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Van Buren woman accused of manslaughter after child’s blood tests positive for meth
A Van Buren woman was arrested in connection with the death of her child after the child's blood tested positive for meth, according to court documents.
Cash Archer making transition from edge to linebacker
ALMA, Ark. — Greenwood Class of 2025 linebacker Cash Archer was one of the state’s top defensive ends last year, but now he’s making the transition to linebacker. Archer and Greenwood participated in the 11th Annual Lumber 1 7-on-7 Showcase at Alma High School on Friday. As a junior, Archer was one of the key members of the Greenwood 13-0 season that ended with a state championship.
Report: Four Red Lobster locations in Arkansas face possible closures
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Less than one month after Red Lobster closed dozens of restaurants in the U.S., it appears that some new restaurant closures may be on the way for other parts of the country. While Arkansas was not on the initial list of Red Lobster closings, a...
Woman jailed on negligent homicide charge
A Fort Smith woman was booked into the Carroll County Detention Center in Berryville last week on charges of negligent homicide, driving while intoxicated and reckless driving. Shanea Lynn Niblett, 38, was booked into the jail on Thursday, May 30, according to intake logs. No further information was available by...
Mercy hospitals in Fort Smith, Northwest Arkansas provide nursing grant details
The Mercy hospital systems in Fort Smith and Northwest Arkansas received just under $3.2 million from a more than $20 million statewide grant program to partner with a university and college to increase nursing education offerings. Through the Arkansas Linking Industry to Growing Nurses (ALIGN) Program, the Arkansas Office of...
Linam Family Farm kicking summer off with first-ever blackberry harvest
ALMA, Ark. — The Linam Family Farm in Alma is kicking off summer 2024 with its first-ever blackberry harvest. Chris and Tiffany Linam first purchased their land, which is perfectly located between Northwest Arkansas and the River Valley, in 2021. Although they are harvesting blackberries for the first time...
Kane Archer using 7-on-7 football to work on timing with WRs
ALMA, Ark. — Greenwood Class of 2026 four-star quarterback Kane Archer was among the top recruits at the Lumber 1 7-on-7 Showcase in Alma on Friday. Archer, 6-1, 207, looked sharp at the event in Alma that included 15 schools. As a sophomore while helping lead the Bulldogs to a 13-0 record and state championship, Archer completed 195 of 266 passes for 2,399 yards, 33 touchdowns and three interceptions. He also rushed 103 times for 659 yards and 16 more touchdowns. Archer took time to talk about how 7-on-7 football helps him.
New owner revamps Tontitown construction business with efficiency focus
Although he’s just 29, construction company owner Trent Hanna already knows a vital business rule — efficiency is the key to running a smooth operation. “Consider our invoice processing system,” he elaborated. “The moment an invoice enters our system, we initiate the payment process for the supplier or trade partner. With detailed task instructions, we’ve seen a drastic reduction in errors and delays, ensuring that paperwork flows seamlessly into our system.”
Will Lummus puts the “Fear of the Beard” Into His Competition at The Old Fort Days Rodeo.
Will Lummus reigned victorious at the Old Fort Days Rodeo in Fort Smith, Arkansas last week. Lummus rose up to No. 5 in the World Standings after securing the Aggregate Win with a time of 9.7 seconds on two head. He tied Steven Mullins with a 4.5-second run to win Round 1. He then split the Round 2 win with Riley Duvall and Shane Frey with a run of 5.2 seconds.
Fort Smith metro building permit values down almost 60% through May
Fort Smith metro building activity dropped significantly in May. Fort Smith, Greenwood and Van Buren reported combined May building permit values of $17.927 million, down 59.3% compared to the $44.057 million in May 2023. The May numbers were down 52.8% from the $37.982 million in April. Year-to-date the region has...
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