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Police searching for ‘armed and dangerous’ shooting suspect from Texarkana
HOPE, Ark. (KTAL/KMSS) – Police in Hope are searching for a Texarkana teen suspected of shooting a man late Sunday night. According to authorities, officers responded to the scene on the 400 block of South Elm St. around 9:25 p.m. Police found a man suffering from a gunshot wound to the leg.
Hannah Named Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration, Chief Financial Officer
JONESBORO – Chancellor Todd Shields has appointed veteran Arkansas State University administrator Dr. Russ Hannah vice chancellor for finance and administration and chief financial officer. “We’re fortunate to have someone with such extensive experience in higher education financial administration and long-standing commitment to A-State to step into this critical...
Accused rapist claims he was “over-excited and did not stop”
BATESVILLE, Ark. (KAIT) - Investigators said a Batesville man accused of raping a child told them he got “over-excited.”. Independence County District Court Judge Chaney Taylor found probable cause Thursday, July 11, to charge 40-year-old Christopher Robert Meyer with one count of rape, a Class Y felony. According to...
Pactiv Evergreen to divest facilities in North Carolina, Arkansas in $110M cash deal
Brazilian pulp and paper company Suzano is expanding its North America operations with the $110 million cash purchase of two Pactiv Evergreen mills, the companies announced Friday. The deal is expected to close in the fourth quarter, pending antitrust approvals. The mills in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, and Waynesville, North Carolina,...
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.
Central Arkansas to see dangerous heat levels on Tuesday
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Due to dangerous heat across the Natural State, the National Weather Service has issued an excessive heat warning for Tuesday. Because of this, the THV11 Weather Impact Team has now issued a Weather Impact Alert that will be in effect from Tuesday afternoon and into the evening hours.
Main Street Representatives Visit Hope
Two representatives from Main Street Arkansas visited Hope on Monday. Brooke Fleming and Susan Shaddox planned to visit several retail businesses. Shaddox is the Interior Design Consultant for Main Street Arkansas. She helps businesses in historic districts with economic development. Shaddox said she uses “design” as her platform to help businesses. This can take a variety of forms such as helping with interior colors or helping a business owner preserve an architectural issue. Shaddox was helping Vintage Girls Boutique owner Connie Lavender with merchandizing. This included “color linking” groupings, especially the summer merchandise. Shaddox is a licensed interior decorator and she said she brought “fresh eyes and fresh vision” for Lavender’s business.
U of A Honors College Selects 2024 Fellows Class
The U of A Honors College has selected 91 exceptional high school students, including 80 from Arkansas, to receive Honors College Fellowships. The fellowships, which award up to $80,000, largely cover tuition, fees, books, room and board, and other academic expenses over four years, providing these students the freedom to pursue original research, study abroad, service learning and other academic interests.
International sports pub in Bentonville hosts European Championship watch party
BENTONVILLE, Ark. — The European Soccer Championship was Sunday, July 14. Fans in Arkansas gathered at a local English pub to watch one of the biggest soccer games of the year unfold. The Botanical at 8th and A's owner Alan Gooding said he wanted to make visitors feel like...
UAMS receives $1.3 million grant could lead to educational opportunities
A grant coming to the university of Arkansas for medical sciences will lead to more educational opportunities for high school students interested in medicine.
Bradley County 4-H Members Shine at Ferndale Shooting Sports Competition
FERNDALE, AR – The Bradley County 4-H members showcased their skills at the Shooting Sports Competition held at the Ferndale 4-H Center Thursday, despite the sweltering heat. Several young archers from Bradley County emerged as winners, demonstrating their precision and dedication. The team of Landon Duncan, Jake Castleberry, and...
Camden man dies in motorcycle crash
A motorcycle crash in El Dorado left a Camden, Arkansas man dead Sunday morning. According to an Arkansas State Police fatal crash summary, Henry Steven Williams Jr., 29, was driving a 2007 Harley Davidson north on Old Camden Road at about 10:25 a.m. when he lost control in a left turn, left the highway and struck a tree.
Bob Knight remembered on 79th birthday
On July 15, KTLO, Classic Hits and The Boot are taking the time to remember Bob Knight, who was considered a legend in Arkansas broadcasting but always kept his community at the forefront of his life. The late co-owner, president and general manager of Mountain Lakes Broadcasting Corporation would have been 79 on this day.
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