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Yahoo
5 days ago
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Free summer meals for kids in Northwest Arkansas, River Valley 2025
NORTHWEST ARKANSAS/RIVER VALLEY (KNWA/KFTA) — Looking for free summer meals for kids? See where they're available in Northwest Arkansas and the River Valley. Location information based on the USDA Summer Meals Site Finder 2025 unless otherwise stated. This list is subject to updates as more locations are announced. To submit a free meal location, email news@ with the subject line 'FREE MEAL LOCATION.' Meals served Monday through Friday starting June 2 and ending on July 31. No meal service on July 4. The International School at Mary Mae Jones (only through July 25) Address: 500 SE 14 St. Bentonville, AR Breakfast: 7:30 – 9:30 a.m. Lunch: 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Bentonville High School South Address: 1901 SE J St. Bentonville, AR Breakfast: 7:30 – 8:30 a.m. Lunch: 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Bentonville High School South Tiger Athletic Complex (TAC) Address: 1702 SE J St., Bentonville, AR Breakfast: 8:00 – 9:30 a.m. Lunch: 10:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Bentonville Public Library Address: 405 S Main St. Bentonville, AR Lunch: 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Starting June 3 and ending on Aug. 9, 2024 (Closed June 19 and July 1 – 5), according to a Facebook post from Fayetteville Public Schools. John L Colbert Middle School 888 South Rupple Rd 10:45 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. FPS Food Truck 2025 locations: American Legion Post 27 1195 Curtis Avenue 11 to 11:30 a.m. Yvonne Richardson Community Center 240 E Rock Street 12:00 p.m. to 12:30 p.m. NEW! St. James Missionary Baptist Church Corner North/Leverett, 764 W North Street 1:00 to 1:30 p.m. Breakfast and lunch served Monday through Friday, beginning May 17 and ending on July 25. Greenland High School Address: 30 N. Sandy Ave. Greenland, AR Breakfast: 7:30 – 9 a.m. Lunch: 11:30 a.m. -1 p.m. Meals served Monday through Friday beginning on June 9 and ending on July 31. Heritage High School Address: 1114 S 5th St Rogers, AR Breakfast: 7 – 8 a.m. Lunch: 11:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. Reagan Elem @ Olivewood Pavilion Address: 1006 N 31st St Rogers, AR Lunch: 11 – 11:30 a.m. Reagan Elem @ Lupine Way Address: S 37th St & W Lupine Way Park Rogers, AR Lunch: 12:30 – 1 p.m. Lingle @ Westbrook Address: 2300 W Persimmon Rogers, AR 72756 Lunch: 11:15 – 11:45 a.m. Grimes Elem @ Elmwood Address: 1610 S 13th St Rogers, AR Breakfast: 7 a.m. – 7:30 a.m. Eastside Elem Address: 505 E New Hope Rd Rogers, AR Lunch: 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. Northside Elem @ RAC Address: 315 W Olive St Rogers, AR Lunch: 11 a.m. 12:30 p.m. Lingle @ Bus Stop Address: Olive St & N 10th St Rogers, AR Lunch: 10:15 – 10:45 a.m. Northside @ Doubletree Pavilion Address: 601 W Easy St Rogers, AR Lunch: 11:15 – 11:45 a.m. Mathias Elem @ Southwind Pavilion Address: 2200 N 12th Rogers, AR Lunch: 11 – 11:30 a.m. Lowell Elem @ Ward Knail Park Address: 801 W McClure Lowell, AR Lunch: 12:30 – 1 p.m. Rogers Goodwill outlet reopens after 2024 tornado damages Meals served Monday through Thursday starting June 2 and ending July 31. Cedarville High School Address: 9500 Pirates Point Cedarville, AR Breakfast: 7:30 – 8:30 a.m. Lunch: 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Meals will be served Monday through Friday from June 2 to July 31, according to the Fort Smith Public Schools website. All sites will be closed on July 3 and 4. Breakfast will be served from 8 to 9:00 a.m., and lunch will be served from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Ballman Elementary School – 2601 S. Q St. Barling Elementary School – 1400 D St., Barling Beard Elementary School – 1600 Cavanaugh Road Carnall Elementary School – 2524 Tulsa St. (Ends July 23) Fairview Elementary School – 2400 S. Dallas St. Howard Elementary School – 1301 N. 8th St. Morrison Elementary School – 3415 Newlon Road Park Elementary School – 4111 Park Ave. Spradling Elementary School – 4949 Spradling Ave. Sunnymede Elementary School – 4201 N. O St. Sutton Elementary School – 5001 Kelley Highway Tilles Elementary School – 815 N. 16th St. Meal served Monday through Friday starting on June 2 through June 27 unless otherwise stated. Blakemore Field Address: 2202 Alma Blvd. Van Buren, AR Breakfast: 9:30 – 9:50 a.m. Lunch: 12:30 p.m. – 12:50 p.m. King Elementary Address: 401 North 19th Circle Van Buren, AR Breakfast: 8:30 – 8:50 a.m. Lunch: 12 p.m. – 12:20 p.m. First Baptist VBS Address: 1121 Main Street Van Buren, AR Breakfast: 8:30 – 9 a.m. Freshman Academy (ONLY FROM June 3 to June 6!) Address: 821 Pointer Trail Van Buren, AR Breakfast: 7:45 – 8:10 a.m. Lunch: 11 a.m. – 12:05 p.m. MEALS TO GO @ Oliver Springs Address: 335 Northridge Rd E Van Buren, AR Breakfast: 7:30 – 8:30 a.m. Lunch: 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. MEALS TO GO @ Tate Elementary Address: 406 Catcher Rd Van Buren, AR Lunch: 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Associated Press
