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Bryant Basketball: In-depth look at star senior wing Earl Timberlake
Timberlake is a former Miami Hurricane and Memphis Tiger and now enters his third season at Bryant. The wing came to Bryant as a former top 40 recruit nationally but was never able to live up to the hype after an injury-plagued first season at Miami and a disappointing season at Memphis the graduate student needed a fresh start. The transfer to Bryant would give him a chance to become the player he knew he could become out of the spotlight. The Bulldogs have a tremendous home-court advantage but the America East conference is rarely on National TV and rarely in the spotlight. That coupled with Rhode Island being close to home. It was a no-brainer for the wing.
Opposing Groups Spar as Signatures Submitted to Exclude Pope County from Casinos
The great casino saga of Pope County rolls on. The group, Local Voters in Charge, on Friday submitted signatures to the state attorney general’s office to place a constitutional amendment on the November ballot repealing the casino license recently awarded to the Cherokee Nation for a planned casino in Russellville.
2025 All-American Tavion Wallace Pledges to Arkansas
The University of Arkansas has successfully landed one of the top players in the country. 2025 All-American Tavion Wallace from Wayne County High School in Georgia has committed to the Razorbacks. According to 247Sports, Wallace is the No.36 overall player in the nation and a four-star prospect. Past members of...
UAPB Sees Major Increase in Fall 2024 Applications
The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) has created a new recruitment strategy, resulting in a significant 65% increase in fall 2024 applications, marking the highest number in over a decade. As of June 27, 7,175 students had applied to UAPB, compared to 4,356 at the same time last year.
Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System to host festival for veterans July 24
Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System to Host Festival for Veterans on July 24. The Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System (CAVHS) is gearing up to host the Summer Vet Fest, a special event designed to bring together and support local veterans. This exciting festival is set to take place on July 24 at the Arkansas Military and First Responders Academy.
City to hold neighborhood cleanup
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - The city of Jonesboro will be holding a neighborhood cleanup. According to a social media post, the cleanup will be on Saturday, July 13, and will go from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. The cleanup will be at 701 East Highland Drive and city staff will...
Defense Puts Little Rock Rangers on the Verge of Division Title
LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — Through nine USL2 league games, the Little Rock Rangers have allowed just one goal, putting them in position to clinch a Mid-South Division title. Little Rock kept a season shutout until the seventh game of the season and have yet to lose a divisional matchup. They currently hold a 7-2-0 record and have outscored opponents 17-1.
Habitat for Humanity of Central Arkansas celebrates 35 years with a special event
LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — Habitat for Humanity of Central Arkansas has announced its 35th anniversary celebration, slated to take place July 11 in Little Rock. The organization has put forth a strong effort in aiding a group of families this year, in housing. 12 families have purchased safe, quality...
Surgeon at St. Bernards makes history using new robotic system
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - St. Bernards Healthcare is excited to announce the successful completion of its first surgery using its new surgical system. Dr. Willie Harper performed the first gastric bypass surgery using the new system, which specializes in minimally invasive surgical procedures for various types of surgeries. St. Bernards...
Karen Lamoreaux of Safety Before Skill Swim school discusses swim safety with KATV
LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — Swimming is an activity that individuals of all ages can enjoy. Karen Lamoreaux, founder and owner of 'Safety Before Skill Swim School', spoke with Isley Gooden of Little Rock ARC about the swim school's special approach to practicing swim safety.
Razorbacks’ defensive lineman Jackson lands first preseason All-American honor
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Arkansas defensive lineman Landon Jackson has earned his first preseason All-America nod, garnering second-team recognition from the Walter Camp Football Foundation. Jackson proved to be one of the nation’s most dominant pass rushers last season, tallying 44 total tackles, including 13.5 tackles for loss, with 6.5...
D1 Baseball names Arkansas pitcher Gabe Gaeckle First-Team Freshman All-American
Razorback baseball has been very at one thing over the past few years, and that is producing elite pitchers. Arkansas pitcher Gabe Gaeckle seems to be the next one up. He was named a freshman All-American by D1 Baseball, the third honor of its kind this season for him. In...
Catching up with Hunter Mickelson of Team Arkansas TBT
FAYETTEVILLE, A.R. (KNWA/KFTA) – With two weeks until tipoff for Team Arkansas in the 2024 TBT, former Hog Hunter Mickelson caught up with PTN’s Evan Kamikow. Mickelson, who played at Arkansas from 2011-2013 before transferring to Kansas, is entering his third tournament playing for Monty Patel and Team Arkansas. Currently, Mickelson is Patel’s assistant coach at eStem in Little Rock.
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