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Miss America teams up to raise awareness for pancreatic cancer
Adam Wolfe, a radiation oncologist and assistant professor at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS), is shedding light on the critical early warning signs of pancreatic cancer and the importance of timely medical intervention.
Up to 200 New Tech Jobs Coming to Walnut Ridge
WALNUT RIDGE, Ark. – Provalus, a cutting-edge information technology (IT) company dedicated to providing dependable, scalable, top-quality IT services from the heart of America, is expanding to Walnut Ridge with plans to create up to 200 jobs in the community. Provalus is also hosting a community engagement event in...
VIDEO: Cameras Caught Arkansas RB Ja’Quinden Jackson Shooting His Shot At Opposing Team’s Cheerleader After Scoring A Touchdown On Them
Arkansas Razorbacks senior running back Ja’Quinden Jackson may have got himself a girlfriend following a long touchdown during Thursday night’s 2024 season opener against Arkansas-Pine Bluff. With about 5:15 remaining in the first quarter, as the Razorbacks had the ball on the Arkansas-Pine Bluff 46-yard line with a...
Feed delivered to ranch where dozens of horses died contained monensin, preliminary tests show
Dozens of horses died at an Oklahoma rodeo stock contracting company after a toxic substance was found inside the feed, according to preliminary tests. An estimated 40 to 70 horses have died at Beutler & Son Rodeo Company out of Elk City, which has supplied horses to rodeos all across the country for nearly a century.
Arkansas AG rejects proposed education constitutional amendment for 2026 ballot
This story was updated at 11:45 a.m. on Aug. 30, 2024 to include additional comments from the attorney general’s office. Arkansas’ attorney general on Thursday rejected a proposed constitutional amendment that would require identical standards for public and private schools that receive state funding. In his six-page opinion, Attorney General Tim Griffin said he could […]
Military Service Sisters Connects Women who Served
Military Service Sisters provides a space for women who served in the military to connect with others who relate. Lauri Rottmayer is with the Military Service Sisters and Holly Scoma is with the Arkansas Department of Veterans Affairs, and she's the Arkansas Women Veterans Coordinator. The two appeared on KHOZ's "Around The Table" on Friday to discuss Military Service Sisters.
Tyson Foods Announces New CFO
Longtime finance leader Curt Calaway replaces founder’s grandson. Tyson Foods, Inc. has tapped Curt Calaway as its CFO, succeeding John R. Tyson. Great-grandson of founder John W. Tyson, John R. Tyson was suspended earlier this summer after he was charged with driving while intoxicated. Calaway has served as interim...
‘Bring your truck’: City gives away corn following spill
JOINER, Ark. (KAIT) - The town of Joiner is offering free corn for animal feed that spilled near a train crossing. According to a post from the city, the West Highway 118 train track is now open, however, crews are still working to reopen the second crossing on South County Road 267.
Adventure awaits this weekend at Village Creek State Park
VILLAGE CREEK — There will be a flurry of activity again this weekend at Village Creek State Park. It starts with a Trail of Tears guided hike at 10 a.m. tomorrow (Saturday). The meeting place is the Lake Austell boat ramp parking lot. The program will last an hour and consist of hiking 1.5 miles. Please bring water and wear comfortable shoes for hiking.
HyperFiber Expands Fiber-Optic Internet to Hot Springs Village
HyperFiber, a leading independent fiber internet provider, is set to expand its high-speed services to approximately 6,000 homes in Hot Springs Village. The expansion will provide residents with reliable fiber internet, delivering multi-gigabit speeds by the end of the year. Construction began in August, with the first customers expected to...
SHORT ROAD TRIP FOR BEARS' SEASON OPENER
CONWAY, Ark. _ The University of Central Arkansas Bears will open its highly anticipated 2024 season with a tough test on Saturday night in Jonesboro, Ark. The Bears, ranked No. 11/13 in the FCS national polls, will take on the FBS Arkansas State Red Wolves at 6 p.m. at Centennial Bank Stadium.The season opener against an FBS opponent will be the 11th for the Bears since moving to NCAA Division I in 2006.
Yellowjackets face tough 2024 season opener amid challenges, new rivals
WYNNE — The 2023 season was a year like no other for the Wynne Yellowjackets. The March 31, 2023, tornado destroyed Wynne High School, damaged Yellowjacket Stadium, and threatened the first season for new Yellowjackets coach Clay Totty before it got started. “The last year was an extremely challenging...
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