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Dekarius Dawson and The Expressions to play Weekend Starts on Friday
Local R&B group Dekarius Dawson and The Expressions will play the city’s upcoming Weekend Starts in the Ramble series show on Friday evening. The band will perform as part of the weekly series, set for 5-7 p.m. along the trail in the Lower Ramble area, located just to the west of Fayetteville Public Library.
Stuttgart Ricemen capture Junior American Legion State Championship with thrilling 7-6 victory over Cabot
Stuttgart scored three runs in the bottom of the sixth inning and stranded the bases loaded in the top of the seventh to claim the 2024 Junior (17U) American Legion State Championship over Cabot on Thursday night. Played at Hot Springs’ Majestic Park, the Ricemen mowed down their competitors this...
100 Wrestling returning to Wynne on August 3
WYNNE — 100 Wrestling will return to the Bill Thomas Center in Wynne on Saturday, Aug. 3. Doors open at 6 p.m. with bell time at 7 p.m. The special guest will be East Arkansas Broadcasters’ own Brandon Baxter. The stars of 100 Wrestling include Wynne’s own Jamie...
School supply drive aims to help Hope students in need
HOPE, Ark. (KTAL/KMSS) — A school supply drive is being held for students in Hope. Officials are asking people to donate supplies like backpacks, binders, pencils, and even jackets for when the weather finally turns cold again. Donations can be dropped off during normal business hours at: They hope to give every child the same opportunity […]
Former Texas High School Band Instructor Receives Sentence For Grooming Students
A Texarkana, Arkansas Man Is Going To Federal Prison For A Very Long Time After Pleading Guilty To Some Heinous Acts. A former director of the Texas High School color guard plead guilty to federal charges connected to alleged sexual misconduct in a shocking story that rocked educators and parents across the area.
Watershed improvement project planning phase is winding down
Engineers for a federally funded pilot watershed project supported by the Arkansas Black Mayors Association are asking for residents affected by flooding to send photos and descriptions of the impact by July 28. Edwin Jones, a Dallas-based engineer, led a community meeting Thursday night at the Pine Bluff Convention Center...
HSU removes historic bell for restoration
Henderson State University’s historic bell will soon receive some much-needed repairs. The cast iron bell, which has been a fixture on the university’s South Lawn for many years, was carefully removed July 17. Current hardware will be disassembled, cleaned, and blasted to remove accumulated dirt and debris. The...
Gearhead Outfitters Opens New Store in Rogers, Expands Presence in Arkansas
Rogers, AR – Gearhead Outfitters, a family-owned outdoor retailer, is excited to announce the opening of its new store in Rogers, Arkansas. Located just a stone’s throw from the bustling Pinnacle Hills Promenade, this new location, “The District,” boasts a spacious 10,000 square feet area, designed to cater to the growing demand in one of the city’s most rapidly developing areas.
A stunner near UA, a Wilson Park home, and more from Flyer Homes
Flyer Homes has two brand new listings hitting the market this weekend, and two great homes available in east Fayetteville have new (lower) prices. A stunning new listing from agent Katie Mihalevich at 1794 W. Berry St. near the University of Arkansas that has all the hallmarks of a James Lambeth design will be open to the public from 4-6 p.m. on Friday, July 19. Details are below.
Long-time Walmart employee now ‘picking’ as a personal shopper
It’s an early and busy shift for Lee Hiett, a 34-year Walmart employee, who shops almost nonstop for eight hours filling online grocery orders at the supercenter at 4208 Pleasant Crossing Blvd. in Rogers. Hiett, from Pea Ridge, has been with the personal shopper program since 2018. By the...
Jonesboro Dairy Queen Locations Hosting Miracle Treat Day on July 25
JONESBORO, Ark. — The American Dairy Queen Corporation (ADQ) has announced that fans can make their visit to any local Jonesboro Dairy Queen more meaningful on July 25 for Miracle Treat Day®. Happening on Thursday, July 25, the initiative aims to raise funds for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals®....
Arkansas football hopes position switch ignites Patrick Kutas and the entire offensive line
Arkansas football will enter the 2024 season with low expectations. The USA TODAY Sports Network recently predicted the Razorbacks to finish 14th in the 16-team SEC. However, if there is a reason for hope entering the fall, it surprisingly comes along the offensive line. Surely, Arkansas can't get any worse up front after ranking 109th in the country in yards per carry and 129th out of 133 teams in sacks allowed per game last season.
106-year-old Batesville Freemason awarded prestigious honor
BATESVILLE, Ark. (KAIT) - A Batesville native is the oldest living Scottish Rite Mason in the country. Master Mason 32° Lloyd Gathright received multiple awards on Monday, July 15, at Mount Zion Lodge #10 where family, friends, and members of the Freemason Brotherhood surrounded him. The Ancient & Accepted...
Weekend Flyer: Firefly Fling, Cate Brothers, Little Craft Show, Buckin’ in the Ozarks, and more
Is it just us or has this week been going on for three months? Let’s get a weekend going already, shall we?. If you’re reading this on Thursday, there might still be time to head down to Gulley Park for the second-to-last of their free concerts this summer. This time, The Voice semifinaist Marybeth Byrd will perform.
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