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Sam Pittman is on the hot seat at Arkansas, and he brought in former Hogs coach Bobby Petrino as OC
DALLAS (AP) — Arkansas coach Sam Pittman made a headline-grabbing hire in the offseason when he brought Bobby Petrino back to Fayetteville as offensive coordinator. Petrino was head coach of the Razorbacks from 2008-11, but was fired after a scandal involving an extramarital affair and a motorcycle crash. Petrino...
Pitching performance propels Stuttgart Ricemen to state championship game today in Hot Springs
Another game brought another superb pitching performance for the Stuttgart Ricemen. This time it was rising sophomore Beau Barnes who delivered Stuttgart’s second complete game of the tournament, powering his team to the American Legion Junior State Championship game as a result. Stuttgart faced off against Conway in the...
Pine Bluff mother awaits son's headstone two years after purchase
PINE BLUFF (KATV) — At just 17-years-old, Tristian Harris lost his life to gun violence in Pine Bluff. His mother, Jornetta Shaw, said she never got to see him walk across the stage to graduate high school. "That was my last one to see out of 5 kids to...
AEW Dynamite Hits And Misses (7/17/24)
Welcome to the latest edition of our weekly AEW Dynamite hits and misses series. Last night’s Dynamite emanated from the Simmons Bank Arena in Little Rock, AR. The show saw featured appearances from MJF, Will Ospreay, The Elite, Mariah May, and Dr. Britt Baker among others. Here’s what went down on 7/17 AEW Dynamite. Hit […] The post AEW Dynamite Hits And Misses (7/17/24) appeared first on Wrestlezone.
Fort Smith man celebrates 40th year working at Taco Bell
FORT SMITH, Ark. — Roger Pinkerton, a Fort Smith man, was celebrated for his 40th year working at Taco Bell on Grand Avenue. Taco Bell held a celebration for him on Thursday, July 18, from 2-4 p.m. The public was invited to join the celebration, where free drinks were provided.
Arkansas Activities Association enshrined Hall of Fame class of 2024
HOT SPRINGS, Ark. (KAIT) - The Arkansas Activities Association enshrined the Hall of Fame class of 2024. Former Osceola basketball coach Frankie Gathen, former Marmaduke basketball coach Chester Barner Jr., and Pocahontas alum Jeff Williams are among the honorees. Arkansas High School Coaches Association - 2024 Inductees. Steve Lynch (Bergman/Jasper)
Free Range Conversations: Adventurous Keegan Floats Entire Length of Saline River
RISON - Not many people have floated the entire length of the Saline River from its origins north of Benton to its confluence with the Ouachita River, but Pat Jo Keegan of the Mt. Carmel community is among them. Keegan, who is the District 4 Justice of the Peace on...
Expanded 'Food Truck Friday' Event Set For This Week at Pioneer Village
RISON - Food Truck Friday returns to the Pioneer Village this Friday, July 19. The event, organized by Rison Shine Community Development and the Pioneer Village, which includes the Rison Farmers Market, will feature an additional truck this month. Based on the turnout and feedback from the successful June event,...
Rison School To Get On-Campus Clinic
Mainline Health Systems To Provide Services; Basketball Coaches Hired. RISON - Mainline Health Systems, Inc., will be opening an on-campus clinic at the Rison School campus this year after the Cleveland County School Board approved an agreement with the Monticello-based company during its regular monthly meeting last Thursday night.Meanwhile, the board also approved the hiring of new boys and girls basketball coaches, and granted board-to-board transfer requests during what was new new Superintendent Davy King's first school board meeting.King officially took over as superintendent on July 1. He suc-ceeds Jerrod Williams, who completed his one-year contract wth the district on June 27. King, a Rison native, was previously director of athletics, maintenance and transportation for the district, The board's decision to enter into an agreement with Mainline Health came after a presentation from the company's Ashley Anthony and Amanda Gilbert. Mainline already has school clinics in the Dermott, Hamburg, Lake Village, Sheridan, Star City and Warren school districts. Mainline also has a traditional healthcare clinic at Rison.Gilbert said all school clinics are staffed with nurse practitioners and offer general medical care. She said some offices also offer dental services and some even provide mental health, noting that the school district decides which services to offer.There is no direct cost to the district to have the clinic, it was explained. The district's only obligation is to provide the space, electricity, cleaning and furnishings for the clinic, which usually consists of some chairs and a desk. Mainline will provide the staff, equipment and supplies at no cost.One of the main benefits of having an on-campus clinic, Gilbert said, is that it can be used by both students and staff, eliminating the need to leave school when someone begins feeling sick at school.She explained that the school nurse would still be the first point of contact should a student not feel well. If the student's condition merits anything beyond what care the…
Mental evaluation ordered for Rogers man accused of stabbing coworker with ‘X-Acto knife’
A Rogers man accused of stabbing his coworker at a convenience store in June has pleaded not guilty and been ordered to undergo a mental evaluation, according to Benton County prosecutor Joshua Robinson.
Repairs planned for Lake Sequoyah dam
CHEROKEE VILLAGE, Ark. (KAIT) - The Suburban Improvement District (SID) plans to make repairs to the dam at Lake Sequoyah in Cherokee Village. This comes after civil engineers conducted inspections in November of 2023 and found a leak. The lake has been a hotspot for people to visit and enjoy...
Arkansas Children’s Hospital receives $1 million for expansion project
Arkansas Children’s Hospital (ACH) in Little Rock has announced a $1 million grant from the East North Street Foundation. The grant from the foundation—launched in May by local businessmen, brothers David and Doug Hendrix—will bolster ACH’s $235.2 million expansion, which includes new facilities with increased bed capacity and an ambulatory surgery center. The revitalized campus will provide clinical care that leverages a multidisciplinary approach in an accessibility-focused environment. The expansion is slated for completion in 2026.
Woman aims to end period poverty through drive
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - A woman in Region 8 is taking the initiative to support and educate young women about feminine hygiene. The founder of the Impact 2024 period poverty drive, Sonya Sanders, said she usually participates in back-to-school drives every year, but this year, she wanted to do something different.
West Memphis, AR pursing $3 billion data center
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The City of West Memphis, Arkansas is taking the first steps to bring a $3 billion data center to the community. The West Memphis City Council recently passed a non-binding resolution of intent to inform the unnamed company that it was interested in the project. “The resolution doesn’t lock in any bonds/PILOT; […]
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