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Behind the scenes at the Storm Prediction Center
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - At the center of the National Weather Center, on the campus of the University of Oklahoma, sits the Storm Protection Center. This is the dream job for many meteorologists who work at National Weather Service offices. The forecasts issued by the SPC are used and viewed...
SBC Football 365 Preview - Arkansas State
NEW ORLEANS — After returning to Bowl Season for the first time since 2019 a year ago, Arkansas State will open its 2024 season on Saturday, August 31, when it hosts in-state foe Central Arkansas at 7:00 p.m. ET/6:00 p.m. CT on ESPN+. The in-state foes have met on...
Saracen, Oaklawn in opposing camps over Arkansas gambling expansion
Saracen, Oaklawn in opposing camps over Arkansas gambling expansion. Two of Arkansas’s three casinos are fighting over a proposal to expand online gaming and send a portion of the revenue to funds that funnel money to college athletes, according to a detailed report from Michael Wickline of the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette [Tuesday].
Daily Newscast for Thursday, August 15, 2024
Here's the latest local and regional news from the Little Rock Public Radio Newsroom for Thursday, August 15, 2024. - An attorney for Public Service Commission Chairman Doyle Webb confirms the chairman is under investigation by the Arkansas Ethics Commission. - The Joint Public Health Committee heard the results of...
Burn bans in effect in Arkansas
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — As August continues to heat up in the Natural State, long stretches without rainfall have created dry and hazardous conditions in some counties. Officials have started placing burn bans in effect for the time being. Outdoor burning may be permitted under special circumstances only and with a written permit from the local office of emergency management.
Thunderbirds seeking community support for football program expenses
CHERRY VALLEY — The Cross County Thunderbirds football team is hoping to raise $15,000 to pay for equipment, travel and other expenses for the program. Cross County coach Van Paschal said the money is needed to help build the team into a championship football program. There are currently 69 football players at Cross County.
Two US primes form teaming agreement in solid rocket motors
A strategic teaming agreement was signed between Lockheed Martin and General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems, two leading US defence industrial primes, according to a statement made on 13 August 2024. The new agreement for the production of solid rocket motors is intended to bring security and resiliency to a...
Four Arkansas organizations receive grant funding to combat food deserts
Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders, alongside leadership from the state health department on Wednesday, announced four organizations would receive up to $10,000 each as part of an inaugural “food desert elimination grant.” All 75 counties in Arkansas have at least one food desert, which means residents have to travel more than one mile to obtain fresh, […]
First Veteran in Arkansas to receive free roof from national program
LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — One U.S. Army veteran in Benton has received a new roof as part of the Owens Corning Roof Deployment Project. Thomas Trantham was selected as a recipient through Purple Heart Homes. He is the first in the state to receive a new roof through this program, a nationwide effort to support veterans and their families.
Supporters of abortion ballot question gains new allies
(The Center Square) - A group fighting to get an abortion question on the November ballot gained some allies as the battle continues in the Arkansas Supreme Court. Last month, a court ordered Secretary of State John Thurston to conduct an initial count of signatures collected by volunteer canvassers for Arkansans for Limited Government. The group had 87,675, according to previous reports. With 14,143 additional signatures collected by paid canvassers, the group had a total of 102,730 signatures. That doesn’t include 912 other signatures that...
Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office ID body found in car, says case is no longer a homicide investigation
Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office officials said a death investigation that started after a body was found in a car earlier this month is no longer being considered a homicide case.
West Memphis teacher arrested after physical altercation with student at junior high, police say
West Memphis, Ark. - A teacher with the West Memphis School District (WMSD) was arrested after a physical altercation with a student at Wonder Jr. High School, according to the West Memphis Police Department. Police said that Kenneth Cauley was arrested after a review of video footage showed that he...
Who Is 107.9 KISS FM (WJKS-FM) – Jacksonville
In our world filled with digital options, how does 107.9 KISS FM win hearts in Jacksonville? Known as WJKS-FM, this station shines by playing today’s hits and featuring lively DJs. It’s not just another station; it’s a key player in the world of radio. Even as people...
Noah Richmond to play Weekend Starts Friday
Local musician and songwriter Noah Richmond will play the city’s upcoming Weekend Starts in the Ramble series show on Friday evening. Richmond will perform as part of the weekly series, set for 5-7 p.m. along the trail in the Lower Ramble area. In addition to the music, local artist...
29-year-old walk-on running with Arkansas' first time in fall practice
Monte Harrison is a 29-year-old former Major League Baseball player that joins the Arkansas Razorbacks in 2024 as a walk-on wide receiver. Harrison was a four-star recruit in 2014 out of Lee Summit’s West High School that had signed with the Nebraska Cornhuskers out of high school to play football. 247 Sports’ Michael Bruntz covered Harrison’s recruitment and said he was the “best pure athlete I’ve ever seen.”
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