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Taber Extrusions to invest over $60 million in Arkansas facility expansion
Little Rock, Arkansas – Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders joined Taber Extrusions at the Farnborough Airshow to announce a significant expansion of the company’s facility in Russellville, Arkansas. This expansion, which involves the introduction of the largest direct extrusion press in North America, represents an investment of over $60 million and is expected to create 70 new jobs in the region.
McKissic, Foreman, Lee, & Rhone in 2024 class of Arkansas State Hall of Honor
The Arkansas State Lettermen’s Club will induct four new members into A-State’s Hall of Honor during its 44th annual banquet, to be held Friday, October 25, at the Woodard McAlister Family Club inside the Johnny Allison Tower of Centennial Bank Stadium. Women’s pole vaulter Stephanie Foreman Adams, baseball’s...
UAMS hopes new nurse midwifery program will address Arkansas maternal mortality rates
Officials with the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences say they’re in the early stages of working on a new program they hope will help soon-to-be mothers and lower maternal mortality rates in the state.
Amplify, nation’s largest free-admission Christian music festival set for Benton on Aug. 9 & 10
BENTON, Ark. – Plans are set for Amplify, the nation’s largest Christian music festival, in Benton in August. The Amplify Music Festival will take place Aug. 9 and 10 behind Holland Chapel Church located at 15523 I-30. The free-admission event will feature Grammy-nominated Skillet, hip-hop artist KB and global evangelist Nick Hall. Also planned is […]
Fayetteville announces plan for students to go phone-free during school day
FAYETTEVILLE — A plan was announced Thursday that will ban cell phones and smart devices during the school day at the city’s public schools. The new rules will be implemented across all district campuses for the 2024-25 school year, according to superintendent John Mulford. To start the year,...
Wynne Junior High to kick off school year with Swarm Summit
WYNNE — Wynne Junior High School is expanding its Flight period to include a Swarm Summit to kick off the 2024-2025 school year. The summit will be held on the first two days of school, Thursday, Aug. 1, and Friday, Aug. 2. “We’re in the process of becoming a...
Sebastian County Quorum Court again rejects funds for Waterpark expansion
The Sebastian County Quorum Court in a special meeting Thursday (July 25) once again voted against funding its part of a slide expansion at Parrot Island Waterpark. The connected slide complex includes two tube slides, two mat racers and one body slide. Before a motion was put on the floor...
Arkansas Razorbacks Expected to Secure Five-Star Darius Acuff Jr. Recruitment
Arkansas basketball is poised for either disappointment or celebration as Darius Acuff Jr., a highly sought-after five-star point guard, is set to announce his commitment among top contenders Kansas, Michigan, and the Razorbacks, with Arkansas emerging as the likely choice. Ranked as high as No. 4 overall by 247Sports. On3’s...
University’s technical center feeding Mountain Home, Ark. businesses with employees
MOUNTAIN HOME, Ark. (KY3) - A North Arkansas university offers more trade education than ever before. It’s all due to the recent expansion of Arkansas State University - Mountain Home’s Workforce Development Center. In 2014, ASU-MH’s technical education program shared its current structure with a car dealership. Eventually,...
Ten Cross County cheerleaders named All-American for 2024-2025 season
CHERRY VALLEY — Ten Cross County cheerleaders have been named All-American cheerleaders for the 2024-2025 season. Named to the All-American Cheer team are Avery Johnson, Adlee Morgan, Myla Wilson, Taylor Tillman, Jenna Organ, Mali Wallis, Jonia Patterson, Selena Saldana, Macy Morelock, and Payton Walker. Adlee Morgan received a perfect score during her tryout.
Remembering Arkansas's 35-yard drive to earn first victory in the Swamp.
The 2023-24 season was a disaster by nearly every measure. Arkansas's offense was stagnant partly due to the unimaginative play calling from retread offensive coordinator Dan Enos. The offensive line was uncharacteristically bad for a Sam Pittman team. It was also the first time Arkansas hadn't been invited to a bowl game since Pittman took over the program.
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