22-05-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Rep. Ryan Rose Announces Re-Election Campaign for Arkansas House District 48
Van Buren, AR May 21, 2025 --( )-- State Representative Ryan Rose (R – Van Buren/Ft. Smith) officially announced his candidacy for re-election Wednesday, seeking a third term representing Arkansas House District 48. 'From day one, I've been committed to fighting for the families, values, and future of the River Valley and all of Arkansas,' said Rep. Ryan Rose. 'I've worked to cut taxes, protect the unborn, advance education freedom, and deliver conservative healthcare reforms that save lives. I've been a bold voice for faith, family, and freedom in every committee, every floor debate, and every policy discussion. We've made major strides, but our work is far from done. That's why I'm running for re-election, to continue delivering real results and building a safer, stronger, and more prosperous Arkansas.' Rep. Rose was the lead house sponsor on 15 key pieces of legislation this session and he co-sponsored an additional 27 new laws. Some of his accomplishments from the 95th Legislative Session include: · Protecting Lives and Health: Authored HB1309 and HB1859 for early cancer detection and comprehensive reconstructive coverage, inspired by his wife Tiffany's battle with breast cancer. Rep. Rose also maintained a 100% pro-life voting record, vigorously defending the lives of the unborn. · Combating Human Trafficking: Led a multi-agency working group and passage of landmark legislation SB428 and SB430 to ensure justice and restitution for survivors of human trafficking. · Cutting Taxes and Government Efficiency: Co-sponsored legislation repealing the state grocery tax, increased the Homestead Property Tax Credit and championed measures eliminating bureaucratic waste. · Higher Ed & Education Freedom: Co-sponsored Arkansas ACCESS, which reforms higher education by enhancing academic readiness, streamlining admissions, expanding scholarships, and standardizing credits to better serve students and families. Continued the fight for education freedom and defending parental rights. Rose's effectiveness and leadership are widely recognized and endorsed by prominent conservative leaders: · Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders: 'I'm proud to endorse Representative Ryan Rose for re-election. He's a proven conservative leader for the people of Van Buren. He has championed pro-life causes, lowering taxes, empowering parents through education reform, and improving cancer treatments — an issue that is personal for both of us.' · U.S. Senator Tom Cotton: 'I wholeheartedly endorse Representative Ryan Rose for re-election. Ryan is a proven conservative who defends the unborn, cuts taxes, and champions education freedom.' · Attorney General Tim Griffin: 'Ryan has championed education and healthcare reform, helped lower taxes, and been one of the leading voices in the legislature for conservative pro-life, pro-family values.' Rose has also earned endorsements from Speaker Brian Evans, Senate President Bart Hester, and numerous state legislators from the River Valley. For more information, visit Contact: 479.285.6383 / [email protected] Contact Information: Ryan Rose for Arkansas Ryan A. Rose 4792856383 Contact via Email Communications Read the full story here: Rep. Ryan Rose Announces Re-Election Campaign for Arkansas House District 48 Press Release Distributed by
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Laracuente-Huebner is first Bearcat to win Big 12 track and field title
