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NWA nonprofit launches community bail fund project
The Arkansas Justice Reform Coalition (AJRC) has launched the NWA Hummingbird Project, a revolving community bail fund designed to address issues surrounding poverty and pretrial detention in Arkansas.
UA System President Bobbitt announces plans for retirement
The University of Arkansas System President Dr. Donald R. Bobbitt announced plans to retire on July 16 after nearly 13 years leading the school system, according to a press release.
Families needed in Arkansas to host foreign exchange students this fall
ARKANSAS, USA — Academic exchange organizations across the country are looking to place international students with host families for the fall semester, including in Northwest Arkansas and the River Valley. Mary Baker, a local coordinator for PAX Academic Exchange, is working to find families in Arkansas who will open...
Work progresses on boardwalk connection from Carol Ann Cross Park to river
Work on the $1.18 million Carol Ann Cross Park boardwalk in Fort Smith is on track for completion in the late fall. Crawford Construction has completed most of the framing of the 0.45-mile concrete portion of the project that will connect the park to the Arkansas River. “Approximately 30% of...
This video shows just how bad the tornado damage in Bentonville actually was
“It appears there was four unique tornadoes, and there’s tens of thousands of trees down all over Bentonville,” said Ethan Edman, Director of Construction and Maintenance for the Trailblazers. The four tornadoes hit shortly after midnight on Sunday, May 26th, 2024, when a supercell moved into Arkansas from...
Jonesboro getting a Panda Express
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - Orange chicken lovers rejoice. Panda Express is coming to Jonesboro. According to real estate developer Carroll Caldwell, the American-Chinese fast-food restaurant will open later this year at 2100 Fair Park Blvd., next to Anita’s Park Shopping Center across from Lowe’s. Caldwell told K8 News...
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