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McKissic, Foreman, Lee, & Rhone in 2024 class of Arkansas State Hall of Honor
The Arkansas State Lettermen’s Club will induct four new members into A-State’s Hall of Honor during its 44th annual banquet, to be held Friday, October 25, at the Woodard McAlister Family Club inside the Johnny Allison Tower of Centennial Bank Stadium. Women’s pole vaulter Stephanie Foreman Adams, baseball’s...
First Solar Series 7 panels installed on Arkansas project by Scenic Hill Solar
Arkansas-based distributed generation (DG) installer Scenic Hill Solar announced it has completed and begun commercial operation of a 1.2-MWDC project it says is the first DG project in the world to use First Solar’s Series 7 TR1 solar panels. The project is located in Stuttgart, Arkansas, and began operations earlier this year.
Walmart expands autoimmune-focused care to 25 more pharmacies
BENTONVILLE, Ark. – Walmart announced the opening of 25 new autoimmune-focused Specialty Pharmacies of the Community across five states as part of a continued journey toward improving health outcomes for all. These 25 new locations come after debuting six last October. The expansion brings the total number of autoimmune-focused Specialty Pharmacies of the Community (SPOC) to 31 across nine states.
UAMS hopes new nurse midwifery program will address Arkansas maternal mortality rates
Officials with the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences say they’re in the early stages of working on a new program they hope will help soon-to-be mothers and lower maternal mortality rates in the state.
Razorback defensive lineman makes Preseason SEC Football Team
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Arkansas defensive lineman Landon Jackson was named to the Preseason All-Southeastern Conference Team, earning second-team recognition from media covering SEC Football Media Days.
Oklahoma Doubleheader Features Home-State Stars at Arrowhead, Tulsa
CONCORD, NC (July 24, 2024) – Midget racing is headed for the “Sooner State” during the summer this year as the stars of the Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series presented by Toyota visit Oklahoma for a two-race event this Friday and Saturday night. The trip begins with a...
Arkansas Razorbacks Expected to Secure Five-Star Darius Acuff Jr. Recruitment
Arkansas basketball is poised for either disappointment or celebration as Darius Acuff Jr., a highly sought-after five-star point guard, is set to announce his commitment among top contenders Kansas, Michigan, and the Razorbacks, with Arkansas emerging as the likely choice. Ranked as high as No. 4 overall by 247Sports. On3’s...
Renter added to Fayetteville Housing Task Force
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Fayetteville Mayor Lioneld Jordan appointed a Housing Task Force to address the growing affordable housing crisis in the area in June. When Jordan initially formed the task force, councilmember D'Andre Jones said the group lacked representation for the renting population in Fayetteville. At a city council...
Sarah Hetrick to play Weeked Starts Series on Friday
Local saxophone player and educator Sarah Hetrick will play the city’s upcoming Weekend Starts in the Ramble series show on Friday evening. Hetrick will perform as part of the weekly series, set for 5-7 p.m. along the trail in the Lower Ramble area, located just to the west of Fayetteville Public Library.
Mount Sequoyah hosts night of music and theatre with Willi Carlisle
Tomorrow night, Mount Sequoyah will be hosting a unique concert and showcase with folk singer Willi Carlisle. Coined as a night of protest songs and public theater, proceeds from ticket sales will go towards the Palestinian Children’s Relief Fund, or PCRF, and Mount Sequoyah’s Rainbow Art Camp. While...
Continued funding for geriatric care for UAMS
Matthew Moore: The U.S. population is getting older, and that trend will continue to rise. According to the Population Reference Bureau, the number of Americans ages 65 and older is projected to increase 47% by 2050. At the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, they are dedicated to improving geriatric medicine and education, especially in rural areas. They received a five-year, $5 million federal grant to continue their work to improve the quality of care for older adults. Dr. Robin McAtee is the director of the Arkansas Geriatric Education Collaborative at UAMS. She says this grant is part of a longstanding funding program that’s been going on for about 25 years.
Uptick in rain chances tomorrow
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — 40/29 Chief Meteorologist Darby Bybee is expecting an uptick in rain chances tomorrow - and even higher chances on Saturday.Watch the videocast above to learn more. 7-Day Forecast River Valley | 7-Day Forecast Northwest Arkansas | Interactive Radar | Live Skycams. 40/29 Get Ready Weather Team.
Women’s Golf unveils 2024-25 schedule
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Fresh off another trip to the NCAA Championships last spring, the Arkansas women’s golf team is set to travel from coast-to-coast during the 2024-25 season starting August 30 – September 1 at the Carmel Cup in Pebble Beach, Calif. “I’m excited to get the...
Man arrested for Mercy lockdown pleads not guilty, public defender asks for ‘fitness evaluation’
The man arrested in connection with a lockdown at Mercy Hospital Fort Smith on July 22 has pleaded not guilty, according to court documents.
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