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Anthony Switzer realizing dream playing for home state Razorbacks
Arkansas redshirt senior Anthony Switzer is living out his dream of playing for the Razorbacks after transferring in during the spring cycle from Utah State. The Marion (Ark.) native was originally recruited to play the Hog (nickel) position but has spent the first 13 days of fall camp lined up everywhere from Hog (nickel) to inside linebacker to safety.
17-year-old suspect arrested in connection with Texarkana homicide
TEXARKANA, Ark. (KSLA) - INFORMATION FROM POLICE:. The Texarkana Arkansas Police Department would like to inform the community that a suspect has been arrested in connection with the recent homicide investigation that has captured the attention of our community. On Wednesday, August 14, 2024, the Criminal Investigation Division apprehended a...
Other Days: August 14, 2024
(The following items were compiled by Stan Sadler from files of past issues of the Cleveland County Herald. For questions or comments, contact Stan Sadler, P.O. Box 325, Rison, AR 71665, phone (870) 830-2056 or 870-325-6412; or email at sadler.stan@yahoo.com) 10 YEARS AGO AUGUST 13, 2014 The board of the...
The 36th annual Chile Pepper Festival returns to Fayetteville
The annual Chile Pepper Festival returns to Fayetteville this weekend for its 36th iteration. The enduring cross-country event will occur as normal. However, organizers have changed a few proceedings. This week, Matthew Downs, the executive director of the Chile Pepper Cross Country Festival, came to the Carver Center for Public Radio to talk about the Chile Pepper races with Ozarks at Large's Kyle Kellams.
Little Rock Basketball Announces Release of 2024-25 Schedule
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – With an eye on defending their Ohio Valley Conference title, the Little Rock Men's Basketball Team will take on a tough road schedule in non-conference play to prepare for another run at the OVC crown. The Trojans' 2024-25 schedule includes match-ups with five in-state opponents, including the first meeting with the Arkansas Razorbacks since 2021. Season tickets will go on sale for the 2024-25 season Tuesday, August 20 and can be purchased by calling the Trojan Ticket Office at 501-916-3257.
Sebastian County Fair & Rodeo returns | What to know
GREENWOOD, Ark. — The 111th edition of the Sebastian County Fair and Rodeo returns to Greenwood this month. According to its website, the Sebastian County Fair Association is a nonprofit organization "dedicated to educational pursuits in agriculture and the arts." The fair starts Tuesday, Aug. 20th, at 5 p.m.,...
D'anca withdraws from Bull Shoals mayor's race
YELLVILLE — According to Marion County Clerk Dawn Moffet, Bull Shoals mayoral candidate Terry D'anca has requested in writing that his name be removed from the ballot on Nov. 5. The letter to Moffet reads, "I Terry D'anca on this 14th day of August 2024 do here bye (sic)...
Marshall, Vines join stellar incoming Razorback class
FAYETTEVILLE – Additional talent to the Razorbacks men’s program for the 2024-25 season will include Rivaldo Marshall, the 2024 NCAA Indoor 800m champion, and Scottie Vines, who broke the Colorado high school record in the high jump at 7-4.25 (2.24). Marshall, who is from Kingston, Jamaica, attended Calabar...
Wynne City Council votes to add office manager for fire department
WYNNE — The Wynne Fire Department will be adding an officer manager position following a vote last night by the Wynne City Council. Fire Chief Kory Ward said the department has never had a secretary, but there is a need for one following the retirement of building inspector Chris Damron. Ward said the building inspector has always handled office work as well as on-site visits.
Meet the Ricebirds set for Thursday at Ned Moseley Stadium
Meet the Ricebirds is scheduled for Thursday, Aug. 15, at Ned Moseley Stadium. The annual event begins at 7 p.m., where Ricebird fans can expect to be introduced to most of their fall athletes. Admission to the event is a case of water or a package of powdered sports drink.
Walton-led nonprofit spends $10 million for 11 acres in Bentonville
A limited liability company led by philanthropist Alice Walton, Richard Hosley, and Scott Eccleston recently paid $10 million for 2812 E. Central Ave. in Bentonville. Hosley and Eccleston are executives of Art and Wellness Enterprises, which supports the operating nonprofits Walton founded. Walton is the only daughter of Walmart founders Sam and Helen Walton.
Former A-State instructor accused of theft from arts center
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - Arkansas State University Police released details about a theft of nearly $3,000 worth of items belonging to the art department. According to a probable cause affidavit, on July 29, officers found out about the theft at the Windgate Center for Three-Dimensional Arts. Investigators said surveillance video...
Local Pharmacists answering the call to help combat Opioid Overdose
Jonesboro, AR – (JonesboroRightNow.com) – Aug 15, 2024 – According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, the amount of people who have died from drug overdose in the U.S. more than doubled from 2015 to 2022 with 75% of those deaths caused by opioids. Arkansas is no exception to the opioid epidemic that has been ongoing since the 1990s with over 600 overdose deaths in 2022. Arkansas pharmacists have continued to answer the call of helping their communities by combating opioid overdose with providing access to life-saving medications.
AGFC honors young game warden from Monticello
Going the "extra distance" was something Austin Powell strived for to be a college athlete, and putting that motto to use as an Arkansas Game and Fish Commission game warden has helped him make several big cases in just four years on the job. The 26-year-old, working out of the...
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