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Northwest Arkansas students recognized for soybean research
Three Northwest Arkansas students have been named 2024 Soybean Scholars by the Soybean Science Challenge, a program funded by the volunteer-led Arkansas Soybean Promotion Board. The students, Duyen Do of Fayetteville Christian Academy, Hadley Panek of St. Joseph Catholic School in Fayetteville, and Sulli Schaffer of Gravette High School, achieved...
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.
Nearly two years after alleged kidnapping and murder, Amber Waterman set to appear in Benton County court
BENTON COUNTY, ARKANSAS, Ark. — Amber Waterman was arrested in Missouri in 2022 and charged federally for allegedly kidnapping a pregnant woman and killing her with the intent to claim her unborn child as her own. Since her arrest, Waterman has been held by authorities in Missouri awaiting a...
Caring and Sharing Food Pantry in DeWitt seeks donations and volunteers amid increased demand
The Caring and Sharing Food Pantry in DeWitt is for South Arkansas County residents seeking supplemental food assistance. Pantry organizer and volunteer Jean Prange said it is open four times a month from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. “We are open the second Tuesday and Thursday and the fourth Tuesday...
Baxter County Strong! Tornado fundraiser raises over $70,000 for local victims
The recent fundraiser for Baxter County tornado victims has shattered expectations, raising over $70,000, Mountain Home Mayor Hillrey Adams said on Monday. “We’re going to actually bust, as of today, we’re going to break the $70,000 barrier,” Adams said. “That’s a great day.”. The fundraiser,...
Fire in North Little Rock leaves large cloud of smoke
NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — The North Little Rock Fire Department is currently at the scene of a fire that happened on Monday evening. According to reports, the NLRFD said the call of a fire at a home in the 6500 block of Corisca Drive came in at around 8:45 p.m. Crews have since been able to extinguish the fire and officials say that no one was home at the time of the fire.
University of Arkansas system president Donald Bobbitt announces retirement
University of Arkansas System President Donald Bobbitt has announced plans to retire after nearly 13 years of leading the university system. Bobbitt informed the system board of his decision this week, according to a news release. His retirement will be effective Jan. 15, 2025, or earlier if a successor is selected before that date.
Fayetteville City Council recap: July 16, 2024
Calling for an election on Sunday alcohol sales. Adopting the Fayetteville Climate Action Plan. Amending stormwater management and drainage codes, plus appeals and urban residential design standards. A rezoning request on Curtis Avenue. A $21,700 service agreement for a historic context statement for the Spout Spring neighborhood. A $730,000 cost-share...
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When rain chances will come
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — 40/29 Chief Meteorologist Darby Bybee says we'll have one more brutal day of heat and humidity before a front starts bringing rain chances and a gradual drop in temperatures.Watch the videocast above to learn more. 7-Day Forecast River Valley | 7-Day Forecast Northwest Arkansas | Interactive Radar | Live Skycams...
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