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Massive flooding strikes Yellville, Arkansas
YELLVILLE, Ark. — Neighbors James Worsham and Spencer Dodillet have been next-door neighbors for several years. Massive flooding in the Yellville, Arkansas area was a first for them. “I’ve never seen stuff like this,” Dodillet said while sitting next to Worsham on a trailer in their front yard. A trailer that was several yards away […]
UPDATED: Arkadelphia city board gives Good Ole Boys nod to rezone planned subdivision
In an extremely brief meeting Tuesday evening, the Arkadelphia Board of Directors approved a new residential area for the city. City Manager Gary Brinkley said the Planning and Zoning Committee had, on Monday, approved the addition of 31.72 acres off of W.P. Malone Drive north of Arkadelphia High School. Known as South Ridge Crossing, the residential area will be zoned R-1 for housing.
KNWA Today: Dream Big Gala returns
he Children Safety Center of Washington County is bringing back its Dream Big Charity Gala for the 17th year this July. The nonprofit organization helps local children that are victims of abuse, and organizers say this gala helps fund this mission.
Arkansas LHP Stone Hewlett signs free agent deal with Angels
Arkansas left-handed pitcher Stone Hewlett signed a free agent deal with the Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday after going undrafted in the 2024 MLB Draft. Hewlett appeared 23 times out of the bullpen for the Razorbacks as a senior after spending his first three years with the Kansas Jayhawks. The Leawood (Kan.) native posted a 1-0 record with an ERA of 3.46 across 13 innings of work while allowing six hits and eight walks with 23 strikeouts. He was a lefty-lefty specialist who held opposing hitters to a .136 batting average while picking up four saves.
Police locate missing Hot Springs teen
HOT SPRINGS, Ark. — Update: She has now been located. The Hot Springs Police Department has asked for the public's help in locating a missing teen. Shen was last seen on July 15 near Gorge Road wearing red shorts, a blue long-sleeved shirt, and black Nike shoes. She is...
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.
Council Discusses Valley View Area Rezoning Appeal
Jonesboro, AR – (JonesboroRightNow.com) – July 17, 2024 – The Jonesboro City Council moved the appeal of a rezoning decision by the Metropolitan Area Planning Commission (MAPC) to its third reading Tuesday night. Property Owners Jeremy and Fara Moore made a formal request to the MAPC in...
First United Methodist Church awaits insurance settlement to rebuild after March 2023 tornado
WYNNE — One of the Wynne churches destroyed in the March 31, 2023, tornado is still waiting for an insurance settlement in order to rebuild. Pastor Matt Carter of the First United Methodist Church in Wynne said the matter is now before the Arkansas Insurance Commission. First United Methodist...
Felony fleeing gets $75,000 bond
Jonesboro, AR – (JonesboroRightNow.com) – July 17, 2024 – A probable cause hearing was held today for Kendrick Anderson, the man who was at the center of two-hour standoff that shut down Highway 49 B in Brookland Tuesday morning. Anderson was wanted for misdemeanor fleeing and had...
In his second sermon, Fort Smith's newest pastor rewrites sermon to address Trump shooting
Correction: An earlier version of this story included an error regarding the start of the Republican National Convention. The convention began Monday. The new pastor at Fort Smith United Methodist Church is a writer. The Rev. Blake Bradford has penned five books, so he is used to carefully choosing his words in sentences. Sometimes those words are hard to find and more needed before a sermon. He found a way to amend his sermon and share thoughts...
UA Little Rock Student Awarded SURF Grant for Comparative Study on Gender Portrayal in Advertisements
Susan McClain, a senior sociology major at UA Little Rock, has been honored with a prestigious grant from the Student Undergraduate Research Fellowships (SURF) awarded by the Arkansas Department of Higher Education (ADHE) for her comparative research study of gender objectification in print advertisements. McClain, reflecting on her experience upon learning of her grant award, expressed excitement and surprise.
AEW Rampage Spoilers For 7/19 (Taped On 7/17)
AEW taped matches for the July 19th episode of AEW Rampage on July 17th from Simmons Bank Arena in Little Rock, AR. The spoilers (courtesy of PWInsider) are below. AEW Rampage Spoilers For 7/19 (Taped On 7/17) The Lucha Brothers (Penta El Zero Miedo & Rey Fenix) def. Private Party...
17 Jul 2024 Trojans welcome huge swimming and diving class
LITTLE ROCK – The Little Rock swimming and diving team has officially added 10 swimmers and two divers for the 2024-25 season, a huge boost to a talented team that has shown tremendous progress following head coach Nathan Townsend‘s first season and has begun to rebuild nicely under diving coach Chris Pape, who now has two years under his belt with the program.
Little Rock’s Harbor Environmental Acquired by Terracon
Little Rock’s Harbor Environmental has been acquired by Terracon, an engineering consulting firm based in Olathe, Kansas. The move strengthens Terracon’s presence in Arkansas after its 2023 acquisition of Pollution Management Inc. of Little Rock and Fayetteville. Terracon now has 180 offices across the country. A press release announcing the deal did not reveal a sales price.
Southern Bancorp Launches Minority Business Empowerment Program
Southern Bancorp Community Partners, a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) and partner of Arkansas-based Southern Bancorp Inc., has announced the 30 business owners who will take part in its Minority Business Empowerment Program. The entrepreneurs, who represent the first of two cohorts in 2024, will participate in a free, 12-week...
Arkansas Weather Alert: Cold Front Brings Rain, Lower Temps
Little Rock, AR – Arkansas is set to experience a notable shift in weather with cooler temperatures and rainfall expected statewide. A cold front is moving through the region, bringing below-normal temperatures and increased chances of precipitation. According to the US National Weather Service in Little Rock, the cold...
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