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Arkansas Girls State is being shut down due to health concerns

Thursday, May 30 by Rick Walker

One of the top events held in the state for high school girls is being shut down early due to unspecified health concerns. The participants scheduled trip to the State Capitol today has been cancelled and parents were told to pick their girls up... Read More.

Hence is dominant in weekend start

Tuesday, May 28 by Rick Walker

After what was possibly the best start of his young professional career, Tink Hence walked off out of Hammon's Field with a no-decision.The former Watson Chapel star struck out 13 and walked only one during six shutout innings. Hence threw 92 pitches, with 62... Read More.

The Rolling Stones are headed to The Ozarks

Thursday, May 23 by Rick Walker

One of the biggest bands in history will be ending their tour this summer at the Thunder Ridge Amphitheater in Ridgedale, Missouri. The 20,000 seat arena, opened by Bass Pro Shop founder Johnny Morris is located at Big Cedar, will host The Stones on... Read More.

New overtime rules could mean more money

Thursday, May 23 by Rick Walker

New overtime rules will kick in this summer, which could mean more money in your pocket. The new rules from the Department of Labor will allow millions of workers to be eligible for overtime pay.Under the current regulations of the Fair Labor Standards Act,... Read More.

Venus gets the “Barbie” treatment

Thursday, May 23 by Rick Walker

Venus Williams is one of 9 female athletes being honored with special dolls as part of a project announced yesterday by Mattel.The tennis star will be joined by gymnasts, soccer players, a boxer, a swimmer, a paratriathlete and a sprinter.For her part, Williams said... Read More.

Diamond Hogs bounced from SEC tournament

Thursday, May 23 by Rick Walker

Kentucky jumped out to a 6-0 lead after 5 innings and held on for a 9-6 win over the Razorbacks in the SEC Tournament in Hoover, Alabama. The loss ends the tournament for Arkansas, who was beaten by South Carolina yesterday.Arkansas ace Hagen Smith... Read More.

Tip leads to foiling of possible mass shooting in Arkansas mall

Thursday, May 23 by Rick Walker

A man allegedly headed to Fort Smith's Central Mall with a rifle was arrested thanks to a tip for a concerned citizen.According to court documents, a 911 caller reported that Rodney Sheffield was on his way to Central Mall "with the intent to kill... Read More.

Cain Nattin talks Kickstart Sheridan and summer fun

Thursday, May 23 by Rick Walker

Every month, Sheridan Mayor Cain Nattin joins Rick Walker on Sunrise Deltaplex. This month, he talked about how Kickstart Sheridan is really keeping the good times rolling, especially heading into the summer. Rick asked him about the organization's structure.Nattin talked about great things going... Read More.

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Hence back on track with strong weekend outing

Monday, May 20 by Rick Walker

After struggling in two consecutive starts, former Watson Chapel star Tink Hence pitched six dominating innings on Saturday to lead the Springfield Cardinals to a 3-2 win over the red hot Midland RockHounds. Hence gave up four hits and two earned runs while striking... Read More.

Red Lobster files for bankruptcy. No word on closure on PB location

Monday, May 20 by Rick Walker

Restaurant chain Red Lobster has officially filed Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The chain plans to stay open, but will close even more locations than the 48 announced last week. No Arkansas locations, including the one in Pine Bluff were on the original list. The chain... Read More.

Arkansas Children’s Hospital gets grant to continue to study food allergies

Thursday, May 16 by Rick Walker

For the next seven years, researchers at Arkansas Children's Hospital will continue to host therapeutic trials and study food allergies thanks to new money allocated by the NIH. The $2.3 million allocated will be for studying allegies of tree nuts, milk, eggs, peanuts, wheat... Read More.

Time is running out for those in Pine Bluff looking for funds for emergency repairs

Thursday, May 16 by Rick Walker

Residents in Pine Bluff have until Tuesday to get money for emergency repairs through the Economic and Community Development Department of Pine Bluff.This program aims to provide emergency repair services to low-income homeowners who own and occupy properties as their primary residence and can... Read More.