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One More Day of Heat Wave
The heat wave will last one more day before we get a break in the high temperatures. A heat advisory will be in effect for southeast Kansas, most of Oklahoma, southern Missouri and all of Arkansas today. The advisories start between 11 and 1 p.m. and will last until 8 p.m. Coffeyville is expected to see a high of 99 with a heat index up to 109 today.
July 16: What you need to know
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - We’re helping you plan your Tuesday on Good Morning Region 8. It will be HOT again today with Excessive Heat Warnings and Heat Advisories in effect across Region 8. Highs will be in the mid-90s, and heat index values will be around 110°. With...
Pine Bluff hires company to revitalize its economy
PINE BLUFF, Ark. — The City of Pine Bluff has been working to revitalize some businesses with hopes of being able to draw more people in. That's been the goal for a while, but now the city is calling for outside help and leaders hope that a new partnership could help bring new developments.
Sherwood woman to celebrate 100th birthday
SHERWOOD, Ark. — One Arkansas woman is set to celebrate her 100th birthday in just a few weeks and she's inviting friends, family, and community members to join her in celebrating the big day. Amy Barnes Sanders was born in Prescott, Arkansas on August 4, 1924, and has since...
Bike Enthusiasts Descend on Bentonville for NWA Bike-a-Palooza with F.A.S.T. Coler Roller
Bentonville, AR (July 15, 2024) – Gear up for one of Arkansas’ biggest cycling events as the NWA Bike-a-Palooza with F.A.S.T. Coler Roller rolls into Coler Mountain Bike Park this September 20-22! This community-driven event, organized by passionate volunteers from 15 local cycling clubs, promises a weekend of...
Pine Bluff paper mill is to be sold in $110M deal
Pactiv Evergreen Inc. has announced that it has signed an agreement to sell its Pine Bluff paper mill and Waynesville, N.C., extrusion facility to global paper and pulp producer Suzano S.A., a Brazilian company, for $110 million in cash, according to a news release posted on the Pactiv Evergreen site.
Texarkana police investigating shooting on Laurel Street
TEXARKANA, Ark. (KSLA) - Officers with the Texarkana Arkansas Police Department responded to reports of a shooting just after 6 p.m. on Monday, July 15. The incident happened in the 2600 block of Laurel Street. When officers arrived, they found a male victim lying on the ground and bleeding from...
Entergy Arkansas teams up with local groups to help with summer utility costs
LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — To fight back against the ever-rising temperatures, Entergy Arkansas is assisting customers with saving money and managing utility bills. Energy Arkansas is planning to offer savings offerings and programs to better manage their bills and utilities during these hot times. There will be an in-person...
Taekwondo Black Belt instructor to lead women’s self-defense class at The ARTSpace on Main in Pine Bluff
Pine Bluff, Arkansas – The ARTSpace on Main in Pine Bluff is hosting a women’s self-defense class led by Taekwondo Black Belt instructor Florence “FloEssence” Love. The class is scheduled for Saturday, July 20, from 1:30 to 3 p.m. at 623 S. Main St. This engaging...
Wynne High School early site package bids to be accepted Aug. 1
WYNNE — Sealed bids for the Wynne High School early site package will be accepted on Thursday, Aug. 1, at the Nabholz Construction Services Office in Jonesboro. Sealed bids will be placed under review at that time. Bids received after that time will be returned to the bidder unopened.
USACE to begin Millwood Lake drawdown
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — ASHDOWN, Ark. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Little Rock District will begin lowering Millwood Lake on July 15, 2024, to improve shoreline vegetation and promote sediment compaction. The drawdown will expose an extensive area of shoreline for re-vegetation to allow the planting...
ASCS Penalizes Brady Baker for Failing Fuel Test at Batesville
(July 15, 2024) — The American Sprint Car Series announced Monday that Brad Baker has been fined due to failing a fuel test following the ASCS National Tour event on June 22nd, 2024 at Batesville Motor Speedway. After failing a fuel test at conducted in the ASCS Command Center...
EA Sports College Football Arkansas Player Ratings
The long wait for EA Sports College Football is over for those who pre-ordered the deluxe edition of the game, and the Arkansas Razorbacks are listed as an 85 overall, with an 82 on offense and an 82 on defense. It was previously announced the highest-rated player on the game for the Razorbacks is senior edge rusher Landon Jackson with a 91 overall, making him the 58th-best player in the game.
Morton to not run for Fort Smith Board reelection
Fort Smith City Director Lavon Morton said Monday (July 15) will not seek reelection to the Ward 2 Board of Directors seat he holds. Morton was first appointed to the position in April 2019, and was elected in 2020. He was up for election to the position in 2020, but...
New leadership announced for Arkansas Edge
Kyle May will succeed Chris Bauer as executive director of Arkansas Edge, the name, image and likeness (NIL) collective for Razorback athletes, and Alex Harper was named director of corporate partnerships, the University of Arkansas announced Monday (July 15). Since the implementation of the new NCAA NIL guidelines on July...
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