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As discount retailer shutters stores, rural Missouri towns lose grocery options
Residents of several small towns in Missouri may face an uncertain future with grocery shopping as Dollar Tree plans to close 600 stores this year, including some in Missouri. Dollar Tree, which owns Family Dollar, announced in March that it would close 600 stores in 2024, and another 370 stores over the next few years. Though the company has not clearly defined what stores will be affected, at least three Missouri locations are part of the group being closed.
Arkansas Storm Team Blog: Drought remains small with more rain on the way
While April and May are usually some of our wettest months, there are a few areas experiencing drought conditions. The most recent drought monitor shows unseasonably dry and moderate drought across northern Arkansas. Even a small area of extreme drought is covering part of Fulton County. Little Rock also ended...
How much rain did the Ozarks get?
It doesn’t take a meteorologist to tell you it rained a lot across Southwest Missouri and Northwest Arkansas from Thursday to Sunday. But just how much rain did we see in the Ozarks? It all depends on where you live. From Nevada, Mo. to Fort Scott, Ks. historically high amounts of rain fell from Thursday-Sunday. […]
Motorcycle accident in Hardy claims life of Iowa man
A 54-year-old Iowa man died Saturday afternoon after his motorcycle hit a trailer in Hardy. According to Arkansas State Police, Samuel Break of Iowa City, Iowa, was traveling north on State Highway 175 when his 1998 Suzuki VZ800 struck the side of a trailer attached to a southbound Chevrolet Silverado that was turning left into a private drive.
Motorcyclist dies following crash
SHARP COUNTY, Ark. (KAIT) - A man is dead after a crash involving a motorcycle and a pick-up truck in Sharp County on Saturday evening. Sharp County Sheriff Shane Russell told K8 News the crash happened on State Highway 175 North and Private Drive 244 outside of Hardy around 5 p.m. Saturday, April 27.
O Fallon, May 01 High School 🏐 Game Notice
There are 2 high school 🏐 games in O Fallon. The Alton High School volleyball team will have a game with O'Fallon High School on May 01, 2024, 17:30:00 CST. The Alton High School volleyball team will have a game with O'Fallon High School on May 01, 2024, 16:30:00 CST.
Arkansas Pie Festival celebrates fourth year
CHEROKEE VILLAGE, Ark. (KAIT) - Sharp County had hundreds, if not thousands on hand for an annual festival. The Arkansas Pie Festival held its fourth annual festival on Saturday, April 27 in Cherokee Village, celebrating the history of pie in the Natural State. “You will find no other festival like...
Fire department hosts car show to raise money for new equipment
ASH FLAT, Ark. (KAIT) - A Northeast Arkansas fire department held a car show fundraiser to try and purchase new equipment. The Ash Flat Fire Department held its inaugural classic car show at the city’s veteran memorial. Different cars by year and specialty classes were able to be entered.
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