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One Woman’s Kindness Started A Ripple Effect Of Joy: “The Good You Put Out Comes Back!”
Christy Conrad normally didn’t stop to pick up strangers, but one especially hot and humid summer morning in 2021, the Cabot, Arkansas, mother of six felt compelled to pull over. Christy had a small business shopping and delivering groceries to seniors and shut-ins. Every day, she drove her Prius...
UAMS Team Members Take to the Backroads to Provide Medical Support for Arkansas Graveler
July 15, 2024 | Six University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) team members recently spent a week traveling rural Arkansas backroads to provide medical coverage for the Ozark Foundation’s Arkansas Graveler event. The Arkansas Graveler is a multiday, 350-mile gravel cycling festival that takes place across rural Arkansas....
Arkansas' first Smalls Sliders coming to Jonesboro
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - The first Smalls Sliders in Arkansas is coming to Jonesboro. Haag Brown Commercial Real Estate and Development announced Tuesday that the new restaurant will be located at 2807 Red Wolf Blvd. “It was a lot of fun getting to work with the Smalls’ group on their...
Taekwondo Black Belt instructor to lead women’s self-defense class at The ARTSpace on Main in Pine Bluff
Pine Bluff, Arkansas – The ARTSpace on Main in Pine Bluff is hosting a women’s self-defense class led by Taekwondo Black Belt instructor Florence “FloEssence” Love. The class is scheduled for Saturday, July 20, from 1:30 to 3 p.m. at 623 S. Main St. This engaging...
Arkansas Football Projected Fall Camp Schedule
Arkansas is expected to kick off fall camp in just over two weeks. Due to the the season kicking off against UAPB on Thursday, Aug. 29 in War Memorial Stadium in Little Rock, the Razorbacks should be able to being practice two days earlier than if the season started the following Saturday. The Hogs should be able to begin fall camp as early as Wednesday, July 31 (not official).
Zach Williams to Speak, Perform at 10th Annual Rally for Recovery
Zach Williams, a Grammy-Award-winning Christian rock artist, will perform during the 10th-annual Rally for Recovery at the Church at Rock Creek in Little Rock at 8 p.m. Aug. 23. The event will also feature a coursed dinner, dueling pianos and stories of inspiration. The evening will begin with a four-course...
Steven Baker named executive director of Clinton National Airport
The Little Rock Municipal Airport Commission appointed Steven C. Baker as the new executive director of Bill and Hillary Clinton National Airport (LIT), effective Aug. 6. The airport commission unanimously approved Baker’s hiring last month, and his contract has been finalized with an annual base salary of $275,000 plus benefits, according to a press release shared Friday (July 12).
Country singer Justin Moore, philanthropist awarded honorary degrees at ASU Three Rivers
MALVERN, Arkansas — During the Spring Commencement Exercises, Justin Moore and Rodney Allen were each given the highest honor any institution can give: an honorary degree. Moore earned ASU Three Rivers concurrent credit as a senior at Poyen High School during the 2001-02 academic year. He enrolled at the College for the fall of 2002 but withdrew to join his uncle’s band and make his way to Nashville to be a country music artist.
Ghost Town Blues Band packs RJ’s
One of Memphis' finest blues quintets graced the stage of RJ's Sports Grill & Bar in Pine Bluff. On July 6, Matt Isbell and Ghost Town Blues Band kicked off an evening full of musical entertainment to a packed house. Blues lovers from across the state returned to downtown Pine...
NCAA Basketball Recruiting: 7 early teams to watch for No. 1 class of 2026 forward Tyran Stokes
With the news that AJ Dybansta reclassed to the 2025 NCAA Basketball recruiting class, a new battle has emerged for the No. 1 overall prospect for the 2026 group. For a while, point guard Brandon McCoy from out west was viewed as the top player. However, someone else that has becoma a top-tier target is Tyran Stokes, who stock has risen all the way to the top in the Summer.
Police Catch Car Break-in Suspect in Jonesboro
JONESBORO, Ark. – Authorities tracked down a vehicle break-in suspect last week in Jonesboro. On July 10, 2024, officers from the Jonesboro Police Department were notified of multiple suspects walking through a neighborhood and attempting to open car doors, according to the probable cause affidavit. Officers arrived and began searching for the suspects. Police spoke to a witness who said he had seen the suspects opening car doors. The witness gave a direction of travel.
Work begins on shooting complex project
Bella Vista Sees Demolition Work for Renovated Shooting Complex. The long-awaited project to upgrade the rifle and pistol ranges at the Bella Vista Property Owners Association has finally kicked off with the commencement of demolition work. This substantial development aims to revamp the site, enhancing the overall dining experience for users.
New head of Rotary Club installed
Realtor Miloud Bahadi was installed as the West Pine Bluff Rotary Club president Thursday at a ceremony inside the Pine Bluff Country Club. Bahadi, 40, succeeds Michael Heisler, who passed the gavel to him following the introduction of new officers for the club. Past District Governor Dennis Cooper administered the oath to Bahadi and the new officers.
Six applicants emerge in MHPS search for new school board member, Pendergrass offers to fill seat until voters can choose
The Mountain Home Public School Board has received six applications for the seat left vacant by Bob Chester’s resignation last month. The applicants include a mix of former educators, business leaders, and community members, each bringing unique perspectives and experiences to the table. Neal Pendergrass, the school district’s longest...
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