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Hafertepe Jr. Dominates 81 Speedway for Third-Straight Victory
Sam Hafertepe Jr.’s first three wins of the season on the American Sprint Car Series National Tour came consecutively in June, and history repeated itself Saturday night. The five-time Series champion led every lap at 81 Speedway en route to his third-straight Feature win and sixth of the season.
Emma Kate McBride named NJCAA Academic All-American
Emma Kate McBride has been chosen as a National Junior College Athletic Association (NCJAA) Academic All-American. The 2023 Weston High School graduate, who now plays for South Arkansas Community College in Eldorado, AR, earned second team Academic All-American status after compiling a 3.90 grade point average during her freshman year.
FCRA approves trail funding, extends development time
The Fort Chaffee Redevelopment Authority Board of Trustees on Thursday (July 18) agreed to put $25,000 toward trails connecting Chaffee Crossing to Greenwood. The money would support an effort by Sebastian County to extend trails. Specifically, the $25,000 would support the Sebastian County Active Transportation Infrastructure Investment Program (ATIIP) grant....
UAMS receives $31.7 million grant for clinical trials and research
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has now been awarded $31.7 million that will towards improving the healthcare system in the state of Arkansas. "We are thrilled to receive this award, which keeps us in strong and close association with around 60 other...
Duke Women’s Golfers Set for Events in Finland, Pennsylvania & Arkansas this Week
Four Duke women's golfers are set to compete in different events this week, with Anna Cañado Espinal in Finland, Rylie Heflin in Pennsylvania, and Katie Li and Emma McMyler in Arkansas. Cañado Espinal will compete in the European Ladies' Amateur Championship in Finland from July 24-27. Heflin will...
Week ahead in NWA: Mainly music
Thursday is the winner this week, with live music set for several spots around NWA. Here's where:Bentonville — Collide @ The Momentary is a free event featuring live DJ Haus of Untz and a skating rink (open 8-11pm).Fayetteville — The city closes out its Gulley Park Summer Concert Series at 7pm with crowd fave Arkansauce.Springdale — It's the last Thursday of July, so the band March to August will open for Brick Fields at Springdale's Live! at Turnbow concert series. The fun starts at 6:30pm and is free.Reminder: This is the last week to see "The Portal: An Art Experience by Jewel" at Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art. The exhibit/show runs Wednesday-Sunday evenings.Tickets start at $20 for members and $25 for nonmembers.
UAMS receives $31.7 million grant for clinical trials and research
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has now been awarded $31.7 million that will towards improving the healthcare system in the state of Arkansas. "We are thrilled to receive this award, which keeps us in strong and close association with around 60 other...
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