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A closer look at Choctaw Landing ahead of their official grand opening
Arrest made in school threat investigation
CALICO ROCK, Ark. (KAIT) – Deputies arrested a juvenile accused of making threats toward a school. Izard County Sheriff Charley Melton said the juvenile was arrested and charged on Wednesday, April 24, following an extensive investigation into alleged threats that were made at the Calico Rock High School. He...
Marshall to Grow Manufacturing Business With New $1.7M Boost
Earlier this month, it was revealed that the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) will be awarding a $1.7 million grant to the Searcy County Government to support manufacturing business growth. The grant will go toward the renovation of a building in Marshall to support the establishment...
Former shirt factory in Marshall, Ark., to see new life
MARSHALL, Ark. (KY3) — A $1.7 million grant from the US Department of Commerce will help transform a former shirt factory in Marshall into a frozen food processing plant. “It did good for the county; it wasn’t a lot of money, but people made a living doing it, says Tony Horton, Searcy County Judge.
Rural mental health care access changing in northern Arkansas
MARSHALL, Ark. (KY3) - Many mental health patients in north Arkansas must drive an hour or more to see a healthcare provider. With clinics and providers across northern Arkansas, Boston Mountain Rural Health embraces technology to help communities and patients connect with resources in their clinics. The healthcare provider recently opened a clinic in Lead Hill. In that clinic, a room with teleconferencing allows patients to speak with a mental health care professional. The goal is to connect those in need without driving long distances. This helps medical teams and healthcare providers work together to provide services to rural areas.
Arkansas Wildlife Weekly Fishing Report
An angler from Columbia, Missouri, named Stan (no last name provided) landed this nice 24-inch brown trout on the White River near Calico Rock, fishing out of Jenkins Fishing Service and Motel. Conditions have been near perfect on the river, according to Dave McCulley, who runs the resort. Anglers have been catching numerous brown trout of 18 inches or more in length, including one that was 26 inches, and rainbows are also biting nicely.
Fire destroys Mountain View BBQ restaurant
A Mountain View barbecue restaurant was destroyed in an early evening fire on Wednesday. According to the Stone County Leader, the blaze started around 6:30 p.m. at Kinfolks Bar-B-Q, located at 118 Howard Street, on the northwest corner of the courthouse square. The Leader noted that musicians and others gathered...
Woman killed in single-vehicle crash
IZARD COUNTY, Ark. (KAIT) - A 75-year-old woman died when her van drove off an embankment. Arkansas State Police said the crash happened at 3:39 p.m. April 15 on State Highway 177 near Pineville in Izard County. Virginia Lee Post of Calico Rock was northbound when her 1999 Plymouth Voyager...
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