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Help trout keep their cool
Trout anglers looking to beat the heat may want to add a little more precaution than usual to their catch-and-release regimen during summer, particularly on The Little Red River, which has seen temperatures exceeding the comfort level for rainbow and brown trout. Christy Graham, Arkansas Game and Fish Commission Trout...
Former Arkansas Sen. Joyce Elliott suffers stroke
Joyce Elliott, a former Arkansas state senator and prominent civil rights advocate, suffered a stroke this week while in Dallas, according to Get Loud Arkansas, her voter advocacy nonprofit. “The [Get Loud Arkansas] team truly appreciates everyone who has reached out to show support and love for Senator Elliott,” nonprofit...
Conway to host annual Freedom Fest blowout on Beaverfork Lake
Conway’s Freedom Fest: A Celebration of Liberty and Fun. Get ready for a star-spangled celebration like no other As Conway prepares to host its annual Freedom Fest blowout on Beaverfork Lake, the excitement is building. Located in the heart of Arkansas, Conway is a city that knows how to...
Pine Bluff OKs loan toward hotel project
In a contentious Pine Bluff City Council meeting held on Monday, several key agenda items were passed, including the demolition of the Plaza Hotel and financing for the project to replace it. The decisions were met with mixed reactions from council members and the public as Lloyd Holcomb Jr. conducted...
1812 society donates 118 pairs of jeans
As of January, United States Daughters of the War of 1812 have delivered 118 pairs of men's denim jeans for veterans receiving treatment at St. Francis House as well as the VA medical centers in Little Rock and North Little Rock. Advised of the critical and ongoing need for men's...
Mountain Home NJROTC’s Journey at BLT and LA
Mountain Home NJROTC attended the annual Basic Leadership Training (BLT) and Leadership Academy (LA), at Camp Clark, Missouri National Guard, in Nevada, MO June 17th and June 22nd. Experiencing a week of challenging themselves both mentally and physically, the Bomber Battalion joined cadets from from Willard, Missouri, Bentonville, AR, Hot...
Arkansas fireworks shows postponed due to inclement weather Thursday evening
FORT SMITH, Ark. — Heavy rain fell in Northwest Arkansas and the River Valley Thursday night, creating a problem for people planning to watch public fireworks shows. We talked to organizers to learn about their plans for the rain. Bentonville. The city of Bentonville's 4th of July celebration, Evening...
Fayetteville Public Schools reacts to Governor-backed program to limit phone access
ARKANSAS, USA — Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders and Secretary of Education Jacob Oliva invited superintendents across the state on July 2 to take part in a pilot program aimed at addressing in-school phone usage and mental health. The press release stated funding will be provided to all secondary...
Melon madness ahead of the Fourth
CAVE CITY, Ark. (KAIT) - A small town known for its homegrown watermelons is a hot spot for fruit lovers across Arkansas this summer. Darla Brown and her husband traveled to Brian Carter’s Cave City Watermelon stand on Wednesday, July 3. Brown said it’s where she has come for watermelons since she was a little girl.
University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Appoints Andrea Stewart as Interim Chancellor
Andrea Stewart has been selected to serve as interim chancellor of the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff. The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is a historically Black university within the University of Arkansas System. The school enrolls roughly 2,200 undergraduate students and 200 graduate students. Women represent 56 percent of the undergraduate population.
Three people arrested in connection with various charges in Northwest Arkansas
Northwest Arkansas Sees String of Arrests on Various Charges. Three separate incidents in Northwest Arkansas led to the arrests of several individuals on a range of charges, highlighting the ongoing efforts of local law enforcement to address criminal activity in the region. Fayetteville Drug Bust Yields Multiple Arrests. On April...
Arkansas authorities investigating after 19-year-old killed in hit-and-run
PINE BLUFF, Ark. — Arkansas State Police is now investigating an incident where a woman was killed during a hit-and-run incident on Wednesday night. According to reports, witnesses said that a vehicle hit a 19-year-old woman identified as Kalei Owen of Bentonville after she ran from the woods and into the roadway on Interstate 530 in Jefferson County.
Arkansas Storm Team Forecast: Dangerous Heat for the Fourth of July; Storms tonight, relief tomorrow
More Extreme Heat today with heat indices climbing over 115° and possibly close to 120°. This is dangerous heat, so be safe and be smart by staying inside as much as possible and keep drinking water all day. This afternoon will produce some isolated showers and thunderstorms, but...
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