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Arkansas second baseman Peyton Stovall picked in fourth round by Cincinnati in 2024 MLB Draft
Arkansas second baseman Peyton Stovall was selected in the fourth round as the No. 117 overall pick by the Cincinnati Reds in the 2024 MLB Draft. He is the second Razorback to be picked in the draft along with Hagen Smith. Stovall swung for a team-leading .340 batting average with...
Texarkana captures win over TimberHogs
WHITE OAK — Neil Jansen homered twice and drove in four runs, and the Texarkana Rhinos built a 7-2 lead early on the way to an 11-3 Mid America League win over the Piney Woods TimberHogs on Sunday. Rylan Evans and Jackson Glymph also went deep for the Rhinos...
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...
Col. Nash to receive 2024 Jack White Leadership Award
Col. Andrew “Gus” Nash, the U.S. Air Force officer who led early basing actions with the foreign pilot training center in Fort Smith, will receive the Jack White Leadership Award from the Fort Smith Regional Chamber of Commerce, the chamber announced Monday (July 15). The award has since...
Arkansas Football Projected Fall Camp Schedule
Arkansas is expected to kick off fall camp in just over two weeks. Due to the the season kicking off against UAPB on Thursday, Aug. 29 in War Memorial Stadium in Little Rock, the Razorbacks should be able to being practice two days earlier than if the season started the following Saturday. The Hogs should be able to begin fall camp as early as Wednesday, July 31 (not official).
Zach Williams to Speak, Perform at 10th Annual Rally for Recovery
Zach Williams, a Grammy-Award-winning Christian rock artist, will perform during the 10th-annual Rally for Recovery at the Church at Rock Creek in Little Rock at 8 p.m. Aug. 23. The event will also feature a coursed dinner, dueling pianos and stories of inspiration. The evening will begin with a four-course...
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.
Paragould to host inaugural kid’s triathlon
PARAGOULD, Ark. (KAIT) - A Greene County city is bringing some competition for its young residents. The city of Paragould is hosting its inaugural Kid’s Triathlon. The triathlon will consist of two age groups who will participate in a swimming, bike ride, and run. Parks and Recreation Director James...
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,...
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.
Nearly two years after alleged kidnapping and murder, Amber Waterman set to appear in Benton County court
BENTON COUNTY, ARKANSAS, Ark. — Amber Waterman was arrested in Missouri in 2022 and charged federally for allegedly kidnapping a pregnant woman and killing her with the intent to claim her unborn child as her own. Since her arrest, Waterman has been held by authorities in Missouri awaiting a...
State auditors confirm criminal investigation into Augusta’s alleged financial mismanagement
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas — State auditors have confirmed an active and open criminal investigation of the City of Augusta in Woodruff County for alleged financial mismanagement. A special prosecutor is currently working with the Arkansas State Police after a legislative audit found the city offered no-bid contracts, adjusted or...
Arkansas Secretary of State John Thurston responds to complaint about abortion on ballot rejection: ‘My position remains unchanged’
The Arkansas secretary of state continues to maintain his rejection of the signatures to place an abortion amendment on the November 2024 ballot was correct.
University of Arkansas System President Bobbitt announces retirement
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — The University of Arkansas (UA) System President, Dr. Donald R. Bobbitt, has announced his retirement after 13 years of dedicated service. Bobbitt said in a statement that he is thankful and honored to have had the opportunity to work with his colleagues and serve students. "One...
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