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Wiedower to be officially welcomed tomorrow during press conference
LITTLE ROCK — The Little Rock Women's Basketball program will officially welcome new head coach Steve Wiedower during a press conference and welcome event Tuesday, July 23, at 11 am in the Legends Room of the Jack Stephens Center. The event is open to the public and media is...
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) recognized as top hospital by U.S. News and World Report for 2024-2025
Little Rock, Arkansas – The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has been honored as a 2024-2025 Best Hospital by U.S. News & World Report. In the latest annual Best Hospitals edition, UAMS was recognized as the Best Hospital in the Little Rock metropolitan area, sharing the distinction with Baptist Health Medical Center.
Updated Arkansas basketball offers for 2025 recruiting class
July has been a very busy month for John Calipari and his Arkansas coaching staff. There have been live evaluation periods each of the last two weekends as coaches attended some of the biggest grassroots events of the year to watch top prospects for 2025 and beyond. That means updates are needed to the Razorbacks official offer list.
Investigation underway on Fairview Street in Conway
CONWAY, Ark. — Conway police have advised residents to stay clear of the 600 block of Fairview Street while officials conduct an investigation. At this time, there is no information on the nature of the investigation or whether an incident occurred in the area. This investigation is ongoing. We...
New Dollar General Market now open in Mabelvale
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Mabelvale recently opened its doors to a new Dollar General (DG) Market at 14011 N Sardis Rd., bringing an expanded selection of fresh meats, fruits, and vegetables to the community. To commemorate the grand opening, the company plans to donate 100 new books to a...
Baptist Health Community Outreach to host free immunization clinics for back-to-school
LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — With the return to school just on the horizon, it is important that all are up to date on immunizations required by state law. To ensure these immunizations are available to all, Baptist Health Community Outreach is hosting multiple opportunities for free back-to-school shots. Immunizations...
Stuttgart Chamber gears up for Wings Over the Prairie Festival
Despite the 97-degree heat in the middle of July, the Stuttgart Chamber of Commerce is already knee-deep in planning the upcoming Wings Over the Prairie Festival. The Festival Committee recently met to hear updates from each committee chair. Most sponsors are returning this year, along with several new ones. However,...
Harding University Football honored at White House College Champions Day on July 22
SEARCY (KATV) — More than 30 members of the Harding University Bison NCAA II National Championship football team will attend the White House College Champions Day on Monday, July 22, in Washington, D.C. The event will honor all of the NCAA's 90 national champions from the 2023-24 school year...
New ATU Scholarship Reflects Life of Namesake
When Kenny Newth’s family looked back on his life and wanted to memorialize it in a meaningful way, their minds went to a sport and a university that he loved. The Kenny Newth Endowed Baseball Scholarship will benefit an Arkansas Tech University baseball player each year. The scholarship was...
Long-time Texarkana, Ark. woman honored with street topper in neighborhood
TEXARKANA, Arkansas (KTBS) — A long-time resident of Texarkana, Ark., Thelma Evans, was honored earlier this month with a dedication of a street topper named after her in her neighborhood off Charles St. Mrs. Evans is 103 years old and has lived in the same residence for over 80...
Magnolia students can't have electronic devices during school hours
The Magnolia School District is reminding the public that a new district-wide cell phone policy takes effect this school year, which begins Thursday, July 25, 2024. No student will be allowed to possess on his or her person any cell phone, smartwatch, or similar electronic communication device, camera, MP3 player, iPod, or other portable music device during school hours.
Power restored for 1,000+ people in Jonesboro
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - Power has been restored for one part of Jonesboro. According to City Water and Light’s outage map, around 4 p.m. on Sunday, July 21, there were 1,088 people without power in the area surrounding the intersection of Harrisburg Road and Red Wolf Boulevard. The outages...
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