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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...
2024 FFN Preseason Tour: East Poinsett County
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - Our preseason tour continues at East Poinsett County. The Warriors are coming off a twelve and two season, with a trip to the 2A state championship, where they came up a little short. Now head coach Brandon Powell is looking for the younger guys to step...
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...
Freshman corner Selman Bridges a standout in Arkansas fall camp
In today's college football landscape, it's becoming more uncommon for teams to rely on true freshmen in key positions. Last season, Arkansas corner Jaylon Braxton was able to break into the rotation and become a major contributor in the secondary. This season, freshman corner Selman Bridges has followed Braxton's lead during fall camp.
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