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Miss Arkansas returns home to Wynne
WYNNE, Ark. (KAIT) - It has been about one month since Camille Cathey won Miss Arkansas 2024. After traveling around the state, she returned to her hometown. On Sunday, July 14, dozens of people gathered at the EACC Tech Center in Wynne to welcome her home. “It’s so surreal and...
Arkansas State Corvette Association Meets in Hope
A State Corvette Association met on Main Street between Tailgater’s and Hebrews 11:1 for a meet and greet on Saturday. The Association is based in Little Rock and has members from all over. They have 100 members; their membership requirements are $100 and owning a Corvette to get in. Next weekend they will be at the National Convention Center in Shreveport. Hope City Director Reginald Easter presided over the event where prizes were announced. The winners were: Willie Harris 1st Place, Ben Willie Rose 2nd Place, Billie Brooks 3rd Place, and Willie Mays 4th Place. Sharon Caldwell was given a Thank You prize for her involvement. JR Richardson from the Arklatex Corvette Club in Texarkana was a class winner. The Grand Prize of a Klipsch speaker went to Margaret McLaughlin from Big Mac’s BBQ. Backyard Barbecue served food at the event.
Harvest Food Truck Returns to Lafayette County Wednesday, 7/17
Time: 9 - 11 AM, or until all boxes have been distributed. Residents who wish to participate in this food box distribution in Lafayette County must enter the Fairgrounds building to check in first. After checking in, you can return to your vehicle and line up. Important Note: You must...
Freshman commit Gabe Fraser announces plans to attend Arkansas
Arkansas freshman commit Gabe Fraser will attend school to play for the baseball program, he announced in a post on X (formerly Twitter) on Monday night. Fraser was named the Trinity League's Co-MVP while helping lead Orange Lutheran High School (Calif.) to a state title. He was rated the No. 36 overall prospect and the No. 6 shortstop in California by Perfect Game. Fraser committed to the Hogs on Oct. 24, 2022, as a junior.
A-State issues statement over rumor about assassination attempt post
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) – Arkansas State University issued a statement after it received several calls and comments about an online rumor regarding the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump. On Monday, July 15, the university released the following with no other explanation. “A-State has been mistakenly associated with...
Steven Baker named executive director of Clinton National Airport
The Little Rock Municipal Airport Commission appointed Steven C. Baker as the new executive director of Bill and Hillary Clinton National Airport (LIT), effective Aug. 6. The airport commission unanimously approved Baker’s hiring last month, and his contract has been finalized with an annual base salary of $275,000 plus benefits, according to a press release shared Friday (July 12).
North Little Rock business still ‘paying it forward’ after fire
A business that some in the community depend on caught on fire a couple of weeks ago. The family who is over the business says they're starting from scratch but still with the same purpose, giving people with a criminal background a second chance.
City approves multimillion-dollar loan for upgrades and road projects
PARAGOULD, Ark. (KAIT) - The city of Paragould is making a multi-million-dollar investment for its city. The city approved to borrow over $6 million in its last council meeting. Mayor Josh Agee said the loan was an Amendment 78 loan. He said despite the city having money in its reserve, it would save money by borrowing it.
NWA Urban Land Institute, City of Rogers host event to plan rebuilding efforts
ROGERS, Ark. — The City of Rogers is teaming up with the Urban Land Institute (ULI) of Northwest Arkansas to help guide rebuilding efforts following the May 26 tornadoes that killed four and destroyed countless homes across Benton County. The ULI, a collection of contractors, developers, brokers, urban planners,...
Country singer Justin Moore, philanthropist awarded honorary degrees at ASU Three Rivers
MALVERN, Arkansas — During the Spring Commencement Exercises, Justin Moore and Rodney Allen were each given the highest honor any institution can give: an honorary degree. Moore earned ASU Three Rivers concurrent credit as a senior at Poyen High School during the 2001-02 academic year. He enrolled at the College for the fall of 2002 but withdrew to join his uncle’s band and make his way to Nashville to be a country music artist.
NWA nonprofit launches community bail fund project
The Arkansas Justice Reform Coalition (AJRC) has launched the NWA Hummingbird Project, a revolving community bail fund designed to address issues surrounding poverty and pretrial detention in Arkansas.
USACE to begin Millwood Lake drawdown
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — ASHDOWN, Ark. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Little Rock District will begin lowering Millwood Lake on July 15, 2024, to improve shoreline vegetation and promote sediment compaction. The drawdown will expose an extensive area of shoreline for re-vegetation to allow the planting...
Hope police issue warrant for 19-year-old after shooting incident
HOPE (KATV) — Hope Police Officers responded to a call at the 400 block of South Elm reporting a male suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. Upon arrival, the officers discovered the victim suffering from a gunshot wound to the leg. The victim was taken to a hospital for...
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