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Kel’el Ware, former Arkansas high school basketball stars stealing national spotlight from football
Last week might have illustrated just how big Arkansas high school basketball has become. For the third time in the past four years, a former Arkansas prep pla
Transfer Portal Status Check: Ranking Arkansas’ Most Impactful Losses + Assessing the Additions
The transfer portal officially closed for college baseball earlier this week and Arkansas came out of the window relatively unscathed. Only five Razorbacks opted to leave the program, which is the fewest in the SEC, according to the database on 64Analytics. The other 15 teams in the conference, including newcomers...
Courthouse square shines bright with patriotic display of American flags
American flags proudly wave on the Bradley County Courthouse square, celebrating our nation’s spirit. Every year, the flags serve as a reminder that our freedom wasn’t free. As Irving Berlin wrote in 1938, “God bless America, land that I love. Stand beside her and guide her.” On this Independence Day, remember the price that was paid for our freedom and say a little thank you.
Got popcorn? Expanded Fort Smith International Film Festival returns Aug. 22-24
Get ready to watch a lot of film in Fort Smith. More than 200 films will be shown during the fourth annual Fort Smith International Film Festival coming Aug. 22-24. And there is a new place to view films this year, as well, at the former Fort Smith Trade Winds Motor Inn that...
WATCH | Reptiles in the wild: AGFC program educates, promotes conservation | Hot Springs
Reptiles in the Wild: AGFC Educates, Promotes Conservation. On July 5, 2024, the Garland County Library hosted an educational event titled “Reptiles with the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission,” aiming to educate attendees about wild reptiles and promote conservation efforts. This initiative is part of the AGFC’s broader objective to promote outdoor learning and recreation alongside conservation.
Smoke shop in LR targeted in robbery
Early Wednesday morning, the Five Star Smoke Shop on South University Avenue in Little Rock became the latest target of an armed robbery. The incident marks a worrying trend in criminal activity aimed at smoke shops and other retail establishments across the country. This recent robbery in Little Rock highlights...
Little Rock FBI office to host diversity agent recruitment event this month | Arkansas Online
Little Rock FBI Office to Host Diversity Agent Recruitment Event. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Little Rock Field Office will host a special recruitment event later this month, focusing on attracting and training individuals from diverse backgrounds. This invitation-only event, underway on July 24, is designed to gather promising...
WCSD to reveal new chief Monday
Watson Chapel School District board members met in another work session Tuesday in hopes of identifying its next superintendent, although one of the finalists has apparently turned in his resignation to the school board where he currently works. Board President Goldie Whitaker said the members have not come to a...
Wildlife fouled in oil spill cleaned, released
Members of a coordinated response team were able to release just over a dozen turtles, frogs and other reptiles recovered from the recent oil spill near Smackover into the Ouachita River on July 2. The animals were cleaned and monitored by professional oil recovery contractors before release. The spill, which...
UAM recognizes 478 spring 2024 graduates
The University of Arkansas at Monticello honored 478 spring 2024 graduates, according to the UAM Registrar's Office. Graduates are listed by hometowns and degrees. Precious Renae' Thomas (AA). BATESVILLE. Kristen Dawn Davis (BS). BAUXITE. Zachary James Gilbert (AS);. Mallorie C. Johnson (AA). BENTON. Ethan Michael Bearden (BS);. James Thomas McCormick...
Seed funding incubates ideas to improve agriculture through engineering
Ingenuity in agriculture requires collaboration, and seed funds, to make an impact. That’s the mindset behind Engineering Applications in Agriculture, an innovation accelerator created with funding from the University of Arkansas College of Engineering, the Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station, and the Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences.
New sorter helps library to improve
Improving Library Processes with New Sorter Technology. The introduction of advanced sorter systems in libraries has revolutionized the way materials are handled and circulated. This recent innovation significantly reduces the time spent by library staff on manual sorting, allowing them to focus more on other important tasks. Efficient Material Handling...
ABA Friendship group meets in Rison church
The ABA Friendship Association District Ladies Auxiliary held its quarterly meeting in the spring at Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church in Rison and is preparing for its summer gathering. Debbie Leopard of the host church, greeted everyone and asked Julius Carter of Calvary Missionary Baptist Church in Dumas to open the...
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