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Caring and Sharing Food Pantry in DeWitt seeks donations and volunteers amid increased demand
The Caring and Sharing Food Pantry in DeWitt is for South Arkansas County residents seeking supplemental food assistance. Pantry organizer and volunteer Jean Prange said it is open four times a month from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. “We are open the second Tuesday and Thursday and the fourth Tuesday...
Baxter County Strong! Tornado fundraiser raises over $70,000 for local victims
The recent fundraiser for Baxter County tornado victims has shattered expectations, raising over $70,000, Mountain Home Mayor Hillrey Adams said on Monday. “We’re going to actually bust, as of today, we’re going to break the $70,000 barrier,” Adams said. “That’s a great day.”. The fundraiser,...
Fire in North Little Rock leaves large cloud of smoke
NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — The North Little Rock Fire Department is currently at the scene of a fire that happened on Monday evening. According to reports, the NLRFD said the call of a fire at a home in the 6500 block of Corisca Drive came in at around 8:45 p.m. Crews have since been able to extinguish the fire and officials say that no one was home at the time of the fire.
University of Arkansas system president Donald Bobbitt announces retirement
University of Arkansas System President Donald Bobbitt has announced plans to retire after nearly 13 years of leading the university system. Bobbitt informed the system board of his decision this week, according to a news release. His retirement will be effective Jan. 15, 2025, or earlier if a successor is selected before that date.
Fayetteville City Council recap: July 16, 2024
Calling for an election on Sunday alcohol sales. Adopting the Fayetteville Climate Action Plan. Amending stormwater management and drainage codes, plus appeals and urban residential design standards. A rezoning request on Curtis Avenue. A $21,700 service agreement for a historic context statement for the Spout Spring neighborhood. A $730,000 cost-share...
Don Toliver bringing The Psycho Tour to Arkansas this fall
ROGERS, Ark. — Don Toliver is bringing The Psycho Tour with TeezoTouchdown and Monale to Rogers on Oct. 24. The concert will be at the Walmart AMP, with gates opening at 6 p.m. and music starting at 7:30 p.m. A pre-sale for Citi cardholders will be available on Tuesday,...
Weekly deals & more: Wing Wednesday, summer sandals, cold brew cocktails, tomato salad, and more
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When rain chances will come
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — 40/29 Chief Meteorologist Darby Bybee says we'll have one more brutal day of heat and humidity before a front starts bringing rain chances and a gradual drop in temperatures.Watch the videocast above to learn more. 7-Day Forecast River Valley | 7-Day Forecast Northwest Arkansas | Interactive Radar | Live Skycams...
Arkansas first baseman Ben McLaughlin picked up by Arizona in ninth round of 2024 MLB Draft
Arkansas first baseman Ben McLaughlin was selected by the Arizona Diamondbacks in the ninth round as the No. 284 overall pick in the 2024 MLB Draft on Monday afternoon. He is the sixth Razorback to be selected in this year's draft, along with Hagen Smith, Peyton Stovall, Mason Molina, Jared Sprague-Lott and Hudson White.
Who are the top-rated Arkansas players in the new College Football 25 video game?
An 11-year hiatus has reached its much-anticipated conclusion. College Football 25, the first installment in the college football video game series since 2014, was released Monday afternoon for those who pre-ordered the 'Deluxe Edition'. Fans can take over their favorite program in Dynasty Mode, build their own squad and compete against fellow gamers online in Ultimate Team and, of course, the Road to Glory, which lets players put themselves into the game and compete for the Heisman Trophy.
‘Yeah, I stabbed him’: Fayetteville man admits to police he stabbed his cousin
Fayetteville police officers met with a stabbing victim at a local emergency room and later arrested a man who admitted to the crime on July 14, according to a preliminary report.
NCAA Basketball Recruiting: 7 early teams to watch for No. 1 class of 2026 forward Tyran Stokes
With the news that AJ Dybansta reclassed to the 2025 NCAA Basketball recruiting class, a new battle has emerged for the No. 1 overall prospect for the 2026 group. For a while, point guard Brandon McCoy from out west was viewed as the top player. However, someone else that has becoma a top-tier target is Tyran Stokes, who stock has risen all the way to the top in the Summer.
Stone Bank in Harrison Hires Wilburn as VP, Loan Officer
Stone Bank in Harrison recently announced the hiring of Ben Wilburn of Lead Hill as its new vice president and loan officer. He previously worked as a commercial and agricultural lender at Equity Bank and held a similar role at Arvest Bank. Wilburn obtained a degree in agricultural business and...
Hog Football Recruiting Report: 4 commitment announcements coming up
FAYETTEVILLE, AR (Pig Trail Nation)- Arkansas continues to piece together their 2025 recruiting class, and there is an opportunity for the Hogs to get a few more guys commitment in the next few weeks. Kelshaun Johnson- WR- Hitchcock, Texas, Cameron Settles, RB-ATH. LR Parkview, Lionel Prudhomme- OL- Shreveport Captain Shreve, La, and Nelson McGuire-OL- Midlothian, […]
Arkansas nonprofit delivers repurposed floral arrangements to local nursing homes
ARKANSAS, USA — A new nonprofit brings joy to local nursing homes through repurposed flower arrangements. Grateful Vase delivers floral arrangements from leftover flowers from events to long-term care facilities in Northwest Arkansas and Springfield, Missouri. The organization’s founder, Lindsey Curry, said she had the idea when she was...
Arkansas Secretary of State John Thurston responds to complaint about abortion on ballot rejection: ‘My position remains unchanged’
The Arkansas secretary of state continues to maintain his rejection of the signatures to place an abortion amendment on the November 2024 ballot was correct.
Arkansas Football Projected Fall Camp Schedule
Arkansas is expected to kick off fall camp in just over two weeks. Due to the the season kicking off against UAPB on Thursday, Aug. 29 in War Memorial Stadium in Little Rock, the Razorbacks should be able to being practice two days earlier than if the season started the following Saturday. The Hogs should be able to begin fall camp as early as Wednesday, July 31 (not official).
KUAF's new general manager ready to grow public radio station through collaboration
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — First on 88.9 FM and then on 91.3 FM, public radio station KUAF has broadcasted entertainment and education to the Ozarks for many years. The station started in 1973 as a student radio station on the campus of the University of Arkansas. Bret Schulte, U of...
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