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Conway to host scrimmage Tuesday
The city of Conway is preparing to host a scrimmage on Tuesday, which promises to be an exciting event for sports enthusiasts. This news is sure to delight locals and visitors alike who are eager to watch the teams in action. This scrimmage marks a significant moment for Conway, as...
Review: JITNEY at Arkansas Repertory Theatre
Arkansas Repertory Theatre, 601 Main St, in Little Rock, brings another powerful story to the stage with their newest production of August Wilson’s JITNEY, which runs now through Sunday, August 18. Directed by Ken Matt Martin, this incredible ensemble piece delves into the personal struggles of a group of African American men who run an unlicensed taxi service in the 1970s in the Pittsburgh's Hill District. It’s intense, it’s mesmerizing, and the story will stay with you for a long time.
Rent almost doubling at Fayetteville senior complex
Friendships, community and neighbors are about to be completely uprooted at a Fayetteville senior complex as some residents on fixed incomes are facing up to a 73% rent increase.
ALS in Wonderland – Little Rock Soiree
ALS in Wonderland Fundraiser: A “Wizard of Oz”-Themed Evening. The Little Rock Soiree, a charitable event, hosted “ALS in Wonderland” in 2015. This fundraiser was specifically designed to support individuals affected by amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). The event took place at the Villa Marre and was themed after the beloved classic “The Wizard of Oz.”
Van Buren nutritionist emphasizes importance of breakfast for students
VAN BUREN, Ark. — A nutritionist with the Van Buren School District is urging parents to ensure their children eat breakfast daily to enhance their productivity at school. Child nutrition director Tessa Clemmons says a fed kid is always going to have a more productive day. That's why the...
Power outages reported following morning storms
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - Several thousand electric customers were without power Friday morning after several storms moved through Region 8. At 6:45 a.m. Aug. 16, Entergy Arkansas reported 4,241 customers affected by outages in Lawrence County, including in the towns of Walnut Ridge, Hoxie, Black Rock, Powhatan, and Alicia. At...
Hobbs fires another lawyer, will represent himself
Michael Hobbs II (Photo courtesy of Baxter County Sheriff’s Office) Michael Ransom Hobbs, II of Mountain Home, who was recently sentenced to 11 years in prison after his probation was revoked in two cases — one filed in 2017 and the other in 2018 — appeared during a session of Baxter County Circuit Court Monday,
Don’t Miss Texarkana’s Senior Summer Ball At The Mall
Get ready for a fun day this Friday as the Annual Senior Summer Ball at the Mall takes place at Central Mall. This is a fun and informative health fair for anyone 60 and older to come and enjoy. The fun will be from 9 AM to 1 PM Friday, August 16 in the mall's center. Enjoy over 40 vendors and get free health screenings too.
Real Estate: Commercial property bounded by Dudney, North and Oakland sold
Columbia County real estate transactions recorded July 22 - August 13 having a value of $100,000 or greater. Information is drawn from public records held by the Columbia County Circuit Clerk and County Assessor, and the Arkansas Secretary of State. This cycle of real estate transactions includes two land sales, six residential sales, one land/residential sale, and three commercial sales.
Where Arkansas football should be most concerned after two weeks of practice
FAYETTEVILLE — Fall camp is a time for optimism. Arkansas football and every program across the country can control much of the narrative coming out of preseason practices. The players are bigger, faster and stronger, while a much-improved locker room culture should be a difference-maker when the games arrive. However, it's often...
University of Arkansas Fort Smith sees rise in enrollment
FORT SMITH, Ark. — The University of Arkansas Fort Smith starts classes next week. Chancellor Terisa Riley reported that enrollment numbers are up this year. "Our first-year students, 56% of them are first-generation college students, and 60% of them are Pell Grant eligible," Riley said. "Which means that their families really can't afford to help them pay for college. And so we give them very generous both federal and state support, as well as institutional aid and scholarships."
Go Forward Pine Bluff details project timelines, funding
Go Forward Pine Bluff is experiencing a period of significant development, with multiple projects underway. However, with the impending expiration of a key tax, there's a heightened focus on project timelines and funding. Progress on Sixth and Main project. The Sixth and Main project, a commercial development, is reported to...
White Hall High School students excel on AP tests
White Hall High School students surpassed the global average in nine Advanced Placement tests this spring. The school administered 418 tests to 180 students, and 96 tests were graded with passing scores of 3 to 5. Those who made a passing score received concurrent college credit as a result. Two...
Cirque Italia brings unique show to Pine Bluff
Have you ever imagined a country boy's adventure from farm life to the bustling lights of the big city?. Cirque Italia announces a new production, a captivating story about Rafael, a farm boy swept away by a tornado who lands in the heart of the city's chaos. The coming performances are scheduled for Aug. 29-Sept. 2 at the Hestand Stadium parking lot, 420 N. Blake St. in Pine Bluff.
Jewelry store on Bentonville Square to close after 76 years in business
BENTONVILLE, Ark. — A fixture on the Bentonville Square will close its doors after 76 years in business. Overstreet's Jewelry opened in 1948. Owner Don Overstreet is the son of the original owners, Ralph and Belle Overstreet. "We've had such wonderful clientele, whatever you want to call them," he...
Local youth fishing program set for Saturday at Norfork National Fish Hatchery
The Dry Run Creek Academy (DRCA) will host its Rainbow Trout level class this Saturday, August 17th, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Norfork National Fish Hatchery. The free program, aimed at teaching youth fly fishing skills, will take place at the pavilion behind the hatchery building. Registration opens at 8:30 AM. Participants are instructed to park in the main lot and follow white trout stamps through the hatchery grounds.
CBID considers buying Fort Smith city offices
Commissioners with the Fort Smith Central Business Improvement District (CBID) are interested in helping Fort Smith city offices remaining downtown. The focus of that interest could cost around $4 million. The commissioners once again discussed the possibility of the CBID purchasing the building at 623 Garrison Ave., which is used...
Ambivert Books launches NWA’s first Spanish-language pop-up bookstore
This Saturday, Ambivert Books, the area’s first Spanish-language bookstore, will celebrate its opening. Owner Brittany Johnson wants to cultivate and expand interest in reading material from Latin America, the Caribbean, and Spain. Ambivert Books will be experienced through pop-ups, like at Aug. 17's Book Fest at the Fayetteville Town Center, and online.
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