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Two women arrested after posting ‘disturbing’ video of toddler
FORREST CITY, Ark. — Two Forrest City women are in jail after a video posted to social media shows a one-year-old with their hands and feet bound. “Friday evening, we were alerted to a video of a child that was in dire need of help,” St. Francis County Detective Seargent Cody Jackson said.
Arkansas Desert Storm veteran set to hike Mount Kilimanjaro
BENTON, Ark. – A veteran from Benton is heading to Africa to climb Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest mountain on that continent. Jeff Watts, a veteran of Operation Desert Storm, will be leading a team of 10 veterans and first responders on the expedition. They will start the climb up...
Chappell Roan coming to Arkansas in October
ARKANSAS, USA — Chappell Roan will be at the Walmart AMP on Wednesday, Oct. 2, as part of the Cox Concert Series, the AMP announced on Tuesday. The star has exploded in popularity over the last few months, with streams of her most recent single "Good Luck, Babe" reaching the top 5 on U.S. Spotify charts following its debut in April.
Many Americans suffering from vitamin D insufficiency | What to know
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — We all probably think we're getting enough vitamin D. It seems like spending just a few minutes outside in Arkansas almost guarantees that you're hitting that recommended healthy dose— but health experts are saying that's not the case. In fact, a majority of us...
Cherokee Nation Expands Casino Operations In Oklahoma, Arkansas
The Cherokee Nation is expanding its casino footprint, applying to build its 10th casino in Oklahoma near Bartlesville and another northwest of Little Rock, Arkansas. The gaming industry is competitive in Oklahoma, with 33 tribes using their gaming licenses. But industry advocates say there's still room for more. Oklahoma's Growing...
Missouri sees danger of industrial food waste
Gov. Mike Parson of Missouri recently signed legislation banning industrial food waste from Arkansas food processing plants. Waste from Arkansas can include offal, blood and grease, an estimated at 200,000 tons per year, being spread as fertilizer on pastures and farms in Missouri. The ban is related to concerns about runoff contaminating water.
Wynne High School to kick off fall sports season with Bearcat Invitational golf meet on August 5
WYNNE — The 2024 Wynne High School golf season will begin with the Bearcat Invitational on Monday, Aug. 5. There will be 11 in-season golf meets for both the Wynne boys’ and girls’ teams with five of those in Wynne. The Wynne host site is changing this year from The Ridges at Village Creek to the Crowley’s Ridge Country Club. The first home golf meet will be on August 15 against Marion.
Lady Jackets, Lady T-Birds notch wins at final team camps
CROSS COUNTY — The Wynne Lady Yellowjackets and Cross County Lady Thunderbirds took part in their final team camps of the summer yesterday. The Lady Jackets went 2-1 at a team camp at Heber Springs. The senior Lady Jackets went 3-0. The senior Lady Jackets played Dardanelle, Maumelle Charter, and Cedar Ridge. The junior Lady Jackets played Rosebud, Rural Special, and Dover.
Military brings no-cost medical services to north Arkansas
Military personnel are providing no-cost medical, optometry, dental and veterinary services through July 25 at clinics in Jasper and Kingston as part of a training mission. The U.S. Department of Defense is partnering with the Northwest Arkansas Economic Development District to present Ozark Wellness Innovative Readiness Training. IRT missions, which can also focus on things […] The post Military brings no-cost medical services to north Arkansas appeared first on Arkansas Advocate.
Senator Boozman recognizes military service of late Bella Vista veteran
LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — John Boozman, a U.S. Senator for Arkansas (R), has long been recognized for his appreciation for military veterans and organizations that protect and serve veterans. Today, he did it again. Boozman recognized the service and sacrifice of the late Marvin Trigg in 'Salute to Veterans,'...
Sanders extends tax filing deadline for areas affected by Memorial Day weekend storms
Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders issued an executive order to extend the tax filing deadline in response to the tornado outbreak that swept through Northwest Arkansas on Memorial Day weekend.
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