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Jana Duggar moves out of family home & gives tour of ‘tiny house’ – as star drops hints on status of rumored engagement
JANA Duggar has moved out of the family home and given fans a tour of her new house. The former Counting On star also hinted at her relationship status, referring to having someone special in her life in the latest YouTube video. The 34-year-old shared with fans she has moved...
Wynne High School rebuild nears next step with bid opening
WYNNE — The rebuild of Wynne High School will begin with a bid opening in Jonesboro on Thursday, Aug. 1. The bid opening will be held at the home office of Nabholz Construction. It will be at 2 p.m. that day. Bids should be submitted to Nabholz Construction at...
Wynne High School announces composite photos, T-shirt pickup for Class of 2025
WYNNE — Wynne High School has announced senior composite photos and a T-shirt pick-up for the Class of 2025. The senior composites will be taken next Monday, July 22, in the high school library on the temporary campus. Photos will be taken from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. All seniors must bring $10 in cash.
Back-to-school supply drive to help foster children
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) – You still have time to give back to help foster children make sure they have supplies for the new school year. The Together We Foster School Supply Drive began on Monday, June 17, and goes until Thursday, July 25. Lindsey Roberts, executive director of Together...
Quorum Court votes to remove historic courthouse fountain
WYNNE — A fixture at the Cross County Courthouse since the courthouse was built in 1969 will be removed. The Cross County Quorum Court voted 8-1 last night to demolish the fountain that is located on the courthouse grounds. JP Amy Imboden provided the sole no vote. “Carl Loewer,...
Wynne Rotary Club begins new year under president Andrea Taegtmeyer
WYNNE — The Wynne Rotary Club has begun a new fiscal year under a new president Andrea Taegtmeyer. Taegtmeyer is Vice President, Commercial Loan Officer for First Financial Bank in Wynne. She has been a member of the Wynne Rotary Club since 2021. Her service includes attending pets, bingo, the Rotary Foundation gala, and the district golf tournament. She and her husband Levi Taegtmeyer have two children, Levia and Luke.
West Memphis, AR pursing $3 billion data center
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The City of West Memphis, Arkansas is taking the first steps to bring a $3 billion data center to the community. The West Memphis City Council recently passed a non-binding resolution of intent to inform the unnamed company that it was interested in the project. “The resolution doesn’t lock in any bonds/PILOT; […]
FEMA asking residents near Springdale to assist with storm relief efforts in Arkansas
Federal officials are seeking assistance from residents near Springdale to help the community recover from severe storms that touched down during Memorial Day weekend.
Mayor Hogan gives noon update on conditions in Flippin
Mayor Heath Hogan of the City of Flippin gave a noon update to KTLO’s Heather Loftis on conditions following the large flooding event. Mayor, give us the latest update from the City of Flippin. Mayor Hogan:. Well, Heather, what we were dealing with this morning probably started a little...
Sheriff’s office investigating fatal fire
MANILA, Ark. (KAIT) - The Mississippi County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the death of a 16-year-old girl in a house fire. Around noon Saturday, July 13, the Manila Police Department received a call about a fire at a home on Nancy Street. According to a news release, officers saw...
100 year flooding event hits Yellville
According to Yellville Mayor Shawn Lane the City of Yellville has most likely experienced a 100 year flooding event from Tuesday and Wednesday’s heavy rainfall. in speaking with KTLO News the mayor cited a marker from a flood 100 years ago in the city that was under the raging waters during the latest deluge.
Mike McNeill’s Diary for Wednesday, July 17, 2024: Lithium ground troops
Some people ask, “Where’s the lithium drilling?” “Where’s the production facility construction?” “Where is this lithium boom we hear so much about? I don’t see it.” It is here, you’re just not paying attention. We’re somewhere between the “On your mark, get set” period in lithium before we hear the word “go.” OK. We’ve heard all of these companies say they plan to construct bromine and/or lithium facilities in the area. But a lot has to happen before the golden shovels turn dirt. There’s more technical analysis to be done. And those ground troops have landed. Just look at all of the white trucks around. Discovery Acquisition Services is from Katy, TX. It specializes in land leasing, surveying and drilling. Enduro Field Services of Houston makes fiberglass piping for water/wastewater installations. Osmose Utility Systems of Atlanta deals with infrastructure issues, mostly having to do with electrical transmission. Recon Geophysical Services of Dallas uses ground-penetrating for imaging of sub-surface features. SAExploration of Stafford, TX provides geophysical ground acquisition services from design, prospecting, drilling, and recording and analysis of field quality, All of these companies are working in our area now, renting rooms and work spaces, eating in our restaurants, and spending money in other ways while assisting their lithium/bromine industry clients. We’re glad to have them.
Stuttgart City Council finalizes lease for automated garbage truck; residents raise concerns over gas tank placement
The Stuttgart City Council finalized the lease of an automated garbage truck during Tuesday’s regular council meeting, where all aldermen were in attendance. The council voted unanimously to approve Resolution 2024-05, finalizing the lease of a 2024 Peterbilt truck with a 20-yard New Way Cobra. The new truck will cost $235,000, with 24 monthly lease payments of $3,764.56 and a balloon payment of $169,000. The lease rate is 5.78 percent. The truck was first approved earlier this year when the city decided to switch to trash bins and an automated truck.
AMP Top Ten: Jermall Wright, Passion for Teaching
Jermall Wright, superintendent of the Little Rock School District since 2022, is a strategic leader with a passion for teaching and education administration. Originally from Florida, Wright said he knew he wanted to go into education from the time he started teaching his first Sunday school class to kindergarteners when he was in sixth grade.
Yellville Barber shop floods with 3 feet of water
Record breaking rainfall overnight into Wednesday morning has cause major flooding around the area with the City of Yellville seeing many flooded businesses, roads and residences.The barber shop in downtown Yelville right near the town branch has been a local gathering spot in the community since 1935 and current owner Shawn Beaver says they saw 3 feet of water in the shop Wednesday morning. Beaver says he realized pretty early he had a major problem and that flooding like this hasn’t happened since the Harrison floods of 1961.
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