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Project Lead Continues to Build Connections
Project Lead, a mentorship program offered to students in the Arkansas Tech University College of Business and Economic Development, began the 2024-25 academic year with a session at Chambers Cafeteria West Dining Room on Sunday, Aug. 18. Through Project Lead, upper level student ambassadors from the ATU College of Business...
'This was always my dream': Juncaj details unorthodox path to Arkansas
Anton Juncaj is arguably the most important addition to the Arkansas defensive line entering the 2024 season. The 6-3, 272-pound senior defensive end has quickly proved himself an ideal fit as he solidified his spot as the Razorbacks' No. 3 edge rusher through fall camp. To get to Fayetteville, though, Juncaj had to take an unorthodox path.
Alma ready for 2024 football season led by large senior class
ALMA, Ark. — After falling one win short of winning the 5A West in 2023, the Alma Airedales are looking to come back stronger led by a large senior class. Alma was 7-2 going into their final regular season game where they took on Shiloh Christian. A win would've given them a Conference title, but they fell short. This brought them down to the 4 seed for the 5A Playoffs. They eventually got a tough draw having to go on the road against the eventual 5A State Champions, Little Rock Parkview.
PCSSD students at 19 schools will eat for free as district implements Provision 2 program
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Students in the Pulaski County Special School District (PCSSD) returned to the classroom on August 19 and as students started the new 2024-2025 school year, many were also returning to free school meals. PCSSD is offering a break from the costs of breakfast and lunch...
A-State Football tailgating opportunities and experiences continue to expand
Jonesboro, AR – (Contributed) – Aug 19, 2024 – The variety of ways to experience Arkansas State football tailgating on Red Wolves game days continues to grow with the addition of an Alpha Pack event for all six home games in 2024, complimenting Dustin White Realty Tailgate City at Mike Watson Park and free tailgating options surrounding Centennial Bank Stadium.
Lyon College football prepares for 2024
BATESVILLE, Ark. (KAIT) - Lyon College kicked off football preseason practice last week. 2024 marks the second season for the Scots in NCAA Division III. Chris Douglas’ crew were 4 and 4 in 2023 as an independent. There’s 23 NEA natives on this year’s roster. GCT alum...
New childcare facility proposed on Joyce Boulevard in Fayetteville
FAYETTEVILLE — A vacant lot on Joyce Boulevard may soon be home to a new childcare facility. Plans were recently submitted to the city for an applicant called Joyce Street Childcare at the northeast corner of the intersection of Joyce Boulevard and Millennium Drive. The plans show a 10,984-square-foot...
‘The Soul of Philanthropy’ Opens Aug. 22 at Mosaic Templars Cultural Center
August is Black Philanthropy Month, and to celebrate, the Mosaic Templars Cultural Center is partnering with the Arkansas Black Philanthropy Collaborative to bring a new touring exhibit to the MTCC. “Giving Back: The Soul of Philanthropy Reframed and Exhibited” is a reimagining of the book “Giving Back” by Valaida Fullwood,...
Council members updated on Main Street construction, other matters
Parks and Recreation Director Jeff Owens told Batesville City Council members last week that the new Main Street bike and pedestrian path might be completed earlier than expected. Owens informed council members at their regular meeting on Aug. 13 that, at the rate workers are progressing—and weather permitting—the path should...
Longtime Badgers announcer Steve Patterson reinstated for 40th season amid social media uproar
Following a controversial social media post this weekend, longtime announcer of Arkadelphia athletics Steve Patterson will return to the press box for a 40th season. The English teacher and “Voice of the Badgers” took to Facebook on Saturday afternoon, Aug. 17, 2024. Patterson, in his mid-60s, called out the “powers that be” for removing him from his post as football and basketball announcer.
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