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Transcript: Sen. Tom Cotton on "Face the Nation," July 14, 2024
The following is a transcript of an interview with Sen. Tom Cotton, Republican of Arkansas, on "Face the Nation" that aired on July 14, 2024.MARGARET BRENNAN: And we're back now with Arkansas Republican Senator Tom Cotton. Senator, thank you for joining us. And it is a difficult morning for many people waking up to this news. I wonder what your message is to Americans in this moment.SEN. TOM COTTON: Well, it's a difficult day for Americans, Margaret. I want to join President Trump and express- expressing my gratitude for the Secret Service agents and law enforcement officers who acted so...
Arkansas State Corvette Association Meets in Hope
A State Corvette Association met on Main Street between Tailgater’s and Hebrews 11:1 for a meet and greet on Saturday. The Association is based in Little Rock and has members from all over. They have 100 members; their membership requirements are $100 and owning a Corvette to get in. Next weekend they will be at the National Convention Center in Shreveport. Hope City Director Reginald Easter presided over the event where prizes were announced. The winners were: Willie Harris 1st Place, Ben Willie Rose 2nd Place, Billie Brooks 3rd Place, and Willie Mays 4th Place. Sharon Caldwell was given a Thank You prize for her involvement. JR Richardson from the Arklatex Corvette Club in Texarkana was a class winner. The Grand Prize of a Klipsch speaker went to Margaret McLaughlin from Big Mac’s BBQ. Backyard Barbecue served food at the event.
Country singer Justin Moore, philanthropist awarded honorary degrees at ASU Three Rivers
MALVERN, Arkansas — During the Spring Commencement Exercises, Justin Moore and Rodney Allen were each given the highest honor any institution can give: an honorary degree. Moore earned ASU Three Rivers concurrent credit as a senior at Poyen High School during the 2001-02 academic year. He enrolled at the College for the fall of 2002 but withdrew to join his uncle’s band and make his way to Nashville to be a country music artist.
U of A Honors College Selects 2024 Fellows Class
The U of A Honors College has selected 91 exceptional high school students, including 80 from Arkansas, to receive Honors College Fellowships. The fellowships, which award up to $80,000, largely cover tuition, fees, books, room and board, and other academic expenses over four years, providing these students the freedom to pursue original research, study abroad, service learning and other academic interests.
Main Street Representatives Visit Hope
Two representatives from Main Street Arkansas visited Hope on Monday. Brooke Fleming and Susan Shaddox planned to visit several retail businesses. Shaddox is the Interior Design Consultant for Main Street Arkansas. She helps businesses in historic districts with economic development. Shaddox said she uses “design” as her platform to help businesses. This can take a variety of forms such as helping with interior colors or helping a business owner preserve an architectural issue. Shaddox was helping Vintage Girls Boutique owner Connie Lavender with merchandizing. This included “color linking” groupings, especially the summer merchandise. Shaddox is a licensed interior decorator and she said she brought “fresh eyes and fresh vision” for Lavender’s business.
International sports pub in Bentonville hosts European Championship watch party
BENTONVILLE, Ark. — The European Soccer Championship was Sunday, July 14. Fans in Arkansas gathered at a local English pub to watch one of the biggest soccer games of the year unfold. The Botanical at 8th and A's owner Alan Gooding said he wanted to make visitors feel like...
Former Region 8 athlete honored with mural
LAKE CITY, Ark. (KAIT) - Lake City native and Dodgers pitcher Gavin Stone is being honored by his community in a special way. A mural that showcases the timeline of his career from little leaguer to big leaguer has been painted on the concession stand at Wayne Biscuits Short Community Park in Lake City.
$72,000 raised for Fordyce mass shooting victims
Dallas County authorities said over $72,000 has been raised for the victims of the deadly Fordyce mass shooting. The donations were raised through an account at Fordyce Bank and Trust and will be evenly distributed between the victims of the shooting through the Victims First organization through their partnership with the Arkansas Community Foundation.
Arrest Made In Boone County After Traffic Stop Of Texas Men
After a traffic stop, authorities in Texas arrested two men when they discovered stolen items in their possession. The Arkansas State Police recently reported that a vehicle traveling on Highway 65 near Tower Road just south of Omaha was pulled over by officers during a routine traffic stop. During a...
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$2,000 reward offered for info on Wynne vehicle break-ins
WYNNE — A concerned citizen has offered a $2,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of those responsible for recent vehicle break-ins in the City of Wynne. Wynne Police Chief Richard Dennis said the city has seen a noticeable uptick in vehicle burglaries in the past year. He said it is an ongoing trend across Eastern Arkansas and the City of Wynne is not immune.
Bradley County 4-H Members Shine at Ferndale Shooting Sports Competition
FERNDALE, AR – The Bradley County 4-H members showcased their skills at the Shooting Sports Competition held at the Ferndale 4-H Center Thursday, despite the sweltering heat. Several young archers from Bradley County emerged as winners, demonstrating their precision and dedication. The team of Landon Duncan, Jake Castleberry, and...
Hagen Smith Becomes Razorbacks’ Latest First Round Pick
ARLINGTON, Texas — Arkansas' Hagen Smith became the second pitcher selected in the 2024 MLB Draft. Smith was selected with the fifth overall pick by the Chicago White Sox. The pick has a projected slot value of $7,763,700. The only pitcher higher behind Chase Burns of Wake Forest, who was taken with the second pick by the Cincinnati Reds. Smith ended his Razorback career with a career-record 360 strikeouts across three seasons as a Hog. He finished with a 24-6 record with a 3.40 ERA across 233 innings. He becomes the first Razorback to be drafted in the first round...
No. 1 2025 Point Guard Prospect Is Nearing Decision, Deciphering Between 4 Schools
Darius Acuff Jr., the consensus No. 1 point guard in the class of 2025, was at the Peach Jam, the EYBL’s Premier event this weekend, where he was closely monitored by Kansas’ Bill Self, Michigan’s Dusty May, and Arkansas’ John Calipari. Acuff is down to four schools and is expected to make a decision following the Peach Jam. Connecticut is the other program on the 6-1 point guard’s finalist list.
Why a St. Louis medical organization will use drones to transport blood samples
A St. Louis-based organ transplant organization hopes to use drones to transport blood samples. Mid-America Transplant is an organ and tissue procurement organization that serves eastern Missouri, southern Illinois and northeast Arkansas. It currently transports blood samples and other organ donation-related matter by ground vehicle or aircraft, which can be time-consuming and costly. A trip to deliver blood samples by aircraft costs around $10,000.
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