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Demolition begins on the old Paragould City Hall
PARAGOULD, Ark. (KAIT) - It was in with the new a few weeks ago, now it’s out with the old for Paragould city hall. The city began the demolition of the old city hall building on Monday, July 22. City employees and the police department used the building. It...
Arkansas' Nolan Souza looks to build off freshman season
Arkansas infielder Nolan Souza is looking to build off an incredible freshman campaign. He swung for a batting average of .255 with seven home runs and 28 RBIs in 40 games (31 starts) for the Razorbacks while taking home All-Southeastern Conference Freshman Team honors. One of Souza's biggest moments from...
Dr. Jessie Little joins NARMC pediatrics clinic
North Arkansas Regional Medical Center (NARMC) recently welcomed Dr. Jessie Little, a pediatrician, to the medical team.Dr. Little earned her bachelor’s degree from Ouachita Baptist University in Arkadelphia and furthered her medical training at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. She attended a residency at both the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) and Arkansas Children’s Hospital. An impactful milestone in Dr. Little’s career includes the development of a widely distributed breastfeeding education video at UAMS aimed at supporting both parents and healthcare providers.
Five-star Arkansas basketball target sets commitment date
John Calipari and Arkansas basketball could be less than a week away from landing their first commitment in the 2025 recruiting class. Darius Acuff Jr., a consensus five-star prospect and priority target for the Razorbacks, will announce his college decision on Friday, July 26th at 4 p.m. (CDT). He's down to just three schools: Arkansas, Kansas and Michigan.
Tech outage continues to cause delays, cancellations at Little Rock airport
Passengers traveling through Arkansas’ largest airport continued to experience canceled and delayed flights on Monday, three days after a technology outage affected businesses around the world. Since Friday, 27 flights have been canceled and 100 have been delayed at the Bill and Hillary Clinton National Airport, spokesperson Shane Carter...
New UAMS NWA vice-chancellor Ryan Cork eyeing next 10 years for the region
Earlier this month, the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) announced that Ryan Cork would take the helm as vice-chancellor of the medical school’s Northwest Arkansas campus on Sept. 1. Cork, who has served as executive director of the Northwest Arkansas Council’s healthcare transformation division since 2021, highlighted...
Man Gets 60 Years for Murder of 5-Year-Old in Lee County, Arkansas
One down and one to go in Lee County, Arkansas, Nathan Bridges, 34, has been sentenced to 60 years in the Arkansas Department of Corrections after pleading guilty to First-Degree Murder and First-Degree Battery in connection with the 2022 death of a 5-year-old boy in Moro. This past Monday, July...
Review: FOOTLOOSE THE MUSICAL at Arkansas Repertory Theatre
Everybody cut FOOTLOOSE and head to the Arkansas Repertory Theatre in Little Rock, because from now until July 28, this foot stomping, rule-breaking musical will have you dancing and singing to all of those songs you remember from your youth, ok, assuming you grew up in the 80s. With Direction by Anna Kimmell, this cast captures the spirit of the original film while bringing fresh energy to the stage. You don’t want to miss it.
Marriages and Divorces July 21
The following marriage licenses were recorded, according to the Jefferson County Clerk's Office:. Michael Donnell Jackson, 69, and Karen Nanette Ento, 57, both of Pine Bluff, recorded July 17. Harold Tyron Martin, 50, and Tracey Rena Rabun, 40, both of Pine Bluff, recorded July 19. Shyrome Jonathan Hadley, 40, of...
North Little Rock police investigate deadly accident involving bicyclist
NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — The North Little Rock Police Department was at the scene of a deadly accident involving a bicyclist and a vehicle that happened on Monday night. According to reports, officers and detectives were called to the scene of the accident in the area of 19th Street and Pike Avenue. Once they arrived they found a deceased adult male in the middle of the road.
Texarkana Police Invites Community Participation in 2024 Citizen’s Police Academy
The Texarkana Arkansas Police Department (TAPD) is gearing up to launch its Citizen’s Police Academy for 2024, offering residents a unique opportunity to engage with law enforcement and gain insight into their daily operations. Scheduled to commence on September 10th and conclude on October 29th, the 8-week academy promises...
Harding University Football honored at White House College Champions Day on July 22
SEARCY (KATV) — More than 30 members of the Harding University Bison NCAA II National Championship football team will attend the White House College Champions Day on Monday, July 22, in Washington, D.C. The event will honor all of the NCAA's 90 national champions from the 2023-24 school year...
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