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Red Wolves get commit from Missouri lefty
Mr. No-hitter has committed to the Arkansas State Red Wolves. Lee's Summit (Mo.) West left-handed pitcher Jake Riggin committed to Arkansas State. He is ranked No. 115 in the state's senior class. "An old teammate of mine (had that) nickname for me,'' said Riggin. "I threw 2 no-hitters in my...
Little Rock’s high-end home sales for June 24-28: Six of the most expensive properties
Little Rock’s High-End Real Estate Market: Notable Sales for June 24-28 In the bustling city of Little Rock, the real estate market is thriving. Recent sales data for the week of June 24-28 reveals some of the most expensive properties sold. Among these high-end sales, notable properties include 9...
Review: FOOTLOOSE THE MUSICAL at Arkansas Repertory Theatre
Everybody cut FOOTLOOSE and head to the Arkansas Repertory Theatre in Little Rock, because from now until July 28, this foot stomping, rule-breaking musical will have you dancing and singing to all of those songs you remember from your youth, ok, assuming you grew up in the 80s. With Direction by Anna Kimmell, this cast captures the spirit of the original film while bringing fresh energy to the stage. You don’t want to miss it.
UAFS student cycles across America to raise $600K for those with disabilities
FORT SMITH, Ark. — A University of Arkansas - Fort Smith (UAFS) student is traveling from coast to coast for a good cause. Junior Braxten Martin is biking across the country and just recently made his way through Missouri. The trip will be taking soon-to-be senior Martin from Seattle to Washington, D.C.
Arkansas' Nolan Souza looks to build off freshman season
Arkansas infielder Nolan Souza is looking to build off an incredible freshman campaign. He swung for a batting average of .255 with seven home runs and 28 RBIs in 40 games (31 starts) for the Razorbacks while taking home All-Southeastern Conference Freshman Team honors. One of Souza's biggest moments from...
Dr. Jessie Little joins NARMC pediatrics clinic
North Arkansas Regional Medical Center (NARMC) recently welcomed Dr. Jessie Little, a pediatrician, to the medical team.Dr. Little earned her bachelor’s degree from Ouachita Baptist University in Arkadelphia and furthered her medical training at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. She attended a residency at both the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) and Arkansas Children’s Hospital. An impactful milestone in Dr. Little’s career includes the development of a widely distributed breastfeeding education video at UAMS aimed at supporting both parents and healthcare providers.
Five-star Arkansas basketball target sets commitment date
John Calipari and Arkansas basketball could be less than a week away from landing their first commitment in the 2025 recruiting class. Darius Acuff Jr., a consensus five-star prospect and priority target for the Razorbacks, will announce his college decision on Friday, July 26th at 4 p.m. (CDT). He's down to just three schools: Arkansas, Kansas and Michigan.
Harrington on CSC Academic All-American Third Team
Outgoing Southern Arkansas senior golfer Connor Harrington has been named to the College Sports Communicators Men's At-Large Academic All-American Third Team. Harrington adds to his already stocked up resume from 2023-24 as the Magnolia native has been named a GAC Distinguished Scholar Athlete, the Murphy USA Male Scholar Athlete of the Year award recipient (Seventh Annual Mulespys), and now an Academic All-American.
LITTLE ROCK NOTEBOOK: City Board Adopts Downtown Master Plan | Renovations Scheduled at Terry Library
The Little Rock Board of Directors recently took a significant step towards future development in the city’s core. They have adopted a downtown master plan, which aims to guide the area’s growth and progress. This plan paves the way for systematic and cohesive enhancements in downtown Little Rock.
Marriages and Divorces July 21
The following marriage licenses were recorded, according to the Jefferson County Clerk's Office:. Michael Donnell Jackson, 69, and Karen Nanette Ento, 57, both of Pine Bluff, recorded July 17. Harold Tyron Martin, 50, and Tracey Rena Rabun, 40, both of Pine Bluff, recorded July 19. Shyrome Jonathan Hadley, 40, of...
North Little Rock community gathers to celebrate “Tank Day”
NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – The Dixie community in North Little Rock gathered Saturday at Conley Park to honor the memory of a young man in the spirit of stopping violence. 18-year-old Aaron Crawford — affectionately known as “Tank”, was shot and killed in an attempted carjacking at a bank in North Little Rock in 2015.
Man sentenced to 20 years after woman killed in DUI crash
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A man was sentenced to 20 years in prison for a DUI-related crash in DeSoto County last year that left a woman dead. According to the DeSoto County District Attorney’s Office, Baudilio Benedicto Perez Lopez, a 26-year-old from Guatemala in the country illegally, was sentenced on Monday for his role in a […]
Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library in Memphis closed until July 29 after death at the location
The Benjamin Hooks Central Library will remain closed until next Monday, July 29. Memphis Police Department is in the process of investigating a death at the library that occurred Monday. There was a heavy police presence observed at the library throughout the afternoon. MPD said in an email that preliminary...
‘Heartbeat of our city.’ Officials looking for ways to keep downtown safe
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A 44-year-old man was shot and killed off Beale Street and Fourth over the weekend, the latest instance of violence downtown. But as calls grow for more officers to cover the center of tourism and entertainment in Memphis, the county sheriff’s office says it may be stretched too thin to provide more. […]
Teen accused of killing Memphis watermelon vendor makes 1st court appearance since re-arrest
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - The 16-year-old charged with murdering a beloved Berclair fruit vendor affectionately known as “Red the Watermelon Man” made his first court appearance Monday since he was re-arrested for skipping out on his hearing in June. Demarion Tackett was released back in March on a...
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