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It Could Be Gospel To ‘Z-Rock’ For Little Rock, As Salem Sells Again.
For the second time this month, Salem Media Group has moved to sell one of its Little Rock, AR stations. This time, it is gospel “Rejoice 1380” KZTS and its two FM translators that are poised to end up in the hands of a new owner. Investment banker John C. Stephens has filed a $700,000 deal with the Federal Communications Commission to buy the stations. As part of the deal, Salem will receive a $50,000 advertising credit to be used by December 2026.
Pine Bluff School Board approves building sales
Pine Bluff School District board members authorized the sale of the Oak Park and Indiana Street elementary buildings and its former downtown administration building at Tuesday's regular board meeting. Superintendent Jennifer Barbaree announced the district received three offers each for the elementary buildings and two for the multi-story downtown building...
Hogs vs. Golden Lions | What fans need to know before attending Razorbacks season opener
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — The Hogs are set to kick off their season on Thursday at War Memorial Stadium against the UAPB Golden Lions! But before fans take to the roads, here's what you need to know to ensure you're well-prepared and safe. Game Day Security. This year, War...
Reddie women’s golf tabbed as conference favorite in preseason poll
Henderson State University’s women’s golf team earned the top spot in the GAC Preseason Poll released this week. The Reddies are expected to repeat as conference champions after claiming their fourth consecutive GAC title earlier this year. HSU received five of the nine first-place votes casted and 75 total votes.
Fort Smith completes runway upgrades for international pilot training
FORT SMITH, Ark. — Fort Smith has completed the installation of cable barriers on its runway, enabling pilots from allied countries to train at the Ebbing Air National Guard Base. Fighter jet pilots started testing them out on Monday. Fort Smith City Administrator Carl Geffken says the cable barriers...
Game Away from Game Day: Enjoy Fun, Food and Football Without Facing the Stadium Crowd
Any card-carrying football fanatic will agree that there is no real substitute for the in-person game day experience. That said, there are only so many seats in the stadium, and there is only so much time during the weekend in which to climb the Hill. Coming to the rescue are...
Texarkana Homeless Encampment Cleanup Came With a Warning
Texarkana Arkansas Police along with the Arkansas Street Department cleaned up some homeless encampments this week helping relocate several of the folks living there and getting them assistance, but it all came with a warning to not return to these areas. In response to ongoing complaints of littering, vandalism, and...
King Wins Miss Boomtown Crown, Heads to Miss Arkansas
EL DORADO - Alli Beth King was crowned Miss Boomtown 2025 Saturday, Aug. 24, in El Dorado, Arkansas. Miss Boomtown is a preliminary for the Miss Arkansas pageant to be held at Robinson Auditorium in June 2025. This will be King's third time to compete in Miss Arkansas. She held the title of Miss Arkansas Tech University in 2022 and Miss Southeast Arkansas in 2023. King's CSI (Community Service Initiative) is 'It Starts With One.' She is a 2020 graduate of Rison High School and a 2024 graduate of Arkansas Tech University with a Bachelor of Arts in Communications and a minor in Psychology. She is the daughter of Davy and Kim Kaye King of Rison. She is the granddaughter of Bruce and Kay Brown of Pansy, DeAnna King of Rison, the late Larry King, and the late Wanda Clay.
Keeping Up With Jonesboro: From Education To Parks And Health, City Is Hard To Outpace
It takes more than sheer luck to turn a town into the fifth most populous municipality in the Natural State. In fact, it has taken well more than a century of intentional growth to turn Jonesboro from just another city on a hill — or rather, a ridge — into the kind of community that families, professionals and college students are all glad to call home. From kindergarten to doctorate and every playdate, doctor’s appointment and outdoor excursion in between, Jonesboro’s amenities are the example to beat in both northeast Arkansas and beyond.
A City on the Rise: Investment, Amenities Add Up to Big Things in Jonesboro
Life in northeast Arkansas revolves around the regional hub of Jonesboro. The city, which has seen consistent growth throughout even the most difficult seasons for the state, has become an example of what revitalization efforts can do. Now the city’s government and civic organizations are making policy and zoning changes to focus on safety and to attract new residents and guests.
Crain Automotive Team purchases 500 Razorback football tickets for 5 Boys and Girls Clubs
LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — The Crain Automotive Team has purchased 500 tickets for 5 Boys and Girls Clubs in Central Arkansas. Many children from the program will be able to see the Razorbacks play for the first time on August 29, at War Memorial Stadium. "The purpose of the...
First president of Association of Arkansas Counties to be honored in Blytheville
Mississippi County’s longest serving county judge was instrumental in defining the structure of county government for the state of Arkansas and now a plaque will commemorate his work. County officials will unveil the plaque honoring the late County Judge A.A. “Shug” Banks at the Blytheville Courthouse on Thursday (Aug. 29).
DeGray’s first park superintendent to keynote annual lecture
The Clark County Historical Association’s annual Meeks Etchieson Lecture will feature Stan Graves of Montgomery County at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2024, at DeGray Lake Resort State Park Lodge, Bismarck. Graves retired several years ago after more than four decades with Arkansas State Parks, including a stint as...
Jonesboro Northside Reunion begins Friday, register now
Jonesboro, AR – (JonesboroRightNow.com) – Aug 28, 2024 – Residents of Jonesboro’s Northside community are having the 2024 Jonesboro Northside Reunion for families who have lived in and around north side of Jonesboro. The Northside includes some of the following streets: Second Street, Third Street, Fourth...
Fort Smith mayor appointed to Air Force Civic Leader program
Fort Smith Mayor George McGill has been appointed to the first class of the U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command (AETC) Civic Leader Program. He will represent Ebbing Air National Guard Base, located in Fort Smith, in the program. According to the Air Force, the AETC is based...
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