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20 May 2024 First Community Bank to host grand opening celebration
CONWAY — First Community Bank will host a grand opening celebration at 766 Harkrider Street in Conway on Wednesday, May 29, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., with a ribbon-cutting ceremony beginning at 4:30 p.m. Immediately following the ribbon cutting, catfish and BBQ will be provided. Tours of the...
Valley View Wins 5A Baseball Title
Conway, AR – (JonesboroRightNow.com) – May 19, 2024 – After waiting two extra days due to a Friday weather delay, the Valley View Blazers defeated Maumelle 5-0 Sunday to win the Class 5A Baseball Championship. It was Valley View’s fourth straight trip to the baseball title game....
Generational Businesses: Petit Jean Meats Offers Four Generations of History
Family is big in Arkansas, and it stands to reason that family businesses are, as well. Generational businesses are the backbone of business in the Natural State, and while we don’t claim to have a comprehensive list of every family operation out there, we nevertheless can shine a spotlight on some of the state’s prominent family-run stores, companies and firms.
A Solid Foundation: Nabholz Construction Turns 75
When asked what has remained essential to the longevity of Conway-based Nabholz Construction Corp., which celebrates 75 years in business this year, CEO Jake Nabholz chuckled. “When I get asked to describe our culture, I always joke that I use a lot of F-words, and people get nervous,” he said. “It’s things like food because we love to eat together. We love fellowship, familiarity. We really take the time to get to know each other.
River Cities Dragon Boat Festival Sails Onto Lake Willastein Next Month
This isn’t your average lake outing. The 11th annual River Cities Dragon Boat Festival is once again sailing for Maumelle. On Saturday, June 8, teams of 20 paddlers — and one high-spirited drummer — will descend on Lake Willastein to battle it out with 46-foot-long, Hong Kong-style dragon boats.
Cold Storage Facility Will Bring 40 Jobs, $42 Million Investment to Conway
A new cold storage facility is bringing 40 jobs and a $42 million investment to the City of Colleges. It is expected to have an estimated annual payroll of more than $2 million. Central Cold Solutions, a 134,000-square-foot facility, will be located on Mayor Lane in the Conway East Industrial...
Central Arkansas Christian Baseball aiming for first state title in 15 years
A big weekend ahead for Central Arkansas Christian athletics. On Saturday on the campus of the University of Central Arkansas, the baseball team will face Gosnell at 10 a.m. in the Class 3A Final.
Gosnell baseball wins first State Championship since 1990, beats Central Arkansas Christian
CONWAY, Ark. (KAIT) - Gosnell baseball won its first State Championship on May 18, 1990. Fast forward 34 years later, the Pirates repeat history, beating Central Arkansas Christian 6-2 to win its second State Title in school history at Bear Stadium Saturday morning. The Pirates (26-8) struck first in the...
Valley View baseball wins second State Championship in four seasons, beats Maumelle 5-0
CONWAY, Ark. (KAIT) - There’s no question Valley View baseball entered the 2024 season with high expectations. Case in point, starting the year with a Media Day after getting ranked inside the Top 30 in the country in a preseason poll. The Blazers took those expectations and turned it into their second State Championship in four seasons, shutting out Maumelle 5-0 to take the 5A crown at Bear Stadium Sunday afternoon.
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