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FCRA approves trail funding, extends development time
The Fort Chaffee Redevelopment Authority Board of Trustees on Thursday (July 18) agreed to put $25,000 toward trails connecting Chaffee Crossing to Greenwood. The money would support an effort by Sebastian County to extend trails. Specifically, the $25,000 would support the Sebastian County Active Transportation Infrastructure Investment Program (ATIIP) grant....
Arkansas leads the NCAA with 20 track and field athletes going to the Olympics
It's well known that Arkansas has an elite track and field program, but now there's no doubt the Razorbacks are the king. According to the NCAA, Arkansas has the highest number of track and field athletes in the NCAA going to the Olympics. The Hogs have 20 athletes traveling to Paris, competing for seven countries. They are one of only five universities with double-digit track and field Olympians. The next highest university is Florida, with 17, followed by USC (14), LSU (11), and Texas (10).
Arkansas Razorbacks Basketball Team Preseason Scrimmage Plans Revealed
Arkansas Razorback basketball team is considering scheduling preseason scrimmages in Hot Springs and Pine Bluff to reach fans across the state beyond Fayetteville's Bud Walton Arena. The team hardly plays home games outside Fayetteville, except for an annual game in North Little Rock. Current rules allow two practice scrimmages if...
Dangers found in the air could extend beyond Tontitown, state Department of Health says
Dangers Found in the Air Could Extend Beyond Tontitown. The Arkansas Department of Health has recommended additional air quality testing in Tontitown and beyond, highlighting concerns about the potential dangers to human health. These concerns stem from previous tests that found harmful chemicals such as benzene and acrolein in the...
Residents in Benton County see increase in property values
BENTON COUNTY, ARKANSAS, Ark. — As Northwest Arkansas rapidly grows, the area faces an issue of supply and demand. That’s why some residents in Benton County faced a hike in property values for the 2024 reappraisal that the Benton County Assessor’s office just performed. “We have 165,650...
Meet members of Fayetteville’s housing crisis task force
Fayetteville is the second largest growing city in Arkansas, gaining 11 people per day. Housing has not been able to keep up with population growth resulting in the city council declaring a housing crisis in April.
Tontitown making second attempt at special election
After a filing error delayed Tontitown's attempt to get a bond refinancing on the March primary ballot, it has reapplied for ballot title approval through the Washington County Clerk's office.
Texas couple suing Fayetteville in federal court over ‘unconstitutional’ short-term rental rules
A Texas couple is suing the city of Fayetteville claiming the city's short-term rental rules are "unconstitutional," according to court documents.
Crowder’s Colby Morrow Announces Commitment to University of Arkansas-Fort Smith
NEOSHO, MO — Crowder Right-Handed Pitcher Colby Morrow has announced he will be taking his talents to the University of Arkansas-Fort Smith. The University of Arkansas-Fort Smith just recently joined the MIAA as a new member and will be competing with the conference this upcoming sports calendar year. With the Roughriders, Morrow made two appearances […]
Oklahoma weather experts help 'Twisters' film come to life
A red-carpet premiere of the new "Twisters" movie was held in downtown Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, on Monday night. Cast members and the director made appearances ahead of the film's debut, along with weather experts and scientists. "In Arkansas, where I grew up, we watched 'Twister' quite a lot as well,...
These Are The Years Oklahoma Saw The Most Tornadoes
In the new summer blockbuster "Twisters," the characters are gearing up for a massive tornado outbreak in Oklahoma. That plot of the movie isn't necessarily off base. Oklahoma has seen some of its biggest tornado outbreaks over that past couple of decades, and the possibility of more tornadoes in the years to come is expected to increase due to climate change.
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