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Military brings no-cost medical services to north Arkansas
Military personnel are providing no-cost medical, optometry, dental and veterinary services through July 25 at clinics in Jasper and Kingston as part of a training mission. The U.S. Department of Defense is partnering with the Northwest Arkansas Economic Development District to present Ozark Wellness Innovative Readiness Training. IRT missions, which can also focus on things like civil engineering, cybersecurity and transportation, provide training opportunities to increase soldiers’ deployment readiness while providing key services to U.S. communities, according to the Department of Defense’s website.
Arkansas State Renews Contracts for Women’s Bowling, Soccer, and Golf Coaches
Arkansas State's head coaches in women's bowling, soccer, and golf, Justin Kostick, Brian Dooley, and MJ Desbiens Shaw, have all been granted three-year contract extensions, leading their teams to significant victories and accomplishments. Kostick has led the women's bowling program for 16 seasons, with three NCAA national runner-up finishes in...
Paris’ Fulmer Promoted to Head Volleyball Coach
Exciting news for the Paris Volleyball Communty. Jerry Fulmer, a beloved figure and long-time assistant coach, has been officially promoted to the position of Head Volleyball Coach for the 2024 season after the Paris School Board approved the promotion on Thursday evening. Fulmer, who has been an integral part of...
Slim Chickens to open Mountain Home doors on July 31
Slim Chickens, a fast-casual restaurant chain specializing in fresh chicken dishes, is expanding its presence in Arkansas with a new location in Mountain Home. The restaurant, located at 2534 Hwy 62 E, is scheduled to open on July 31st, marking another milestone in the brand’s growth across the state and nation.
Wellness clinic offering 'Fresh Farmacy' boxes
Dr. Tochi Amagwula-Keeton opened her Healthwise Wellness clinic on Old Warren Road almost two years ago, but she's prescribing another type of medicine -- naturally grown, that is -- thanks to a Food Farmacy. Amagwula-Keeton.
Mountain Home City Council to discuss Kroger opioid settlement
The Mountain Home City Council is set to meet on Thursday, July 18, at 5 p.m. in the Council Chambers of City Hall. The agenda includes several key items, including the Kroger Company opioid settlement, water rate adjustments, and a resolution to rename a portion of W. 7th Street. City...
How Arkansas officials are helping those without flood insurance
FAULKNER COUNTY, Ark — Many people in Arkansas have had a firsthand experience with floodwaters, especially the people living in Faulkner County. The recent heavy rains have damaged homes and businesses in the area and caused several roads to have to close until the rain subsided. Though those roads and streets have reopened, the damage that was left behind can be difficult to repair and some insurance policies may not cover the costs.
Arkansas nursing home evacuated, businesses flood after flash flood emergency
YELLVILLE, Ark. — On Wednesday, the Arkansas Department of Emergency Management reported more than 100 people are in limbo after having to evacuate due to flash floods. Eighty of those people were in a Yellville nursing home with what the fire department described as more than a few feet of water.
Boil order issued for Strawberry
STRAWBERRY, Ark. (KAIT) - The Arkansas Department of Health has issued a boil water order for Strawberry. The ADH issued the order Thursday for the entire Strawberry Waterworks system. The department cited an “inadequate disinfectant level” in the Lawrence County town’s water system. Residents are advised to...
SBA administrator visits Northwest Arkansas business owners affected by tornadoes
U.S. Small Business Administration Administrator Isabel Casillas Guzman spoke with Northwest Arkansas business owners affected by tornadoes during a roundtable discussion on July 18, 2024 at the Rogers-Lowell Chamber of Commerce. (Antoinette Grajeda/Arkansas Advocate) When Daniel Sanchez’s family discovered the damage a tornado caused their small business in May, he...
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