Highland graduate Juliette Laracuente-Huebner, who was a multi-time state champion in high school, continues to add to her trophy and medal collection as a member of the women's track and field team at the University of Cincinnati. Laracuente-Huebner won the Big 12 Indoor Track and Field Championships in the pentathlon while competing earlier this season in Lubbock, Texas. She scored a 4,182, which was one point from advancing to the NCAA Division I national championships, according to her high school coach Chip Wendt. Advertisement College Notebook: Pair of Presidents earn All-American honors in track and field College Notebook: Juliette Laracuente-Huebner makes All-America for Cincinnati At the Big 12 Championships, she was second in the long jump at 19 feet, 4 inches, third in the high jump at 5-7 3/4 and third in the 60-meter hurdles in 8.56 seconds. She took fifth in the 800 in 2:16.47 and eighth in the shot put at 36-10 1/2. She is the first Bearcat to win an individual Big 12 title, and it was the second-best score ever posted in the pentathlon by a UC athlete. Here are results from other Marion-area college athletes as they competed in indoor track and field this winter: Highland grad Juliette Laracuente-Huebner is an athlete on the University of Cincinnati's women's track team, where she competes in the pentathlon among other events. Mount Gilead's Allison Johnson is a junior on the women's track team at Penn State. She ran the 1000 meters in 2:43.05 to take second at the Nittany Lion Challenge, and she was fifth in the 800 in 2:05.36 at the Big Ten Indoor Track and Field Championships. Ohio Wesleyan's Hazel Jolliff is another pentathlete. The junior from Cardington finished 10th at the North Coast Athletic Conference Indoor Championships with a score of 2,221 where she was third in the shot put at 32-1 1/2, eighth in the high jump at 4-5 1/2, 10th in the 60 hurdles at 10.74, 14th in the long jump at 13-6 and 15th in the 800 at 3:04.84. In the same competition, River Valley's Lainee Valentine , who is a senior at Wittenberg, posted an eighth-place finish in the pentathlon with a 2,590. She was third in the long jump at 16-0 1/2, sixth in the shot put at 28-8 1/2, seventh in the 60 hurdles at 9.82, eighth in the high jump at 4-5 1/2 and 13th in the 800 at 2:56.7. OWU sophomore Alexis Eusey of Highland was seventh in the NCAC's women's shot put at 36-7, which is a personal record. Another Highland grad, Mason Duncan , a junior at Wittenberg, was fifth in the men's distance medley relay at the NCAC meet, helping his team to a 10:32.83. River Valley's Emma Hawk is a junior at Wittenberg, and she produced a PR in the 3000 meters at the NCACs with a 10:34.75 for seventh. She was also eighth in the 5000 at 18:19.29. Aaron Gannon , a freshman from Mount Gilead, competes for Mount Vernon Nazarene, and he was 16th in the 800 in 2:04.43 at the Crossroads League Indoor Track and Field Championships. Northmor's Julia Kanagy ran the 5K in 19:34.62 for 15th at the Crossroads. She is a senior on the MVNU women's team. Another MVNU runner, sophomore Lauren Garber of Highland posted a PR of 3:25.31 for 16th in the 1000 at the Crossroads. Competing for Walsh as a freshman on the men's track team, Mount Gilead's Quade Harris ran second in the 500 at 1:10.9 and fourth in the 200 at 23.68 during an indoor meet at Muskingum. At the Great-Midwest Athletic Conference's indoor meet, he was part of the sixth-place 4x400 relay that ran 3:20.15. He also posted a 51.04 in the prelims at the G-MAC. Kelsey Kennon , a grad student at Findlay, finished third at the Ashland Jud Logan Light Giver with a 43-7 in the shot put. The Mount Gilead grad had a PR of 57-2 1/4 in the weight throw during a home meet and claimed second. At the G-MAC, she was seventh in the shot put at 43-4 1/4 and 10th in the weight throw at 53-6 1/2. River Valley grad Grant Butler , a sophomore at Ohio Northern, was eighth in the long jump with a 21-4 3/4 at the Ohio Athletic Conference Indoor Championships. He was also 17th in the high jump at 5-9 3/4. Connor Robins , another RV product who competes at Ohio Northern, was seventh at the OACs in the shot put at 48-0 and ninth in the weight throw at 53-10 1/4. The junior set a PR in the shot put with a 48-9 1/2 for eighth place at Grand Valley State. He also set a PR by finishing third in the weight throw at 53-10 1/4 during a home meet. Highland's Landon Remmert is another ONU competitor. The senior was eighth at the OACs in the 60 hurdles with a 9.44. His indoor PR was set during the OAC prelims when he ran 8.89. Advertisement This is the second of four winter sports college notebooks for Marion-area athletes. Anyone with information on a local college athlete and send material to the Marion Star's Rob McCurdy at rmccurdy@ 419-610-0998, X @McMotorsport and Instagram @rob_mccurdy_star. This article originally appeared on Marion Star: Cincinnati's Laracuente-Huebner wins first Big 12 title
CBC
