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UAMS MASH Program Introduces High School Students to Health Care Careers
July 29, 2024 | Ask Issabella Drew about her experience at one of the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences’ (UAMS) summer programs and you might be surprised when she mentions pig feet. “My favorite part of the week was probably suturing,” Drew said. “We used pig feet to...
Keifer wins baitcasting event at 4H Orama
Arkansas 4-H members from around the state were recognized for their successes and contributions to 4-H at the Activity Awards and Recognition Program at the annual 4-H O-Rama event in Fayetteville. (U of A System Division of Ag photo)
Arkansas team wins 2024 catfish tourney, $100,000 prize
The team of Jason and Daryl Masingale and David Coughlin of Arkansas are $100,000 richer after taking home the top prize in Sunday’s final competition in the Bill Dance Mississippi River Monsters Mega Buc$ Pro Series Catfish Tournament. “It’s absolutely unbelievable,” Jason said following his team’s win. “I think I said this earlier, but this […]
Rice is Nice Contest names youth winners
Jase Sheppard, 11, and Caitlin Cooper, 16, won in their respective categories in the 2024 Arkansas Farm Bureau Rice is Nice Cooking Contest on July 18 at the state fairgrounds in Little Rock. Sheppard’s Chicken Enchilada Rice Casserole won the “Main Dish” category, while Cooper’s Cheesy Arancini took the top...
Mural celebrates ‘hero’ namesake of city airport
An airplane may dominate the new mural greeting visitors to Arkadelphia’s airport, but a closer look offers insight into the namesake of its Dexter B. Florence Memorial Field on U.S. 67, one mile south of the city. “This artwork symbolizes a native son we should honor every day,” said...
Walmart associates volunteer at NWA Food Bank
LOWELL, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — Recovery efforts are ongoing after the May 26 tornadoes, and Walmart employees are stepping up to help. Around 30 Walmart employees and interns gathered at the Northwest Arkansas Food Bank’s new Walmart.org Volunteer Center in Lowell to pack pears for families in need. “It started really as an idea after the […]
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