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‘We don’t have the luxury of assuming that it’s fake’: Police respond to several swatting calls in short time
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - Law enforcement in Craighead County has dealt with several fake calls over the past week. The most recent of these was on Saturday, July 20. when Arkansas State University in Jonesboro received a bomb threat against the library and the student union. Multiple law enforcement agencies...
Community reacts to school principal DWI arrest
GOSNELL, Ark. (KAIT) - The community of Gosnell is raising concerns after a school principal got arrested. Tina Godsey, the elementary school principal in Gosnell, was arrested on Saturday, July 20, and was charged with driving while intoxicated. The incident report stated that Godsey, in her vehicle, skidded a few...
UAPB receives 2 new coaches
Tom Manley and Ty Gatson have joined the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff football coaching staff. UAPB announced Friday that Manley has been named running backs coach and special teams coordinator and that Gatson is the new tight ends coach and recruiting coordinator. Manley spent the last two seasons...
Red Wolves get commit from Missouri lefty
Mr. No-hitter has committed to the Arkansas State Red Wolves. Lee's Summit (Mo.) West left-handed pitcher Jake Riggin committed to Arkansas State. He is ranked No. 115 in the state's senior class. "An old teammate of mine (had that) nickname for me,'' said Riggin. "I threw 2 no-hitters in my...
Congratulations to TechSpot Electronics Repair
A ribbon cutting was held on July 18, 2024 for TechSpot Electronics Repair located on Fayetteville Road in Van Buren. TechSpot Electronics Repair is dedicated to providing top-notch repair services for a wide range of devices, including iPhones, Androids, iPads, Macs, drones, vintage home audio equipment, gaming consoles, and custom gaming PCs. With extensive experience and training, TechSpot guarantees the best service for all your electronic repair needs.
Internship Leads to First Job for Walton Scholar Alumna
After Alisone Guzman graduated from University of the Ozarks in December of 2023, the search for her first job quickly led her back to a previous summer internship. Guzman, from Lourdes Colón, El Salvador, graduated with majors in business administration and health science with Summa Cum Laude honors. In the summer of 2022, the Walton Scholar was one of eight U of O students who were part of the inaugural internship program between the University and the El Salvadoran government’s Administration of Aqueducts and Sewers (ANDA).
Bailey Library at Hendrix Joins Oberlin Group of Libraries
CONWAY, Ark. (July 23, 2024) — Hendrix College’s Olin C. Bailey Library has joined the Oberlin Group of Libraries, a consortium of more than 80 liberal arts college libraries. It is the first library in Arkansas to hold Oberlin Group membership, which is by invitation only. “Having Bailey...
UAMS Arkansas Geriatric Education Collaborative Receives $5 Million Grant to Support Training Programs
July 22, 2024 | The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has received a five-year, $5 million federal grant to support the UAMS Arkansas Geriatric Education Collaborative in its mission to improve the quality of care for older adults. The Geriatric Workforce Enhancement Program grant, awarded by the Health...
Gun thefts from cars: Dangerous but preventable
Little Rock (KATV) — A new report finds gun thefts from cars make up the single largest source of stolen guns in America, fueling violent crime and putting lives at risk. It's happening here in Arkansas, too, where firearms are a way of life for many - popular for shooting, for sport, and for self-defense - and the victims are often responsible gun owners.
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