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Traveling exhibition that looks into Black history during the Great Depression being offered to Arkansas organizations
BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Art Bridges Foundation (ABF) has announced an open call for venues interested in a new traveling exhibition called Crafting Sanctuaries: Black Spaces of the Great Depression South. Crafting Sanctuaries "explores how Black Southerners transformed private dwellings and public gathering places into havens of expression and refuge...
Senator Caldwell to propose $3.5M in permanent funding for Division of Agriculture
JONESBORO, Arkansas — Senator Ronald Caldwell of Wynne plans to introduce a bill to establish funding for the Arkansas Division of Agriculture during the next legislative session. Caldwell is the chairman of the Senate Agriculture Committee. He and State Representative Fran Cavenaugh of Walnut Ridge participated in a panel...
Washington Regional ranked top hospital in Arkansas for 4th year
Washington Regional Medical Center has been named the No. 1 hospital in Arkansas in U.S. News and World Report’s 2024-2025 edition of Best Hospitals. It marks the fourth consecutive year the hospital has received the ranking. The annual rankings aim to help patients and their doctors make informed decisions...
Job fair at Arkansas County Enrichment Center connects local businesses with youth and young adults
A job fair at the Arkansas County Enrichment Center in Stuttgart last Tuesday brought together several local businesses, students, and young adults seeking job opportunities and career choices. Students had the chance to speak with representatives from each business and have their questions answered. Representatives from Baptist Health, the Army,...
Grand Prairie Quilt Society hosts ‘Sit ‘n Sew’ in July
The Grand Prairie Quilt Society met on Sunday, July 7 at the First Christian Church Fellowship Hall in Stuttgart for its Sit n’ Sew with seven attendees. The meeting was opened with the Thought for the Day, “Sure, a day without quilting probably won’t kill me, but why risk it?”
Stuttgart Police Department Incident Reports: July 30, 2024
Food Giant Cash Saver, 102 E. 22nd St., theft of property valued at $1,000 or less. A store manager showed an officer video of a man and woman shoplifting. In the recording, the woman takes a package of steaks and puts it under her shirt. The couple then proceeded to leave the store without paying for the food.
Calipari vs. Musselman: Coaching Strategies Analyzed with 7 Key Differences
The Arkansas basketball program sees a shift in strategy under Coach Calipari, with a focus on individual player development over team-centered activities, contrasting with the approach of former coach Eric Musselman. Calipari emphasized individual player development during the summer practices. He banned two big men from shooting 3-pointers to improve...
JC 4-H Members Attend State O-Rama: Forrest-Mock Receives Scholarship
Johnson County 4-H members Kira Forrest-Mock, Karson Underhill and Aiden White attended the 4-H State O-Rama on the University of Arkansas campus July 23-26. They participated in state level competitions, educational workshops, activities and college tours and Forrest-Mock received the Gladys Klpefer and Bo and Peggy Cobb Arkansas 4-H Scholarship.
County Extension Office Warns Of Armyworms
The Lawrence County Cooperative Extension Office made the following announcement today:. Armyworms are here! This picture was taken from a field in Imboden last Friday. Thresholds were met here with approximately four worms per square foot. I checked a couple more fields that day and while the other places did not meet accepted thresholds they were still present.
Paragould Man Accused of Running Over, Dragging Victim Amid Argument
PARAGOULD, Ark. – A man faces charges, including aggravated assault, after an altercation where he is alleged to have driven over a woman and dragged her a short distance. Fortunately, the woman was not seriously injured. On July 26, 2024, the Paragould Police Department responded to Gene Street following...
Brotherhood of Fulton Sets Two Benefits for August
The Brotherhood and Sisterhood of Fulton have set two benefit programs for August. The first will be for Sister Severa Davis. The benefit is set for Antioch Baptist Church at 7999 Highway 332 East in the DeAnn community near Hope. The program is set for August 17th at 6pm. A love offering will be taken for Sister Davis. The public is cordially invited. For info contact Pastor Jessie Henry at 870-703-8994 or 870-896.2581. You may also contact Deacon Jimmy Smith at 870-359-5820.
Church to hold backpack event
PARAGOULD, Ark. (KAIT)—Greater Vision Church in Paragould is holding an event this weekend to ensure that children are ready to go back to school. The church, 529 E. Court St., will hand out backpacks filled with grade-appropriate school supplies from 8 to 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 3. Church Board...
Lynn and Don Parker Family Donates Additional $2 Million Toward Arkansas Children’s Hospital Expansion
Little Rock, AR – (Contributed) – (July 29, 2024) – Arkansas Children’s Hospital is proud to announce a generous $2 million gift from Lynn and Don Parker and their children to the Arkansas Children’s Hospital (ACH) expansion project. The Jonesboro family is a long-standing supporter of Arkansas Children’s and have, once again, demonstrated their commitment to the health and well-being of children.
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