Quitman
LATEST NEWS
Rogers man accused of chasing minors with machete while riding bike
A Rogers man has been arrested after two juveniles told police they were chased by a man riding a bicycle with a machete over his head, according to court documents.
Cherry Street bridge in Alma set to be demolished, rebuilt as part of new project
ALMA, Ark. — According to the City of Alma, a bridge will be closed down for over a year, starting Aug. 5. The narrow bridge on Cherry Street that sits between Fayetteville Avenue and Marsha Wooly Dr (Highway 162) will be demolished and replaced as part of a project that "will likely take more than 12 months to complete," according to the city.
Keeping your air conditioning ahead of the heat
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — Local air conditioning companies recommend to stay prepared as temperatures rise. Technicians with Bud Anderson Heating and Cooling say when the heat ramps up, it is not unusual for AC companies to get more than 200 calls a day. They say one of the things they see most often that cause […]
New mural at KADF honors local hero
A new mural at Dexter B. Florence Memorial Field Airport (KADF) in Arkadelphia, Arkansas, is paying homage to a local veteran. The mural, which was officially dedicated on July 26, 2024, highlights one of the general aviation aircraft seen flying over Arkadelphia daily. These aircraft are used for personal use, farming, and by aviation students at Henderson State University, airport officials noted.
Little Rock Weekend Guide: Aug. 1-4
The city is welcoming back August with a delightful lineup of local fun. Let’s get into it. First Thursday Shop & Sip in Hillcrest // It’s the first Thursday of the month, and you know what that means — time to get your shop ‘n’ sip on. Soak up the Kavanaugh vibes while you take advantage of the specials, later hours and extra fun, like live painting and vegan bites at Crying Weasel Vintage. It all kicks off at 5 p.m. Learn more here.
Village Creek State Park to offer free weekend events
VILLAGE CREEK — Village Creek State Park has another full slate of free events scheduled for this weekend. The park will host a Trail of Tears guided hike at 10 a.m. on Saturday beginning at the Lake Austell boat ramp parking lot. The 1.5-mile hike will last an hour and explore the history of the Old Military Road Trail and the Trail of Tears. Please bring water and wear comfortable shoes for hiking.
Highway 63 to close this weekend for military training exercise
Bono, AR – (JonesboroRightNow.com) – Aug 1, 2024 – First reported by JonesboroRightNow on Sunday, the Air Force will land a C-130 on Bono Highway 63 this weekend. ARDOT has announced road closures for the highway beginning at midnight on Sunday and running through “mid-morning” for the military training exercise.
Grand Prairie Soccer Association to host registration for fall season this Saturday in Stuttgart
The Grand Prairie Soccer Association will host registration at the First Baptist Church Activity Center on Saturday, Aug. 3, from 10 a.m. to noon. Board member Stephanie Teer asks parents to come prepared with pertinent information. “When you have multiple kiddos, we start mixing names and birthdays. Have all their...
Helena-West Helena City Council approves immediate water rate hike amid system failures, emergency repairs
HELENA-WEST HELENA, Arkansas — The Helena-West Helena City Council has approved a water rate increase for the users of the city’s water. The move was made this week in light of the recent problems the city has faced with its water system. Helena-West Helena was placed on a...
City of Searcy agrees to a cell phone-free policy for schools
SEARCY, Ark. — A new school year is all about new beginnings and the Searcy School District is excited about the upcoming change as they take on a new journey of becoming a cell phone-free school. "We're looking at it from the stance of student engagement, making students more...
Hope man convicted of rape, exposing another person to HIV
HOPE, Ark. (KSLA) - Hope, Arkansas, man was convicted of a man of rape and exposing another person to HIV virus, following a three-day trial. On July 31, Terry Michael Wesley, 33, of Hope, Arkansas, was convicted of a man of rape and exposing another person to HIV, following a three-day trial. Wesley was arrested on New Year’s Day 2023 for the incident of rape.
A-State announces football season ticket referral program
JONESBORO, Arkansas — The Arkansas State Athletics Department announced Tuesday it has created a football season ticket referral program, providing special benefits to anyone responsible for referring someone else who purchases new season tickets. The benefits for those who have referred someone making a new season ticket purchase include:
Name released in fatality accident
Jonesboro, AR – (JonesboroRightNow.com) – Aug 1, 2024 – A Jonesboro man was killed in a two-vehicle accident on Wednesday afternoon near Hilltop. Paul Ishmuel, 79, was driving a 2004 Mazda east on Johnson making a left turn near Airport Road when he turned into the path of a 2013 Hyundai that was headed west on Johnson.
Debate Continues on Expanding Red River Navigation to Texarkana
For years, the Arkansas Red River Commission has explored potential benefits by extending navigation on the Red River from Shreveport-Bossier to Texarkana. Despite ongoing studies, funding remains a significant hurdle for the project. Current discussions revolve around the Red River navigation expansion, which proponents argue could address transportation and commerce...
The leading platform for local news and information.
By using cutting-edge technology that learns users’ preferences to curate tailored content for them, NewsBreak gathers community-focused news and information from over 10,000 sources in a timely, accessible, and easy-to-use way at no cost to users.
NewsBreak does not allow any content that expresses hate or promotes false information. Instead, we strive to give businesses, communities, and users accurate and reliable local news and information. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.
For more information, please see our Terms of Use and Community Standards.