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Dive-in movies at Wilson Park to show Kung Fu Panda 4 on Friday
The annual Dive-In Movie Series at Wilson Park pool will continue with another screening this weekend. The city’s Parks, Natural Resources and Cultural Affairs department will host a screening of Kung Fu Panda 4 on Friday, July 19. Movies begin at dark, and gates for the movie open at...
Marshallese citizens living in the U.S. immediately eligible for SNAP benefits
SPRINGDALE, Ark. — Despite being able to live and work in the U.S. without a visa, citizens born in Marshall Islands haven't been able to qualify for federal assistance programs — until now. In March, President Biden signed the Consolidated Appropriations Act, reinstating certain federal benefits for citizens...
Funding for new I-55 bridge 'welds anew the heart of a nation,' again, leaders say
At the Metal Museum on Thursday, state and local leaders joined Federal Highway Administrator Shailen Bhatt to celebrate plans to rebuild the Interstate 55 bridge that connects Tennessee and Arkansas and the $393.7 million federal investment awarded as part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Act. On July 12, U.S. Rep. Steve Cohen and Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee announced the federal grant that would aid in the total funding of the project, which is estimated to cost between $800 million and $1 billion.
AAA: Crude oil likely behind the rise of gas prices
LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — For a gallon of regular unleaded fuel, the statewide gas price average in the Natural State is $3.15, according to the AAA Arkansas Weekend Gas Watch. Compared to this day last week, the price has risen by seven cents. Today's price is two cents less per gallon compared to this day last year.
Heavy rainfall causes widespread flooding in Northern Arkansas
Parts of northern Arkansas experienced severe flooding overnight into Wednesday, with Marion County in the Ozark Mountains receiving up to 11 inches of rain, according to the National Weather Service. The flooding has led to numerous evacuations and infrastructure damage across several counties. In Yellville, the seat of Marion County,...
Lake Chicot draw down angers some, pleases others
LAKE VILLAGE- Every five years the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Arkansas game and Fish Commission let some water out of Lake Chicot, to increase the game fish population of the lake. They also plant new vegetation to provide an environment for freshly spawned fish where they can...
'I'll become a survivor again': Victim opens up as serial rapist is released from Arkansas prison
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — A victim in a landmark Arkansas rape case is opening up after her abuser is granted parole. More than 25 years ago, a jury found Len Yates guilty of rape for using drugs on women. It made him one of the first men to be charged and convicted for using the date-rape drug known as roofies.
Clanton Farms Donates Fresh Produce to Arkansas Foodbank
HERMITAGE, Ark. – The Arkansas Foodbank proudly announced a significant donation from Clanton Farms on Tuesday. The family-owned farm, situated at 520 East 4th Street in Hermitage, has generously provided the food bank with 10 truckloads of watermelons and a variety of tomatoes this summer. Clanton Farms, known for...
Thaden School announces new location for lower school campus in Bentonville
The Thaden School announced Thursday (July 18) the site for its new Lower School campus, which will be located on 10th and Benton St., directly south of the current Thaden School campus in Bentonville. The expansion will include the renovation of the previous Olivet offices and surrounding grounds, adding five...
Bis-Centennial: Harding University Celebrates 100 Years with New Programs, Energy
Early on, Harding University looked like a bad bet to survive. From humble beginnings in 1924 with 75 students, Harding resulted from the merger of two small junior colleges in Morrilton. As a Southern drought raged and with no wealthy philanthropists to provide support, the school did not seem long for closure.
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