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Bankrupt Wadley Regional Medical Center bought by Pafford Health System and Hope, Hempstead county leaders
HOPE, Ark. (KSLA) - Pafford Health System is teaming up with Hope and Hempstead county leaders to purchase Wadley Regional Medical Center following the bankruptcy of its parent company. Steward Health Care Bankruptcy, the parent company to Wadley Regional Medical Center in Hope, Arkansas filed for bankruptcy. In an effort...
Hospital offers new service for patients with neurological conditions
PIGGOTT, Ark. (KAIT) - Patients in Piggott who suffer neurological conditions no longer have to travel for ongoing treatment. Piggott Community Hospital now holds TeleNeurology Outpatient clinics twice a month. Executive Director James Magee said the doctors probably would not be Region 8 natives, but they are board-certified physicians. “Even...
Lower-cost pet adoptions deadline July 31 at Humane Society of Clark County event
Attention Arkadelphia animal-lovers: Time is running out to get lower-cost pet adoptions at the Humane Society of Clark County. July 31 is the deadline to take advantage of lower local rates made possible by the Bissell Pet Foundation’s Empty the Shelters national adoption effort, which encompasses about 400 shelters in 44 states. Local interest has been slow since the Bissell event started July 8.
‘The Sunshine Boys’ Set to Take Stage Soon in Central Arkansas
Argenta Contemporary Theatre, in partnership with the ACANSA Arts Festival of the South, is set to stage Neil Simon’s “The Sunshine Boys” from Sept. 11 through Sept. 21. The play, starring Little Rock’s P. Jay Clark as Willie Clark and New York native Freddy Geils as Al Lewis, tells the story of two former vaudeville stars who must reunite for a CBS “History of Comedy” retrospective despite years of estrangement.
Survey reveals rising back-to-school expenses, Greenbrier schools have a solution
LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — A new survey from the online loan marketplace Lending Tree reported that 68% of back-to-school shoppers expect to spend more on school supplies this year than last year. The survey also reports that 73% of back-to-school shoppers are stressed about paying for supplies, and 40% expect to go into debt shopping.
Event Season in North Little Rock
As the summer passes and the holiday season approaches, the North Little Rock event season comes alive. There is something happening in North Little Rock nearly every week so you will want to make sure you don’t miss out and add these great events to your calendar!. Hispanic Heritage...
Woman reported missing in Magnolia
Authorities are looking for a woman who has been missing in Magnolia since Tuesday night, July 24, 2024. Kristi Darnell, 50, was last seen about 6 p.m. Tuesday after leaving the Brookshire’s grocery store on East Main. She was walking west on the street. Police Chief Todd Dew said...
ABF Freight’s Seth Runser appointed president of ArcBest; Matt Godfrey, named ABF president
FORT SMITH, Ark. — ArcBest has announced Seth Runser, president of ABF Freight, will become president of ArcBest effective Aug. 1. While Runser will take on this new role, Judy R. McReynolds will remain chief executive officer and chairman of the board. “Seth has made tremendous contributions to ArcBest’s...
Indiana man flees and shoots at Arkansas State Police on I-30
A man fleeing from Arkansas State Police on Interstate 30 was shot and injured Monday night in Hope, Arkansas. The Troopers were pursuing 43-year-old Joshua Harrison of Richmond, Indiana. At approximately 10:10 p.m., Troopers pursued the fleeing suspect on Interstate 30 eastbound near the Hempstead/Nevada County line. At roughly the 36-mile marker, the suspect driver fired shots at Troopers, who returned fire.
NCAA Basketball: Arkansas, Texas A&M and Villanova after 20 ppg transfer David Coit
Just about all of the capable power conference-level players from the NCAA Basketball transfer portal had picked new homes for next season. However, one is now fully available, with former Northern Illinois guard David Coit in the mix. Coit started the last two years with the Huskies, coming off averaging...
Hogs set to host talented prospects for Picnic on Saturday
FAYETTEVILLE — The Razorbacks are set to host a talented group of recruits on Saturday for a cookout and picnic with the 2024 season drawing near. A mixture of commitments and prospects who are still looking for a college will be on hand for this year’s event. The Hogs currently have approximately 25 prospects planning to attend. More will likely opt to come before the end of the week.
Benton County Quorum Court to consider selling Bentonville Division VI circuit court property for .65 million
Benton County Quorum Court Considers Significant Property Sale. Benton County is taking a major step towards funding the expansion of its criminal justice system. In a bold move, the Benton County Quorum Court is set to consider the sale of the Bentonville Division VI circuit court property to the city. This significant transaction is valued at .65 million and includes not only the building but also the adjacent 24 acres of land. The sale is expected to provide crucial funding for the county’s efforts to enhance its criminal justice infrastructure.
Review: Lake Street Dive is truly ‘Good Together’ in Bentonville
On July 17, Boston-born, Brooklyn-based band Lake Street Dive made a return to Arkansas after six years, bringing their “Good Together” tour to The Momentary in Bentonville as part of the venue’s ongoing “Live on the Green” concert series. “Good Together” is Lake Street Dive’s...
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