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Remembering Arkansas's 35-yard drive to earn first victory in the Swamp.
The 2023-24 season was a disaster by nearly every measure. Arkansas's offense was stagnant partly due to the unimaginative play calling from retread offensive coordinator Dan Enos. The offensive line was uncharacteristically bad for a Sam Pittman team. It was also the first time Arkansas hadn't been invited to a bowl game since Pittman took over the program.
Texarkana Police Looking for This Man on Felony Warrant
Texarkana Arkansas Police need your help in locating a man who has been issued a felony warrant. Texarkana area police are looking for Cameron Reshaud Armond. He is wanted for alleged Fleeing by Vehicle with Risk of Death or Serious Injury. Armond is a 25-year-old black male. He stands 6...
24 Jul 2024 Harding football attended White House College Champions Day
SEARCY — More than 30 members of Harding’s NCAA II National Championship football team attended the White House College Champions Day on July 22, in Washington, D.C. The event honored all of the NCAA’s 90 national champions from the 2023-24 school year and was held on the South Lawn. Teams participated in a self-guided tour of the White House. One representative from each championship team joined the speakers on stage.
Arkansas makes final cut for 2025 five-star Jasper Johnson
John Calipari and Arkansas basketball made the cut for another five-star prospect in the 2025 recruiting class. Jasper Johnson, the No. 12 overall player and No. 2 shooting guard in the cycle, announced his final five schools on Wednesday, which included the Razorbacks. Alabama, Kentucky, Louisville and North Carolina also made the cut.
Arkansas Bankers Association, Venture Center launch fintech accelerator
In a new partnership with the Arkansas Bankers Association, The Venture Center announced Thursday (July 25) the inaugural Arkansas Banking Solutions Accelerator. Applications for financial technology companies to be considered for the first cohort are now being accepted. The accelerator follows the successful model of The Venture Center’s Fintech Accelerator,...
UAMS hopes new nurse midwifery program will address Arkansas maternal mortality rates
Officials with the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences say they’re in the early stages of working on a new program they hope will help soon-to-be mothers and lower maternal mortality rates in the state.
Banco Sí adds another branch in Springdale
SPRINGDALE, Ark — Signature Bank of Arkansas opened its Banco Sí location in downtown Springdale on June 24. It is the second branch for the Latino-focused bank. Signature Bank CEO Gary Head said the soft opening at 103 Emma Ave. went very well; the grand opening will be held in September.
Walmart leases health care clinics in Fort Smith, Northwest Arkansas to Mercy
Mercy said Thursday (July 25) it will move into three former Walmart Health Centers in supercenters in Fort Smith, Rogers and Springdale. Mercy said the clinics will offer primary care through appointments and walk-ins during regular hours, but will not provide urgent care. St. Louis-based Mercy said the primary care...
Pine Bluff prepares to roll out year-round school calendar
PINE BLUFF, Ark. — For several students across the state of Arkansas, the back-to-school season is already in full swing, and some school districts have made big changes to their calendars for this school year. "I want students present, and I want teachers present. I hope it builds a...
Man arrested for Mercy lockdown pleads not guilty, public defender asks for ‘fitness evaluation’
The man arrested in connection with a lockdown at Mercy Hospital Fort Smith on July 22 has pleaded not guilty, according to court documents.
FEMA closing Baxter County recovery center
BAXTER COUNTY, Ark. (KAIT) - Time is running out for survivors of the Memorial Day weekend storms to apply for aid. The Federal Emergency Management Agency announced Thursday it will permanently close its Baxter County Disaster Recovery Center. The center, which is located at the Food Bank of North Central...
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