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Local ambulance provider set to buy Southwest Arkansas hospital from bankrupt corporation
An Arkansas-owned medical service company is set to purchase the local hospital in Hope from its corporate owner and operator that declared bankruptcy in May. Dallas-based Steward Healthcare Group operates 31 hospitals in eight states, including Wadley Regional Medical Center in Hope, and is in the process of auctioning them off in the U.S. Bankruptcy […]
Family Of Missing Man Asking For The Public’s Help
We received this request from John Brent McGhee’s family to share this missing person information in hopes that someone knows or has information. John Brent McGhee was last seen on 07/11/2024 and was last seen wearing a light blue t-shirt, khaki-colored cargo shorts, and HeyDude shoes. Loyalty” tattooed on...
Devin Bale excited for opportunity to punt
FAYETTEVILLE — Scott Fountain, Arkansas special team’s coordinator, met with the media following Friday’s third preseason practice. Fountain was asked if he was surprised Max Fletcher opted to enter the transfer portal after last season and if he was concerned with what he had left?. “Yeah, you...
3rd & Main: Music & Moore Theatre in Mulberry
Put your business front and center by sponsoring a Chamber event, annual program, or digital media. New network building events in 2022 include the Battle of the Business Bowling Tournament and the Local Lunch for restaurants. BE PRO BE PROUD and Connecting Educators in Industry are focused on building the workforce pipeline for our community. Also new this year are two annual program sponsorships, the Governmental Affairs Committee, and the Chamber Ambassadors, both focused on advocacy for a strong, business friendly climate in our community, county, and state.
Jonathan Larson’s saga of love and community and AIDS, APT’s ‘Rent’ finally comes to The Medium Aug. 8-11
“To be completely honest, I had no hopes of getting to perform this show,” Reece Edwards admits. “It felt a lot like covid. It felt like it was easier to give up hope than to keep hope alive.”. Cast as Mark in the Arkansas Public Theatre production of...
Cousins Maine Lobster food truck schedules stops in Bentonville, Fayetteville
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — A popular lobster food truck is returning to Arkansas next week. Cousins Maine Lobster is hitting the road and will be traveling through Oklahoma, Arkansas, Texas, and Louisiana throughout the first week of August. The truck will make two stops in Northwest Arkansas, one at Social...
Crash in Rogers has all northbound lanes of I-49 shut down
ROGERS, Ark. — A crash in Rogers has shut down all northbound lanes of I-49 in Rogers. A report from the Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) says that the crash is near mile marker 78.9. Stay with 5NEWS as we bring you the latest. Watch 5NEWS on YouTube. Download...
State Board of Education wants change in Blytheville School District
BLYTHEVILLE, Ark. (KAIT) - The Arkansas Board of Education wants to address issues in the Blytheville School District. The state board was in Blytheville Thursday to address areas of concern and ways the district can improve. Within the past 10 years, the district has lost over 1,000 students. Members of...
Junction City High School has a back-to-school bash.
EL DORADO, Ark. (KTVE/KARD) — Junction City High School is having its third annual back to school bash today at 4:30. This event will take place in Junction City at the city park near dragon arena. There will be a bookfair, waterslides, games, snow cones, cotton candy, and a helicopter ride for kids to come see. Everyone […]
Commissioners criticize effort to end CAPC, tourism tax
Eureka Springs City Advertising and Promotion Commission members didn’t hold back while voicing their opposition to a petition being circulated around the city. Resident Pat Matsukis has been trying to gather 148 signatures on a petition seeking a public vote on whether to eliminate the city’s tourism tax and CAPC. The 3 percent tax is collected on lodging and food and beverage taxes and funds the city’s advertising and promotion efforts. Matsukis is seeking to have the proposal placed on the November general election ballot.
Tennant appointed branch manager for CS Bank’s Financial Center
Donna Parton, senior vice president and chief operations officer for CS Bank, has announced the appointment of Laci Tennant to Deposit Services/Branch Manager for CS Bank’s Financial Center. Tennant will be responsible for overseeing the deposit services staff and the daily operations of the facility. Tennant began her banking...
Match made in heaven: a remarkable story of organ donation
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KAIT) - Two lives intersecting at just the right time. It could be the plot for a movie. But this real-life story happened just down the road in Little Rock and affected two families from Region 8. The tale that follows could leave you just a bit...
Sharpshooting Sparks twins from Fayetteville light up national rifle circuit
FAYETTEVILLE — Twins Jett and Jude Sparks of Fayetteville are lighting up the national rodeo circuit with their sharpshooting abilities. The pair of 14-year-olds competed in the National Junior High Rodeo Finals in Des Moines, Iowa, at the end of June. In the Light Rifle Championship, Jett earned a spot in the coveted top 20 and Jude finished 32nd out of 131 shooters. Over 4,000 kids around the country compete in the junior high division, and the finals are comprised of the best of the best.