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Arkansas Ultrarunners at the Western States Endurance Run
This past weekend, three Arkansas ultrarunners participated in the Western States Endurance Run. Erich Washausen of Prairie Grove, Ashley Gramza of Little Rock, and Alex Staten of Fayetteville joined 372 other runners from around the world. In total, 288 runners completed the race. Washausen finished the course in under 28 hours and 54 minutes, while Staten crossed the finish line after the 30-hour cut-off. Unfortunately, Gramza dropped out at mile 78. Washausen and Gramza shared their reflections on the race and the supportive community that made their participation possible.
Pea Ridge area church news – Northwest Arkansas
The Pea Ridge area is home to numerous churches, each offering a variety of services and activities for the community. Here are some updates and details on the churches in the area:. Church Services and Activities. – Mt. Vernon Presbyterian Church: Led by Pastor Brian Timmons, weekly services take place...
Walton Arts Center to host blood drive with free entertainment July 3
The Walton Arts Center will host a blood drive in partnership with the American Red Cross from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. on Wednesday, July 3. The center will provide live entertainment for blood donors in attendance that day, including performances by guitarists Paul Price, Ben Harris, and William Reyes.
City offices closed July 4, trash service will run on schedule
City offices will be closed on Thursday, July 4 in observance of Independence Day. Despite the closure, both residential and commercial recycling and trash pick up routes will run on their regular schedule. The city’s transfer station, compost site and household hazardous waste trailer will be closed on Thursday, however.
The Shift: Former Bentonville chamber CEO springs into entrepreneurial action
It's fitting that Graham Cobb named his new venture Paceline Strategies: He's used to working with groups facing headwinds to achieve what individuals seldom can. The big picture: Cobb's career includes stints as senior policy officer at Walton Enterprises, president and CEO of the Bentonville Chamber of Commerce, chief operating officer at the Little Rock Area Chamber of Commerce and associate publisher at Arkansas Business Publishing Group.
Shaquille O’Neal coming to JJ’s Live as Diesel just before Razorbacks play LSU
Former NBA star, sports analysis and actor Shaquille O'Neal is headed to JJ's Live in Fayetteville as Diesel on October 18, the night before the Arkansas Razorbacks football team plays the Louisiana State Tigers.
'It breaks my heart' | Local coffee shop closing its doors due to ongoing construction in downtown Springdale
SPRINGDALE, Ark. — Trailside Coffee Company closed its doors on Saturday, June 29, after being in downtown Springdale for eight years. "I'm having to close my doors," Trailside's owner Katie Schneider said through tears. "That's the worst that could happen to me." Schneider said she has fought hard to...
July Fourth-cast: ‘Oppressive’ heat
Dangerous heat will build over Arkansas through Independence Day, the National Weather Service in Little Rock said Tuesday. A cold front will follow Thursday night and Friday, and will bring cooler, drier, and more seasonal air this weekend. Oppressive conditions will continue Wednesday and Independence Day, with afternoon temperatures topping...
PHOTOS: Snow Cones with the Cops in Fayetteville – Northwest Arkansas
Snow Cones with the Cops: A Fun-Filled Afternoon in Fayetteville. The sun was shining bright in Fayetteville, Northwest Arkansas, as the local police department hosted a unique community event – Snow Cones with the Cops!. On a warm afternoon, officers from the Fayetteville Police Department set up shop in...
Mississippi man pleads guilty in Arkansas to threatening US judge, federal officer
A Mississippi man has pleaded guilty to threatening a United States judge and federal law enforcement officer, according to a news release from the U.S. Attorney's Office Eastern District of Arkansas.
Arkansas Man Charged for Alleged Assault on Law Enforcement During Jan. 6 Capitol Riot
An Arkansas man, identified as 45-year-old David Michael Camden of Tontitown, has been apprehended for his alleged role in the Jan. 6 Capitol riot, facing charges that include assaulting law enforcement, the Department of Justice reported yesterday. Camden's arrest was made by the FBI in Fayetteville and he's expected to make his first court appearance in the Western District of Arkansas soon.
Proton Center of Arkansas Marks 100th Patient Milestone
Arkansas’ first and only proton radiation center has treated 100 patients since opening in September 2023. To commemorate the milestone, Carson Placker, 7, of Mountain Home, and Bob Sanders, 71, of Conway, rang the end of treatment bell together June 14, surrounded by their physicians and family. Though 64...
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