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Indiana man flees and shoots at Arkansas State Police on I-30
A man fleeing from Arkansas State Police on Interstate 30 was shot and injured Monday night in Hope, Arkansas. The Troopers were pursuing 43-year-old Joshua Harrison of Richmond, Indiana. At approximately 10:10 p.m., Troopers pursued the fleeing suspect on Interstate 30 eastbound near the Hempstead/Nevada County line. At roughly the 36-mile marker, the suspect driver fired shots at Troopers, who returned fire.
NCAA Basketball: Arkansas, Texas A&M and Villanova after 20 ppg transfer David Coit
Just about all of the capable power conference-level players from the NCAA Basketball transfer portal had picked new homes for next season. However, one is now fully available, with former Northern Illinois guard David Coit in the mix. Coit started the last two years with the Huskies, coming off averaging...
Hogs set to host talented prospects for Picnic on Saturday
FAYETTEVILLE — The Razorbacks are set to host a talented group of recruits on Saturday for a cookout and picnic with the 2024 season drawing near. A mixture of commitments and prospects who are still looking for a college will be on hand for this year’s event. The Hogs currently have approximately 25 prospects planning to attend. More will likely opt to come before the end of the week.
Benton County Quorum Court to consider selling Bentonville Division VI circuit court property for .65 million
Benton County Quorum Court Considers Significant Property Sale. Benton County is taking a major step towards funding the expansion of its criminal justice system. In a bold move, the Benton County Quorum Court is set to consider the sale of the Bentonville Division VI circuit court property to the city. This significant transaction is valued at .65 million and includes not only the building but also the adjacent 24 acres of land. The sale is expected to provide crucial funding for the county’s efforts to enhance its criminal justice infrastructure.
Review: Lake Street Dive is truly ‘Good Together’ in Bentonville
On July 17, Boston-born, Brooklyn-based band Lake Street Dive made a return to Arkansas after six years, bringing their “Good Together” tour to The Momentary in Bentonville as part of the venue’s ongoing “Live on the Green” concert series. “Good Together” is Lake Street Dive’s...
Southern Bancorp Appoints Myers as Interim CFO
Southern Bancorp has named Mike Myers, former CFO of Winrock International and long-time Southern Bancorp board director, as its interim Chief Financial Officer. “Mike Myers is a proven leader with a deep understanding of Southern Bancorp’s mission, and I can think of no better person to lead our financial team as we conduct a national search for our next CFO,” CEO Darrin Williams said.
Employee Caught Stealing Cash From Mansfield Restaurant While Daughter Waits In Car, Police Say
The Tolland County incident happened in the town of Mansfield, at a restaurant on Storrs Road, at around 9:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 23. Connecticut State Police said 28-year-old Jennifer Spencer entered the business after hours, without the owner’s permission, and stole cash from the register. She was caught after...
Chamber Coffee Hosted by Watermelon Royalty
The Hope/Hempstead County Chamber of Commerce Community Coffee was hosted by the Watermelon Royalty on Wednesday July 24th. The 18th Annual Miss & Mister Watermelon Festival Pageant is set for Tuesday, August 6th at 6:00 pm at Klipsch Auditorium in City Hall in Hope. This exciting event is open to boys and girls from 0 to 18 years of age, with no admission fee for the public. All registration forms and fees must be postmarked by July 19th Additionally, the Hope Watermelon Beautiful Baby Contest is a charming photo contest for boys and girls aged 0-3. Photos and results will be displayed at the 48th Annual Watermelon Festival from August 8-10. Registration forms for both events are available at the Hope-Hempstead County Chamber of Commerce, Rae Tay’s, Tickled Pink Boutique, and The Little Things Children’s Boutique. Forms can also be accessed online at hopemelonfest.com along with parade registration. For more information, please contact Gigi Bradshaw at (870) 292-8338, or reach out to the Chamber at (870) 777-3640, via email at hopemelonfest@yahoo.com, or visit us at 201 S. Main, PO Box 250, Hope, AR 71802.
U.S. News Names UAMS a Best Medical School for Primary Care, Rural Practice
LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) continues to climb U.S. News & World Report’s list of Best Medical Schools. The magazine’s annual ranking of medical and osteopathic schools across the country was released today, showing that for 2024, UAMS ranked fourth nationally for primary care education, ninth for the most graduates practicing in health professional shortage areas and 11th nationally for graduates practicing in rural areas.
El Dorado Nurse Retires After Half-Century of Service at Same Job
EL DORADO, Ark. (KTVE/KARD)– On Tuesday, July 23, 2024, Gladys Davis worked her last shift at South Arkansas Regional Hospital, marking the end of a remarkable career. According to officials, Gladys started at the hospital at 15 years old, earning $0.50 an hour as a nurse’s aide at Warner Brown. Now, at 84 and a […]
Deputy fired and charged after fatal shooting of Sonya Massey in her home
LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — Sonya Massey was shot and killed inside her home earlier this month by deputy, Sean Grayson, who responded to her 911 call about a possible intruder at her home. Jefferson County Sheriff, Lafayette Woods, is a friend of Massey's father -James Wilburn - who is...
White River Health CEO resigns, interim announced
White River Health (WRH) President and CEO Gary Paxson has announced his resignation to pursue another career opportunity. According to a release from the organization, Paxson (pictured above, left), who has been CEO since 2018, will leave White River Health next month after transitioning responsibilities. Paxson joined the organization in...
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