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Review: JITNEY at Arkansas Repertory Theatre
Arkansas Repertory Theatre, 601 Main St, in Little Rock, brings another powerful story to the stage with their newest production of August Wilson’s JITNEY, which runs now through Sunday, August 18. Directed by Ken Matt Martin, this incredible ensemble piece delves into the personal struggles of a group of African American men who run an unlicensed taxi service in the 1970s in the Pittsburgh's Hill District. It’s intense, it’s mesmerizing, and the story will stay with you for a long time.
Early morning storms create power, water outages in Hoxie
HOXIE, Ark. (KAIT) - Storms rolled through Northeast Arkansas on the early morning of Friday, Aug. 16. The storms knocked out power in some Region 8 areas but in Hoxie, it briefly created a water outage. Hoxie Mayor Dennis Coggins said that the storm knocked the water pumps they were...
ReWired Fest Returns to Arkansas with Games, The D’Amelios & More
ReWired Fest is making a comeback for its third year, bringing together global creators, tech enthusiasts and esports fans for a two-day event at The Momentary in Bentonville on Aug. 16-17. Hosted by Trusted Influence, the festival is free and open to the public, offering a weekend packed with unique experiences.
White Hall High School students excel on AP tests
White Hall High School students surpassed the global average in nine Advanced Placement tests this spring. The school administered 418 tests to 180 students, and 96 tests were graded with passing scores of 3 to 5. Those who made a passing score received concurrent college credit as a result. Two...
Conway to host scrimmage Tuesday
The city of Conway is preparing to host a scrimmage on Tuesday, which promises to be an exciting event for sports enthusiasts. This news is sure to delight locals and visitors alike who are eager to watch the teams in action. This scrimmage marks a significant moment for Conway, as...
Little Rock School District wins 2024 Renew America’s Schools Prize and Grant
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — As the school year kicks back off, the Little Rock School District is proud to announce the district's selection as a winner of the 2024 Renew America’s Schools Prize and Grant. The competition aims to support necessary upgrades in energy efficiency and indoor air...
Live Session with Fayetteville Public Television, Deadbird
KUAF Public Radio and Fayetteville Public Television have joined together to create a multimedia series of Live Sessions. These sessions both film and record songs and conversations with local and traveling musicians. Today’s excerpt features Deadbird, an Arkansas "doom and sludge" punk band. Sophia Nourani speaks with the band to discuss their 20-plus year career and what’s next for the group.
Jordan World Circus Coming to Texarkana August 26
Get ready Texarkana because the Jordan World Circus is coming to town on Monday, August 26, at the Four States Fairgrounds Entertainment Center. The Jordan World Circus is a three-ring circus that will feature death-defying aerialists, high-wire groups, and performances that will leave you on the edge of your seat as they perform high above the arena floor. If you love balancing acts and juggling you're not going to believe what these extraordinarily skilled performers can do to keep you mesmerized.
Little Rock to open cooling center, provide relief from oppressive heat
LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — The City of Little Rock has opened a cooling center to give residents relief during the summertime heat. The center is located at the East Little Rock Community Center on 2500 E. Sixth St., opening on Sunday, Aug. 18. It will remain open from noon...
New Garfield charter school set to begin school year
The Arkansas Charter Authorizing Panel has approved the establishment of the Garfield Scholars’ Academy, a kindergarten through eighth-grade charter school set to open in the 2024-25 school year. The approval from the panel represents a crucial step forward in the school’s development. The charter school was proposed in...
West Memphis man sentenced to 16 years for being a felon in possession of a firearm
LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — A West Memphis man was sentenced to over 16 years in federal prison after he was convicted on charges of being a felon in possession of a firearm. According to the Office of the U.S. Attorney Eastern District of Arkansas, 46-year-old Cornelius Corwine Sandlin will spend a total of 195 months in prison.
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