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Little Rock, AR – Heavy Rain Expected Across Arkansas Saturday
Little Rock, AR – Arkansas residents should prepare for a wet and warm Saturday as rain chances increase throughout the afternoon, leading into the evening with high temperatures expected to reach the upper 80s to near 90 degrees. The National Weather Service in Little Rock advises that rain chances will decrease overnight into Saturday morning, but showers and storms are likely to redevelop later in the day.
UA Texarkana LPN graduates achieve 100% pass rate
The class of 2023 University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana, Texarkana campus, Licensed Practical Nursing graduates achieved a 100% first-attempt pass rate on the NCLEX board exam. The national average pass rate for all candidates is 89.82%. Jessica Schroader, UAHT LPN Director, said the success of LPN students at the college is...
Razorback Defense shines, gets the first shutout since 2018
LITTLE ROCK — An outmanned UAPB Golden Lion offense was no match for the Razorback defense that went out and proved they are improved with a 70-0 shutout Thursday night in War Memorial Stadium. It was three and out for the UA Pine Bluff offense, the first three possessions...
Lake County Man Busted in Arkansas with 105 Pounds of Marijuana
A man from Lower Lake, California, was arrested in Arkansas after state troopers discovered 105 pounds of high-grade marijuana in his vehicle, authorities said. As per a press release, David Willis, 44, was stopped by Arkansas State Police on Wednesday, August 21, around 4:40 p.m., while driving eastbound on Interstate 40 in Conway County, according to police. Troopers had pulled over the rented 2023 Chevrolet Malibu for a traffic violation at the 104-mile marker when they discovered multiple large trash bags in the trunk, containing vacuum-sealed bundles of marijuana.
White Hall officers exposed to drugs in arrest
Two White Hall police officers were taken to the hospital and later released after apparently being exposed to fentanyl during an arrest early Thursday. Five occupants of a vehicle that had been stopped were taken into custody. In a probable cause affidavit, provided to the Jefferson County prosecuting attorney's office,...
Texarkana Water customers to see upgrade to water meters
TEXARKANA (KSLA) - Texarkana, Ark. and Texas city leaders have approved an $18 million upgrade for Texarkana Water Utilities (TWU). The improvements will change the way water meters are read. “We are going to put in an Itron cellular-based meter infrastructure system,” said Gary Smith, director of TWU. Smith...
The historical significance of Arkansas' big offensive night
The UAPB Golden Lions were severely outmanned in Thursday night's 70-0 loss to Arkansas in Little Rock, but Bobby Petrino made quite a statement in his return to the Razorback sideline. Arkansas' offense broke a program record by scoring on all ten of its possessions and reached 70 points for the first time in ten years despite playing 10-minute quarters in the second half.
Benton Panthers honor beloved fan Freddie Rhinehart in season opener
BENTON, Ark. (KATV) — The Benton Panthers kicked off their football season with the Salt Bowl against rival, Bryant Hornets. Head Coach Brad Harris said they have a solid team going into the season with many veteran players coming back from last season but there will be one team member missing, Benton’s number one fan Freddie Rhinehart.
SPORTS: Dogs host Russellville as high school football season kicks off
The wait for high school football in Arkansas in 2024 is over as teams across the state kick off their season Friday night. The Morrilton Devil Dogs open at home against Russellville in the Battle of I-40 sponsored by Farm Bureau of Conway County and Pope County. This is the 95th meeting all time between the Devil Dogs and Cyclones and it's the 67th consecutive season in which the teams have met on the gridiron. Coach Cody McNabb says the rivalry game is always a good one to start the season...
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