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UAMS receives grant to relaunch family medicine residency program in El Dorado
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has received a $750,000 federal grant to help re-establish a family medicine residency program in El Dorado. The grant was awarded by the Health Resources and Services Administration, which is part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. UAMS is...
Rehabilitated wildlife released in Ouachita River for Independence Day
Members of a coordinated response team were able to release just over a dozen turtles, frogs and other reptiles recovered from the recent oil spill near Smackover into the Ouachita River on July 4. The animals were cleaned and monitored by professional oil recovery contractors before release. The spill, which...
Local Vietnamese family reunites with people who helped get them to US
BLYTHEVILLE, Ark. (KAIT) - The Truong family consists of five siblings who escaped communist Vietnam back in the 1980s and made it to America. Their father, David Huu Truong was the first of the family to make it to America, 10 years later, his children made it too. The Truong...
Austin Reaves spending time with fans in Jonesboro
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - Austin Reaves has been a busy guy this summer. Hosting a basketball camp with his brother just a few weeks ago, then, today, taking out time to sign autographs for fans. The Cedar Ridge legend was met at Central Toyota today by fans waiting to take...
PHOTOS: Visitors take advantage of Railyard in Rogers – Northwest Arkansas
Rogers, AR welcomed a stream of visitors over the holiday weekend as they flocked to the Railyard, a popular spot in downtown Rogers. In particular, riders from Springfield, MO, traveled to this hotspot to take advantage of the exciting facilities, including the pump track, which proved to be a major draw.
Batesville’s Pieper Frogs His Way to the Win at Phoenix Bass Fishing League Event at Lake Dardanelle
RUSSELLVILLE, Ark. (June 10, 2024) – Boater Richard Pieper of Batesville, Arkansas, caught a five-bass limit weighing 18 pounds, 15 ounces, Saturday to win the MLF Phoenix Bass Fishing League (BFL) Presented by T-H Marine on Lake Dardanelle. Hosted by Russellville Tourism, the tournament was the fourth event of the season for the BFL Arkie Division. Pieper earned $4,009 for his victory.
Pro Hoop Hogs report: 2023-24 awards including MVP, First Team, Rookie of the Year, plus ’24 NBA Summer League tips off
LITTLE ROCK — With the 2023-24 season featuring 12 NBA Hogs having recently concluded as yet another former Arkansas star player collected an NBA championship ring, it’s time to hand out our Pro Hoop Hogs awards while also turning the page to ’24-25 as the annual multi-week NBA Summer League tips off this weekend.
Bryant Basketball: In-depth look at star senior wing Earl Timberlake
Timberlake is a former Miami Hurricane and Memphis Tiger and now enters his third season at Bryant. The wing came to Bryant as a former top 40 recruit nationally but was never able to live up to the hype after an injury-plagued first season at Miami and a disappointing season at Memphis the graduate student needed a fresh start. The transfer to Bryant would give him a chance to become the player he knew he could become out of the spotlight. The Bulldogs have a tremendous home-court advantage but the America East conference is rarely on National TV and rarely in the spotlight. That coupled with Rhode Island being close to home. It was a no-brainer for the wing.
Forecast: A tad hotter for Sunday
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Temperatures overnight tonight drop to around average or slightly below average by sunrise Sunday. A generally sunny day is forecasted for Sunday with temperatures climbing to the 90s by Sunday afternoon.Watch the videocast above to learn more. 7-Day Forecast River Valley | 7-Day Forecast Northwest Arkansas...
Jonesboro Animal Control to participate in BISSELL adoption event
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - Jonesboro Animal Control is participating in the BISSELL Pet Foundation “Empty the Shelters” National Adoption Event. According to a social media post from the city of Jonesboro, the event will take place from July 8 to July 31. Adoption fees will be $40 for...
Arkansas has position battle in outfield going into offseason
The Arkansas baseball team is set for an intense battle for starting positions in the outfield. With seven outfielders joining from the transfer portal and three freshmen commits, competition will be fierce for the Razorbacks. After the conclusion of the 2024 season, the Hogs are looking to improve in the...
One killed, one injured in Franklin County crash
FRANKLIN COUNTY, Arkansas — One person was killed and another was injured after a motorcycle crash in Franklin County. A crash report from the Arkansas Department of Public Safety (DPS) says that the crash occurred on July 5 at around 1:12 a.m. The report says that the motorcycle was...
Manhunt Intensifies in Arkansas for Suspect Linked to Multiple Murders
Authorities have zeroed in on a small Arkansas town in their search for a dangerous murder suspect. The man, linked to at least three slayings in Oklahoma and Alabama, was arrested near Morrilton on Thursday, according to officials. Stacy Lee Drake has a criminal history marked by an escalation in...
Building Permits: OBU files for $1M in construction
The City of Arkadelphia issued 27 building permits with an estimated construction value of $1.38 million for the months of May and June 2024. May saw 12 permits with a total value of $177,526, while 15 permits were filed in June with a total value of $1.2 million. The year-to-date...
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