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26 Aug 2024 5th annual event planned Aug. 31st in observance of International Overdose Awareness Day
LITTLE ROCK — Hope Movement Coalition, along with CWC Alliance, is encouraging Arkansans to observe International Overdose Awareness Day, a time to remember those we have lost to drug overdose and Fentanyl poisoning, with its 5th Annual Bridge the Gap event on Saturday, Aug. 31 at the Riverfront Park in North Little Rock.
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...
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