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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...
Two men arrested in Fort Smith sentenced to prison | Here's what we know
FORT SMITH, Ark. — Two men arrested in Fort Smith have been sentenced to prison for charges relating to fentanyl, according to a June 7 release from the Fort Smith Police Department (FSPD). Orlando Salas was arrested and charged with trafficking fentanyl and possession of drug paraphernalia, receiving a...
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.
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.
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.”
Arkansas highway officials planning many changes to Rogers Avenue in Fort Smith
Replacing center turn lanes with raised medians along the majority of Rogers Avenue from Waldron Road to 74th Street will allow for better and safer traffic flow, according to the Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT). Plans for an up to $20 million project to improve on sections of Highway 22...
Justin Wells Wins Thriller with Revival Dirt Late Model Series at Tri-State Speedway
Pocola, OK. (6/8/24) Continuing the series with the intense on-track action of Tri-State Speedway, the Revival Dirt Late Model Series presented by Start2Finish TV would witness Justin Wells leading twenty-three of the thirty green flag laps on the way to claiming his first feature series victory in thrilling action. Starting...
Nabholz acquires Brother's Construction company in Van Buren
VAN BUREN, Ark. — Nabholz Construction Corp. of Conway on Monday announced the acquisition of Brother’s Construction Inc. of Van Buren. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. In a news release, Nabholz said the deal will expand its infrastructure construction services, allowing it to better serve...
OU commit Allyssa Parker of Pocola named Gatorade Oklahoma Softball Player of the Year
One day after OU softball won its fourth straight national title, a coveted recruit who is committed to the Sooners earned one of the state’s top honors. Pocola’s Allyssa Parker was named the 2023-24 Gatorade Oklahoma Softball Player of the Year, the company announced Friday. ...
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