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Mike McNeill’s Diary for Wednesday, July 3, 2024: Flags and other things
Members of the Magnolia Junior Charity League have distributed their final “Flags Across Magnolia” distribute for the club’s 2023-2024 year. The fundraiser supports the MJCL’s efforts to help Columbia County children through provision of school supplies, books, food, welfare service and more. CLICK HERE to complete a form and be part of the project next year.
Trial rescheduled for trio arrested in connection with Rogers teen’s death
Three family members of a teenager wanted in connection with the death of a Rogers teen had their trial rescheduled for 2025, Benton County Prosecutor Joshua Robinson confirmed.
Arkansas Ultrarunners at the Western States Endurance Run
This past weekend, three Arkansas ultrarunners participated in the Western States Endurance Run. Erich Washausen of Prairie Grove, Ashley Gramza of Little Rock, and Alex Staten of Fayetteville joined 372 other runners from around the world. In total, 288 runners completed the race. Washausen finished the course in under 28 hours and 54 minutes, while Staten crossed the finish line after the 30-hour cut-off. Unfortunately, Gramza dropped out at mile 78. Washausen and Gramza shared their reflections on the race and the supportive community that made their participation possible.
City offices closed July 4, trash service will run on schedule
City offices will be closed on Thursday, July 4 in observance of Independence Day. Despite the closure, both residential and commercial recycling and trash pick up routes will run on their regular schedule. The city’s transfer station, compost site and household hazardous waste trailer will be closed on Thursday, however.
Jonesboro Man Accidentally Shoots Himself
JONESBORO, Ark. – An accidental self-inflicted gunshot wound sent a young man to the hospital this week in Jonesboro. It happened around 9:45 AM on July 2, 2024 on Richsmith Lane. Initially, police were responding believing the incident to be a suicide attempt. The girlfriend of the victim had made the 911 call, but was out of the county, which caused some of the confusion. Authorities cleared the scene and detectives arrived to process evidence.
Woman Arrested After Repeated 911 Calls
JONESBORO, Ark. – A woman who called 911 on several women found herself going to jail after police arrested her over the weekend in Jonesboro. The incident went down between 8:45 PM and 9:37 PM on June 30, 2024 in Jonesboro. A resident on Belt Street contacted 911 in a frenzied state to report that a window had been busted out. The call, the first of four released by JPD, is tense.
Barbara Dunn to head Pine Bluff Convention Center
Barbara Dunn has been named executive director of the Pine Bluff Civic Auditorium Complex Commission, the city panel that oversees the Pine Bluff Convention Center. Commission chairwoman Lisa Kosmitis announced the hire Monday, two weeks after the panel fired Joseph McCorvey. Dunn said she will begin her duties Aug. 5.
Stuttgart Chamber of Commerce News: July 3, 2024
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Remains of Arkansas-born sailor lost at Pearl Harbor identified, set to be buried in Arlington National Cemetery
The remains of a sailor born in Arkansas and killed in the early hours of the Pearl Harbor attack that pulled the US into World War II have been identified and will receive a formal military internment.
Arkansas Storm Team Forecast: Hot & humid with rain chances late on the Fourth
OVERNIGHT: It felt like 118°F in Little Rock Wednesday afternoon. It will stay hot and humid through the evening, with low temperatures around 80°F. INDEPENDENCE DAY: Hot and humid Thursday, with it feeling like 110°F+ during the day. A pop-up shower/storm is possible later in the afternoon with a better chance for rain Thursday night. NWA will see rain earlier Thursday night, with the best chance for widespread showers and storms in Little Rock closer to midnight.
Hogs land Gavin Rush for 2025
FAYETTEVILLE — Arkansas added Franklin (Tenn.) Page Class of 2025 punter Gavin Rush on Wednesday as a preferred walk on. Rush, 6-3, 170, announced his decision on X. He attended a specialist’s camp at Arkansas in June and impressed Scott Fountain at that time. Kohl’s Kicking Camp ranks him the nation’s No. 5 punter in his class. Click here for Rush’s commitment quotes.
Conway to host annual Freedom Fest blowout on Beaverfork Lake
LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — This afternoon, June 3, Conway will host its annual Fourth-of-July blowout, Freedom Fest. The event will be jampacked with a large host of vendors, food trucks, and activities including live music, delicious food truck options, face painting, volleyball, jumbo-size yard games, and more. Here is...
Fayetteville Animal Services free adoption event extended through July 6
The Fayetteville animal shelter’s free adoption event has been extended. The shelter will waive all adoption fees as part of their Big Summer Blowout aimed to help connect local pets with new families and clear space and resources at the shelter. “We had a great turnout for our Big...
The CALL in Arkansas County to hold information and support meeting Monday in DeWitt
The CALL in Arkansas County is having an information and support meeting on Monday, July 8 from 6 to 8 p.m. The meeting will be held at the DeWitt Methodist Church, located at 608 South Grandview Drive. Arkansas County CALL Coordinator, Carolyn Knowlton said the CALL recruits Christian families, trains...
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