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UALR purchases property near campus for future use
UALR Expands Campus Presence with Property Acquisition. The University of Arkansas at Little Rock (UALR) has announced its purchase of a significant property near the campus, signaling a major step forward in its future expansion plans. This strategic acquisition is expected to significantly enhance the university’s facilities and services, further solidifying its commitment to providing high-quality education and student experiences.
Man accused of leading police on high-speed chase
PARAGOULD, Ark. (KAIT) - Police arrested a Paragould man after they said he led them on a high-speed chase. On Tuesday, July 2, a judge found probable cause to arrest 37-year-old Dexter Allen Smith with fleeing and reckless driving. According to the affidavit, around 6 p.m. Wednesday, June 29, police...
Fayetteville man facing attempted capital murder charge pleads not guilty to shooting at group
A Fayetteville man facing an attempted capital murder after allegedly shooting multiple people has pleaded not guilty, according to court documents.
Ready to Forget, Ready to Believe: Hog Fans Eager to Put Dysfunctional 2023 Behind Them
August has arrived, and that means it’s time for Arkansas fans to stumble up to the bar for another round of college football, beaten down by Battered Hog Syndrome (it’s a thing) and ready to drown some sorrows. Though last season’s 4-8 disappointment came on the heels of...
CLAY HENRY: Chuck and Bo ready to start your morning
Can you imagine Johnny Carson and David Letterman co-hosting?. We are about to get that in Razorback Nation sports talk morning radio. It’s a stunning development. The Chuck and Bo Show, with Bo Mattingly and Chuck Barrett hosting, begins Monday, Aug. 26, on ESPN Arkansas. Tune in 6 to 9 a.m. Monday through Friday on 99.5, 104.3, 95.3 and 96.3 as you travel through the state. You can also listen to it on HitThatLine or download the app on Apple and Android mobile devices.
2024 Washington County Fair runs Aug. 20-24 in Fayetteville
Get ready for some Ferris wheels and funnel cakes. The 2024 Washington County Fair midway opens on Tuesday, Aug. 20 and runs through Saturday, Aug. 24 in Fayetteville. Gates open at 10 a.m., and carnival rides start at 5 p.m. (noon on Saturday). Cost for adults is $5, or $7.50...
Arkansas wide receiver roles becoming more clear
Arkansas offensive coordinator Bobby Petrino is intrigued with his options at wide receivers as the Razorbacks look ahead to the season-opening game against UAPB in Little Rock in just 15 days. The Hogs expect more production through the air after the team finished 12th in the SEC with just 187.5 passing yards per game in 2023.
Two Harrisburg men killed in crash
POINSETT COUNTY Ark. (KAIT) - Two Harrisburg men died when their car crashed into a tree. Arkansas State Police reported the crash happened at 9:25 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 13, on State Highway 14 in rural Poinsett County. According to the preliminary fatal crash report, 71-year-old Vernon R. Houston of Harrisburg...
Construction in full swing on Arkansas Children's Northwest hospital expansion
Six years after opening a satellite hospital in Springdale to serve Northwest Arkansas kids, Arkansas Children's is building a four-story addition expected to open in 2026. Why it matters: The expansion will allow more kids to stay for inpatient services and enable the hospital to care for sicker children, Jamie Wiggins, executive vice president and chief operating officer for the hospital system, told Axios.
White Hall sets Oct. 19 to honor founding
White Hall will host the 60th anniversary of White Hall Founder's Day on Oct. 19. Entertainment will include Marybeth Byrd (The Voice/America's Got Talent contestant) and The Gravel Yard Bluegrass Band, according to https://www.facebook.com/whitehallar/. The community is invited to participate. "It's a work in progress, but go to https://whitehallfoundersday.com/ and...
Man convicted of raping child in Crawford County
CRAWFORD COUNTY, ARKANSAS, Ark. — A Mountaingburg man was convicted of rape and sexual assault in Crawford County on Aug. 9, according to Prosecuting Attorney Kevin Holmes. According to the release, 44-year-old Daniel Harrison was convicted of the charges, which officials say "were committed in the presence of a child."
Paige Wolfe announces run for Mountain Home City Council
Paige Wolfe, a recent addition to the Mountain Home community, has declared her intention to run for City Council, representing Ward 1, Seat 1. Wolfe has successfully gathered the required signatures and secured her place on the upcoming November ballot. Wolfe and her partner, Troy Austin, a self-employed contractor, relocated...
ARDOT Traffic Alert: Separate accidents in Jackson County and Bald Knob
Two highway accidents are affecting morning traffic in the region. In Jackson County, a fuel truck has run off the road west of Amagon and is leaking fuel near the Cache River. According to the Arkansas Department of Transportation, the incident happened around 8:30 a.m. on State Highway 14. An...
Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corporation to add 900 MW of Generation
Little Rock, Ark. – August 15, 2024 – Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corporation (AECC) has commenced the process to build a 900-megawatt (MW) natural gas-based generation facility in Morris County, Texas, near Naples. Construction of the plant is scheduled to begin in summer 2026. The plant is part of...
World Champion Squirrel Cook Off returning to Arkansas Sept. 7
SPRINGDALE — Break out the shotgun and gather some ingredients now for the nuttiest cooking competition Arkansas has to offer. The World Champion Squirrel Cook Off will take over the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission’s J.B. and Johnelle Hunt Family Ozark Highlands Nature Center in Springdale beginning at 9 a.m. Sept. 7.
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