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Hardy Homesteader’s Daypreview set for Hardy HistoryAssociation September meeting
The Hardy History Association announces a preview of the Hardy Homesteader’s Day at their next public meeting at 5:30 p.m. Thur., Sept. 5 at the Johnson Center, 304 Johnson Street, in Hardy, Arkansas. The program features Crystal Gray, chairperson of the Hardy Homesteaders Day event, presenting a preview of...
AR: Tate Selects Pocahontas as Site for New Manufacturing Facility, to Create 148 New Jobs
A new manufacturing facility is set to be established in Pocahontas, Arkansas, bringing significant investment and job creation to the area. The project, led by Tate, a prominent market leader in raised access floors and data center management solutions, represents a significant investment and is expected to create 148 new jobs over the next five years.
Cumulus Names Erik Gee Program Director, Host At KQSM 92.1 ‘The Ticket.’
Cumulus Media has appointed Erik Gee as Program Director and On-Air Host, Mornings, on Fayetteville, AR, sports station KQSM “92.1 The Ticket.”. According to a news release, Gee will make his debut Thursday morning (Aug. 29), which will coincide with the Arkansas Razorbacks’ football season opener. He’ll be heard on the new morning show Monday through Friday from 6 to 9am.
Fall Registration begins for MHPS Second-Chance Diploma Program
The second-chance diploma program at Mountain Home Public Schools Guy Berry College & Career Academy has opened its registration window for the Fall 2024 semester. The program — called Night Flight — allows young people, ages 18-21, who have previously dropped out of school an opportunity to earn their high school diplomas.
Harvest Food Bank Returns To Columbia County This Wednesday, 8/28
Harvest Regional Food Bank returns to Columbia County, Arkansas, to help those who are in need of a food box distribution, this is for Columbia County residents only. You must show proof. Harvest Regional Food Bank will distribute the commodity food boxes directly from their truck on Wednesday, August 28,...
UA Little Rock Alumnus Kevin Kresse Prepares to Unveil Johnny Cash Statue to the World
Now that the long-awaited Johnny Cash statue is set to be unveiled on Sept. 24, the statue’s creator Kevin Kresse, famed Arkansas artist and UA Little Rock alumnus, feels only one thing – relief. “The biggest thing I’m feeling is relief that he’s safe,” Kresse said, while preparing...
Crews responding to downed power line on Windsor and North 50th in Fort Smith
FORT SMITH, Ark. — Crews responded to a downed powerline in Fort Smith on Tuesday, Aug. 27 at around 7:30 a.m. The downed power line is near Windsor Drive and North 50th Street, according to the Fort Smith Police Department (FSPD). FSPD says the cause is unknown but asks...
Planning commission votes to rezone land along Highway 71B in Fayetteville
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Back in 2018, the City of Fayetteville began a plan to revitalize Highway 71B. One of the plan's goals was to increase housing in the area. Currently, most of the land along Highway 71B in Fayetteville is zoned for commercial use, not housing. "Our land use...
Abundance of timber, slower housing market forecast keeps prices soft, cuts margins for loggers
MONTICELLO, Ark. — A nearly twofold increase in standing timber in Arkansas, coupled with a decline in housing demand, is keeping prices soft and tightening margins for loggers, according to economists at the Arkansas Center for Forest Business. FreddieMac noted in its June outlook that the housing market slowed...
Arkansas pharmacies dealing with nationwide shortage of ADHD drugs
ARKANSAS, USA — Pharmacies in Northwest Arkansas and the River Valley continue to feel the effects of a nationwide shortage of the drugs used to treat ADHD (Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder). The shortage has been ongoing since 2022. The need for the medications is top of mind for some...
Grocery store customer kisses employee
Jonesboro, AR – (JonesboroRightNow.com) – Aug 27, 2024 – Bill’s grocery store on Johnson was the scene of a rather odd harassment incident over the weekend. An 18-year-old employee told her boss that a man had just kissed her while she was checking someone out. Upon...
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