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Speaker Mike Johnson qualifies for reelection, poised to retain top job in Congress
U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson of Shreveport qualified for reelection Thursday and seems poised to retain the most powerful position in the House as pundits favor Republicans to retain their slim majority in the fall elections. Johnson, Louisiana's first speaker of the U.S. House, qualified by a special proxy -...
Little Rock airport back online after worldwide tech outage
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Overnight, flights across the United States and the globe were grounded after a widespread network outage impacted computer systems at multiple airlines. According to officials with the Bill and Hillary Clinton National Airport, so far there have been 17 delays and four cancellations as a result of the outage.
Sam Pittman is on the hot seat at Arkansas, and he brought in former Hogs coach Bobby Petrino as OC
DALLAS (AP) — Arkansas coach Sam Pittman made a headline-grabbing hire in the offseason when he brought Bobby Petrino back to Fayetteville as offensive coordinator. Petrino was head coach of the Razorbacks from 2008-11, but was fired after a scandal involving an extramarital affair and a motorcycle crash. Petrino...
Pitching performance propels Stuttgart Ricemen to state championship game today in Hot Springs
Another game brought another superb pitching performance for the Stuttgart Ricemen. This time it was rising sophomore Beau Barnes who delivered Stuttgart’s second complete game of the tournament, powering his team to the American Legion Junior State Championship game as a result. Stuttgart faced off against Conway in the...
Pine Bluff mother awaits son's headstone two years after purchase
PINE BLUFF (KATV) — At just 17-years-old, Tristian Harris lost his life to gun violence in Pine Bluff. His mother, Jornetta Shaw, said she never got to see him walk across the stage to graduate high school. "That was my last one to see out of 5 kids to...
AEW Dynamite Hits And Misses (7/17/24)
Welcome to the latest edition of our weekly AEW Dynamite hits and misses series. Last night’s Dynamite emanated from the Simmons Bank Arena in Little Rock, AR. The show saw featured appearances from MJF, Will Ospreay, The Elite, Mariah May, and Dr. Britt Baker among others. Here’s what went down on 7/17 AEW Dynamite. Hit […] The post AEW Dynamite Hits And Misses (7/17/24) appeared first on Wrestlezone.
Andrew Best, recognized for his captivating music tailored for families, will be performing live at the Independence County Library on Thursday, July 25
SINGER/SONGWRITER ANDREW BEST TO PERFORM AT INDEPENDENCE COUNTY LIBRARY. (Batesville, AR) Andrew Best, recognized for his captivating music tailored for families, will be performing live at the Independence County Library on Thursday, July 25, 2024, at 2 p.m. The event, aimed at both children and parents, includes engaging tunes that are as whimsical and entertaining as they are educational.
Fort Smith man celebrates 40th year working at Taco Bell
FORT SMITH, Ark. — Roger Pinkerton, a Fort Smith man, was celebrated for his 40th year working at Taco Bell on Grand Avenue. Taco Bell held a celebration for him on Thursday, July 18, from 2-4 p.m. The public was invited to join the celebration, where free drinks were provided.
Arkansas Activities Association enshrined Hall of Fame class of 2024
HOT SPRINGS, Ark. (KAIT) - The Arkansas Activities Association enshrined the Hall of Fame class of 2024. Former Osceola basketball coach Frankie Gathen, former Marmaduke basketball coach Chester Barner Jr., and Pocahontas alum Jeff Williams are among the honorees. Arkansas High School Coaches Association - 2024 Inductees. Steve Lynch (Bergman/Jasper)
Mental evaluation ordered for Rogers man accused of stabbing coworker with ‘X-Acto knife’
A Rogers man accused of stabbing his coworker at a convenience store in June has pleaded not guilty and been ordered to undergo a mental evaluation, according to Benton County prosecutor Joshua Robinson.
Repairs planned for Lake Sequoyah dam
CHEROKEE VILLAGE, Ark. (KAIT) - The Suburban Improvement District (SID) plans to make repairs to the dam at Lake Sequoyah in Cherokee Village. This comes after civil engineers conducted inspections in November of 2023 and found a leak. The lake has been a hotspot for people to visit and enjoy...
Arkansas Children’s Hospital receives $1 million for expansion project
Arkansas Children’s Hospital (ACH) in Little Rock has announced a $1 million grant from the East North Street Foundation. The grant from the foundation—launched in May by local businessmen, brothers David and Doug Hendrix—will bolster ACH’s $235.2 million expansion, which includes new facilities with increased bed capacity and an ambulatory surgery center. The revitalized campus will provide clinical care that leverages a multidisciplinary approach in an accessibility-focused environment. The expansion is slated for completion in 2026.
Fayetteville City Council unanimously approves Sunday alcohol sales to be on November ballot
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — It's official: Registered voters in Fayetteville will decide in November whether to allow the sale of alcohol on Sundays in the city. According to Fayetteville City Attorney Kit Williams, a total of 4,276 signatures were verified from a petition led by the organization Keep Our Dollars in Fayetteville. That number of signatures reached the threshold needed to be filed to successfully call for the election.
Woman aims to end period poverty through drive
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - A woman in Region 8 is taking the initiative to support and educate young women about feminine hygiene. The founder of the Impact 2024 period poverty drive, Sonya Sanders, said she usually participates in back-to-school drives every year, but this year, she wanted to do something different.
Keithville man struck, killed by vehicles named
KEITHVILLE, La. (KSLA) - INFORMATION PROVIDED BY CADDO CORONER’S OFFICE:. A Keithville bicyclist killed when he was struck by two vehicles as he traveled down a rural road early Thursday, July 18, 2024, has been named by the Caddo Parish Coroner’s office. James Evans, 38, was struck by...
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