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Texarkana police investigating shooting on Laurel Street
TEXARKANA, Ark. (KSLA) - Officers with the Texarkana Arkansas Police Department responded to reports of a shooting just after 6 p.m. on Monday, July 15. The incident happened in the 2600 block of Laurel Street. When officers arrived, they found a male victim lying on the ground and bleeding from...
Inaugural Great Southern Mac & Cheese Championship Comes to Argenta This September
Macaroni and cheese is loved by children and adults alike for being comforting, creamy and delicious. And while boxed mac and cheese gets the job done, there’s nothing like a homemade recipe. On Sunday, Sept. 29, the Argenta Downtown Council will put that to the test with the first-ever...
Missouri football preseason preview: Has Arkansas improved over the offseason?
The Battle Line game may end up drawing the line. Missouri football coach Eli Drinkwitz, quarterback Brady Cook, wide receiver Luther Burden III and defensive tackle Kristian Williams will speak Tuesday at SEC media days in Dallas. Later this month, they’ll report for fall camp with the rest of their MU teammates. Then, in just 44 days, Mizzou will kick off its 2024 season at home against Murray State on Thursday, Aug. 29. ...
Arkansas veterans, lawmakers say PBMs slowing access to pharmacies, adding extra steps to get prescriptions
Pharmacies and veterans are expressing frustration over what they call an uphill battle with filling prescriptions, with both pointing to the insurance company used by many veterans as the one needing to fix the problems.
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.
Familiar Faces in Familiar Places
DALLAS, T.X. (PIG TRAIL NATION) – After a disappointing 2023 season that saw Sam Pittman’s Razorbacks go 4-8, the Hogs saw numerous players hit the transfer portal and head to various places across the country. Some former Razorbacks found their way back to the SEC. Linebacker Chris “Pooh”...
15 people arrested on various charges in Northwest Arkansas
In a recent series of arrests in Northwest Arkansas, 15 individuals have been taken into custody on a variety of charges. Some of the most significant charges include second-degree domestic battery, drug-related offenses, and weapons charges. The arrested individuals range in age from 25 to 60 years old, primarily from...
Hog Football Recruiting Report: 4 commitment announcements coming up
FAYETTEVILLE, AR (Pig Trail Nation)- Arkansas continues to piece together their 2025 recruiting class, and there is an opportunity for the Hogs to get a few more guys commitment in the next few weeks. Kelshaun Johnson- WR- Hitchcock, Texas, Cameron Settles, RB-ATH. LR Parkview, Lionel Prudhomme- OL- Shreveport Captain Shreve,...
Arkansas education department reduces work requirement for child care assistance program
Arkansas education officials on Monday announced recently implemented changes to a child care subsidy program, including reducing the required work hours and removing a lifetime limit on benefits. The Child Care Assistance Program, which provides financial assistance to low-income families for quality childcare, is supported through the Child Care Development Fund (CCDF), which is administered […] The post Arkansas education department reduces work requirement for child care assistance program appeared first on Arkansas Advocate.
Arkansas election board approves voter registration rule
A permanent rule requiring “wet signatures” on Arkansas voter registration forms except at select state agencies was approved by the State Board of Election Commissioners Monday morning. Following the rule’s approval, which had no voiced dissent, the board also voted to submit it to the Arkansas Legislative Council’s rule committee for consideration at its August […] The post Arkansas election board approves voter registration rule appeared first on Arkansas Advocate.
Arkansas' first Smalls Sliders coming to Jonesboro
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - The first Smalls Sliders in Arkansas is coming to Jonesboro. Haag Brown Commercial Real Estate and Development announced Tuesday that the new restaurant will be located at 2807 Red Wolf Blvd. “It was a lot of fun getting to work with the Smalls’ group on their...
Pine Bluff paper mill is to be sold in $110M deal
Pactiv Evergreen Inc. has announced that it has signed an agreement to sell its Pine Bluff paper mill and Waynesville, N.C., extrusion facility to global paper and pulp producer Suzano S.A., a Brazilian company, for $110 million in cash, according to a news release posted on the Pactiv Evergreen site.
Judge Talley will hear criminal docket on Thursday
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 Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 9 a.m. in the courtroom at the Columbia County Criminal Detention Facility in Magnolia. Those defendants scheduled to...
Tyson Foods heir pleads not guilty to charge of driving while intoxicated
Tyson Foods heir and executive John R. Tyson has pleaded not guilty to a charge of driving while intoxicated. Tyson entered the plea Monday in Fayetteville District Court in Fayetteville, Arkansas, a court spokeswoman said. Tyson is next due in court on Aug. 28. Tyson, 34, was arrested June 13...
Three Razorbacks to Play in The Open Championship
FAYETTEVILLE – Razorback All-Americans Jacob Skov Olesen, John Daly and Taylor Moore are set to compete at The Open Championship, played July 18-21 at Royal Troon Golf Club in Scotland. Olesen earned an exemption after becoming the first Dane to win The Amateur Championship this past June. He has...
Fayetteville City Council preview: July 16, 2024
The Fayetteville City Council is set to convene on July 16, 2024, addressing a range of pivotal issues at this critical meeting. One key proposal up for consideration is a cost-sharing deal with Washington Regional Medical Services for constructing a railway at Futall Drive and Gregg Avenue. This project carries a maximum budget of 0,000. The city’s aviation sector is also seeking approval to secure a Federal Aviation Administration design grant worth 8,500, which would cover 90% of the expenses for designing and soliciting bids for a planned extension of a taxiway at Drake Field.
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