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Arkansas AG rejects proposed education constitutional amendment for 2026 ballot
This story was updated at 11:45 a.m. on Aug. 30, 2024 to include additional comments from the attorney general’s office. Arkansas’ attorney general on Thursday rejected a proposed constitutional amendment that would require identical standards for public and private schools that receive state funding. In his six-page opinion, Attorney General Tim Griffin said he could […]
Military Service Sisters Connects Women who Served
Military Service Sisters provides a space for women who served in the military to connect with others who relate. Lauri Rottmayer is with the Military Service Sisters and Holly Scoma is with the Arkansas Department of Veterans Affairs, and she's the Arkansas Women Veterans Coordinator. The two appeared on KHOZ's "Around The Table" on Friday to discuss Military Service Sisters.
UPDATE: Harrison at Branson Football Game to Resume Tonight at 6:00
Officials with the Branson and Harrison School Districts have decided to restart the football game called at halftime on Friday night later today. Branson Activities Director Brandon Wilson says that the game will pick-up at the start of the second half. The Goblins got a late first half touchdown to take a 7-3 lead at half over the Pirates. The Game was delayed for around almost two hours during the second quarter due to lightning in the area.
‘Bring your truck’: City gives away corn following spill
JOINER, Ark. (KAIT) - The town of Joiner is offering free corn for animal feed that spilled near a train crossing. According to a post from the city, the West Highway 118 train track is now open, however, crews are still working to reopen the second crossing on South County Road 267.
Gosnell School District announces elementary interim principal
GOSNELL, Ark. (KAIT) - On Friday, the Gosnell School District announced its interim principal. According to a statement from Superintendent Len Whitehead, Tiffany Kennemore will serve as interim principal at Gosnell Elementary. This comes after former elementary principal Tina Godsey was arrested for suspicion of a DWI. K8 News has...
Adventure awaits this weekend at Village Creek State Park
VILLAGE CREEK — There will be a flurry of activity again this weekend at Village Creek State Park. It starts with a Trail of Tears guided hike at 10 a.m. tomorrow (Saturday). The meeting place is the Lake Austell boat ramp parking lot. The program will last an hour and consist of hiking 1.5 miles. Please bring water and wear comfortable shoes for hiking.
HyperFiber Expands Fiber-Optic Internet to Hot Springs Village
HyperFiber, a leading independent fiber internet provider, is set to expand its high-speed services to approximately 6,000 homes in Hot Springs Village. The expansion will provide residents with reliable fiber internet, delivering multi-gigabit speeds by the end of the year. Construction began in August, with the first customers expected to...
SHORT ROAD TRIP FOR BEARS' SEASON OPENER
CONWAY, Ark. _ The University of Central Arkansas Bears will open its highly anticipated 2024 season with a tough test on Saturday night in Jonesboro, Ark. The Bears, ranked No. 11/13 in the FCS national polls, will take on the FBS Arkansas State Red Wolves at 6 p.m. at Centennial Bank Stadium.The season opener against an FBS opponent will be the 11th for the Bears since moving to NCAA Division I in 2006.
Yellowjackets face tough 2024 season opener amid challenges, new rivals
WYNNE — The 2023 season was a year like no other for the Wynne Yellowjackets. The March 31, 2023, tornado destroyed Wynne High School, damaged Yellowjacket Stadium, and threatened the first season for new Yellowjackets coach Clay Totty before it got started. “The last year was an extremely challenging...
Cross County Thunderbirds kick off Van Paschal era with rivalry game against Harrisburg tonight
CHERRY VALLEY — The Cross County Thunderbirds will begin the Van Paschal era tonight as the T-Birds host the Harrisburg Hornets. For Paschal and the rest of T-Bird nation, it’s a game that many have been looking towards for a long time. “There’s always a rival, everywhere I’ve...
RPM And Texarkana 67 Speedway Coming Up For ASCS Elite Wing And Non-Wing During USAC Sprint Car Swing
In just under a week’s time, the sights and sounds of 410 Sprint Cars will permeate the short tracks of Texas and Arkansas as the USAC AMSOIL Sprint Car National Championship ventures south for RPM Speedway in Crandall, TX on Thursday, Sep. 5, before hitting the Non-Wing Short Track Nationals on Friday, Sep. 6 and Saturday, Sep. 7 at Texarkana 67 Speedway in Texarkana, AR.
We’re giving away weekly passes to Walmart NW Arkansas Championship!
The best female golfers on the planet will be competing at the Walmart NW Arkansas Championship Sept. 27-29 at beautiful Pinnacle Country Club in Rogers, Ark. This is your chance to enjoy the tournament and the amazing LPGA players, courtesy of Golf Oklahoma and our friends with the championship. Golf...
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