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Ambivert Books launches NWA’s first Spanish-language pop-up bookstore
This Saturday, Ambivert Books, the area’s first Spanish-language bookstore, will celebrate its opening. Owner Brittany Johnson wants to cultivate and expand interest in reading material from Latin America, the Caribbean, and Spain. Ambivert Books will be experienced through pop-ups, like at Aug. 17's Book Fest at the Fayetteville Town Center, and online.
Emmit Smith will keynote Farmers Bank Distinguished Speaker Series at SAU
NFL legend Emmit Smith will headline the 19th annual Farmers Bank & Trust Distinguished Speaker Series on Thursday, September 26, 2024 at Southern Arkansas University’s W.T. Watson Athletic Center. The Farmers Bank Foundation, Farmers Bank & Trust (FB&T), and the Southern Arkansas University Foundation made the announcement on Thursday,...
Friday Frenzy Preseason Roundup: Greenwood
GREENWOOD, Ark. — Greenwood is one of the most dominant programs in the state with 11 championships in the trophy case. The most recent coming last year, off an undefeated season (13-0). As for 2024, the Bulldogs will have a seasoned offense led once again by all-state quarterback Kane Archer. A dual threat, Archer threw for 2,399 yards and 33 touchdowns a year ago, while picking up more than 600 yards and 16 touchdowns on the ground.
“AI reporters” are covering the events of the day in Northwest Arkansas
AI-generated local news has finally arrived. That is, it has arrived in Northwest Arkansas. OkayNWA, which plays on the acronym for the Ozarks region that includes Bentonville, Fayetteville and Springdale, first launched as an app last year. In recent months, it’s found a new batch of readers through its revamped website and social accounts on Instagram, Facebook and TikTok. Its tagline: “Feel the pulse of Northwest Arkansas.”
Chuck Barrett, Bo Mattingly Launch Talk Show for Razorback Fans
Chuck Barrett, the Voice of the Arkansas Razorbacks, and seasoned sports host Bo Mattingly are teaming up to bring Razorback fans a fresh and engaging sports talk radio program, “The Chuck & Bo Show.” The show is set to debut on Monday, Aug. 26, and will air weekdays from 6 to 9 a.m. across multiple Arkansas radio affiliates.
Arkansas football injury updates after second fall scrimmage
Arkansas football finished its final scrimmage of fall camp on Thursday morning, and while several key players returned from injury, a few major offensive contributors were held out or limited. Head coach Sam Pittman revealed all but three players from last week's scrimmage injury report returned on Thursday. The biggest...
Arkansas State Capitol evacuated after bomb threat
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — The Arkansas State Capitol in Little Rock was evacuated after a bomb threat was made Thursday morning, according to Chris Powell, a spokesperson for the Arkansas Secretary of State's Office. Multiple people at the capitol got an email about a possible bomb before normal business...
Thefts from A-State art department
Jonesboro, AR – (JonesboroRightNow.com) – Aug 15, 2024 – A former A-State employee was arrested this week for theft of several items from the University. 40-year-old Just Emerson was seen on camera 12 times over the course of 4 days arriving at the loading dock of the Wingate 3D Arts building and loading items into two separate vehicles.
Single family neighborhood expanding in east Jonesboro
Jonesboro, AR – (JonesboroRightNow.com) – Aug 14, 2024 – A preliminary subdivision approval request for a new single-family housing development on 29.4 acres located at the intersection of Pacific Road and Dr. MLK Jr. Drive went before the Metropolitan Area Planning Commission last month. The proposal outlines...
SBC Football 365 Preview - Arkansas State
NEW ORLEANS — After returning to Bowl Season for the first time since 2019 a year ago, Arkansas State will open its 2024 season on Saturday, August 31, when it hosts in-state foe Central Arkansas at 7:00 p.m. ET/6:00 p.m. CT on ESPN+. The in-state foes have met on...
Saracen, Oaklawn in opposing camps over Arkansas gambling expansion
Saracen, Oaklawn in opposing camps over Arkansas gambling expansion. Two of Arkansas’s three casinos are fighting over a proposal to expand online gaming and send a portion of the revenue to funds that funnel money to college athletes, according to a detailed report from Michael Wickline of the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette [Tuesday].
Walk Across Arkansas kicks off September 9 in Cross County
WYNNE — The Walk Across America campaign will be held in Arkansas in September and that includes Cross County. “We’re not just focusing on walking, any physical activity. So if you’re out in the garden, that counts,” said Mattie Ricker, Family and Consumer Science Agent for the Cross County Extension Office in Wynne. “Cross County has a 73% obesity rate and the State of Arkansas is 71%. I kind of started there and said let’s get under the state percentage because we don’t want to be above it.
RiceTec Celebrates 25 Years of Hybrid Rice in The United States
Alvin, TX (August 15, 2024) – Over 300 stakeholders gathered in Harrisburg, AR on August 7 to celebrate the 25th anniversary of hybrid rice in the United States. This milestone event highlighted the profound influence of hybrid rice on sustainable agriculture and the economy. Since its founding, RiceTec has...
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