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St. Bernards completes procedure using new robot for the first time in Arkansas
St. Bernards Hospital completed a first in the state accomplishment. The hospital used a new robot called the da Vinci five surgical system in a groundbreaking procedure Monday. The robot is capable of completing minimally invasive procedures for urology, gynecology, thoracic, and general surgeries. At St. Bernards, the da Vinci...
Arkansas Outdoor School Coordinator receives lifetime service award from Arkansas Environmental Education Association
LITTLE ROCK — For more than 20 years, Eric De Vries has made a career of helping children discover a love of nature and a passion for learning. De Vries, extension coordinator of Arkansas Outdoor School for the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture, was recently recognized for his efforts by the Arkansas Environmental Education Association with the Robert McAfee Lifetime Service Award.
New owners, same attentive service to you!
Salute our Business of the Day for Tuesday, July 2, 2024. There’s been a change at Brooks Medical Supply and you’re invited to go by to meet Brittany Barker, a long-time staff member there who is now partnering with Rhonda Flowers as co-owners of Brooks Medical Supply!. Brittany...
Mississippi man pleads guilty in Arkansas to threatening US judge, federal officer
A Mississippi man has pleaded guilty to threatening a United States judge and federal law enforcement officer, according to a news release from the U.S. Attorney's Office Eastern District of Arkansas.
'It breaks my heart' | Local coffee shop closing its doors due to ongoing construction in downtown Springdale
SPRINGDALE, Ark. — Trailside Coffee Company closed its doors on Saturday, June 29, after being in downtown Springdale for eight years. "I'm having to close my doors," Trailside's owner Katie Schneider said through tears. "That's the worst that could happen to me." Schneider said she has fought hard to...
Former Nun, 96, Killed By Car, Driver Cited In Sussex County, Police Say
A 96-year-old former nun was struck and killed by a vehicle last week in Sussex County, police said.Aurora Marcos Travis, of Newton, died on Thursday, June 27, after being struck by a 25-year-old driver who failed to yield as she crossed Madison Street in a marked crosswalk, local police said.The d…
Baxter Health launches new urology clinic, welcomes two providers
Baxter Health is expanding its medical services with the opening of a new Urology Clinic in Mountain Home on July 1. The clinic will be staffed by urologist Dr. Jason Lindsay and nurse practitioner Nina Denton-Howell. Dr. Lindsay, a board-certified urologist with over 15 years of experience, has been a...
Mountain Home resident wins $4,800 diamond pendant in Red, White & Blue Festival Fundraiser
Jolene Morgan of Mountain Home has won a $4,800 Hearts on Fire diamond pendant in this year’s Red White and Blue Festival fundraiser. Morgan’s ticket, number 200079, was presented to Carter’s Jewel Chest yesterday morning. The pendant, donated by the Mountain Home jewelry store, was the centerpiece...
Jefferson County judge found in contempt
JEFFERSON COUNTY, ARKANSAS, Ark. — For years, we have covered Jefferson County Sheriff Lafayette Woods's struggle to get claims approved by the county judge— now, he is saying that there are more than 100,000 dollars that have yet to be paid because of this. "It's been repeated attempts...
Sanders Appoints Jonesboro Area Residents
Little Rock, AR – (JonesboroRightNow.com) – July 1, 2024 – Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced the several appointments Monday, including several from the Jonesboro area. Christina Berner, Jonesboro, to the Arkansas 250 Commission. Term to expire July 5, 2026. New position. The Arkansas 250 Commission was established...
Mayor Harold Copenhaver makes it official
Jonesboro, AR – (Contributed) – July 1, 2024 – Four years ago, Harold Copenhaver was elected mayor during a time of great instability as Jonesboro and the entire nation dealt with an unprecedented pandemic and its social and civic disruptions. Today, he announced his re-election bid for...
SEC Head Coach Facing Extreme Pressure Heading Into 2024 Season
The SEC is not exempt from having head coaches with many expectations weighing on them in 2024. On3 Sports' Jesse Simonton ranked all the SEC head coaches in terms of pressure heading into the fall. Many coaches in the SEC will be under pressure to perform well. If things do not go well for these ...
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