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Planning approves fourplexes on Judah
At a meeting on July 9, the Planning Commission approved a multi-family construction along Judah Street. Owner Terry McGuire addressed the commission and outlined plans for two fourplexes, with units built in townhouse style. Each unit will have a small yard. He said the units would be sold, not rented, and noted the need for residential housing in the city.
AMP Trailblazing Women: Staci Medlock
Education has always been at the forefront of Staci Medlock’s journey. The North Little Rock-based Realtor called education vital in laying the foundation for her work in real estate. “While obtaining my real estate license provided me with the necessary technical knowledge, real estate is a dynamic and ever-evolving...
Fayetteville council unanimously backs Sunday alcohol sales referendum
FAYETTEVILLE — The City Council on Tuesday unanimously approved a resolution to call for placing Sunday alcohol sales on the November ballot, following a successful petition drive. In Arkansas, cities can individually place Sunday alcohol sales questions on the ballot if enough signatures are collected. The City Clerk’s office...
Stuttgart’s Hadley R. Carlin named to University of Central Oklahoma President’s Honor Roll
Stuttgart resident Hadley R. Carlin has been named to the President’s Honor Roll for their work in the spring 2024 semester, a distinction given to those who achieve the university’s highest academic standards. To be included on the President’s Honor Roll, a student must record a “straight-A” or...
Johnson Leads Students In Culinary Efforts
Zane Johnson, a 2004 graduate of Mountain View High School, is now a culinary arts instructor whose students are taking food prep to new heights. Johnson is going into his 10th year as an instructor at Northeast Arkansas Career and Technical Center (NACTC) in Jonesboro. High school students in his program recently won first place in a NASA culinary challenge designed to develop food for astronauts aboard the International Space Station.
KNWA Today: Dream Big Gala returns
he Children Safety Center of Washington County is bringing back its Dream Big Charity Gala for the 17th year this July. The nonprofit organization helps local children that are victims of abuse, and organizers say this gala helps fund this mission.
Yellville Barber shop floods with 3 feet of water
Record breaking rainfall overnight into Wednesday morning has cause major flooding around the area with the City of Yellville seeing many flooded businesses, roads and residences.The barber shop in downtown Yelville right near the town branch has been a local gathering spot in the community since 1935 and current owner Shawn Beaver says they saw 3 feet of water in the shop Wednesday morning. Beaver says he realized pretty early he had a major problem and that flooding like this hasn’t happened since the Harrison floods of 1961.
Columbia County Real Estate: LaCari Street apartment complex changes hands
Columbia County real estate transactions recorded June 21 - July 15, 2024 having a value of $100,000 or greater. Information is drawn from public records held by the Columbia County Circuit Clerk and County Assessor, and the Arkansas Secretary of State. This cycle of real estate transactions includes two commercial sales and 10 residential sales.
In his second sermon, Fort Smith's newest pastor rewrites sermon to address Trump shooting
Correction: An earlier version of this story included an error regarding the start of the Republican National Convention. The convention began Monday. The new pastor at Fort Smith United Methodist Church is a writer. The Rev. Blake Bradford has penned five books, so he is used to carefully choosing his words in sentences. Sometimes those words are hard to find and more needed before a sermon. He found a way to amend his sermon and share thoughts...
Sebastian County officials explain votes against proposal for new Parrot Island water slides
FORT SMITH, Ark. — The Sebastian County Quorum Court has voted against helping cover the cost of new water slides at Parrot Island Waterpark in Fort Smith. "This kind of fell in our lap just a couple weeks ago, so not enough time to digest everything involved, and that's a substantial amount of money to spend when it's not even in our budget," County Judge Steve Hotz said. "We will continue to support our park. It was just just too big of a project to hit without planning for it."
Council OKs park construction contract
The Pine Bluff City Council has approved a resolution authorizing a contract with Wagner General Contractors Inc. for the construction of phase one of a wellness park in the Delta Rhythm and Bayous Cultural District. The decision was made on Monday after a discussion primarily surrounding the bidding process and the inclusion of a "deductive alternate" clause.
Steel shipments arrive for the Mountain Home Community and Aquatic Center
Construction on Mountain Home’s Community and Aquatic Center is moving forward, with structural steel for the buildings already being delivered, Mayor Hillrey Adams told the Mountain Home Observer on Monday. “The structural steel is being delivered now and between close of business on Wednesday. On Thursday, we’ll be pouring...
Jonesboro woman has thousands in Unauthorized Charges over 3 years
Jonesboro, AR – (JonesboroRightNow.com) – July 17, 2024 – A 24-year-old Jonesboro woman reported to police that her debit card number had been somehow hacked. She provided officers a list of dates and amounts that the card had been used at a Walmart in Bentonville. Total fraudulent charges…$5,101.65.
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