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Hogs looking forward to Little Rock game, future uncertain
FAYETTEVILLE — Arkansas and UAPB will open the 2024 season on Thursday night in Little Rock’s War Memorial Stadium. Much has been said and written in recent years about the Razorbacks playing in Little Rock. Sam Pittman talked about Thursday’s game on Monday. “We’re excited to go...
Texarkana Physician Sentenced to More Than 7 Years in Federal Prison for Prescribing Controlled Substances Without a Legitimate Medical Purpose
A Texarkana Physician was sentenced today to 87 months in prison followed by three years of supervised on two counts of Distribution of a Schedule II Controlled Substance Without an Effective Prescription and 12 months in prison followed by one year of supervised release on two counts of Distribution of a Schedule V Controlled Substance Without an Effective Prescription, all to run concurrently. The Honorable Chief Judge Susan O. Hickey presided over the sentencing hearing in the United States District Court in Texarkana.
Van Buren to serve as Arkansas’ Capital for a Day on August 27th
Van Buren, Arkansas – Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders has announced that Van Buren, a city rich in history and culture, will be Arkansas’ Capital for a Day on August 27th, 2024. This honor is part of Governor Sanders’ “Capital for a Day” program, which aims to spotlight cities across the state and bring senior state government officials into local communities.
Victim in Regional Park shooting identified
The man killed in a Sunday morning shooting in the waterfront area of Regional Park has been identified. Jefferson County Coroner Chad Kelley said the man was identified as Keyyontae Vignaude, 25. He was pronounced dead at the scene at 3:13 a.m., Kelley said. Vignaude's body was lying in a...
Sid Eudy, Wrestling World Champion from West Memphis, Has Passed Away
WEST MEMPHIS, Ark. — A professional wrestling legend from Northeast Arkansas has passed away, according to a social media post by his son. Sid Eudy, 63, passed away, a post from his son, Gunnar, said on Monday, August 26. He had battled cancer for several years according to the post.
Man charged in Arkansas grocery store shooting sued by woman who was injured in the attack
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The suspect accused of killing four people in a mass shooting at an Arkansas grocery store has been sued by one of the women injured in the attack. The lawsuit filed last week in state court is the first against Travis Eugene Posey, who was charged with four counts of capital murder and 11 counts of attempted capital murder in the June 21 shooting at the Mad Butcher grocery store in Fordyce, Arkansas. Posey has pleaded not guilty to the charges in the shooting and is being held without bond.
Exciting Events Await at the Bradley County Fair on September 7
WARREN, Ark. – Get ready for a day packed with fun and excitement at the Bradley County Fair on Saturday, September 7th, 2024! The fairgrounds will come alive with a variety of activities perfect for the whole family. The day kicks off with a Petting Zoo from 9:00 AM...
Patrick Kutas status for UAPB game and other Arkansas injury updates
Arkansas football will likely be without starting left guard Patrick Kutas for Thursday's season-opener against UAPB in Little Rock. Despite being listed as starter with an "OR" on the official Week 1 depth chart earlier on Monday, head coach Sam Pittman confirmed Kutas still remains out while dealing with a back injury.
Arkansas Tech University completes $9M renovation of Jones Residence Hall
RUSSELLVILLE, Ark. — Renovations at Arkansas Tech University's Jones Residence Hall have finally been completed after the $9 million project began in September 2022— and students are already loving it. "I love it," said Sylvie Armstrong, a graphic design major at ATU. "It's the best dorm that I...
Residential deals were top May property sales in Sebastian County
All of the top 10 Sebastian County property deals in May involved residential and agricultural transactions, with most of those in Fort Smith, according to the office of Sebastian County Assessor Zach Johnson. The largest deal was $926,500, with the Wright Family Trust buying a Fort Smith home from Michael...
Planning commission to address permit for new café near Lyon College Monday
A special meeting of the Batesville Planning Commission is scheduled for Monday to consider a conditional use permit for a planned café next to the Lyon College campus. A conditional use permit is a contract between a local government and a property owner or business that allows the land to be used in a way that’s normally not permitted in that particular zoning area.
SAM, Virtus Acquire 589-Bed Community Near the University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, Ark. — A joint venture between Strategic Asset Management (SAM) and Virtus Real Estate Capital has acquired YOUnion@Fayetteville, a 589-bed student housing development located near the University of Arkansas campus in Fayetteville. The project was acquired from Strategic Student & Senior Housing Trust Inc. — a public, non-traded REIT sponsored by SAM — for $72.3 million. An undisclosed affiliate of SAM will serve as property manager on behalf of the joint venture. The community offers 198 fully furnished units in one-, two-, three- and four-bedroom configurations. The property is fully leased for the 2024-2025 academic year. TSB Capital Advisors consulted on the joint venture and arranged acquisition financing on behalf of SAM and Virtus.
Creekside Community Center to Open Oct. 12
Harrison Mayor Jerry Jackson said that during his appearance on KHOZ's "Around The Table" on Monday. The opening will occur at 10 a.m. He and the city's Donna Braymer were on the broadcast. Jackson said the Creekside Community Center's sprinkler system is complete. That's another step forward in opening the...
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