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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...
Audit: Nonprofit director used organization as ‘personal piggy bank’
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - A state lawmaker said the former director used the organization as a “personal piggy bank.”. The Arkansas Legislative Audit recently reviewed transactions and operating procedures for the East Arkansas Planning and Development District. A hearing took place in Little Rock on Friday, July 12. The...
Sebastian County Detention Center celebrates P.A.C.T. 2024 graduates with ceremony
SEBASTIAN COUNTY, Ark. — P.A.C.T stands for Peer Achieving Collaborative Treatment, designed to help men and women recover from addiction and find their life's purpose. The future is bright for the 2024 P.A.C.T graduates of the Sebastian County detention center. At the ceremony, tears were shed and graduates' faith and hope were restored.
Flooding reported across several Arkansas towns
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — After heavy rain entered the Natural State overnight and into the morning, parts of central and north Arkansas have reported experiencing flooding this morning. The National Weather Service in Little Rock placed southern Baxter County, southern Marion County, northeastern Searcy County, and northwestern Stone County...
Heavy Rain Sweeps Through Lakes Region
The system that brings relief from the heat also brought devastating rain to the Lakes Region. Showers and thunderstorms began moving through the region early Wednesday morning and by the time the skies cleared in the afternoon, general areas of seven to eight inches of rain had fallen with even higher amounts in parts of Arkansas.
Arkansas Cancer Coalition targets Delta cancer rates through ‘Cancer in Your Community’ program
FORREST CITY — The Arkansas Cancer Coalition is hosting a “Cancer in Your Community” meeting today at the Civic Center in Forrest City. The meeting will go from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and will also be available over Zoom. “We are going to discuss a project...
Overnight storms cause dangerous flooding in Conway
CONWAY, Ark. — During the early morning hours of Wednesday, the city of Conway was hit by heavy rain and floodwaters that continued into the afternoon. Fire Chief Mike Winter said he can’t remember an event this severe in the city since about 2017. “We've got streets that...
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.
Flash flood sees 'house swept sideways with people trapped inside' as Arkansas and Missouri warned
Reports from the ground in Arkansas suggests a bridge has been washed away and care home residents have had to be evacuated as water began rising to the height of the beds
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