing fees that are incurred every time a customer uses a debit or credit card.
Fayetteville receives nearly $12 million EPA grant for environmental projects
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — The city of Fayetteville is receiving nearly $12 million from the Environmental Protection Agency.The funding is part of a larger $100 million grant that also includes central Arkansas, Fort Smith, and the Northwest Arkansas Regional Planning Commission. City officials said they were able to secure the...
Five Guys opens Fayetteville location
A restaurant chain specializing in burgers and fresh fries has opened a location in Fayetteville. Washington DC-based Five Guys is now open at 1229 W. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., in the former laundromat space next to 7Brew in the Arena Village Shopping Center. Five Guys opened its first location...
Third arrest made after woman’s body found in plastic bin
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A third person has been arrested in connection to the killing of an Arkansas woman found inside a plastic bin in February of this year. The St. Francis County Sheriff’s Department announced on Thursday that 49-year-old Willie Calvin Smith of Forrest City, Ark. has been arrested and charged with Tampering with Physical […]
One killed, one injured in Springdale collision
SPRINGDALE, Ark. — One person was killed and another injured after a crash in Washington County on July 31. According to a crash report from the Arkansas Department of Public Safety (DPS), a vehicle was traveling north on Highway 112 in Springdale when it crossed into the southbound lane and collided with a second vehicle.
Arkansas basketball reveals jersey numbers for 2024-25 roster
Arkansas basketball has wrapped up its first summer practices under John Calipari last week. As part of the preparation for the upcoming season, the program revealed official jersey numbers for the 2024-25 roster on Thursday afternoon. While Calipari was forced to virtually replace the entire Arkansas roster after being hired...
UAFS encourages Arkansas residents to drive with pride
The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith has kicked off its "Drive with Pride" campaign, inviting supporters to show their Lion Pride by purchasing official UAFS license plates.
Pine Bluff School District's earlier schedule starts strong
One day down and almost a year long of learning to go -- that's what 3,000 or so students in the Pine Bluff School District can expect. Wednesday marked the first day of an early-start 2024-25 school calendar in the PBSD, the first Jefferson County district to implement it. The July-June calendar is an attempt to curb learning loss over the summer and provide students and faculty with longer breaks throughout the school year.
SEARK provost accepts new position
Stacy Pfluger, Southeast Arkansas College provost and vice president of instruction who recently served as interim president of the Pine Bluff campus, will soon rejoin her former supervisor in California's Kern Community College District. The Bakersfield-based college system named Pfluger its new vice chancellor for educational services and student success....
Free health fairs to be held in the River Valley
FORT SMITH, Ark. — To celebrate National Health Center Week (NHCW), River Valley Primary Care Services is hosting two health fairs in the River Valley this month. NHCW is Aug. 4 through 10 and aims to increase awareness of community health centers. Spanish version: Para español haga clic aqui....
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