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2024 Washington County Fair runs Aug. 20-24 in Fayetteville
Get ready for some Ferris wheels and funnel cakes. The 2024 Washington County Fair midway opens on Tuesday, Aug. 20 and runs through Saturday, Aug. 24 in Fayetteville. Gates open at 10 a.m., and carnival rides start at 5 p.m. (noon on Saturday). Cost for adults is $5, or $7.50...
First Community Bank promotes George to head teller
First Community Bank has announced Skyla George’s promotion to head teller at the organization’s downtown Batesville branch. “I feel so blessed to be given this opportunity,” said George (pictured above). “I am thankful for all the amazing mentorship I have received from so many at the bank. I have been supported with every step I have taken. I am excited to serve all of Main Street and the surrounding areas by giving them a true and personal community bank experience. There is nothing better than seeing a smile on a customer’s face because you solved their problem and made their day just a little better. I aim to get us more involved with all things Main Street: fundraisers, events, and businesses. The future is bright for downtown.”
Arkansas wide receiver roles becoming more clear
Arkansas offensive coordinator Bobby Petrino is intrigued with his options at wide receivers as the Razorbacks look ahead to the season-opening game against UAPB in Little Rock in just 15 days. The Hogs expect more production through the air after the team finished 12th in the SEC with just 187.5 passing yards per game in 2023.
Two Harrisburg men killed in crash
POINSETT COUNTY Ark. (KAIT) - Two Harrisburg men died when their car crashed into a tree. Arkansas State Police reported the crash happened at 9:25 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 13, on State Highway 14 in rural Poinsett County. According to the preliminary fatal crash report, 71-year-old Vernon R. Houston of Harrisburg...
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.,...
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.
Ouachita County officials find deceased body on North Street
CAMDEN, Ark. (KTVE/KARD) — On August 12, 2024, Ouachita County officials were called to North Street in Camden, Ark. after a deceased body was discovered on a dump trailer. Officials confirmed that the body was at the location between four and five days before it was found. According to officials, the body was described as […]
El Dorado police investigating Hillsboro Street double homicide case
EL DORADO, Ark. (KTVE/KARD) — On Tuesday, August 13, 2024, around 8 PM, officers of the El Dorado Police Department were dispatched to a gas station on Hillsboro Street in reference to a car crash and shooting. Upon arrival, officers learned that 21-year-old Kinley Hansen and 27-year-old Jaylen Robinson were the victims of the incident. […]
Construction in full swing on Arkansas Children's Northwest hospital expansion
Six years after opening a satellite hospital in Springdale to serve Northwest Arkansas kids, Arkansas Children's is building a four-story addition expected to open in 2026. Why it matters: The expansion will allow more kids to stay for inpatient services and enable the hospital to care for sicker children, Jamie Wiggins, executive vice president and chief operating officer for the hospital system, told Axios.
Lake Hamilton to Host MLF Phoenix Bass Fishing Championship
Lake Hamilton in Hot Springs will host the 42nd annual Phoenix Bass Fishing League All-American Championship for the sixth time, making the city and the lake the most visited destinations in the event’s history. It will be the seventh time for the tournament to be hosted in Hot Springs. Major League Fishing announced that the three-day tournament, scheduled for May 29-31, 2025, will showcase the nation’s best grassroots weekend anglers and offer a top prize of up to $120,000 cash to the winner.
Bonchon restaurant coming to Jonesboro
A South Korean based restaurant will open its first location in Arkansas and it will be in Jonesboro. Haag Brown Commercial Real Estate and Development has announced that Bonchon – which means “my hometown” in Korean – will open a restaurant in the former Premier Auto center on Red Wolf Boulevard.
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.
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