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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.
31 Jul 2024 Champions of care
Working parents not only struggle to fulfill their work responsibilities, but also struggle to find safe, affordable and reliable child care. Fortunately, Child Care Aware of Northcentral Arkansas is equipped to help parents and child care providers. The nonprofit organization is part of a nationwide network called Child Care Aware®...
Feds Warn Mississippi, Arkansas, and Tennessee Residents To Remove This From Wallets Immediately
We know what you're thinking, and no, we are not talking about keeping condoms in your wallet. Even though that's a bad idea, keeping this other item in your wallet might be even worse.
Woman faces life sentence for refusing abortion
Missouri Woman Pleads Guilty to Killing Pregnant Woman, Stealing Baby. A Missouri woman, Amber Waterman (44), pleaded guilty to the kidnapping and murder of a pregnant Arkansas woman, Ashley Bush, and the unborn child she intended to claim as her own. Details:. Waterman faces life in prison for the kidnapping...
Arkansas coffee shop pays employees ‘livable wage’
ROGERS, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — An Arkansas company is the first-ever to be recognized for paying its employees a “livable wage.” Onyx Coffee Lab announced in a news release that they have received the highest certification from Living Wage for US, a third-party nonprofit helping businesses reach living wages for their employees. People living in Washington County should […]
Nurse Gets Revenge On 5th Grade Bully
A nurse in Arkansas is facing severe punishment after a bit of revenge. The nurse decided to get revenge on her 5th grade bully. The nurse decided to get revenge on her 5th grade bully by posting her MyChart. A MyChart is your medical history when visiting doctors or hospitals and includes vital information. She posted the MyChart of her bully to her close friends on Instagram.
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...
Crash impacts all lanes on State Hwy 102 in Benton County, injuries reported
BENTON COUNTY, ARKANSAS, Ark. — All eastbound lanes on State Highway 102 were impacted after a crash on Thursday, Aug. 1. The crash happened at around 3:52 a.m. west of Decatur, according to IDrive Arkansas. The report stated injuries were involved but did not provide further details. The incident...
Pine Bluff group receives close to $4.5 million to complete city improvement projects
PINE BLUFF, Ark. — After two failed attempts to convince Pine Bluff voters to contribute to its mission, the local group Go Forward Pine Bluff has found a new funding source. "We've been existing since 2017, and we've done a fantastic job of bringing more energy to the city,"...
Back to school tax free weekends around the ArkLaTex
SHREVEPORT, La. - Some parents in the ArkLaTex can save some money over the next two weekends, just in time for the kids to go back to school. The state of Oklahoma is having it's tax free weekend Friday through Sunday. During this time, the state sales tax of 4.5% will be completely waived, and even county and municipal taxes will be exempted, resulting in a higher overall discount for shoppers.
Arkansas Faces Dangerous Heat Wave with Temperatures Soaring Past 110 Degrees Today
Little Rock, AR – Arkansas is bracing for a dangerously hot day as temperatures are set to climb well into the 90s, with heat index values expected to soar above 110 degrees in many areas. According to the National Weather Service in Little Rock, the combination of high temperatures and humidity will make for extremely hazardous conditions, especially in the northern and central regions of the state.
Oklahoma, Arkansas Face Scorching Heat Index of 110° Through 9 PM Thursday
Tulsa, OK – Hot and humid conditions are expected again today, with parts of northeast Oklahoma and west-central Arkansas seeing afternoon heat index values above 110 degrees. Most of the rest of eastern Oklahoma and northwest Arkansas can expect heat index values above 105 degrees. According to the US...
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