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Tech Tidbits: Retirement of an ATU Basketball Legend
It was a routine April day in 2003 when Coach Joe Foley walked into the sports information office at Arkansas Tech University and sat down. He was mulling an offer to leave behind the renowned women’s basketball powerhouse at Arkansas Tech and accept leadership of what was then a beleaguered program at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock.
Marybeth Byrd to play Gulley Park Concert Series July 18
The second-to-last Gulley Park Concert Series of the season is coming up this week. Next up in the series is a performance by The Voice semifinalist Marybeth Byrd, set to perform on Thursday, July 18 as part of the series. From her bio:. Marybeth Byrd’s love is for music that...
Dive-in movies at Wilson Park to show Kung Fu Panda 4 on Friday
The annual Dive-In Movie Series at Wilson Park pool will continue with another screening this weekend. The city’s Parks, Natural Resources and Cultural Affairs department will host a screening of Kung Fu Panda 4 on Friday, July 19. Movies begin at dark, and gates for the movie open at...
Fayetteville City Council unanimously approves Sunday alcohol sales to be on November ballot
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — It's official: Registered voters in Fayetteville will decide in November whether to allow the sale of alcohol on Sundays in the city. According to Fayetteville City Attorney Kit Williams, a total of 4,276 signatures were verified from a petition led by the organization Keep Our Dollars in Fayetteville. That number of signatures reached the threshold needed to be filed to successfully call for the election.
Saline Memorial Hospital Opens UAMS Milk Bank Depot
July 19, 2024 | LITTLE ROCK — Saline Memorial Hospital, in support of the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Milk Bank, has opened a milk depot in Benton. The new milk depot is a designated space for women to donate milk, which will be sent to the UAMS Milk Bank for screening, pasteurization and nutritional analysis. After processing, milk will be sent, according to need, to hospitals throughout Arkansas.
Former Texas High School Band Instructor Receives Sentence For Grooming Students
A Texarkana, Arkansas Man Is Going To Federal Prison For A Very Long Time After Pleading Guilty To Some Heinous Acts. A former director of the Texas High School color guard plead guilty to federal charges connected to alleged sexual misconduct in a shocking story that rocked educators and parents across the area.
Bis-Centennial: Harding University Celebrates 100 Years with New Programs, Energy
Early on, Harding University looked like a bad bet to survive. From humble beginnings in 1924 with 75 students, Harding resulted from the merger of two small junior colleges in Morrilton. As a Southern drought raged and with no wealthy philanthropists to provide support, the school did not seem long for closure.
ALAN urges industry to participate in logistics survey
For anyone who has ever wanted to donate to a good cause, without dipping into their own funds, there is a way. The American Logistics Aid Network (ALAN) is benefitting from a collaborative survey involving Georgia College, Mississippi State University and the University of Central Arkansas have opened the 33rd Annual Study of Logistics and Transportation Trends survey .
Arkadelphia’s new band director brings 34 years of experience
Arkadelphia Public Schools announced its new director of bands, Texas native Larry Brown. The district said this week in a social media post that Brown brings 34 years of teaching experience to the position. Throughout his career he has taught both middle school and high school bands at 3C, 4A, 5A and 6A classifications, and his students have achieved recognition for excellence in the areas of marching, concert, sight-reading, jazz band, medium ensemble, color guard, winter guard and drumline at the region, state and national levels.
Man pleads guilty to first-degree murder of Lee County 5-year-old
LEE COUNTY, ARKANSAS, Ark. — One man has now pleaded guilty to the first-degree murder and first-degree battery for his involvement in the 2022 death of a 5-year-old Lee County boy. According to reports, 34-year-old Nathan Bridges was sentenced to 60 years in the Arkansas Department of Corrections. Reports...
Arvest Bank offers tips to help small businesses mitigate financial fraud
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT/Edited News Release) - Fraud impacts businesses across the country every day, causing significant financial losses and reputational damage. Small businesses are especially vulnerable because of the lack of resources needed for sophisticated fraud detection solutions. Arvest Bank is offering small businesses tips on mitigating financial fraud through...
Arkansas' Luke Hasz looks to build on fantastic freshman start
Sophomore tight end Luke Hasz was on his way to having a stellar year for Arkansas in 2023 until he broke his collarbone in the fifth week of the season against the Texas A&M Aggies on the opening drive. Despite missing the rest of the season, he was named to The Athletic's Midseason Freshman All-America team after catching 16 passes for 253 yards (15.8 avg.) with three touchdowns.
Andrew Best, recognized for his captivating music tailored for families, will be performing live at the Independence County Library on Thursday, July 25
SINGER/SONGWRITER ANDREW BEST TO PERFORM AT INDEPENDENCE COUNTY LIBRARY. (Batesville, AR) Andrew Best, recognized for his captivating music tailored for families, will be performing live at the Independence County Library on Thursday, July 25, 2024, at 2 p.m. The event, aimed at both children and parents, includes engaging tunes that are as whimsical and entertaining as they are educational.
UAPB sees 65 percent increase in applications for fall semester
As the upcoming school year approaches at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff school administrators say they're seeing a rise in applications and it's something the university says they haven't seen in the past decade.
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