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Mexican and Guatemalan consulates make stop in Jonesboro
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - Two consulates boosted multiple communities as they made their stop in Jonesboro. The Mexican and Guatemalan consulates visited the city of Jonesboro on Saturday, July 13. The Mexican Consulate stopped by the Hispanic Center and the Guatemalan Consulate stopped by Blessed Sacrament Church. The Hispanic Center...
Robinson and Brady Begin Terms as Chairs of the Faculty Senate and Campus Faculty
Professors Samantha Robinson and Kevin Brady have begun their terms as chairs of the Faculty Senate and Campus Faculty, respectively. Robinson has been elected the chair of the Faculty Senate at the U of A for the 2024-25 academic year. Robinson previously served in the Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences as the director of data science initiatives and in the Department of Mathematical Sciences as vice chair, including serving as the Julia A. Hicks Endowed Professor in Mathematics and as a teaching associate professor. She is now an associate professor in the Center for Agricultural Data Analytics and the School of Human Environmental Sciences in the Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences.
Stuttgart Surge pull out close road win over Raiders to stay unbeaten
What a game! Two words describe it: ABSOLUTE CHAOS. The Stuttgart Surge outlasted Raiders Tirol in a 30-25 game filled with high drama, multiple lead changes, and at times, very ugly play. For a minute, it looked like the Surge were going to pull away from Tirol, but turnovers and soft defensive coverage made this game a nail-biter. With this victory, Stuttgart moves to 6-0, while the Raiders, who have been fighting desperately to keep themselves in the playoff picture, are now 5-3, only one game ahead of Berlin. The ELF playoff structure is not too different then the college football playoffs.
Which state has the most Olympic gold medals?
Which state has the most Olympic gold medals? Inspired by a 2014 Business Insider article, we created an updated map showing the number of individual Olympic gold medals held by each state.
Paragould High School hosts Color Run
PARAGOULD, Ark. (KAIT) - Paragould High School hosted its first-ever cross-country color run on Saturday. The event was held to help raise money and benefit the cross-country team. Cross Country Head Coach Monica Edwards said that it means a lot to be able to put this on. “Oh it means...
Free Back to School Cuts for Kids
Jonesboro, AR – (JonesboroRightNow.com) – July 13, 2024 – School starts back in about a month, and there’s a lot that kids will need to get ready. Supplies and clothes, sure, but what about a back-to-school haircut? For free?. Put August 18th on the calendar, because...
Former Bentonville Standout Kasey Ford Ready to Return Home as Minor League Pitcher
Former Bentonville Standout Poised for a Homecoming. Kasey Ford, a relief pitcher known for his imposing 6-foot-6 stature and 275 pounds, is on the cusp of making a triumphant return to his Arkansas roots. This once-formidable talent from Bentonville has been working his way through the minor league ranks, determined to make an impact in the world of baseball.
Valeria Ramirez Wins Central Arkansas Open with Madison Holmes in Second Place
Genesis of Conway Central Arkansas Open sees Bears Valeria Ramirez and Madison Holmes clinching top spots with Ramirez securing a seven-stroke victory over four rounds, while Holmes ties for second. Valeria Ramirez finished with a 3-over 291, scoring two rounds under par and a total of 10 birdies. Madison Holmes...
Local business holds Christmas in July event
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - Christmas is only a little over six months away, but that hasn’t stopped some Jonesboro residents from celebrating. On Saturday, July 13, Market Bliss held an event to celebrate Christmas in July by having sales, Christmas music playing, and having a snow cone stand outside.
Community Health Fair held at Earl Bell Community Center
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - Ambetter Health held a Community Health Fair on Saturday at the Earl Bell Community Center. The event was able to provide members within the community a chance to get free health screenings, educational health benefits, and nutritional foods as well. Ambetter Health Supervisor Sharee Ellis-Young said...
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