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Women’s Golf Championship Comes to Hot Springs
One of Arkansas’ “hidden gems” golf courses is getting more exposure as it hosts its second national event in as many years. The Hot Springs Country Club will host the 94th Ladies National Golf Association Amateur Championship from July 23 to July 25. Tee time is 7:30...
Pine Bluff leaders discuss project focused on fixing flood troubles
PINE BLUFF, Arkansas — One of Arkansas's most flood-prone areas is in Jefferson County. Pine Bluff's spot on the Arkansas River is what helped it grow as a city, but it has also often been a source of its flood problems. Several people attended the Watershed Improvement Project meeting...
100 Wrestling returning to Wynne on August 3
WYNNE — 100 Wrestling will return to the Bill Thomas Center in Wynne on Saturday, Aug. 3. Doors open at 6 p.m. with bell time at 7 p.m. The special guest will be East Arkansas Broadcasters’ own Brandon Baxter. The stars of 100 Wrestling include Wynne’s own Jamie...
HSU removes historic bell for restoration
Henderson State University’s historic bell will soon receive some much-needed repairs. The cast iron bell, which has been a fixture on the university’s South Lawn for many years, was carefully removed July 17. Current hardware will be disassembled, cleaned, and blasted to remove accumulated dirt and debris. The...
Watershed improvement project planning phase is winding down
Engineers for a federally funded pilot watershed project supported by the Arkansas Black Mayors Association are asking for residents affected by flooding to send photos and descriptions of the impact by July 28. Edwin Jones, a Dallas-based engineer, led a community meeting Thursday night at the Pine Bluff Convention Center...
Gearhead Outfitters Opens New Store in Rogers, Expands Presence in Arkansas
Rogers, AR – Gearhead Outfitters, a family-owned outdoor retailer, is excited to announce the opening of its new store in Rogers, Arkansas. Located just a stone’s throw from the bustling Pinnacle Hills Promenade, this new location, “The District,” boasts a spacious 10,000 square feet area, designed to cater to the growing demand in one of the city’s most rapidly developing areas.
A stunner near UA, a Wilson Park home, and more from Flyer Homes
Flyer Homes has two brand new listings hitting the market this weekend, and two great homes available in east Fayetteville have new (lower) prices. A stunning new listing from agent Katie Mihalevich at 1794 W. Berry St. near the University of Arkansas that has all the hallmarks of a James Lambeth design will be open to the public from 4-6 p.m. on Friday, July 19. Details are below.
Parkin Rural Water Association seeking funds for pipeline repairs after bridge collapse
PARKIN — The Parkin Rural Water Association is seeking funding for permanent repairs to a pipeline that was damaged when a Highway 42 bridge across the St. Francis River near Coldwater in Cross County collapsed last month. Water was restored on a temporary basis shortly after the June 28...
Long-time Walmart employee now ‘picking’ as a personal shopper
It’s an early and busy shift for Lee Hiett, a 34-year Walmart employee, who shops almost nonstop for eight hours filling online grocery orders at the supercenter at 4208 Pleasant Crossing Blvd. in Rogers. Hiett, from Pea Ridge, has been with the personal shopper program since 2018. By the...
Teens, families focus of $200,000 opioid settlement funds for Arkansas nonprofit
Amber Govan often can be found inside an unassuming building off 12th Street in Little Rock working with students during after-school programs or consulting federal agencies on community violence intervention through her nonprofit, Carter’s Crew. Carter’s Crew helps teens in Central Arkansas who have been in the justice system or live in crime-heavy neighborhoods; it […] The post Teens, families focus of $200,000 opioid settlement funds for Arkansas nonprofit appeared first on Arkansas Advocate.
Wynne, Cross County School Boards to meet Monday night
CROSS COUNTY — The Wynne School Board and the Cross County School Board will meet Monday night. The Wynne School Board has called a special meeting for 6 p.m. Monday, July 22, at the junior high school library. The Cross County School Board will also be meeting at 6...
Sunny’s Stir Fry set to open on College Avenue
A new Chinese restaurant that has been in the works for a little over a year will open soon in central Fayetteville. The new restaurant, called Sunny’s Stir Fry, will be located in the building at 2335 N. College Ave., in the space formerly home to Best Sports. The...
Opportunity Knocks: EY Custom Homes Builds Affordable, Modern and Contemporary Homes
EY Custom Homes recently celebrated its third year, but Erica York already has more than a decade of commercial and residential construction and renovation experience under her belt. From the job site to the office, York has handled projects at every stage, making waves in a male-dominated industry with her fresh, contemporary style inspired by high-end zip codes.
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