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Arkansas solar plant to provide power for 3 GM car plants
General Motors is making a big move toward solar power and it’s good news for an Arkansas-based solar power plant. The car and truck manufacturer announced a 15-year renewable energy purchase to supply three U.S. assembly plants, including the Wentzville Assembly plant in Missouri. The Detroit News reported the...
Marquise Robinson brings energy, talent to Razorbacks
FAYETTEVILLE — Arkansas signed an outstanding recruiting class from the transfer portal after a disappointing 4-8 season. One of the the top additions is South Alabama cornerback Marquise Robinson. At 6-foot-1, 190-pounds, Robinson has the size and speed to make an instant impact with the Hogs. Following Saturday’s practice, Robinson explained where his nickname Cuddie came from.
Thornton Goes to Lucas Oil Victory Lane on Batesville Prelim Night
For the second year in a row Ricky Thornton Jr. won the Friday Night preliminary event for the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series at Batesville Motor Speedway. The race kicked off the weekend for the $50,000 to win Nutrien Ag Solutions Topless 100 Presented by Big River Steel on Saturday Night.
First responders help save one-year-old
HOXIE, Ark. (KAIT) - First responders in Hoxie were called to the scene of an unresponsive child on Wednesday, Aug. 14. Hoxie Police Department along with Hoxie Fire Department, Walnut Ridge Police Department, and Medic One were dispatched to the Church of God after receiving a call about a child in distress who was not breathing.
Injuries reported in crash on I-49 in Rogers
ROGERS, Ark. — The Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) reported a crash with injuries on I-49 before Exit 81 in Rogers on Aug. 18 at 5:50 p.m. ARDOT did not elaborate on how many people were injured. First responders are currently at the scene. The crash was impacting both...
Jonesboro man killed in motorcycle crash
LAWRENCE COUNTY, Ark. (KAIT) - A Jonesboro man died Saturday afternoon in a motorcycle crash. Arkansas State Police reported the crash happened at 4:39 p.m. Aug. 17 on State Highway 25 in rural Lawrence County. According to the preliminary crash report, 68-year-old Christopher B. Gist was northbound on a 2018...
ATU Orientation Leaders Step Up to Aid Newcomers
Seventy-six Arkansas Tech University students are welcoming new students to the institution during orientation for the fall 2024 semester. Orientation for first-year students will take place Aug. 17-20. The program seeks to ease the transition from high school to college student by helping new students become more familiar with campus, learn about involvement opportunities, gain information about campus resources, meet their fellow new students and connect with current student leaders.
City of Bryant Community Engagement Committee to Discuss Upcoming Events August 19th
City of Bryant Community Engagement Committee to Discuss Upcoming Events August 19th. With the commitment to fostering community involvement and awareness, the City of Bryant Community Engagement Committee is preparing for their next meeting on August 19th. This dedicated panel, established to “reach out and engage citizens for the purpose of spreading awareness of events and other important issues occurring within the city,” will focus on discussing upcoming events and initiatives that benefit the local community.
West Memphis wants to increase sales tax, here's why
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — In an 8-2 vote the West Memphis city council will put the city's 1% sales tax in the heads of the people when they put it to a vote in November. The City of West Memphis wants to increase the sales tax spiking the rate from 9.75% to 10.75%.
Mercy Fort Smith expands healthcare access in Alma, Greenwood
Mercy Fort Smith has invested more than $7.8 million to expand clinical access in Alma and Greenwood. The hospital system could add as many as four providers and physicians and up to nine support staff for the two locations. A new 11,130-square-foot clinic in Greenwood opened Aug. 15 at 2435...
Little Rock’s high-end home sales for July 22-26: Six of the most expensive properties
Little Rock’s High-End Home Sales for July 22-26: Six of the Most Expensive Properties. Last week’s high-end home sales in Little Rock saw several notable transactions, with six properties standing out as the most expensive purchases between July 22 and 26. The top sale during this period was...
Bella Vista residents start to get power back
BELLA VISTA, Ark. — Some residents in Bella Vista that lost power on Friday night are starting to get it back as the weekend comes to close. Frank Yakopec and his wife live in a neighborhood near Lake Loch Lomond and lost power on Friday night. “The more we...
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