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Arkansas Public Administration Consortium (APAC) Celebrates 40 Years
Established in 1984, the Arkansas Public Administration Consortium (APAC) celebrated its 40th year of training Arkansas’s professionals by graduating 70 individuals from 47 government entities and nonprofits. “APAC serves current and future leaders in government and nonprofits,” Executive Director Marie Lindquist said. “We are dedicated to improving the quality...
Arkansas man accused of stealing truck in Benton County arrested during large manhunt
An Arkansas man is behind bars for allegedly trying to steal a truck in Benton County, sparking a large manhunt. The Benton County Sheriff’s Office says deputies were called to a disturbance in the 34000 block of Highway 65, in rural Warsaw, Tuesday afternoon. The property owner and an employee said they were returning to the area after work, when they spotted a man trying to drive away in the employee’s truck. The man abandoned the stolen truck and fled into the woods.
Back to School Health Event at Bowie County Family Health Center
TEXARKANA, Texas - The Bowie County Family Health Center is partnering with Special Health Resources (SHR) Texarkana Care Clinic to bring the Back to School Health Event on Tuesday, July 30th, from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm at 902. W 12th St., Texarkana, TX. SHR Care Clinic will be...
Storms flood the Ozarks and strand drivers in Toronto. New York community is devastated by tornado
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Another wave of severe storms pummeled a wide swath of the United States and Canada, leading to flash floods and water rescues Wednesday in the Ozark Mountains, dropping a tornado that ravaged a community in upstate New York and stranding drivers in high water around Toronto.
July 17: What you need to know
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - We’re helping you plan your Wednesday on Good Morning Region 8. Areas in the Ozarks have picked up a lot of rain overnight, and the rain will continue throughout the day. Areas across the east that haven’t seen much if any rain will get in...
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.
National Weather Service recaps Wednesdy morning floods
Wednesday’s rainfall led to records broken and various portions of the Twin Lakes Area flooded. At KTLO, Classic Hits and The Boot, the official reporting station for the National Weather Service in Mountain Home, 2.97 inches of rain were recorded at 7 Wednesday morning from the previous 24-hour period. That shattered the previous mark of 1.2 inches in 1964. Since 7, an additional .52 of an inch of rain have been measured with a small possibility of more coming. For the month, the total precipitation so far is 8.61 inches, making it the third wettest July on record.
Review: SWEENEY TODD: DEMON BARBER OF FLEET STREET at The Forum
The musicianship was on fire during The Foundation of Arts production of Stephen Sondheim’s SWENEY TODD: THE DEMON BARBER OF FLEET STREET, which was performed for one weekend only at The Forum Theater in Jonesboro June 28-30. It is evident that the quality of artistry is next level with this company, and Broadway World is thrilled that Northeast Arkansas is competitive with the other regions in Arkansas. Though you may have missed out on this bloody masterpiece, there are multiple other chances in the near future to see and hear for yourself what FOA has to offer.
Bentonville apartments sell for $34 million to Walton brothers
A 190-unit apartment complex on 15.57 acres in Bentonville recently changed hands for $34.35 million. Touchstone Operator LLC of Dallas acquired Touchstone Village at 501 S.W. 20th St. from Touchstone Village W80 LLC of Brooklyn, N.Y. The purchase price equals $180,789 per unit. City Title & Closing was the title...
The First-Ever Great Southern Mac & Cheese Championship Comes to Argenta Plaza!
Mac & Cheese lovers, rejoice! This year Argenta Downtown Council is thrilled to announce the first-ever Great Southern Mac & Cheese Championship. Mark your calendars for Sunday, September 29th, from 1-4 PM at Argenta Plaza in North Little Rock, AR. This event promises to be a cheesy, delightful celebration of one of America’s favorite comfort foods.
Church food pantry trying to build new distribution building
HOXIE, Ark. (KAIT) - The food pantry at First Baptist Church in Hoxie is in desperate need of a new distribution building. The food pantry has been going on for many years and has grown significantly. In the last few years it has gone from serving about 120 families to about 250 to 300, and in some instances, nearly 500 families.
AEW's Darby Allin talks about career and AEW
LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — AEW is set to make its first ever appearance in the Natural State on July 17 at the Simmons Bank Arena. The company has been in operation for five years, and the Arkansas show marks its 250th episode on the air. AEW features stars such...
Wednesday, July 17: Summer heat on vacation
For the latest updates on flooding, go HERE Torrential rainfall last night and this morning left behind widespread flooding. Areas from Branson south through Mtn. View, AR, was hardest hit with many locations in that corridor reporting over 6″. Radar estimates that totals could have topped a foot of rainfall closer to Mtn. View. Rain […]
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...
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