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Arkansas Attorney General warns about scam callers posing as law enforcement
Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin said there is an uptick in scam callers pretending to represent law enforcement in order to wrangle money from unsuspecting victims.
Arkansas baseball had the third-most players drafted in the MLB Draft, 8 total
The 2024 MLB draft ended yesterday, with many Arkansas players getting their chance at the pros. Although the Diamond Hogs‘ season and climatically — a 5-9 record in the last 14 games — Arkansas produced eight draft picks, tying for third for the most players drafted. The first of which was Hagen Smith.
Pine Bluff mother awaits son's headstone two years after purchase
PINE BLUFF (KATV) — At just 17-years-old, Tristian Harris lost his life to gun violence in Pine Bluff. His mother, Jornetta Shaw, said she never got to see him walk across the stage to graduate high school. "That was my last one to see out of 5 kids to...
UAPB sees 65 percent increase in applications for fall semester
As the upcoming school year approaches at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff school administrators say they're seeing a rise in applications and it's something the university says they haven't seen in the past decade.
Bis-Centennial: Harding University Celebrates 100 Years with New Programs, Energy
Early on, Harding University looked like a bad bet to survive. From humble beginnings in 1924 with 75 students, Harding resulted from the merger of two small junior colleges in Morrilton. As a Southern drought raged and with no wealthy philanthropists to provide support, the school did not seem long for closure.
Conway Police seek public's help in finding hit-and-run suspect
LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — The Conway Police Department is seeking help from the public in their search for a person connected to a hit-and-run incident that occurred earlier this morning. Police say that just before 9:30 a.m., a traffic incident occurred near Old Military Rd. and Donnel Ridge Dr.
Former Texas High School Band Instructor Receives Sentence For Grooming Students
A Texarkana, Arkansas Man Is Going To Federal Prison For A Very Long Time After Pleading Guilty To Some Heinous Acts. A former director of the Texas High School color guard plead guilty to federal charges connected to alleged sexual misconduct in a shocking story that rocked educators and parents across the area.
Sunny’s Stir Fry set to open on College Avenue
A new Chinese restaurant that has been in the works for a little over a year will open soon in central Fayetteville. The new restaurant, called Sunny’s Stir Fry, will be located in the building at 2335 N. College Ave., in the space formerly home to Best Sports. The...
Sam Pittman is on the hot seat at Arkansas, and he brought in former Hogs coach Bobby Petrino as OC
DALLAS (AP) — Arkansas coach Sam Pittman made a headline-grabbing hire in the offseason when he brought Bobby Petrino back to Fayetteville as offensive coordinator. Petrino was head coach of the Razorbacks from 2008-11, but was fired after a scandal involving an extramarital affair and a motorcycle crash. Petrino...
Pitching performance propels Stuttgart Ricemen to state championship game today in Hot Springs
Another game brought another superb pitching performance for the Stuttgart Ricemen. This time it was rising sophomore Beau Barnes who delivered Stuttgart’s second complete game of the tournament, powering his team to the American Legion Junior State Championship game as a result. Stuttgart faced off against Conway in the...
Slim Chickens to open Mountain Home doors on July 31
Slim Chickens, a fast-casual restaurant chain specializing in fresh chicken dishes, is expanding its presence in Arkansas with a new location in Mountain Home. The restaurant, located at 2534 Hwy 62 E, is scheduled to open on July 31st, marking another milestone in the brand’s growth across the state and nation.
Andrew Best, recognized for his captivating music tailored for families, will be performing live at the Independence County Library on Thursday, July 25
SINGER/SONGWRITER ANDREW BEST TO PERFORM AT INDEPENDENCE COUNTY LIBRARY. (Batesville, AR) Andrew Best, recognized for his captivating music tailored for families, will be performing live at the Independence County Library on Thursday, July 25, 2024, at 2 p.m. The event, aimed at both children and parents, includes engaging tunes that are as whimsical and entertaining as they are educational.
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