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Opposing Groups Spar as Signatures Submitted to Exclude Pope County from Casinos
The great casino saga of Pope County rolls on. The group, Local Voters in Charge, on Friday submitted signatures to the state attorney general’s office to place a constitutional amendment on the November ballot repealing the casino license recently awarded to the Cherokee Nation for a planned casino in Russellville.
Gov. Sanders announces over $2 million allocation to Eureka Springs hospital as part of new program
EUREKA SPRINGS, Ark. — The Eureka Springs Hospital is set to receive almost $2.3 million after a joint announcement from Governor Sarah Sanders, The Arkansas Department of Human Services (ADHS), and the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration (ADFA) confirmed more than $9 million in funding will go towards helping the long-term sustainability of rural Arkansas hospitals.
Black Rodeo returns to Pine Bluff
LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — Hold your horses, the Black Rodeo is coming back to Pine Bluff this Saturday at the Pine Bluff Convention Center and is expecting big crowds for the second black rodeo in a row. At the event, there will be buck-offs, bull-riding, steer wrestling, calf roping,...
Local Vietnamese family reunites with people who helped get them to US
BLYTHEVILLE, Ark. (KAIT) - The Truong family consists of five siblings who escaped communist Vietnam back in the 1980s and made it to America. Their father, David Huu Truong was the first of the family to make it to America, 10 years later, his children made it too. The Truong...
Rehabilitated wildlife released in Ouachita River for Independence Day
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 4. The animals were cleaned and monitored by professional oil recovery contractors before release. The spill, which...
Austin Reaves spending time with fans in Jonesboro
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - Austin Reeves has been a busy guy this summer. Hosting a basketball camp with his brother just a few weeks ago, then, today, taking out time to sign autographs for fans. The Cedar Ridge legend was met at Central Toyota today by fans waiting to take...
BBQ fundraiser helps families impacted by Arkansas mass shooting
FORDYCE, Ark. — On Saturday, a BBQ fundraiser was held in Fordyce to raise money for victims’ families after the June 21 mass shooting. Clifton and Angela Humphries, who own The Flaming Pig BBQ, came up with the idea for the fundraiser. While they have lived in Fordyce...
PHOTOS: Visitors take advantage of Railyard in Rogers – Northwest Arkansas
Rogers, AR welcomed a stream of visitors over the holiday weekend as they flocked to the Railyard, a popular spot in downtown Rogers. In particular, riders from Springfield, MO, traveled to this hotspot to take advantage of the exciting facilities, including the pump track, which proved to be a major draw.
Forecast: A tad hotter for Sunday
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Temperatures overnight tonight drop to around average or slightly below average by sunrise Sunday. A generally sunny day is forecasted for Sunday with temperatures climbing to the 90s by Sunday afternoon.Watch the videocast above to learn more. 7-Day Forecast River Valley | 7-Day Forecast Northwest Arkansas...
Batesville’s Pieper Frogs His Way to the Win at Phoenix Bass Fishing League Event at Lake Dardanelle
RUSSELLVILLE, Ark. (June 10, 2024) – Boater Richard Pieper of Batesville, Arkansas, caught a five-bass limit weighing 18 pounds, 15 ounces, Saturday to win the MLF Phoenix Bass Fishing League (BFL) Presented by T-H Marine on Lake Dardanelle. Hosted by Russellville Tourism, the tournament was the fourth event of the season for the BFL Arkie Division. Pieper earned $4,009 for his victory.
Travis Posey Arrested After Arkansas Grocery Store Mass Shooting
Travis Posey has been arrested following a shocking mass shooting at the Mad Butcher grocery store in Fordyce, Arkansas, leaving three dead and multiple injured. The horrifying incident, which unfolded at the local store, not only stunned the community but also raised many questions about the motive behind such violent actions.
Fayetteville continues to lead in bike-friendly businesses
When you hop on your bike or scooter and head down the Razorback Greenway, you're riding down what has become an important heartbeat for the Fayetteville business community.
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