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Aqueduct coming to Smoke & Barrel Tavern Sept. 8
A band that was a regular visitor to Fayetteville during the heyday of JR’s Lightbulb Club is coming back to town next month. Indie pop band Aqueduct is set to perform their first show in Fayetteville in almost 20 years at Smoke & Barrel Tavern on Sunday, Sept. 8.
4th Fort Smith International Film Festival kicks off
FORT SMITH, Ark — The Fort Smith International Film Festival runs Thursday, Aug. 22, through Saturday, Aug. 24, at Temple Live and The Bricks. The fourth year of the film festival, which has grown to become the largest in the region, brings several significant firsts. There are more films to see this year, with 201 total and 34 feature films — double the amount from previous years.
Trex adds 500 new jobs to Little Rock
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Trex Company Manufacturing, a global composite decking company, finishes construction on its new production facility in Little Rock. The move is expected to bring 500 new jobs to the capital. Trex held a 'topping out' ceremony Thursday morning to celebrate the new facility, not far...
Arkadelphia school board talks old campuses
The Arkadelphia Board of Education conducted a light meeting Thursday, Aug. 22, 2024, in Dawson Building #3. Ida Tramble presided over the meeting in president Blake Bell’s absence. The board approved the transfer of $3.5 million of excess legal balance funds to the building fund. The district has a...
Cirque Italia to visit Fort Smith for water circus performances
FORT SMITH, Ark. — The traveling entertainment group Cirque Italia is making waves by bringing its Water Circus to Fort Smith from Aug. 22 - 25. The event, suspended over a 35,000-gallon stage, is set to bring "unique aerial acts, hand balancing, contortionists, and many more surprise performances that are breathtaking," according to an event page.
EACC President to visit Apple headquarters for augmented reality education initiative
FORREST CITY — East Arkansas Community College President Dr. Cathie Cline will have the opportunity this month to visit the headquarters of Apple in Silicon Valley, California. She is part of a group of community college presidents learning how augmented reality can be used in education. “I go later...
New UA philanthropic giving was $92.3 million in recent fiscal year
The University of Arkansas said Friday (Aug. 23) that philanthropic giving in the fiscal year ended June 30 totaled $211.1 million. Of that, $92.3 million was from new giving and $118.8 million was payments on previous commitments. The $92.3 million includes cash, in-kind giving, planned gifts and new pledges. According...
Little Rock School Board grants salary raise to superintendent
The Little Rock School Board is still in limbo after Superintendent Jermall Wright announced his decision to step down last week. Wright said he would stay on throughout the transition process, though the board has yet to choose an interim superintendent or accept his resignation. At a special meeting Monday, many people asked Wright to stay on.
Guided tour and fall equinox sunset at Plum Bayou Mounds Archeological State Park
Scott, Ark. – Join us at Plum Bayou Mounds Archeological State Park on Sept. 21 for a unique guided tour of the historic mound site, culminating in the observation of the fall equinox sunset. The tour is scheduled to begin at 5:30 p.m. Admission is $5 for adults, $4 for children ages 6-12, and free for children under 6.
Harrisburg School Board approves roof repairs, policy updates, budget
HARRISBURG, Arkansas — The Harrisburg School Board approved a contract for roof repairs and several policy changes during its last meeting before the 2024-2025 school year. Board members accepted a contract agreement on roof repairs to the old fieldhouse building. The board also approved the student handbooks for all three campuses, adopted the district policy book for the school year, and adopted policy changes as approved by the Arkansas School Boards Association.
Capital Hotel announces passing of manager Gregory Pirkle, community mourns
Gregory Pirkle, the general manager of Little Rock's Capital Hotel, passed away this week, the hotel announced in a post to its Facebook page. Pirkle was known and loved by many in the wider community. "They say a legacy is planting seeds in a garden that you will never get...
Arkansas Community Advocates launch Help Yourself guide in Pulaski County
LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — Arkansas Community Advocates is rolling out their "Help Yourself" resource guide/publication. The guide was created to help those in need find help by providing them with the book to direct them. Pulaski County residents can find resources like food, clothes, housing assistance, utility assistance, legal...
SWEPCO Donates To Fulton Fun Fest
Fulton Mayor Henry Hale is assisted by his students Shamarie and Kamaurri in showing off a $2,000 check donated to Fulton to help fund the Fulton Fun Fest August 31st. The event is set for the Fulton City Park and will begin at noon. There will be plenty of fun events including bounce houses, vendors, and sno cones. The public is cordially invited.
The Good and the Bad: A Quick Breakdown of Arkansas’ Offense
FAYETTEVILLE, Ar. (KNWA/KFTA) – We are now just six days out from the start of Arkansas’ football season as they get ready to kick off the year in Little Rock against UAPB. Our Pig Trail Nation team has been at all of fall camp and has been bringing you the latest coverage from it. Alyssa […]
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