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Alma ready for 2024 football season led by large senior class
ALMA, Ark. — After falling one win short of winning the 5A West in 2023, the Alma Airedales are looking to come back stronger led by a large senior class. Alma was 7-2 going into their final regular season game where they took on Shiloh Christian. A win would've given them a Conference title, but they fell short. This brought them down to the 4 seed for the 5A Playoffs. They eventually got a tough draw having to go on the road against the eventual 5A State Champions, Little Rock Parkview.
Longtime Badgers announcer Steve Patterson reinstated for 40th season amid social media uproar
Following a controversial social media post this weekend, longtime announcer of Arkadelphia athletics Steve Patterson will return to the press box for a 40th season. The English teacher and “Voice of the Badgers” took to Facebook on Saturday afternoon, Aug. 17, 2024. Patterson, in his mid-60s, called out the “powers that be” for removing him from his post as football and basketball announcer.
Startup Junkie kicks off accelerator for AI, machine learning startups
Startup Junkie Foundation announced Monday (Aug. 19) the nine participants of its fifth accelerator for artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning startups. The 10-week Fuel Accelerator starts Aug. 27. Following are the companies included in the accelerator. Bella Vista-based Ask Steve. Phoenix-based Botco. Fayetteville-based Flye.ai. Austin, Texas-based Homekynd. Atlanta-based Knosc.
Jonesboro man produces audio keepsakes for families
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - A Jonesboro man created a new way to keep the memories of our loved ones alive forever. With 35 years of experience, Marty Scarbrough has conducted thousands of interviews during his time in the radio industry. Now he is taking a more personal path to help families across the region.
Tenants at Fayetteville senior apartment complex say rent increase forcing them out
On Thursday night, residents of Wedington Place Senior Apartments complex packed around fold-out tables in the center's community room to discuss the news of steep rent hikes. Rosa Floyd, whose 78-year-old mother and 84-year-old father both live at Wedington, helped organize this listening session for the tenants. "Well, I mean...
South Arkansas Regional Hospital announces new addition
EL DORADO, Ark. (KTVE/KARD) — South Arkansas Regional Hospital is introducing a new Da Vinci 5 surgical robot. The robot is used to help aid surgeons during surgery. This addition shows the commitment of South Arkansas Regional Hospital to serve and improve the health of the community. KTVE/KARD spoke with the president Danna Taylor on why this […]
Pittman to LRTDC: Not Buying Program’s Demise
Head Hog Sam Pittman opened the Little Rock Touchdown Club‘s 20th season on Tuesday, continuing the tradition of Razorback coaches kicking off the club’s schedule. Judging by the fans who packed the ballroom at the Doubletree Hotel and the buzz they delivered to downtown Little Rock, a casual observer might have guessed the Hogs were coming off a national championship.
Ecotech working to convert former Trane site into plastics manufacturing plant
Far from being a foreign-owned threat to U.S. national security, Ecotech is planning to renovate the former Trane facility in Fort Smith into a manufacturing operation for its consumer products made from recycled plastics. Ecotech, a subsidiary of Mira Loma, Calif.-based Olivet International, has a recycling and manufacturing operation in...
Former Rogers City Council candidate ordered to pay $71K after taking money from church’s cemetery fund
A former Rogers City Council candidate was ordered to pay more than $70,000 in restitution for money he took from a church's cemetery fund.
Sebastian Countywide Fall Cleanup Campaign begins Sept. 14
SEBASTIAN COUNTY, Ark. — The Sebastian Countywide Fall Cleanup Campaign begins Sept. 14. Cleanup site dumpsters will be available for residents with proof of residency through a driver's license. If you do not have a nearby cleanup site and live in Sebastian County, you can use any of the...
Kenny G Bringing Holiday Tour to Oaklawn
Legendary musician Kenny G will be bringing The Miracles Holiday and Hits Tour to Oaklawn in Hot Springs at 7 p.m. on Dec. 15. With over 75 million sold-out albums worldwide, the best-selling instrumental record of all time and the #1 Christmas record of all time, Kenny G has built up quite the resume since the beginning of his music career. He’s always had a way of conveying deep, emotional resonance with his saxophone–a skill never more apparent than on “Innocence,” his 20th studio album, which has a theme of lullabies.
Lonoke Missionary Baptist Church In Hope Sets 150th Anniversary
Lonoke Missionary Baptist Church will be celebrating 150 years this Sunday, August 25th at 3:00 pm. Rev. TJ Roberson and St. Paul Baptist Church, Texarkana, TX are the guests. This is a two-day celebration. The church will have an anniversary banquet on Saturday, August 24, 2024 at 6:00 pm. at Hempstead Hall. Rev. Solomon Phifer of Polly Chapel Baptist Church from Texarkana,Texas will be the speaker.
Voting Underway: Hot Springs Named in USA Today 10Best List for Viewing Fall Leaves
While fall colors return to Hot Springs slightly more regularly than the total eclipse, many tourists still make the journey to Spa City to take in the beautiful nature views every autumn. Hot Springs has been selected by USA Today as one of the candidates for its 10Best Readers’ Choice contest for the best destination to take in the fall foliage.
Celebrate Going Back to School With a Free Chick-fil-A Breakfast!
Chick-fil-A is kicking off the school year by offering free chicken biscuits this week at participating locations!. From Monday, Aug. 19, through Friday, Aug. 24, participating restaurants in the Little Rock and Pine Bluff areas are offering a free Chick-fil-A chicken biscuit or spicy chicken biscuit to guests via the restaurant’s app.
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