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Local optometrist Dr. Joe Sugg honored by peers
Dr. Joe Sugg, based in Heber Springs, has been named the 2024 Arkansas Optometric Association Optometrist of the Year. The Arkansas Optometric Association represents Arkansas optometrists. Improving the quality of eye care and vision health and increasing its availability to all Arkansans are the primary objectives of the association. The Arkansas Optometric Association is an affiliate of the American Optometric Association.
Arkansas angler double snags trophy fish in Greers Ferry Lake
HEBER SPRINGS, Ark. – “I can’t believe I got two of them that close to the same size,” Mitch Holland said after catching two large trout while fishing in Greers Ferry Lake. Holland, of Cabot, caught a brown trout measuring around 29 inches, which is considered...
School’s decision to remove sidewalks sparks controversy
HEBER SPRINGS, Ark. (KAIT) - A historical sidewalk displaying alumni names throughout generations has caused an uproar in Heber Springs after the school board decided to take the sidewalks out. According to our content partner KATV, the board claimed the decision was made for student safety. “Right now the way...
Quitman softball, baseball dominates the 2024 LSWA Class B All-State squads
It was a stellar spring season for Quitman. Not only did the softball team capture its first state title in school history, the QHS baseball squad made its first championship game in its first appearance at the state tournament two weeks later. So, it should come as no surprise that...
Cleveland Pilot, 79, Perishes in White County Ultralight Aircraft Crash
A fatal plane crash in White County has claimed the life of a 79-year-old pilot, identified as local Cleveland resident Paul Winder. The crash occurred last night, near Cleveland, Georgia, according to a spokesperson for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Winder was operating a single-engine Quicksilver Sport 2S, an ultralight aircraft with an open cockpit when it went down around 8:40 p.m. on Monday, as reported by FOX 5.
Send-off held for Arkansas Special Olympics athletes
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) – The Jonesboro community came together on Thursday to send off a group of athletes that will compete in the state Special Olympics. A send-off event was held on May 23 for the 24 athletes who will be competing in Searcy. Many attended the event, including...
City of Warren Consultant Graduates from Clinton School of Public Service
Seth Wyatt, a native of Cabot, Arkansas and a recent consultant for the City of Warren, received his master of Public Service Degree from the Clinton School of Public Service May 4, 2024. The graduation ceremony was held at the Ron Robinson Theater in the River Market in downtown Little Rock.
Dirt bike rider killed in crash
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - A 33-year-old man died Sunday when a car collided with his dirt bike. Arkansas State Police reported the crash happened at 12:20 p.m. May 19 on State Highway 36 at Yarnell Lane in rural White County. According to the crash report, Trey Lee Price of Rose...
Harding University Appoints Maynard to Newly-Created Role
Harding University recently hired Paul Maynard as its new chief growth and strategy officer, beginning Sept. 23. He will report directly to Harding University President Dr. Mike Williams. In this newly-created role, Maynard will lead all of the external outreach efforts, including Admissions, Advancement, Alumni & Parent Relations, Harding’s American...
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