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Weekend Flyer: Shawn James, PETT, A Raisin in the Sun, and more
It’s Labor Day weekend, and you know what that means, don’t you? It means you might have the day off on Monday. Congrats. Local classic rockers The Hard Tops will kick off the weekend with a happy hour show at George’s Majestic Lounge. Later on, former Fayettevillian Shawn James is back in town for a Friday night show. On Saturday, Hopout DIY and KXUA have teamed up for a back-to-school show featuring PETT, Resting and Suzi Trash.
Mayor Brings Back Improvement Plan
Jonesboro, AR – (JonesboroRightNow.com) – August 29, 2024 – Jonesboro Mayor Harold Copenhaver has brought the idea of using income from revenue bonds and “Covid” monies to finance a list of capital improvement projects in the city. Copenhaver presented his plan to the Jonesboro City...
New – 300 Gallon Automated Distillation System from Corson.
300 gallon automated distillery from Corson. Asking Price $110,000. Lot includes Still, Mash/Lauter Tun, 2 Fermentors, Touch Screen Automation. All vessels are 300 gals working capacity w/CIP and butterfly valves, designed for a 12′ clear ceiling height, and still wrapped in NEW condition. -Steam heated pot still w/whiskey helmet,...
Hot Springs Taking Next Steps in St. Joseph Hospital Tear Down
Just over a decade since the Majestic Hotel caught on fire and had to be torn down, forever changing the skyline of historic downtown Hot Springs, another landmark is set for demolition – St. Joseph’s Hospital. The former hospital sits along Whittington Avenue on what is now the...
Channel Finder: Hogs vs. UAPB
Razorback Communications August 29, 2024 War Memorial Stadium Guide How to Listen LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Thursday night’s Razorback Football season opener vs. UAPB will be televised live on ESPNU and the ESPNapp. Channel: ESPNU Radio Broadcast Fans wanting to listen to Razorback football games on the radio can do so in a variety of ways for the 2024 football season. All games, as well as the pregame and postgame shows are available for FREE through the Razorback app. Click here to download. Once you’ve downloaded and opened the app, follow these steps to find the live audio: Click the...
2024 Dierks High School Homecoming Court
The 2024 Dierks High School Homecoming will take place Friday, Sept. 6 and will feature the court (front from left) of Sophomore Class Maid Raylie Walston, Junior Class Maid Lilly Hogg, Senior Class Maid Chloe Billings, Attendant Logan Walston, Queen Hannah Kirby, Attendant Ellington Jones, Maid of Honor Kalli Alexander, Senior Football Maid Dever Tollett, Junior Football Maid Aspen Push and Sophomore Football Maid Ally Sayre. Outlaw escorts (back) will be Sam Ernest, Landen Young, P.J. Icenhower, Jordan Hill, Justin Humphreys, Kason Dougan, Juan Salazar, Captains Jeron Hill and Greyson Kersey, and Caleb Woodall. (News-Leader photo/JOHN BALCH)
North Little Rock Holiday Inn Express rebrands as Spark by Hilton
Located at 4306 East McCain Boulevard, the former Holiday Inn Express has gotten a modern makeover: rebranded as Spark by Hilton North Little Rock, the property has been refreshed with modern decor and amenities. The property is on east McCain Boulevard, just a minute from I-67 and surrounded by popular dining and shopping. Amenities include pet-friendly rooms, free breakfast, free parking, digital key, fitness center, non-smoking rooms and indoor pool (temporarily closed through September 28 for renovations). Spark by Hilton North Little Rock is within minutes of the Argenta Arts District, McCain Mall and Burns Park.
Ozark Folk Festival returns to Eureka Springs
The Ozark Folk Festival is returning to Eureka Springs for its 77th year next month. Ozark at Large’s Sophia Nourani spoke with Nancy Paddock, producer and coordinator of the festival, about what attendees can expect to see at this historic three-day musical showcase. Support KUAF and Keep Public Radio...
GHS netters prepping for strong season says Pearcy
Greenwood High School tennis coach Dexter Pearcy is expecting big things from his Bulldogs and Lady Bulldogs he revealed in a recent interview at the start of their season. The two GHS squads opened their 2024 campaign last Tuesday, August 20th, with a home match against tiny Acorn High School located in Polk County near the city of Mena. Greenwood won nine of the ten matches played to kick off their schedule, one that Coach Pearcy expects to end well for the 23 players populating his two rosters. Greenwood also hosted Lifeway Christian last Thursday. See the scores at the end of this article. Both GHS teams opened league play this week with matches against Harrison and Siloam Springs on Tuesday and Russellville on Thursday.
Arisa Health breaks ground on $9 million clinic in Rogers
The rise in demand for mental health services has led Springdale-based Arisa Health to build a $9.5 million behavioral health services clinic in Rogers. The 34,000-square-foot clinic is expected to be completed in fall 2025. On Thursday (Aug. 29), Arisa Health officials and area leaders broke ground on the Arisa...
Texarkana Physician Sentenced to More Than 7 Years in Federal Prison for Prescribing Controlled Substances Without a Legitimate Medical Purpose
August 26, 2024 – TEXARKANA, AR – A Texarkana Physician was sentenced today to 87 months in prison followed by three years of supervised on two counts of Distribution of a Schedule II Controlled Substance Without an Effective Prescription and 12 months in prison followed by one year of supervised release on two counts of Distribution of a Schedule V Controlled Substance Without an Effective Prescription, all to run concurrently. The Honorable Chief Judge Susan O. Hickey presided over the sentencing hearing in the United States District Court in Texarkana.
Former Crawford County deputies face prison time in viral arrest video case
Two former county deputies that pleaded guilty to charges related to a viral video of them beating a man while arresting them are facing prison terms after sentencing recommendations were filed on Monday.
Electric company warns shooting power, fiber lines is illegal
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KAIT/Edited News Release) - Arkansas dove hunting season is around the corner, and while hunters are excited, don’t forget to prioritize electrical safety. Doves often perch on power and fiber lines, becoming enticing targets for hunters. The risks of damaging electric and fiber-optic equipment and causing...
Walmart Enforcing New Rules For Shoppers At All Arkansas Stores
Groceries are expensive. I'm usually in a bit of shock when I hit the pay button. We are all struggling to find the best prices and a lot of us go to Walmart for that reason. Walmart announced awhile back there would be some store policies changing and now it's official. These policies have changed and are in effect in all Arkansas stores and all across the country.
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