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University of Arkansas expects record enrollment, plans to build dorms
It is the first week of fall classes for the University of Arkansas, and the state's flagship school expects record enrollment, spokesperson John Thomas told Axios. By the numbers: The university saw an all-time high of 32,140 students in fall 2023, including undergraduate, graduate and law students. The numbers for this fall won't be available until the 11th day of classes, but officials expect even larger undergraduate and overall enrollment numbers, plus its second-largest freshman class.
Property tax payment deadline draws near
With property tax payments due in little over a month, Columbia County has collected a total of $4,953,039.95 as of August 14, according to Tax Collector Rachel Waller. Waller said this is 27 percent of the original charge for tax year 2023, which was $18,743,165.05. Tax books opened March 1,...
Baptist Health Stuttgart campus clinic welcomes OB-GYN Ashton Porter, MD
STUTTGART, Ark. – Ashton Porter, MD, recently joined the team at Baptist Health Stuttgart Campus Clinic-A Service of Baptist Health Medical Center-Stuttgart as an obstetrician-gynecologist. Dr. Porter, a native of Oak Grove, Arkansas, received a Doctor of Medicine and residency training from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences....
Roads open following 3-vehicle crash with injuries
RANDOLPH COUNTY, Ark. (KAIT) - Roads are now open after a three-vehicle crash with injuries. The Arkansas Department of Transportation reported the crash happened shortly before 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 20, on Highway 67, just south of Pocahontas. At around 6 p.m., ArDOT reported it cleared. Randolph County Sheriff...
Arkansas’ predicted record for 2024
FAYETTEVILLE — The season opener is just over one week away and there’s some optimism and pessimism surrounding the Arkansas season. Some are convinced and optimistic the team is much better than last year’s 4-8 version. Others see more of the same for the Hogs. So it’s time for me to jump into the mix and share my thoughts.
Boozman shares memories of Rogers Veteran
Traxson was born in Rogers and graduated from Rogers High School in 1999. He attended Northwest Arkansas Community College before enrolling at the University of Arkansas where he earned a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice. He served as a police officer for his hometown and, after a year in...
Better depth paints rosier picture for Hogs
In today’s world of college football, players can take circuitous routes to reach their final landing place. Two such young men figure heavily into the defensive plans of the Arkansas Razorbacks this season in linebacker Stephen Dix Jr. and defensive end Anton Juncaj, both of whom transferred to Arkansas last spring.
Paint the Town Green and Gold Draws 35 Entries
Thirty-five businesses and organizations have entered the 2024 Paint the Town Green and Gold community spirit contest presented by the Russellville Area Chamber of Commerce and Arkansas Tech University. This is the ninth year for Paint the Town Green and Gold, a program that encourages local businesses and organizations to...
2024 Kickoff Countdown- 1970 season, 9 interceptions against SMU
The 1970 Arkansas football season has largely been lost to history, but it was one of the most dominant seasons the Hogs ever produced. In this edition of the 2024 Kickoff Countdown, we'll revisit that year, including the game against SMU. The Razorbacks went 9-2 in 1970, earning second place...
Man Arrested for Allegedly Leaving the Scene of Accident in Paragould
PARAGOULD, Ark. — A man faces several charges including a felony after he allegedly caused an accident with a motorcycle and then left the scene. Jeremy L.V. Long, 34, of Paragould, was ordered held on a $10,000 cash-only bond by Judge Dan Stidham. He faces charges including leaving the scene of an accident involving death or personal injuries, a Class D felony; driving with a suspended or revoked license, an unclassified misdemeanor; and failure to yield, an unclassified misdemeanor.
American Legion Riders to visit Main Street in Russellville after event kickoff
LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — A nationwide run on the road has kicked off today. Around 300 motorcycles will be making a special arrival at Main Street in Russellville to gather on the 2nd day of its American Legion Riders run. Danielle J. Housenick, Executive Director of Main Street Russellville...
Conway police searches for suspect involved in shooting incident
CONWAY, Ark. — The Conway Police Department is investigating a shooting that happened on Tuesday afternoon. According to reports, the shooting happened in the parking lot of a Walmart located at 3900 Dave Ward Drive. Reports state that the incident began when two cars met up and then people...
Three weeks in al-Aqsa: A doctor's view of the Gaza crisis
After months of following the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, Dr. Ahmad Yousaf took action. A physician based in Little Rock, Yousaf recently returned from volunteering at one of the region’s last remaining hospitals. You can read Maggie's full reporting on this story at Little Rock Public Radio. Support KUAF...
School bus crashes into apartment building in Highland Heights
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - A school bus crashed into an apartment building on Wednesday morning. Memphis Police Department responded to the crash around 6:24 a.m. on 3645 Macon Road. Police said that there were two high school students on the bus and they were taken to the hospital with minor...
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