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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.
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.
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.
VOLLEYBALL SEASON STARTS SEPTEMBER 6
ARKADELPHIA – The Ouachita volleyball team is gearing up for the 2024 season, which starts the first weekend in September. The Tigers have 28 matches scheduled for the 2024 regular season, starting with the annual Reddie-Tiger Invitational in Arkadelphia September 6-7. Ouachita takes on Missouri S&T, Mississippi College, Montevallo, and McKendree during the opening weekend. All but one of the remaining home games for the Tigers are Great American Conference matchups. The first of 16 conference tilts is set for September 17 on the road against Southern Arkansas. Other road trips for the Tigers other than GAC matchups include Jackson,...
Second annual A-State Football Kickoff Party scheduled for August 2
JONESBORO, Arkansas — The Arkansas State Athletics Department has announced that its second annual A-State Football Kickoff Party, which will again combine elements from its traditional preseason banquet and Helmets and Heels program, is scheduled for Friday, Aug. 2, at Embassy Suites of Jonesboro. Taking place at Embassy Suites...
New Bridge Installed at Warren City Park
WARREN, Ark. – The Warren City Park recently unveiled a brand-new bridge, replacing the old structure that had fallen into disrepair. This much-needed improvement was made possible through a generous donation from AHF Products of Warren and the dedicated efforts of the City of Warren and David Simmons Construction.
Toddler Tuesday Summer Fun at Pine Hills Nursery
Pine Hills Nursery, a family owned and operated garden center, in Pass Christian, MS, hosted a Water Day during Toddler Tuesday on July 2nd, 2024 during the hot days of the summer. Toddler Tuesday is a monthly event that is free and open to the community. Mike Cuevas welcomed new...
Arm Found on Waukegan Beach: Victim Identified as Mississippi Woman
Tragedy strikes as the arm discovered on a Waukegan beach has been identified as belonging to a Mississippi woman. This grim discovery sheds light on her untimely and gruesome death following a first date that ended in horror. Murder Investigation Unfolds. The suspect, reportedly her date, is accused of brutally...
Arkansas OB-GYN says proposed abortion-rights amendment could revive standard of care
Little Rock OB-GYN Dina Epstein, a volunteer trained by Arkansans for Limited Government, tries to gather signatures for Arkansas’s abortion-rights ballot initiative. (Submitted by Dina Epstein)
Arkansas cities launch fireworks postponed by Thursday night's rain
Heavy rain fell in Northwest Arkansas and the River Valley Thursday night, creating a problem for people planning to watch public fireworks shows. Some of those shows were held Friday night instead. Bentonville. The city of Bentonville's 4th of July celebration, Evening at Orchards Park, was delayed due to inclement...
Rice feeds the world. One farming family is trying to grow it sustainably
Part 2 of TED Radio Hour episode What we'll eat on a warmer planet. Rice feeds the world—but it uses more water and emits more methane than any other crop. Jim Whitaker and his daughter, Jessica Whitaker Allen, are changing that on their Arkansas family farm. About Jim Whitaker.
Firefly Fling at Botanical Garden of the Ozarks July 20
Firefly Fling Illuminates Botanical Garden of the Ozarks on July 20. The enchanting ambiance of the Botanical Garden of the Ozarks will soon be aglow with the enchanting Firefly Fling event, set to take place on Saturday, July 20. This highly anticipated summer outing promises an unforgettable experience for attendees of all ages.
Black Rodeo returns to Pine Bluff
LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — Hold your horses, the Black Rodeo is coming back to Pine Bluff this Saturday at the Pine Bluff Convention Center and is expecting big crowds for the second black rodeo in a row. At the event, there will be buck-offs, bull-riding, steer wrestling, calf roping,...
Poinsett County Quorum Court to discuss bridge replacements, property purchase, more
HARRISBURG — The Poinsett County Quorum Court will consider several resolutions to spend federal money for bridge replacement projects at its meeting Monday night. Justices will consider resolutions to replace the L’Anguille River Bridge on Weiner Cutoff Road; the Cache River Bridge on Pitts Road; the Bayou De View Bridge on Mac Road, the Flag Slough Ditch Bridge on Malcolm Road, the Hydrick Creek Bridge on Barnes Lane, and the Mulligan Lateral Bridge on Senteney Road.
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