Quitman
LATEST NEWS
Clinton National Airport receiving $7.75 million grant to fund geothermal plant
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — A $7.75 million grant has been awarded to Bill and Hillary Clinton National Airport (LIT) to help fund a geothermal plant at the Little Rock airport. According to a press release from LIT, the grant is being awarded "as part of an award through a tri-regional coalition" by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in order to develop a geothermal well field.
30 Jul 2024 City of Hope Outreach in Conway offers summer academy
The City of Hope Outreach offers an after-school program called CoHO Academy, and it runs through the summer. From May 7 through July 17, each Tuesday and Wednesday, kids looked forward to learning, coloring and enjoying music. The CoHO Academy provides a safe environment to help guide students’ academic and...
30 Jul 2024 The story of Conway Corp
The story of Conway Corporation is one of continuous growth and development, not only of industry, but of the town. Nearly 100 years ago, Conway had an uncertain future as it faced the threat of losing Hendrix College and Central Baptist College. City leaders, businessmen and residents joined together to find a solution that would preserve the city’s economically strapped educational institutions as well as attract future industries and jobs to the area.
$100,000 won on instant ticket sold in North Little Rock; Clarendon man claims $40,000 Mega Millions Prize
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Last week ended with big wins for two lucky lottery players. Stacy Garcia from Memphis, Tennessee, won $100,000 with a $5 ticket on the $6 Million Blowout! instant game. She claimed her prize at the Arkansas Scholarship Lottery (ASL) Claim Center on Friday, July 26.
30 Jul 2024 Unity Health opens Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Unity Health announced its official opening of a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) July 1 at Unity Health-White County Medical Center. This specialty will provide services for mothers and newborns who require neonatal care. The NICU will include seven beds for those who may experience preterm deliveries, low blood glucose levels, high bilirubin levels, respiratory issues, feeding complications and other neonatal issues.
30 Jul 2024 Conway Soccer Team three-peats
A true dynasty was born in Arkansas high school boys soccer May 18 at Estes Stadium in Conway. The Conway Wampus Cats needed only one goal to beat Little Rock Catholic, 1-0, to win the Class 6A state championship for the third consecutive season. The Wampus Cats join two other schools to win three consecutive state titles in the state’s largest classification.
30 Jul 2024 UCA is home to the South’s longest running band camp
Band students from all over Arkansas and Southern states converge on the University of Central Arkansas campus each summer to attend Destination Band Camp (formerly Dixie Band Camp), the oldest camp in the South and second oldest in the nation. Throughout its 87 years, the camp has earned a reputation as a week of excellent musical instruction that offers students an exceptional experience.
30 Jul 2024 Conway group dives into 60th anniversary of the Bob Courtway Swim Meet
Many eyes may be on Paris this month, where the 2024 Summer Olympics are underway, but the eyes of many local residents are on Aquakids as the local swimming organization prepares to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Bob Courtway Invitational Swim Meet. This year’s swim meet will be Oct....
Gunman in Arkansas grocery store shooting granted additional charge
EL DORADO, Ark. — The suspected gunman in the mass shooting at an Arkansas grocery store was granted an additional attempted capital murder charge, as the prosecuting attorney filed formal charges to the Dallas County Circuit Court on Monday. 44-year-old Travis Posey, who is currently being held at the...
Ashdown Public Schools 2024-2025 Registration Underway
The 2024-2025 Ashdown Public School season is almost here and school officials are excited to welcome all new and returning students. Registration is now open and the first day of school begins on August 19. Please visit your child’s campus from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. to pick up their registration packet.
School board sees initial designs for Fayetteville High School parking deck project
The Fayetteville School Board last week got a look at schematic designs for a new parking deck to be constructed at Fayetteville High School. Gail Shepherd and Esteban Ayala from Rogers-based architecture firm Hight Jackson Associates presented the initial designs for the project to the board on Thursday, July 25.
The Meteor Cafe to open Fayetteville location
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — The Meteor Cafe is opening its second location in Northwest Arkansas on Aug. 9 at 7 a.m., according to a release. The Meteor Cafe currently has locations in Bentonville and in Dallas and Austin, Texas. The cafe serves:. Wine. Craft beer. Specialty coffee. Baked goods. Breakfast...
Northwest Arkansas sales tax revenue pullback continues through July report
Sales tax is an indicator of consumer spending on goods and services in communities. The cumulative sales tax revenue reported by the four largest cities in Northwest Arkansas in July totaled $9.533 million, down 9.28% from the year-ago period. Bentonville, Fayetteville, Rogers and Springdale have seen their cumulative sales tax...
Plans submitted for new Maverik gas station on Gregg Avenue
Gas station and convenience store Maverik has plans for a new Fayetteville location. Engineers have submitted a site development plan for a new store at 3360 N. Gregg Ave. at the northeast corner of Shiloh Drive. If approved and built, the new store would sit on 2.4 acres of partially...
Walmart names new SVP of Home Division
Bentonville, Ark. – The new senior vice president of the Home Division at Walmart U.S. is a 16-year veteran of the company. Creighton Kiper, formerly VP of Beauty for Walmart U.S., will now lead merchandising at what the retailer describes as “one of Walmart’s key merchandising portfolios.”