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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...
Morning rainfall stays in the mix with extended mild temperatures
Happy Sunday!Last day of that unsettled weather pattern. Scattered showers and thunderstorms mainly before lunchtime.Last day in the 80s! Heat Advisory issued for Monday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. This is for most of Eastern Arkansas and parts of Western Mississippi.Feels like temps up to 109 degrees. Mid to upper 90s for most of the work week. Feels like temps will be in the triple digits, so expect plenty of Heat Alerts this week.
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...
Musselman Has This Advantage over Calipari In Battle for JJ Andrews
Barring a meeting in the NCAA Tournament, Eric Musselman and John Calipari likely won’t square off in an actual game this coming season. Instead, we’ll have to settle for a different kind of Arkansas vs USC matchup. Even though the former and current Arkansas basketball coaches are no...
Oklahoma, NW Arkansas Brace for Damaging Winds and Heavy Rain by 7 PM
Tulsa, OK – Eastern Oklahoma and Northwest Arkansas are gearing up for a period of severe weather, with the potential for damaging winds and heavy rain over the next few days. According to the US National Weather Service in Tulsa, a low-pressure area will move over the region, bringing...
Emails and details released from JPD saturation detail
Jonesboro, AR – (JonesboroRightNow.com) – July 26, 2024 – Last weekend, JPD organized and implemented a “Saturation Detail” in Jonesboro. The agency called for outside help from the Arkansas State Police to aid in the event focused on saturating the area with law enforcement throughout the day and night on Friday, July 19.
New nonprofit to bring help to communities in Arkansas when severe weather strikes
LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — Born and raised in Arkansas, Arkansas Storm Tracker Zachary Hall has seen it all when it comes to weather. Tracking storms in his home state is his passion. "I have always been a huge weather nerd. I have a huge passion for weather," Hall said....
Black Chamber launched in Pine Bluff
A wave of optimism and ambition swept through the city's Black business community as the Pine Bluff Black Chamber of Commerce (PBBCC) officially launched last Friday, marking a transformative moment in the pursuit of economic equity and prosperity. The Networking Mixer event, held at the ARTSpace on Main, was a...
Jaylin Williams hosts first Jaylin Williams Youth Basketball Camp in Fort Smith
FORT SMITH, A.R. (KNWA/KFTA) – Former Arkansas Razorback and current Oklahoma City Thunder power forward Jaylin Williams hosted his first ever Jaylin Williams youth basketball camp Friday morning in Fort Smith. Williams, who is graduate of Northside High School, spend the morning session with kids who ranged from six...
ARDOT announces weekly lane closures for Interstate 30 in Little Rock, North Little Rock
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — The Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) announced closures on Interstate 30 (I-30) in Little Rock and North Little Rock during the week of July 29. Daytime closures will occur from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., while overnight lane closures will occur from 8 p.m. until...
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