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3 MHHS teams named Academic State Champions
Three of Mountain Home High School’s athletic programs are being called “Academic State Champions” by the Arkansas Activities Association from the 2023-2024 athletic year, and two of their teams are repeat champions. The Bombers were awarded the title Monday in baseball and softball for the second consecutive year, and they were joined this year by the girls’ basketball team.
Arkansas football bold predictions for 2024 season
FAYETTEVILLE — A new year is rapidly approaching, and it's time to tap into the crystal ball and unveil some preseason projections for Arkansas football. Over the next week, the Southwest Times Record will reveal a series of content previewing the upcoming season. There will be game-by-game predictions, a projected depth chart and...
Officials share updates on tiny home village in Pulaski County
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Construction is now underway in Pulaski County to build the state's first-of-its-kind tiny home village for the homeless. Providence Park CEO Errin Stanger, who is behind the project gave updates on the progress while at the Little Rock Rotary Club meeting that was held on Tuesday.
‘Dear Evan Hansen’ Set to Make Little Rock Debut
The acclaimed musical “Dear Evan Hansen” is set to make its Little Rock debut at the Robinson Center this October. Known for its powerful exploration of contemporary issues like social media and mental health, the show has earned both Tony and Grammy awards and will be part of Celebrity Attractions’ 2024-2025 Broadway Season.
Meeting held to discuss plans for new facilities coming to Arkansas Schools for the Blind & Visually Impaired, Deaf
A meeting was held Tuesday night to discuss plans for much-needed changes coming to the Arkansas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired and the School for the Deaf.
Southern Arkansas Regional Hospital introduces first Da Vinci 5 Surgical Robot
LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — As part of its facility upgrades, the Southern Arkansas Regional Hospital (SARH) has unveiled its newest addition, the Vinci 5 Surgical Robot by Intuitive. The new robot, which was created to assist in the surgical unit, will aid SARH's goal of creating superior healthcare to...
Sanctuary/Santuario Call for Art Closing Aug. 23
Since the 1990s, multiple generations of the Latin American diaspora have set down roots in Arkansas that extend deeper and deeper—though our conception of home remains a complicated matter. In recognition of Latine/Hispanic Heritage Month, Sanctuary/Santuario invites us to ask: What circumstances and possibilities must be present for a place to transform into a home and for a region to blossom into a community? What circumstances and possibilities must be present for our homes and communities to transform into sites of sanctuary?
Arkansas Democratic Delegation, party members across the nation kick off DNC
LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — Democrats from across the nation were joined by the Arkansas Democratic Delegation for the start of the 2024 Democratic National Convention. "This year's convention is a critical moment for our Party and our nation," said Arkansas Democratic Delegation Chair Jannie Cotton. "We are thrilled to have leaders like Governor Shapiro, Congressman Frost, Chair Harrison, Secretary Weber, and Governor Whitmer sharing their vision for America's brighter future and the role that the Natural State will play in shaping it."
American Legion Riders to visit Main Street in Russellville after event kickoff
LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — A nationwide run on the road has kicked off today. Around 300 motorcycles will be making a special arrival at Main Street in Russellville to gather on the 2nd day of its American Legion Riders run. Danielle J. Housenick, Executive Director of Main Street Russellville...
Smoke on the Water is coming to Regional Park
Smoke on the Water Productions' namesake barbecue competition is returning to its birthplace, Regional Park, on Sept. 20-21. The contest touts $50,000 in guaranteed prize money. Professional barbecue cook teams from across the U.S. and other nations as far away as Australia will compete in Smoke on the Water, the...
USDA-NIFA awards $300K to study food safety, plant pathogens, and pests in hydroponics
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — As controlled environment agriculture and vertical farming gain a greater foothold in modern agriculture, a new $300,000 grant aims to enhance hydroponic lettuce production. Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station faculty member is the lead researcher on the grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of...
Then and Now: Wood helps Jones Center reimagine 55-acre campus
Dina Wood has been a philanthropic adviser and fundraiser for area institutions for 22 years. She recently joined the Jones Center in Springdale amid a project to reimagine its 55-acre campus. She’ll help to support the project as she leads the nonprofit’s fundraising team. “The idea of building...
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