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Jonesboro diaper giveaway huge success
Jonesboro, AR – (JonesboroRightNow.com) – July 7, 2024 – Almost 5,000 diapers were given away on the north side of Jonesboro this weekend, and we have a local non-profit to thank for planning the event. Jonesboro’s very own Parker Park was filled with buzzing families participating in...
Ex-store manager charged with stealing from local business
Susan Smith (Photo courtesy of Baxter County Sheriff’s Office) The former manager of the Casey’s General Store located along U.S. Highway 62B, who is charged with stealing almost $39,500 from the company, appeared in Baxter County Circuit Court Monday. Fifty-three-year-old Susan Marie Smith entered a not guilty plea....
Dave Van Horn impressed with Diamond Hogs during summer ball
The Arkansas baseball team has 20 players across the nation competing in four different leagues this summer. This valuable experience will propel the Razorbacks, putting them in better shape for the offseason and fall ball, when competition for starting positions will be high. The summer leagues are a great opportunity...
Air quality, Tontitown landfill capacity issues remain after latest round of tests in Northwest Arkansas
Air Quality Concerns Persist at Tontitown Landfill. Air quality concerns at the Eco-Vista landfill in Tontitown continue to be a growing issue following the latest round of tests. The state Department of Energy and Environment released a report detailing the results of a five-day air quality monitoring test, which began on February 5. Surprisingly, the more sensitive analytical results did not detect sulfur dioxide or hydrogen sulfide.
EDUCATION NOTEBOOK: Schools to get funding, more support to accelerate learning | Little Rock School District prices for child care program rising | Meal prices in Little Rock
Schools to Receive Funding and Support to Accelerate Learning. Accelerate, a national nonprofit organization, has awarded grants to five states to implement high-impact tutoring in public schools. Delaware, Louisiana, Ohio, Arkansas, and Colorado received million each to support literacy and mathematics tutoring. This initiative aims to improve academic outcomes in these states. …
School supply list for Magnolia Public Schools
CLICK THE IMAGE to see the school supply list for Magnolia Public Schools for 2024-2025. Classes start in Magnolia on Thursday, July 25, 2024 under the new 12-month calendar. The first school break will be August 24-September 2.
Docket out for Monday session of Columbia County criminal court
A preliminary docket for Columbia County Circuit Court Criminal Division has been released by the office of Circuit Judge David W. Talley Jr. Court will be held at 9 a.m. Monday, July 8, 2024 in the courtroom at the Columbia County Criminal Detention Facility in Magnolia. Those defendants scheduled to...
Fayetteville exploring increase in developer fees to hire additional planning staff
The city of Fayetteville is considering a significant step towards enhancing its planning capabilities by exploring an increase in developer fees. This move is aimed at bolstering the city’s staffing levels, which would in turn accelerate the development process of various projects. At the heart of this proposal lies...
Visit to Pea Ridge Park details history of Cherokee trials on trail
Uncovering the Legacy of the Cherokee Trail of Tears at Pea Ridge Park. Shelly Todd, the superintendent of Pea Ridge National Military Park, recently welcomed visitors to the park, marking a significant moment in Cherokee history amid the 1830s forced removal of Indigenous people. The Trail of Tears, a dark...
FYI Calendar: Book clubs stay active, authors speak
Today, local book clubs are gearing up for an exciting lineup of events featuring acclaimed authors. The popularity of book clubs has been steadily increasing as they continue to offer a unique space for readers and writers to interact, share, and learn. Enriching the Experience. These clubs are designed to...
Three Minutes with Artist Aaron Bleidt, on Show at Oven & Tap | Arkansas Online
His latest exhibition, titled “Three Minutes with Artist Aaron Bleidt, on Show at Oven & Tap”, captures the heart and soul of the region. Bleidt, an Arkansas native living and working in Fayetteville, intertwines his entrepreneurial spirit with progressive aesthetics. This intriguing collection brings a new wave of vivacity to the local arts scene.
Breakthrough device implant at UAMS restores young woman’s pain-free life
Breakthrough Device Implant at UAMS Restores Young Woman’s Pain-Free Life. Twenty-year-old Jolee Camp had her life dramatically changed after a pioneering procedure at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS). Camp, a former dancer and farmhand, had been confined to a wheelchair for her entire senior year in high school due to debilitating low back pain. Despite seeing multiple doctors, her condition remained undiagnosed, and she was often told that the pain was psychological.
Pro Hoop Hogs report: 2023-24 awards including MVP, First Team, Rookie of the Year, plus ’24 NBA Summer League tips off
LITTLE ROCK — With the 2023-24 season featuring 12 NBA Hogs having recently concluded as yet another former Arkansas star player collected an NBA championship ring, it’s time to hand out our Pro Hoop Hogs awards while also turning the page to ’24-25 as the annual multi-week NBA Summer League tips off this weekend.
UAMS receives grant to relaunch family medicine residency program in El Dorado
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has received a $750,000 federal grant to help re-establish a family medicine residency program in El Dorado. The grant was awarded by the Health Resources and Services Administration, which is part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. UAMS is...
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