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2024-25 Mulerider Club kickoff August 13
The Southern Arkansas University Department of Athletics has announced that it has partnered with Farmers Bank & Trust for the ninth-annual Mulerider Club Kickoff event. The event will take place inside the W.T. Watson Center on Tuesday, August 13 beginning at 6 p.m. The annual event, which is sponsored by...
The complete list of University of Arkansas athletes who will compete at the 2024 Paris Olympics
A drove of Hogs are in Paris and gearing up to compete in the 2024 Summer Olympics, which begin this weekend. In total, 25 current and former University of Arkansas athletes have qualified to compete or be an alternate in the upcoming Olympics. The Opening Ceremony, down the River Siene (the first opening...
Family wins more than $60K in lawsuit against former Huntsville School Resource Officer
A federal jury ruled in favor of former student Justin Freeman in the civil trial against a former School Resource Officer Lynn Whittle, who used excessive force against Freeman.
It’s the last day to sign up! Baxter County Fair Pageant is this Saturday
Summer is here, and that means it’s time for fun summer activities. The Baxter County Fair Association has announced that the Baxter County Fair Pageant and Baby Contest will be held at Mountain Home High School’s Dunbar Stadium on Saturday. The fair’s baby contest will start at 2 p.m. and will roll into the pageant, which will start at 6 p.m.
Fast Pace Health to open new walk-in clinic in Mountain Home
Fast Pace Health will open a new walk-in urgent care clinic at 1020 Hwy. 62 East in Mountain Home on Monday, August 12, 2024. The clinic will be open seven days a week with extended hours on weekdays and weekends. A grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony with the Mountain Home...
Quorum court approves courthouse repair funds
OSCEOLA, Ark. (KAIT) - Mississippi County held a quorum court meeting on Tuesday, July 23 at 6 p.m. The main topic was repairs to the interior of the Osceola courthouse. About $3 million has already been used to repair the exterior of the building but now the attention shifts to the inside of the building which desperately needs repairs to the electrical, heat and cooling systems and other maintenance.
HDC grants pillar removal and garage demolition
The Historic District Commission had postponed a decision on two projects at its July 3 meeting. Last week, the HDC approved both those projects. At 42 Prospect Ave., Keith Scales and Rebecca Becker had asked to remove failing stone pillars on the front porch. Scales proposed replacing them with tapered wooden columns, in keeping with the Craftsman style of the house. Commissioners said the house had an overall Victorian style, with round columns on the other faces of the house. They also had serious concerns about losing the property’s contributing status.
Diversity in the Ozarks to strengthen outreach activities
Diversity Weekends, sponsored by Out in Eureka, has grown into one of the larger and more visible events in Eureka Springs bringing large numbers of visitors to town for activities like the Public Display of Affection (PDA) in Basin Park, live music around town, drag queen bingo and live performances at the Aud.
Arkansas Storm Team Forecast: Only a Small Rain Chance Today; Much Higher Tomorrow
It will be mostly cloudy, warm and muggy today. Southeast Arkansas has a 60-80% chance of rain whereas Central, West, and North Arkansas will only have a 20% chance of rain. Rain showers will be possible this afternoon with a high temperature of 88° in Little Rock. With a...
Arkansas State Police Officer-Involved Shooting on I-30 With One Injured
On Monday night, July 22, 2024, an Indiana man was hurt following a chase and shootout with Arkansas State Police Troopers. The incident began around 10:10 p.m. on Interstate 30, near the Hempstead/Nevada County line. Troopers were pursuing a suspect driving eastbound on I-30. As the chase neared the 36-mile...
Former Benton officer named State Trooper of the Year after intentional crash
What do you do when a vehicle is going the wrong way on the Interstate? Austin Duncan was named Arkansas State Trooper of the Year Award for 2023 for his actions in the situation. This was one of two honors he received. Duncan is a former Benton Police officer – now a State Trooper.
Pine Bluff prepares to roll out year-round school calendar
PINE BLUFF, Ark. — For several students across the state of Arkansas, the back-to-school season is already in full swing, and some school districts have made big changes to their calendars for this school year. "I want students present, and I want teachers present. I hope it builds a...
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