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Wynne Junior High to kick off school year with Swarm Summit
WYNNE — Wynne Junior High School is expanding its Flight period to include a Swarm Summit to kick off the 2024-2025 school year. The summit will be held on the first two days of school, Thursday, Aug. 1, and Friday, Aug. 2. “We’re in the process of becoming a...
Ten Cross County cheerleaders named All-American for 2024-2025 season
CHERRY VALLEY — Ten Cross County cheerleaders have been named All-American cheerleaders for the 2024-2025 season. Named to the All-American Cheer team are Avery Johnson, Adlee Morgan, Myla Wilson, Taylor Tillman, Jenna Organ, Mali Wallis, Jonia Patterson, Selena Saldana, Macy Morelock, and Payton Walker. Adlee Morgan received a perfect score during her tryout.
Diamonds Are AY’s Best Friend
Ron Robinson Theatre in Little Rock was the setting for the Diamond Journalism Awards July 24. The annual awards event, which recognizes the best in print, broadcast and online journalism in Arkansas and six bordering states, is held annually by the Society of Professional Journalists – Arkansas Chapter. AY...
Conway Police Department make arrest in early morning shooting outside of bar
CONWAY (KATV) — Conway Police responded to a disturbance outside Kings Live Music around 1:45 a.m. on July 26. Upon arrival, officers discovered a man shot in the chest and a car fleeing the scene. Officers located the vehicle and identified the suspect as 21-year-old Keyonte Banks. Banks was...
Little Rock Weekend Guide: July 25-28
From wine flights to 5Ks to foodie festivals, there’s a little bit of everything this weekend. Let’s get into it. National Wine & Cheese Day at BCW // Yes, there are plenty of places to celebrate this esteemed holiday, but where better than a restaurant where those very items are two-thirds of its name? The SoMa spot is marking the day with discounts on cheese boards, wine flights, fondue and sommelier-selected sips. Specials last all day from 11 a.m. – 10 p.m. Learn more here.
Blytheville optometrist youngest recipient of national optometry award
BLYTHEVILLE, Ark. (KAIT/Edited News Release)--The American Optometric Association (AOA) recently recognized Matt Jones, O.D., of Blytheville, as the organization’s 2024 Optometrist of the Year. AOA cited the tireless advocacy work Dr. Jones has led in Arkansas to expand access of care to patients throughout the state by allowing optometrists...
Harrisburg School Board to limit book sales at annual Scholastic Book Fair amid rise in challenges
HARRISBURG, Arkansas — With the rise of book challenges across the country, the Harrisburg School Board has agreed to limit the sale of books during the high school’s annual Scholastic Book Fair this fall. Board members voted last month to accept a recommendation from the district’s book review...
Life In Louisiana And Arkansas More Dangerous Than Any
A new research piece has revealed just how dangerous living in Arkansas or Louisiana really is. According to the findings, Arkansas is the most dangerous state in the entire US and it's closely followed by Louisiana. The storage company, Pink Storage, conducted the study using twenty four key indicators across...
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