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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...
Large layoffs see 176 Bass Pro employees let go
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Bass Pro Shops has implemented layoffs within its White River Marine Group boat manufacturing division resulting in 176 employees being let go. According to Bass Pro Shows communications, 176 employees were let go on April 18 at plants in Bolivar, Lebanon and Flippin, Arkansas. “Last week, we undertook the difficult task of […]
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...
Bigger and better! Baxter County Historical Society to create new museum on Bomber Boulevard
Big changes are coming to the Baxter County Historical and Genealogical Society. With 50 years of service to the county beneath its belt, the Baxter County Historical Society has announced that it is in the process of relocating to a new location in the hopes of creating a brand new museum and archives facility on Bomber Boulevard.
Chamber hosts ribbon cutting for Southwin Storage
The Mountain Home Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting last week for Southwind Storage of Mountain Home. Southwind Storage Mountain Home’s new facility is conveniently located on Glenbriar Drive, easily accessible via US-62 and US-412. Find them in between Mountain Home Dog Park and Hopper Termite & Pest.
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.
Wire fraud and Vegas withdrawals, new court filing reveals extent of Whispering Oaks alleged con man’s theft
The search for justice by victims of an alleged Missouri con man who has spent the last few years scamming victims out of their hard-earned money is ongoing. Brian “Eddie” Sides of Branson, Missouri, is now facing multiple lawsuits and criminal charges following his abandonment of Whispering Oaks Luxury RV Park in Baxter County. Sides purchased the RV property alongside Duane and Stephanie Smith, a Twin Lakes couple who allege that Sides pitched them on the creation of the RV Park as a retirement investment.
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.
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