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Historic Washington State Park’s Red River Heritage Symposium July 27
Historic Washington State Park will host the 18th Annual Red River Heritage Symposium on Saturday, July 27, from 1-5 p.m. at the park, 100 SW Morrison St., Washington. This year’s theme is “Washington, Arkansas: 200 Years of History” and will focus on the impact of the community of Washington, Ark., since its founding in 1824, on the Great Bend Region of the Red River.
Family speaks out about attack against well-known community member
GOSNELL, Ark. (KAIT) - Following a recent attack on a man from Gosnell, the community was left in shock and the family was confused. On Tuesday, July 23, Wayne Lambert went for a walk as he usually did. However, this day turned out to be different for Lambert. “The sheriff’s...
Fayetteville announces plan for students to go phone-free during school day
Fayetteville Announces Pan for Students to Go Phone-Free During School Day. In a move to target social media use and improve mental health among students, the Fayetteville School District has introduced a plan to regulate phone use during the school day. The new regulations aim to reduce both screen time...
Rogers adopts development code focused on walkability, creating community spaces
ROGERS, Ark. — The Rogers City Council unanimously approved new land code standards on July 23, effectively redesigning the city's approach to developmental design. The City of Rogers Unified Development Code (UDC), the document that controls how things are built in the city, is arguably one of the most urban-development minded plans in the region, maybe even the state, with a specific emphasis on promoting walkability, increasing housing, and preserving nature.
Board seeks input on school’s name, mascot
Little Rock Engages Community in Naming New High School. The Little Rock School District is inviting the community to contribute ideas for the name, mascot, and colors of the new 1200-seat high school currently under construction. This community-driven approach ensures that the newly established school reflects the values and spirit...
UAM’s Bobby Webb is retiring, but his legacy will not be forgotten
"Witty," "excellent dendrologist" and "compassionate" are all words used to describe Bobby Webb, who announced his retirement after 35 years of dedicated service to the University of Arkansas System. Webb's retirement will take effect at the end of July, but his impact on the college will continue. Webb has worked...
KNWA announces new evening anchor, Doug Warner
Warner is a four-time Reporter of the Year recipient, honored by many professional industry organizations including the Louisiana Associated Press, the Louisiana Association of Broadcasters, and the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (Emmy award).
Veteran Wynne PA announcer Randy Yarnold to return for another season
WYNNE — The long-time public address announcer for Wynne junior high and senior high football games at Yellowjacket Stadium is returning. Randy Yarnold finished his 50th – and, at the time – final year of PA announcing at the close of the 2023 football season. However, Yarnold has confirmed that he has decided to keep doing the public address announcing for at least another year.
North Dakota judge made difference in Little Rock Nine case
In the midst of the Little Rock Nine case in 1957, Judge Ronald Davies emerged as a crucial figure, bringing a sense of justice to the forefront of the civil rights movement. His unwavering commitment to the rule of law played a pivotal role in ensuring the desegregation of Little Rock Central High School.
Vintage Market Days Comes to Little Rock in September
Fall is on the horizon, and that means your space could use a little refresh. To help you do just that, Vintage Market Days is making its biannual stop in the city, popping up at the Arkansas State Fairgrounds for a three-day shopping event with the theme “Days Like This” on Sept. 13-15.
Listening Lab visits Folk School of Fayetteville's Girl Power Rock Camp
KUAF’s Mobile Listening Lab visited the Folk School of Fayetteville for Girl Power Rock Camp. It’s a week-long camp for girls ages 8-14 to learn to play, write and perform their own songs. Today on Ozarks at Large, we hear from the members of the newly-formed band MZ MESS: Hazel, Stori, Emily, Milly, Emerson, Shiloh, and Morgan— and from their instructors: Jori, Shannon, Jules, and Milcah.
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