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Benton Panthers honor beloved fan Freddie Rhinehart in season opener
BENTON, Ark. (KATV) — The Benton Panthers kicked off their football season with the Salt Bowl against rival, Bryant Hornets. Head Coach Brad Harris said they have a solid team going into the season with many veteran players coming back from last season but there will be one team member missing, Benton’s number one fan Freddie Rhinehart.
The historical significance of Arkansas' big offensive night
The UAPB Golden Lions were severely outmanned in Thursday night's 70-0 loss to Arkansas in Little Rock, but Bobby Petrino made quite a statement in his return to the Razorback sideline. Arkansas' offense broke a program record by scoring on all ten of its possessions and reached 70 points for the first time in ten years despite playing 10-minute quarters in the second half.
Arkansas medical marijuana amendment supporters submit 39K more signatures
Supporters of changes to Arkansas’ medical marijuana industry submitted petitions with 38,933 additional signatures to Secretary of State John Thurston’s office Friday in hopes their proposed measure qualifies for the November ballot. The ballot question committee Arkansans for Patient Access submitted 108,512 signatures July 5. Thurston’s staff verified that 77,000 were from registered voters, totaling […]
Arkansas metro areas see rise in employment
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - Job numbers seem to be on the rise in many Arkansas metro areas. According to our content partner Talk Business and Politics, the areas with the most workforce are the northwest and central areas of the state, however, the Jonesboro metro area has seen an increase in employment as well.
Poland to train on new F-35 jets in Arkansas under US foreign military sales program
LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — New F-35A Lightning II fighter jets fresh off the manufacturing line will soon be based in Arkansas—but they’re not for the U.S. Air Force; they’re being sold to key NATO ally Poland. The warplanes destined for Poland, 32 in all, are first...
Little Rock opens season with first-day sweep at Lion Invitational
COMMERCE, Texas — Little Rock's 2024 season got off to a great start Friday at the Lion Invitational with a doubleheader sweep of host school Texas A&M-Commerce and Tarleton State, setting up a Saturday showdown with in-state rival Central Arkansas to wrap up the two-day event tomorrow morning. Little Rock (2-0) dropped A&M-Commerce in four sets (25-21, 22-25, 25-21, 25-18) and turned around quickly to go the distance with Tarleton State, winning in five (19-25, 25-21, 25-16, 21-25, 15-10). Senior Jeila Fullerton recorded double-doubles in both contests, including her first 20-20 against Tarleton, notching career-highs in kills (23) and digs (20).
Bryant emerges victorious in Salt Bowl, beats Benton 52-42
LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — This year's Salt Bowl had no shortage of explosiveness and both teams showed why it is the biggest high school football game in Arkansas — year in, year out. The Benton Panthers gave the Bryant Hornets a run for their money as the Panthers...
Lonoke Police Department jail set to reopen by end of this year
LONOKE, Ark. — The Lonoke Police Department has announced that they will soon be reopening the city jail after it had been closed for the past several years. The decision to reopen the jail came from the new Lonoke Police Chief Keith Graham, who explained how the department needed a facelift to look more professional and inviting.
Arkansas declines absurd penalties levied against opponents' uniform colors
The game between the Arkansas Razorbacks and Arkansas-Pine Bluff had not even kicked off yet before the Golden Lions were assessed a penalty.What for? Not wearing contrasting uniforms as the away team.According to NCAA rules, the away team must either wear white or jerseys of contrasting colors with the home team unless both teams agreed in writing prior to the game on which color each will wear.Apparently the latter didn't happen and Arkansas-Pine Bluff wore black uniforms against Arkansas' trademark cardinal red. As a result, the Golden Lions were assessed a 15-yard penalty at the start of each half —...
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