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Arkansas natives who have won Olympic gold medals
LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — While the state of Arkansas might not have any major professional teams, the Natural State has been well represented on an even bigger stage: The Olympics, the top global competition in the world. Since 1924, 18 Arkansas-born athletes have won at least one Olympic gold...
Mosaic Templars Cultural Center hosts annual Lorenzo Smith Band Camp
LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — The Mosaic Templars Cultural Center hosted their longest running partnership, the Lorenzo Smith Band Camp. The band camp teaches principles of music theory, cooperation among band members, and improvisation, skills needed to be successful in their pursuit of their passion for music. The camp is...
Beyond Wellness to Offer New Location in Hillcrest
Beyond Wellness, a wellness center with locations in Lonsdale and west Little Rock, plans to open a new location in the Hillcrest area of Little Rock in early winter, said Ashley Huneycutt, co-founder and CEO. “We’re excited,” she said. “We’re happy to be able to answer the calls of all...
Jefferson Comprehensive Care System to host free back to school immunization clinic
LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — On Saturday, July 27, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., the Jefferson Comprehensive Care System medical team will set up at College Stations to provide various services with no appointment required. The first 50 students who receive immunizations will receive a free backpack and school...
2025 5-star point guard Darius Acuff commits to the Hogs
LITTLE ROCK — John Calipari’s Arkansas Razorbacks are off and running in their class of 2025 recruiting as 5-star guard Darius Acuff. Jr. publicly committed to the Hoop Hogs on Friday. Acuff (6-3 guard, IMG Academy by way of Detroit, 247Sports national No. 4 / 5-star prospect) privately...
Ghidotti Promotes Madden to Content Producer
Little Rock-based public relations and marketing agency Ghidotti has promoted Jane Madden to content producer. Previously an account executive at the agency, Madden will now spearhead digital content creation for its clients. In this new position, Madden will oversee digital marketing efforts, from ideation to production and storytelling, to foster...
Former Centerton public works director accused of using city funds for personal purchases sentenced to 60 months probation
CENTERTON, Ark. — The former Centerton public works director, who was accused of using city funds for personal purchases, has pleaded guilty. According to court records, Ricky Dale Hudson sentenced to 60 months probation after pleading guilty to using $62,190.46 of city money for personal purchases. Documents show that...
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.
Arkansas Symphony Orchestra announces grand opening celebration for Stella Boyle Smith Music Center
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — The Arkansas Symphony Orchestra (ASO) will celebrate the grand opening of the Stella Boyle Smith Music Center with a three-day community celebration Sept. 13-15, 2024. The state-of-the-art, $11.75 million facility will be the first permanent home for the ASO in its 59-year history. The weekend...
Lionel Prudhomme commits to Arkansas
Arkansas gained its 18th verbal commitment for the 2025 football recruiting class on Friday when Shreveport (La.) Captain Shreve interior offensive lineman Lionel "LJ" Prudhomme went public with his college decision. Prudhomme, 6-3, 295, chose the Razorbacks over two other finalists in Ole Miss and Mississippi State and other scholarship...
Renter added to Fayetteville Housing Task Force
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Fayetteville Mayor Lioneld Jordan appointed a Housing Task Force to address the growing affordable housing crisis in the area in June. When Jordan initially formed the task force, councilmember D'Andre Jones said the group lacked representation for the renting population in Fayetteville. At a city council...
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