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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...
$8.2 billion price tag makes Paris 2024 the sixth most expensive Olympics in history
As the world counts down to the 2024 Summer Olympics starting in Paris on July 26, the city prepares for a surge of fans and athletes — and for one of the most expensive Games in history.
International Title match and more scheduled for AEW: Dynamite #250 in North Little Rock
As All Elite Wrestling prepares for its 250th episode of AEW: Dynamite live from North Little Rock next week, the Florida-based promotion has announced two different title matches will be part of the festivities at Simmons Bank Arena.
Fort Leonard Wood is losing the band that has provided its soundtrack for 70 years
The final note is coming soon for the band that has been stationed at Fort Leonard Wood for 70 years. The 399th Army Band stationed at the post west of Rolla is one of four bands the Army has decided to deactivate as part of a restructuring plan. All members will be reassigned by the middle of October.
St. Louis Cardinals get the steal of the MLB draft with infielder JJ Wetherholt
With the seventh overall draft pick in the 2024 MLB draft, the St. Louis Cardinals selected JJ Wetherholt, one of, if not the best pure hitters in the draft. JJ Wetherholt was college baseball's best hitter in 2023, where he batted .449/.517/.787 for the Mountaineers. That performance landed him numerous All-American nominations by various outlets, as well as being a finalist for the Dick Howser Trophy and the Golden Spikes Award. Wetherholt slid in the draft due to a hamstring injury he suffered early in the college baseball season that cost him 24 games. Wetherholt still batted .331/.472/.589 in 36 games when he returned.
Four-star guard Courtlend Muldrew will offically visit Ole Miss in September
One of the state of Arkansas' top high school basketball stars has scheduled an official visit to Ole Miss. Four-star guard Courtland Muldrew tells 247Sports he will officially visit Ole Miss on the weekend of Sept. 27. The official visit will take place against the backdrop of the Rebel football team hosting Kentucky that weekend in its SEC opener.
Thayer, Missouri experiencing power outage
THAYER, Mo. — The City of Thayer, Missouri says they are currently under a power outage. The City says a transformer for the Entergy energy company blew, making the town lose electricity. The City contacted Entergy but they suspect it will be around six hours before the power comes back on. The Thayer Fire Department […]
Midwest Storm Alert: Tornado Risk, 75+ mph Winds Expected Monday
Chicago, IL – The Midwest is on high alert as severe weather is forecasted to impact the region on Monday, July 15. One or more clusters of severe storms may develop along a cold front, posing risks for tornadoes, damaging wind gusts, and large hail. According to the NOAA...
Mountain Home, Arkansas woman dies after drowning in White River
OZARK COUNTY, Mo. — A woman from Mountain Home, Arkansas, has died after drowning in the north fork of the White River in Missouri on Saturday, July 13. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the incident happened half a mile south of the Dawt Mill Bridge in Ozark County at 1:25 p.m. Saturday. The […]
Missouri and Arkansas lawmakers react after shots rang out at Donald Trump rally in Pennsylvania
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Lawmakers from Missouri and Arkansas are reacting after shots rang out at a Donald Trump rally in Butler, Pennsylvania Saturday. Below are statements made by area lawmakers. We also interviewed with Republican Congressman Mark Alford. Rep. Alford said he is praying for former President Trump and...
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