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Aqueduct coming to Smoke & Barrel Tavern Sept. 8
A band that was a regular visitor to Fayetteville during the heyday of JR’s Lightbulb Club is coming back to town next month. Indie pop band Aqueduct is set to perform their first show in Fayetteville in almost 20 years at Smoke & Barrel Tavern on Sunday, Sept. 8.
4th Fort Smith International Film Festival kicks off
FORT SMITH, Ark — The Fort Smith International Film Festival runs Thursday, Aug. 22, through Saturday, Aug. 24, at Temple Live and The Bricks. The fourth year of the film festival, which has grown to become the largest in the region, brings several significant firsts. There are more films to see this year, with 201 total and 34 feature films — double the amount from previous years.
Trex adds 500 new jobs to Little Rock
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Trex Company Manufacturing, a global composite decking company, finishes construction on its new production facility in Little Rock. The move is expected to bring 500 new jobs to the capital. Trex held a 'topping out' ceremony Thursday morning to celebrate the new facility, not far...
Arkadelphia school board talks old campuses
The Arkadelphia Board of Education conducted a light meeting Thursday, Aug. 22, 2024, in Dawson Building #3. Ida Tramble presided over the meeting in president Blake Bell’s absence. The board approved the transfer of $3.5 million of excess legal balance funds to the building fund. The district has a...
Cirque Italia to visit Fort Smith for water circus performances
FORT SMITH, Ark. — The traveling entertainment group Cirque Italia is making waves by bringing its Water Circus to Fort Smith from Aug. 22 - 25. The event, suspended over a 35,000-gallon stage, is set to bring "unique aerial acts, hand balancing, contortionists, and many more surprise performances that are breathtaking," according to an event page.
EACC President to visit Apple headquarters for augmented reality education initiative
FORREST CITY — East Arkansas Community College President Dr. Cathie Cline will have the opportunity this month to visit the headquarters of Apple in Silicon Valley, California. She is part of a group of community college presidents learning how augmented reality can be used in education. “I go later...
New UA philanthropic giving was $92.3 million in recent fiscal year
The University of Arkansas said Friday (Aug. 23) that philanthropic giving in the fiscal year ended June 30 totaled $211.1 million. Of that, $92.3 million was from new giving and $118.8 million was payments on previous commitments. The $92.3 million includes cash, in-kind giving, planned gifts and new pledges. According...
Jacks and Owls face off in pre-season scrimmage
McGEHEE, Ark. – The Warren Lumberjacks and McGehee Owls put through their paces in a pre-season clash Friday night in McGehee, with Warren emerging victorious, 28-13 over a scrimmage which featured a number of set series and one full live quarter. Both teams looked to fine-tune their game plans ahead of the start of the 2024 high school football season next week.
Flyer Q&A: Callie Kent on supporting Fayetteville’s live music and local artists
Like every late summer and fall in Fayetteville, there’s a lot of live music happening. Even more so lately with new DIY groups working with established venues and hosting shows wherever they can. It can be difficult to keep track of everything. Luckily for us, Callie Kent has been...
"Howlin' Red Wolves Pilsner" named official craft beer of Arkansas State Athletics
The Arkansas State Athletics Department announced on Friday, August 23, the Red Wolves Sports Properties has entered an agreement with Soul & Spirits Brewery in Memphis, to launch the new official craft beer of ASU Athletics. "Howlin' Red Wolves Pilsner" is an American-style light lager that uses Jonesboro-grown rice alongside...
Little Rock School Board grants salary raise to superintendent
The Little Rock School Board is still in limbo after Superintendent Jermall Wright announced his decision to step down last week. Wright said he would stay on throughout the transition process, though the board has yet to choose an interim superintendent or accept his resignation. At a special meeting Monday, many people asked Wright to stay on.
Guided tour and fall equinox sunset at Plum Bayou Mounds Archeological State Park
Scott, Ark. – Join us at Plum Bayou Mounds Archeological State Park on Sept. 21 for a unique guided tour of the historic mound site, culminating in the observation of the fall equinox sunset. The tour is scheduled to begin at 5:30 p.m. Admission is $5 for adults, $4 for children ages 6-12, and free for children under 6.
Bigelow prepares for first state title defense | Preps on 11
BIGELOW, Ark. — In 2023, the Bigelow Panthers made history, going 14-0 and bringing home the small town’s first-ever football state title. Now, in 2024, they know that to dream big, they have to think small. “We focus week by week instead of a bigger goal,” Bigelow senior...
Arkansas Community Advocates launch Help Yourself guide in Pulaski County
LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — Arkansas Community Advocates is rolling out their "Help Yourself" resource guide/publication. The guide was created to help those in need find help by providing them with the book to direct them. Pulaski County residents can find resources like food, clothes, housing assistance, utility assistance, legal...
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