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Military brings no-cost medical services to north Arkansas
Military personnel are providing no-cost medical, optometry, dental and veterinary services through July 25 at clinics in Jasper and Kingston as part of a training mission. The U.S. Department of Defense is partnering with the Northwest Arkansas Economic Development District to present Ozark Wellness Innovative Readiness Training. IRT missions, which can also focus on things […] The post Military brings no-cost medical services to north Arkansas appeared first on Arkansas Advocate.
Sanders extends tax filing deadline for areas affected by Memorial Day weekend storms
Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders issued an executive order to extend the tax filing deadline in response to the tornado outbreak that swept through Northwest Arkansas on Memorial Day weekend.
Bentonville apartments sell for $34 million to Walton brothers
A 190-unit apartment complex on 15.57 acres in Bentonville recently changed hands for $34.35 million. Touchstone Operator LLC of Dallas acquired Touchstone Village at 501 S.W. 20th St. from Touchstone Village W80 LLC of Brooklyn, N.Y. The purchase price equals $180,789 per unit. City Title & Closing was the title...
AMP Top Ten: Jermall Wright, Passion for Teaching
Jermall Wright, superintendent of the Little Rock School District since 2022, is a strategic leader with a passion for teaching and education administration. Originally from Florida, Wright said he knew he wanted to go into education from the time he started teaching his first Sunday school class to kindergarteners when he was in sixth grade.
Yellville Barber shop floods with 3 feet of water
Record breaking rainfall overnight into Wednesday morning has cause major flooding around the area with the City of Yellville seeing many flooded businesses, roads and residences.The barber shop in downtown Yelville right near the town branch has been a local gathering spot in the community since 1935 and current owner Shawn Beaver says they saw 3 feet of water in the shop Wednesday morning. Beaver says he realized pretty early he had a major problem and that flooding like this hasn’t happened since the Harrison floods of 1961.
Columbia County Real Estate: LaCari Street apartment complex changes hands
Columbia County real estate transactions recorded June 21 - July 15, 2024 having a value of $100,000 or greater. Information is drawn from public records held by the Columbia County Circuit Clerk and County Assessor, and the Arkansas Secretary of State. This cycle of real estate transactions includes two commercial sales and 10 residential sales.
Sebastian County officials explain votes against proposal for new Parrot Island water slides
FORT SMITH, Ark. — The Sebastian County Quorum Court has voted against helping cover the cost of new water slides at Parrot Island Waterpark in Fort Smith. "This kind of fell in our lap just a couple weeks ago, so not enough time to digest everything involved, and that's a substantial amount of money to spend when it's not even in our budget," County Judge Steve Hotz said. "We will continue to support our park. It was just just too big of a project to hit without planning for it."
Council OKs park construction contract
The Pine Bluff City Council has approved a resolution authorizing a contract with Wagner General Contractors Inc. for the construction of phase one of a wellness park in the Delta Rhythm and Bayous Cultural District. The decision was made on Monday after a discussion primarily surrounding the bidding process and the inclusion of a "deductive alternate" clause.
Pine Bluff School District plans to sell old office center, schools
Pine Bluff School District officials are planning to sell the district's former administration building and two elementary schools. Members of the PBSD board facilities committee met Tuesday morning for a work session to discuss advertising for the best offers on the old multistory administration building on Sixth Avenue, as well as Indiana Street and Oak Park elementary schools. Superintendent Jennifer Barbaree explained selling the campuses would help the district eliminate the costs of insurance and upkeep for the facilities, which have been closed for years, as well as remove its liability for homeless people who she said continues to break into elementary schools.
University of Arkansas System President Bobbitt announces retirement
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — The University of Arkansas (UA) System President, Dr. Donald R. Bobbitt, has announced his retirement after 13 years of dedicated service. Bobbitt said in a statement that he is thankful and honored to have had the opportunity to work with his colleagues and serve students. "One...
Hogs, Tigers, and the Rivalry that Divides the fanbase of Arkansas
DALLAS, T.X. (PIG TRAIL NATION) – If anyone knows about the history of Arkansas football, it’s Eli Drinkwitz. While the current Missouri coach was born in Oklahoma, his family moved to Alma when he was young. When Drinkwitz got into coaching at the high school level, his career also began in that same River Valley town back in 2005.
Arkansas Gameplay on EA Sports College Football 25
Monday at 3 p.m. (CDT) on the nose, like many college football fans across the country, I turned on my Playstation 5 and opened up EA Sports College Football 25. It has been a disappointing 11 years since the last time the game was released. Here are a few things I have noticed about the game and about Arkansas.
Arkansas Baseball Shines in 2024 MLB Draft with Top Recruits Electing Razorbacks Over Prospects
The 2024 MLB Draft saw Arkansas baseball program coming out strong, with notable picks and signees. Carson Wiggins, a standout recruit, stood out as a draft-eligible sophomore likely to make a significant impact in 2026. Despite being a top talent, Wiggins was not drafted due to contract demands, but his age and potential for development make him a valuable asset for the Razorbacks. Additionally, several transfers and players faced decisions post-draft, with strategic considerations and implications for the team's future.
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