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Arkansas Tech University nursing student fatally shot over weekend
RUSSELLVILLE, Ark. — Staff, students, and family at Arkansas Tech University are now mourning the loss of one of their own after they were fatally shot and killed over the weekend. According to reports, at around 10:40 p.m., Russellville Police Department officers were called to a home in the...
Foreman Ricky Walters retires after 45 years with Malvern, Benton newspapers
Ricky Walters, a dedicated and long-serving foreman at Malvern and Benton newspapers, has announced his retirement. This milestone marks the end of a remarkable career spanning 45 years, during which Walters demonstrated unwavering commitment and dedication to his work. Over four decades, Walters has been instrumental in the daily operations...
University of Central Arkansas announces incoming Honors Scholars for fall 2024 semester
University of Central Arkansas Announces Incoming Honors Scholars for Fall 2024 Semester. The University of Central Arkansas (UCA) has selected 80 incoming first-year students as the newest class of Schedler Honors College Scholars and 40 incoming first-year students for its Schedler Honors Program for the fall 2024 semester. These students...
Teaching students money skills lauded
We recently applauded the efforts of an initiative to bring financial literacy to adults by way of helping them understand their credit scores. We extend that tip of the hat to the Watson Chapel School District for pushing money literacy into the classroom. New.
Hogs hoping special teams special in 2024
FAYETTEVILLE — A staple that Razorback fans have come to depend on with special teams is now a big question mark until the 2024 football season begins. It will be hard replacing kicker Cam Little and punter Max Fletcher. Little, now kicking for the Jacksonville Jaguars, was as dependable...
Lewis gets prison time on chase-related charges
John Lews (Photo courtesy of Baxter County Sheriff’s Office) A Gassville man known for frequently attempting to outrun the law pled guilty to the charges against him and was sentenced to five years in prison during a session of Baxter County Circuit Court Monday. Fifty-seven-year-old John Leroy Lewis’ charges...
UAMS College of Medicine Welcomes 175 Students at Joint White Coat Ceremony in Little Rock, NWA
UAMS College of Medicine Welcomes 175 Students at Joint White Coat Ceremony. The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine welcomed a new class of 175 medical students at a joint white coat ceremony held at its Little Rock and Fayetteville campuses. The event, which took place on August 9, marked the beginning of these students’ four-year journey through medical school.
Board chairman of LSB Industries resigns
LSB Industries, Inc., which operates El Dorado Chemical, has announced the retirement of Richard Roedel as chairman of the Board of Directors due to personal health reasons, effectively immediately. The board has elected Mark Behrman, LSB’s president and CEO, to serve as chairman of the board. Lynn White, a member...
Lyon College collaborates with Little Rock Zoo for new ‘Animal Enrichment’ course
Lyon College Partners with Little Rock Zoo for Innovative ‘Animal Enrichment’ Course. Lyon College recently embarked on a groundbreaking collaboration with the Little Rock Zoo to offer a new ‘Animal Enrichment’ course. This joint effort aims to provide undergraduate students with hands-on educational experiences, focusing on animal welfare and conservation.
Changes shake up Class 3A football
Conference realignment is bringing more southeast Arkansas flavor to Class 3A football this season. McGehee and Dumas drop down from 4A this year to join Rison, Fordyce, Drew Central and Lake Village Lakeside in Conference 3A-8, which also includes east Arkansas teams Barton and Palestine-Wheatley. Longtime McGehee coach Marcus Haddock...
ARTx3 Campus invites the public to free reception for Heidi Carlsen-Rogers exhibition
Pine Bluff, Arkansas – The ARTx3 Campus is excited to invite the public to a special opening reception for the new exhibition “Glimmer” by artist Heidi Carlsen-Rogers. This free event will take place from 5-7 p.m. on Thursday, August 22, at the Arts & Science Center for Southeast Arkansas, located at 701 S. Main St. in Pine Bluff. The exhibition is sponsored by the Kline Family Foundation.
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