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United Way hoping to collect school supplies for local students in its Fill the Bus campaign
FORT SMITH, Ark. — The start of another school year is getting closer. For a lot of parents, it can be very difficult to buy all the needed back-to-school supplies. For 20 years, the United Way has spearheaded the Fill the Bus campaign. "This is a partnership with our...
City of Warren’s Sanitation Department Showcases New Signage on Boom Loader Truck
WARREN, Ark. – As Saline River Chronicle reported not long ago, the City of Warren’s Sanitation Department recently upgraded its fleet with the addition of a boom loader truck, now proudly displaying new signage to inform residents of its services. The back trailer of the truck is emblazoned with the message: “JUNK PICK-UP, HELP KEEP WARREN CLEAN, 870-226-5860.”
New UAMS NWA vice-chancellor Ryan Cork eyeing next 10 years for the region
Earlier this month, the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) announced that Ryan Cork would take the helm as vice-chancellor of the medical school’s Northwest Arkansas campus on Sept. 1. Cork, who has served as executive director of the Northwest Arkansas Council’s healthcare transformation division since 2021, highlighted...
Little Rock’s high-end home sales for June 24-28: Six of the most expensive properties
Little Rock’s High-End Real Estate Market: Notable Sales for June 24-28 In the bustling city of Little Rock, the real estate market is thriving. Recent sales data for the week of June 24-28 reveals some of the most expensive properties sold. Among these high-end sales, notable properties include 9...
UAFS student cycles across America to raise $600K for those with disabilities
FORT SMITH, Ark. — A University of Arkansas - Fort Smith (UAFS) student is traveling from coast to coast for a good cause. Junior Braxten Martin is biking across the country and just recently made his way through Missouri. The trip will be taking soon-to-be senior Martin from Seattle to Washington, D.C.
Review: FOOTLOOSE THE MUSICAL at Arkansas Repertory Theatre
Everybody cut FOOTLOOSE and head to the Arkansas Repertory Theatre in Little Rock, because from now until July 28, this foot stomping, rule-breaking musical will have you dancing and singing to all of those songs you remember from your youth, ok, assuming you grew up in the 80s. With Direction by Anna Kimmell, this cast captures the spirit of the original film while bringing fresh energy to the stage. You don’t want to miss it.
TimberHogs take 3 from Marshals
WHITE OAK - The Piney Woods TimberHogs continued to score runs in bunches over the weekend, earning 81, 17-9 and 10-9 wins over the Fort Smith Marshals in Mid America League baseball action at Roughneck Field. Piney Woods, winners of four of its last five games, improved to 23-25 in...
Using EA Sports College Football 25 to predict the Arkansas football season
Earlier this week, EA Sports College Football 25 officially released and marked the video game's long-awaited return after an 11-year absence. The release coincided with SEC Media Days, so it's only fitting that I booted up the game and used it to predict what Arkansas football will do in 2024.
Camden Police searching for two suspects involved in deadly shooting
CAMDEN, Ark. (KTVE/KARD) — On Sunday, July 21, 2024, at 12:42 AM, Camden police responded to a shooting in the Carver Courts area. When officers arrived they discovered Jontavion Higgs lying on the road. Higgs was taken to the Ouachita County Medical Center where he died from his injuries. During the investigation, witnesses identified Dorrian […]
Sully Says: I'm betting on Sam
I have been known to place a bet or two- or three. I can't pass up on the Hogs' projected win total of only four and a half games. I can't see any way that this team isn't better than last year's 4-8 squad. My reason for optimism starts at...
Forecast: Rain chances continues for Monday
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Continual clouds with shower and storm chances is forecasted for Monday. Temperatures remain comfortably cool for mid to late July standards.Watch the videocast above to learn more. 7-Day Forecast River Valley | 7-Day Forecast Northwest Arkansas | Interactive Radar | Live Skycams.
The new College Football Playoff is here, and it has the whole SEC gunning for a spot
DALLAS — It could be a challenging season for Arkansas coach Sam Pittman, who sat down at SEC media days on Thursday and acknowledged the seat underneath him felt a tad warmer than it usually does. Three years ago, the Razorbacks went 9-4. But college football has since experienced...
Dr. Jessie Little joins NARMC pediatrics clinic
North Arkansas Regional Medical Center (NARMC) recently welcomed Dr. Jessie Little, a pediatrician, to the medical team.Dr. Little earned her bachelor’s degree from Ouachita Baptist University in Arkadelphia and furthered her medical training at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. She attended a residency at both the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) and Arkansas Children’s Hospital. An impactful milestone in Dr. Little’s career includes the development of a widely distributed breastfeeding education video at UAMS aimed at supporting both parents and healthcare providers.
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