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UAMS Team Members Take to the Backroads to Provide Medical Support for Arkansas Graveler
July 15, 2024 | Six University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) team members recently spent a week traveling rural Arkansas backroads to provide medical coverage for the Ozark Foundation’s Arkansas Graveler event. The Arkansas Graveler is a multiday, 350-mile gravel cycling festival that takes place across rural Arkansas....
UA Hope-Texarkana New Student Orientation Events Scheduled
Turn on your lava lamps and get out your bell bottoms because New Student Orientation at the University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana is sure to have a certain FLARE. This year’s groovy-themed orientation will help newly enrolled UAHT students retain PEACE and find the GROOVE of their first semester. New...
Miss Arkansas returns home to Wynne
WYNNE, Ark. (KAIT) - It has been about one month since Camille Cathey won Miss Arkansas 2024. After traveling around the state, she returned to her hometown. On Sunday, July 14, dozens of people gathered at the EACC Tech Center in Wynne to welcome her home. “It’s so surreal and...
Country singer Justin Moore, philanthropist awarded honorary degrees at ASU Three Rivers
MALVERN, Arkansas — During the Spring Commencement Exercises, Justin Moore and Rodney Allen were each given the highest honor any institution can give: an honorary degree. Moore earned ASU Three Rivers concurrent credit as a senior at Poyen High School during the 2001-02 academic year. He enrolled at the College for the fall of 2002 but withdrew to join his uncle’s band and make his way to Nashville to be a country music artist.
Ghost Town Blues Band packs RJ’s
One of Memphis' finest blues quintets graced the stage of RJ's Sports Grill & Bar in Pine Bluff. On July 6, Matt Isbell and Ghost Town Blues Band kicked off an evening full of musical entertainment to a packed house. Blues lovers from across the state returned to downtown Pine...
Fans of vintage tech, classic games gather in Little Rock for Arkansas Retro Expo
Fans of Vintage Tech and Classic Games Unite in Little Rock. The Arkansas Retro Expo brought together enthusiasts and vendors of vintage technology and classic games for the second time in its short history. The event took place on Saturday, offering a platform for like-minded individuals to share their passion for retro gaming and technology.
Police Catch Car Break-in Suspect in Jonesboro
JONESBORO, Ark. – Authorities tracked down a vehicle break-in suspect last week in Jonesboro. On July 10, 2024, officers from the Jonesboro Police Department were notified of multiple suspects walking through a neighborhood and attempting to open car doors, according to the probable cause affidavit. Officers arrived and began searching for the suspects. Police spoke to a witness who said he had seen the suspects opening car doors. The witness gave a direction of travel.
Work begins on shooting complex project
Bella Vista Sees Demolition Work for Renovated Shooting Complex. The long-awaited project to upgrade the rifle and pistol ranges at the Bella Vista Property Owners Association has finally kicked off with the commencement of demolition work. This substantial development aims to revamp the site, enhancing the overall dining experience for users.
New head of Rotary Club installed
Realtor Miloud Bahadi was installed as the West Pine Bluff Rotary Club president Thursday at a ceremony inside the Pine Bluff Country Club. Bahadi, 40, succeeds Michael Heisler, who passed the gavel to him following the introduction of new officers for the club. Past District Governor Dennis Cooper administered the oath to Bahadi and the new officers.
Pine Bluff native trains Navy’s recruits
Sailors are some of the most highly trained people on the planet, and this training begins at the U.S. Navy's Recruit Training Command (RTC) Great Lakes, Ill., otherwise known as boot camp. Every enlisted sailor starts their Navy journey at boot camp. Chief Petty Officer Geoffrey Martin, a native of...
Six applicants emerge in MHPS search for new school board member, Pendergrass offers to fill seat until voters can choose
The Mountain Home Public School Board has received six applications for the seat left vacant by Bob Chester’s resignation last month. The applicants include a mix of former educators, business leaders, and community members, each bringing unique perspectives and experiences to the table. Neal Pendergrass, the school district’s longest...
$72,000 raised for Fordyce mass shooting victims
Dallas County authorities said over $72,000 has been raised for the victims of the deadly Fordyce mass shooting. The donations were raised through an account at Fordyce Bank and Trust and will be evenly distributed between the victims of the shooting through the Victims First organization through their partnership with the Arkansas Community Foundation.
Arrest Made In Boone County After Traffic Stop Of Texas Men
After a traffic stop, authorities in Texas arrested two men when they discovered stolen items in their possession. The Arkansas State Police recently reported that a vehicle traveling on Highway 65 near Tower Road just south of Omaha was pulled over by officers during a routine traffic stop. During a...
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