19-04-2025
- Sport
- CBC
Fredericton works to make Killarney Lake Park a fun, affordable Atlantic destination
With a disc golf course, and new mountain biking trails, among other additions, Killarney Lake Park is on its way to becoming a regional destination, the City of Fredericton says. "It is really exciting," Coun. Ruth Breen said of work that began at the north side park earlier this month. "It is going to become a provincial and Atlantic Canadian destination park." Killarney Lake will have up to 32 kilometres of mountain biking trails for competition, beginners and toddlers, as well as a skills park. Work will be done this summer and fall on an 18-hole disc golf course that will turn into a nine-hole course in winter. Disc golf, sometimes called Frisbee golf, is played by rules similar to conventional golf. The par-67 course at Killarney Lake is set to be championship-level, and Fredericton Disc Golf was a part of the consultation phase. "One of the things that we heard from the public was the request for an actual disc golf course that we could host some competitions at," said Bobby Despres, the city's recreation and culture manager. The city is ensuring that both disc golf and the mountain-biking trails will be competition level. Killarney Lake Park already offers a variety of recreation such as biking, swimming, fishing, hiking, showshoeing and the chance to see wildlife. Despres is excited about the upgrades to what the city calls its "active park," to be used for recreation, compared with the more "passive" park, which the city has identified as Odell. "This brings nothing but excitement to me to see that we can bring people together and celebrate all different disciplines of sport activity," Despres said. "This is an extension of people's living rooms." The city also had requests for mountain-biking trails and is working with River Valley Cycling. Construction of the trails hasn't yet begun, but a tender is being prepared. There will also be a skills park that includes jumps and ramps. WATCH | Work has already begun at Killarney Lake Park: Killarney Lake Park to get 'competition' level upgrades 11 minutes ago Duration 2:33 The City of Fredericton is giving Killarney Lake Park some upgrades. Work includes a new mountain biking trail, a disc golf course, an inclusive playground and more accessibility features. The city wants the park to be an Atlantic Canada destination. Despres said it's challenge, but the city is trying to avoid cross-over between the new trails and existing cross-country skiing and snowshoeing trails. "There's one area of the park … it's known a spaghetti junction, and that's kind of what it feels like when you look at the trail system," Despres said. The bike park will rollout in two phases and will cost $350,000 in 2025 and $250,000 in 2026. The disc golf course will cost $300,000. Other additions will follow a key principle of accessibility, which was outlined in the city's recent recreation and leisure master plan. There will be an inclusive playground, which will begin construction in the fall, an accessible beach mat and trails that are adaptive-bicycle friendly. "It's great to see these concepts come to fruition and seeing those principles right in the plan, so that there's accessibility for everyone in the different parts," Breen said. The city worked with Participaction, a non-profit organization working to make thing more accessible, to create the new playground. The playground will cost an estimated $1 million and was approved in the 2025 capital budget, Breen said. The accessible beach mat is described on the city's website as a "hard and stable surface for visitors using a wheeled mobility device to access the lake." There will also be an "accessible pathway" from the parking lot and play park to the beach." This adds to an accessibility dock that was installed in June. "There's so many different features that allow folks of different ages who want to visit a playground, as well as folks of different abilities to visit a playground," Breen said. "I think this really ties into something important." According to planning documents, the current trails use four per cent of the park's 1,594 acres. The additions will now "comprise approximately nine per cent of the total park area." "The natural aspect of the park is still there," Breen said. "There's still lots of space for folks that just want to get in the woods, enjoy the peace of nature." The city also has plans to build multiple baseball fields in a 65-acre parcel just below the Killarney Lake Rotary Centennial Lodge.
