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Largest business startup competition in the world coming to Fayetteville
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — In August, a qualifier event for the largest start up competition in the world, called the Startup World Cup, will be right here in Northwest Arkansas. "The Startup World Cup is a worldwide competition put on by Pegasus Ventures out of California. They work with regional organizations across the world to host qualifying events where startups entrepreneurs have the opportunity to pitch locally. The winner from those competitions goes on to a grand finale in San Francisco," Caleb Talley, Executive Director of Startup Junkie, explained.
University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Appoints Andrea Stewart as Interim Chancellor
Andrea Stewart has been selected to serve as interim chancellor of the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff. The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is a historically Black university within the University of Arkansas System. The school enrolls roughly 2,200 undergraduate students and 200 graduate students. Women represent 56 percent of the undergraduate population.
UAMS names Dr. Boerma as J. Thomas May Distinguished Endowed Chair member
LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Pharmacy has named a new J. Thomas May Distinguished Endowed Chair in Oncology. Marjan Boerma, Ph.D, director of the UAMS College of Pharmacy Division of Radiation Health and associate director of basic science in the UAMS Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute was named in a June 25 ceremony.
Walmart Sells Off MeMD Virtual Care Company
Fabric provides virtual behavioral, urgent and primary care benefits to 30,000 corporate, institutional and health plan partners, as well as to 5 million members. The company is expected to ensure a seamless transition for MeMD's existing patients, partners and clinicians during the acquisition, and will continue to serve Sam's Club members as a telehealth solution.
Power restored in Sebastian County
SEBASTIAN COUNTY, Ark. — Thousands were without power on the night of Tuesday, July 2, in Sebastian County. According to the SWEPCO power outage map, nearly 2,000 customers were experiencing outages in the area as of 10:30 p.m., including customers in Greenwood. At its peak, nearly 3,200 customers were...
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.
Kaylee Pardue Graduates from Harding University with Masters
Kaylee Pardue graduated from Harding University on Saturday, May 4, 2024, with a Master of Science in speech-language pathology. She was one of more than 700 students who received diplomas and were recognized during the spring 2024 commencement ceremony. “I’m looking forward to the clients I will get to serve...
Momentary to host one-act BIPOC play and cultural festival
This fall the Momentary will host a one-act play festival featuring BIPOC playwrights from across the nation. The inaugural KaniniFest will take place Oct. 11-13 and will include plays, immersive performances, dance workshops, drum circles, and art installations. The festival aims to provide a platform for undiscovered and underserved playwrights,...
Punter Gavin Rush commits to Arkansas as preferred walk-on
Arkansas gained a notable preferred walk-on commitment for the Class of 2025 on Wednesday when Franklin (Tenn.) Page punter Gavin Rush public with his college decision. Rush, 6-3, 180, chose the Razorbacks after earning an opportunity last month during a camp workout with special teams coordinator Scott Fountain in Fayetteville (Ark.).
Mad Butcher grocery store reopens to Arkansas community after mass shooting
FORDYCE, Ark. — The community of Fordyce reached an important milestone on Tuesday morning by reopening the doors of the Mad Butcher grocery store as the city works to heal and move forward following last month's shooting. Many community members described the grocery store as a "home away from...
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...
Southern Title & Closing recognized as Chamber's Business of the Month
Southern Title & Closing, LLC, 417 N. Washington in Magnolia, has been named as the Magnolia-Columbia County Chamber of Commerce Business of the Month for June 2024. Southern Title & Closing is Columbia County’s only locally owned and operated title insurance company. The company had its beginnings as Cowling...
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.
Pulaski County Traffic Stop Uncovers Drugs, Guns, and Kidnapping Suspect
A multi-jurisdictional investigation has unearthed evidence regarding the reported kidnapping, aggravated assault, and torture of a Searcy resident in Pulaski County. On Wednesday, during a traffic stop on Highway 67/167, authorities intercepted 33-year-old Renford Williams from Jacksonville, who had an active trafficking warrant from the Cabot Police Department. Additionally, Williams was identified as a person of interest in the aforementioned kidnapping case. During this stop, officials found around one pound of methamphetamine and approximately 1000 fentanyl-laced pills.
Pea Ridge area church news – Northwest Arkansas
The Pea Ridge area is home to numerous churches, each offering a variety of services and activities for the community. Here are some updates and details on the churches in the area:. Church Services and Activities. – Mt. Vernon Presbyterian Church: Led by Pastor Brian Timmons, weekly services take place...
Lightning bugs: The story behind summer’s tiny fireworks show
A little chemistry, a little coding and a whole lot of mating are just part of the story behind summer’s tiny fireworks show: the lightning bug. “Fireflies have adapted the ability to glow and flash light patterns from their abdomens primarily for one reason, to communicate with other fireflies,” said Austin Jones, entomology extension instructor for the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture and the Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Science.
Fayetteville City Council rejects idea of adding renter to housing task force
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — At a Fayetteville City Council meeting on July 2, Councilmembers D'Andre Jones and Sarah Moore brought forward a resolution to bring a renter onto the newly formed Mayor's Housing Crisis Task Force. Back in April, the city declared a housing crisis and planned to create a...
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