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Harry Patrinos Named Head of Department of Education Reform
Harry A. Patrinos, an internationally recognized expert in K-12 education policy, has been named as the next head of the Department of Education Reform and 21st Century Endowed Chair in Education Policy. "Harry is one of the top scholars of education reform in the world, having produced seminal studies of...
TimberHogs take 3 from Marshals
WHITE OAK - The Piney Woods TimberHogs continued to score runs in bunches over the weekend, earning 81, 17-9 and 10-9 wins over the Fort Smith Marshals in Mid America League baseball action at Roughneck Field. Piney Woods, winners of four of its last five games, improved to 23-25 in...
Camden Police searching for two suspects involved in deadly shooting
CAMDEN, Ark. (KTVE/KARD) — On Sunday, July 21, 2024, at 12:42 AM, Camden police responded to a shooting in the Carver Courts area. When officers arrived they discovered Jontavion Higgs lying on the road. Higgs was taken to the Ouachita County Medical Center where he died from his injuries. During the investigation, witnesses identified Dorrian […]
Forecast: Rain chances continues for Monday
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Continual clouds with shower and storm chances is forecasted for Monday. Temperatures remain comfortably cool for mid to late July standards.Watch the videocast above to learn more. 7-Day Forecast River Valley | 7-Day Forecast Northwest Arkansas | Interactive Radar | Live Skycams.
Memphis Grizzlies win fifth straight Summer League game to advance to championship
LAS VEGAS — The Memphis Grizzlies will be playing for hardware on Monday in the Summer League championship game after a 99-98 win over the Los Angeles Clippers on Sunday. Scotty Pippen Jr. led the Grizz with a triple-double - 23 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists. He becomes just the fifth player to score a triple double in Summer League.
The new College Football Playoff is here, and it has the whole SEC gunning for a spot
DALLAS — It could be a challenging season for Arkansas coach Sam Pittman, who sat down at SEC media days on Thursday and acknowledged the seat underneath him felt a tad warmer than it usually does. Three years ago, the Razorbacks went 9-4. But college football has since experienced...
“Don’t shoot, put up them dukes”: Residents react to Downtown shootings
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis Police are investigating two overnight shootings, one left a man injured and the other resulted in a man losing his life. “If you go off your emotions, you can go the wrong way,” Jimmy McKinney said. McKinney spends much of his time in the downtown area, spreading positivity and encouraging people […]
Hogs need more All-SEC additions for success in 2024
FAYETTEVILLE — Following the SEC Media Days Arkansas only placed one player on the All-SEC teams announced Friday. Defensive end Landon Jackson was the lone Razorback named as he was put on the second-team defensive line. Arkansas has to have more players shine in 2024 than just one and need to have many more on the All-SEC teams announced following the year.
Chappell Roan show sold out, no public sales
ROGERS, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — UPDATE: The Walmart AMP says tickets for the Chappell Roan show are sold out. There will be no public sale on July 19. ROGERS, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — Viral sensation Chappell Roan is performing Wednesday, Oct. 2 at the Walmart AMP. Tickets range from $34.50...
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....
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