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The Tontitown Grape Festival Returns for 125th Year
The Tontitown Grape Festival, voted the ‘Top Fair & Festival in Northwest Arkansas,’ is coming back for its 125th year in August. Tontitown is a thriving Northwest Arkansas community with a rich heritage and strong spirit. The Italian Immigrant, a bronze statue honoring the town’s Italian ancestors and Father Bandini, was placed in front of Tontitown City Hall and dedicated in 1998. Today’s town leaders say the Italian Americans of the small city are very proud of their 125-year heritage. They know they have the respect of people both here and in their mother country and have always overcome adversity with integrity, intelligence and hope for a greater future.
Wingstock Returns for Another Year of Deliciousness
No matter the season, it’s hard to turn down a plate of wings, and in August, you’ll have a chance to get your fill and then some. This summer Wingstock will once again take over the Simmons Bank Arena on Saturday, Aug. 10, for the first time since before the pandemic.
Cheryle Sullivan retiring from Peoples Bank
Cheryle Sullivan, customer service specialist, will retire from Peoples Bank effective Wednesday, July 31, 2024. Her impressive banking career spans 42 years. “Cheryle joined our team in March 2022 when Peoples Bank purchased the Bank OZK Magnolia branch. Her experience and caring attitude were invaluable during that transition. Her spunk and sense of humor will be missed by all, but we are so happy for her as she starts this new chapter,” said Mary Fowler, CEO.
West Memphis district starts school year after superintendent’s death
WEST MEMPHIS, Ark. — Tuesday marked the first day of the 2024-2025 school year for the West Memphis district after the untimely passing of their superintendent. Maddux Elementary School Principal, Kalisha Pitts, says the focus is on building a future for students together. Pitts wants to remind parents of the new guidelines. “Schools dismiss now […]
Northwest Arkansas sales tax revenue pullback continues through July report
Sales tax is an indicator of consumer spending on goods and services in communities. The cumulative sales tax revenue reported by the four largest cities in Northwest Arkansas in July totaled $9.533 million, down 9.28% from the year-ago period. Bentonville, Fayetteville, Rogers and Springdale have seen their cumulative sales tax...
JC 4-H Members Attend State O-Rama: Forrest-Mock Receives Scholarship
Johnson County 4-H members Kira Forrest-Mock, Karson Underhill and Aiden White attended the 4-H State O-Rama on the University of Arkansas campus July 23-26. They participated in state level competitions, educational workshops, activities and college tours and Forrest-Mock received the Gladys Klpefer and Bo and Peggy Cobb Arkansas 4-H Scholarship.
Plans submitted for new Maverik gas station on Gregg Avenue
Gas station and convenience store Maverik has plans for a new Fayetteville location. Engineers have submitted a site development plan for a new store at 3360 N. Gregg Ave. at the northeast corner of Shiloh Drive. If approved and built, the new store would sit on 2.4 acres of partially...
Filing starts Wednesday for election of 3 Texarkana directors seats
TEXARKANA, Ark. — The filing period for the election form packet for three board of director seats in Texarkana begins at 8 a.m. Wednesday and will run through noon on Aug. 7. Voting for the directors of Wards 1, 2 and 6 will be during the general election on...
Walmart names new SVP of Home Division
Bentonville, Ark. – The new senior vice president of the Home Division at Walmart U.S. is a 16-year veteran of the company. Creighton Kiper, formerly VP of Beauty for Walmart U.S., will now lead merchandising at what the retailer describes as “one of Walmart’s key merchandising portfolios.”
Texas couple sues City of Fayetteville over short-term rental rules
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — A couple from Texas is suing the City of Fayetteville over its rules regarding short-term rentals. The complaint says that the Hauses bought a property in Fayetteville in 2023 to have a place to stay during their trips to visit their daughter, a student at the University of Arkansas who requires regular care due to health concerns.
Design firm soon to be hired for new park at former ACME Brick yard site
Fort Smith city officials are planning by the end of the week to select a professional services firm that will develop a master plan for a future park on the property that once housed ACME Brick yard. The city received 13 responses from firms asking for submission for a statement...
Vanndale-Birdeye Water Association warns of potential rate increase following state-mandated study
CHERRY VALLEY — The Vanndale-Birdeye Water Association has informed customers that their rates may soon increase based on an ongoing rate study. The utility said Act 605 of 2021 requires all water companies to have a water rate study performed every five years. The Arkansas Rural Water Association is currently conducting such a study for Vanndale-Birdeye Water.
Paragould Man Accused of Running Over, Dragging Victim Amid Argument
PARAGOULD, Ark. – A man faces charges, including aggravated assault, after an altercation where he is alleged to have driven over a woman and dragged her a short distance. Fortunately, the woman was not seriously injured. On July 26, 2024, the Paragould Police Department responded to Gene Street following...
Thea Art Department to Feature CC Mercer Watson Exhibition ‘Leo Season’
Thea Foundation’s third installment of the 2024 Art Department will showcase the work of CC Mercer Watson in an exhibition titled “Leo Season.”. The exhibit, which is an “ancestral homage to those that live, transform and transcend into the stars,” will be displayed at Thea throughout August, with an opening reception on Thursday, Aug. 1 from 5-7:30 p.m.
County Extension Office Warns Of Armyworms
The Lawrence County Cooperative Extension Office made the following announcement today:. Armyworms are here! This picture was taken from a field in Imboden last Friday. Thresholds were met here with approximately four worms per square foot. I checked a couple more fields that day and while the other places did not meet accepted thresholds they were still present.
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