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Smoke shop in LR targeted in robbery
Early Wednesday morning, the Five Star Smoke Shop on South University Avenue in Little Rock became the latest target of an armed robbery. The incident marks a worrying trend in criminal activity aimed at smoke shops and other retail establishments across the country. This recent robbery in Little Rock highlights...
Little Rock FBI office to host diversity agent recruitment event this month | Arkansas Online
Little Rock FBI Office to Host Diversity Agent Recruitment Event. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Little Rock Field Office will host a special recruitment event later this month, focusing on attracting and training individuals from diverse backgrounds. This invitation-only event, underway on July 24, is designed to gather promising...
WCSD to reveal new chief Monday
Watson Chapel School District board members met in another work session Tuesday in hopes of identifying its next superintendent, although one of the finalists has apparently turned in his resignation to the school board where he currently works. Board President Goldie Whitaker said the members have not come to a...
Wildlife fouled in oil spill cleaned, released
Members of a coordinated response team were able to release just over a dozen turtles, frogs and other reptiles recovered from the recent oil spill near Smackover into the Ouachita River on July 2. The animals were cleaned and monitored by professional oil recovery contractors before release. The spill, which...
UAM recognizes 478 spring 2024 graduates
The University of Arkansas at Monticello honored 478 spring 2024 graduates, according to the UAM Registrar's Office. Graduates are listed by hometowns and degrees. Precious Renae' Thomas (AA). BATESVILLE. Kristen Dawn Davis (BS). BAUXITE. Zachary James Gilbert (AS);. Mallorie C. Johnson (AA). BENTON. Ethan Michael Bearden (BS);. James Thomas McCormick...
Seed funding incubates ideas to improve agriculture through engineering
Ingenuity in agriculture requires collaboration, and seed funds, to make an impact. That’s the mindset behind Engineering Applications in Agriculture, an innovation accelerator created with funding from the University of Arkansas College of Engineering, the Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station, and the Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences.
New sorter helps library to improve
Improving Library Processes with New Sorter Technology. The introduction of advanced sorter systems in libraries has revolutionized the way materials are handled and circulated. This recent innovation significantly reduces the time spent by library staff on manual sorting, allowing them to focus more on other important tasks. Efficient Material Handling...
ABA Friendship group meets in Rison church
The ABA Friendship Association District Ladies Auxiliary held its quarterly meeting in the spring at Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church in Rison and is preparing for its summer gathering. Debbie Leopard of the host church, greeted everyone and asked Julius Carter of Calvary Missionary Baptist Church in Dumas to open the...
LIVE Music! Portugal. The Man ‘Feel It Still’ at the Momentary in Bentonville – Northwest Arkansas
Grammy-Winning Portugal. The Man Brings Energetic Live Performance to the Momentary in Bentonville. Indie rock fans in Northwest Arkansas are in for a treat as Grammy Award-winning Portugal. The Man takes the stage at the Momentary in Bentonville. This summer, the band renowned for their catchy melodies and infectious beats is set to deliver an electrifying live show that promises to leave the audience in awe.
Pig Trail Nation 2024 Hot Dog Eating Contest
FAYETTEVILLE, A.R. (KNWA/KFTA) – The second annual Pig Trail Nation Hot Dog Eating Contest is here as Peyton Langford, Evan Kamikow, and Casey Smith compete for the title of champion. Langford and Kamikow return from the 2023 contest where Langford ultimately was crowned champion. Smith, new to the contest...
Pine Bluff Convention Center hosts the much-anticipated Black Rodeo
Pine Bluff, Arkansas – The Black Rodeo is making a grand return to Pine Bluff this Saturday at the Pine Bluff Convention Center, promising an evening packed with thrilling rodeo events and big crowds. This marks the second consecutive year for the event, which has quickly become a local favorite.
Logan Stout Named Head Baseball Coach at University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff
Thirty-five days after former coach Carlos James announced via social media on May 28, 2024, that he was leaving Pine Bluff after 14 seasons, the Golden Lions have found their new head coach. The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Board of Trustees and Vice Chancellor of Intercollegiate Athletics approved...
Arkansas Town Caught in Manhunt Drama Ends with Arrest
Stacy Lee Drake, 50, was arrested in Roland, Arkansas after an exhaustive search; he faces two murder charges and one robbery charge in Sequoyah County, Oklahoma, and an additional murder charge in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Drake's extensive criminal history includes multiple murder charges across different states. The manhunt intensified in Roland...
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