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Top Arkansas Football Players Facing Pressure in Fall Camp: Gumms, Johnson, TeSlaa, Crawford, Stephens
Fall camp begins for Arkansas football with a focus on proving worth, especially due to several departures from the disappointing previous season. Var'Keyes Gumms finished 2023 with 3 catches for 26 yards on 122 total snaps. Jayden Johnson recorded PFF grades of 52.4, 45.3, and 56.7 over the last three...
Wynne native honored for role in Hawaii wildfire recovery efforts
MEMPHIS, Tennessee — A Wynne native has been recognized for his contributions to the recovery efforts in Hawaii following the wildfires there in August 2023. Johnny Ratliff is a Wynne High School graduate and Construction Control Representative for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Memphis District. He was recently presented with a certificate of appreciation by members of the Hawaii Wildfires Recovery Field Office.
Marion County Woman Charged with Tampering
A Marion County woman is accused attempting to convince her teenage daughter to stay silent with her allegations of the mother’s boyfriend inappropriately touching her last year. 39-year-old Amber Woods was booked and released from the Marion County Law Enforcement Center Friday on a charge of tampering. According to...
Fayetteville Utility Bills to Rise in August Amid Infrastructure and Regulatory Costs
Residents of Fayetteville, brace yourselves for a hike in your utility bills come August. The City of Fayetteville has announced that water, sewer, and stormwater rates will go up starting August 1, a move to contend with the escalating costs of maintaining these services. The increased rates are aimed to support the City's infrastructure and operational expenses that have seen a significant rise.
Lyon College Celebrates Groundbreaking for Arkansas’ First Dental School
Lyon College marked a historic milestone today with the groundbreaking ceremony for the Lyon College School of Dental Medicine, the first dental school in the state of Arkansas. The event at the school’s Riverdale campus was celebrated with a symbolic sledgehammer strike, marking the official start of renovations for the new dental school.
Faulkner County teen wins Arkansas 4-H Governor's Award
Kacie Clark of El Paso, AR, is the third member of her family to be a finalist for the Arkansas 4-H Governor’s Award, and on July 24, she clinched the highest honor awarded in Arkansas 4-H and received a $3,000 scholarship. Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced Clark, 18,...
USPS hosting job fairs in Northeast Arkansas
POCAHONTAS, Ark. (KAIT) - Looking for a new career? The U.S. Postal Service is looking for employees. The USPS will host two job fairs Tuesday, July 30, in Northeast Arkansas:. According to Monday’s news release, a rural carrier associate (RCA) pays $20.38 an hour and is “responsible for the delivery and collection of mail and sells stamps, supplies, and money orders on an assigned route.”
July 29: What you need to know
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - We’re helping you plan your Monday on Good Morning Region 8. A SWAT team protecting former President Donald Trump during the assassination attempt reveals stunning details of that day. The abortion battle between Arkansas Secretary of State John Thurston and the group Arkansans for Limited...
Hot sunshine is back for Monday
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - Mostly sunny skies are in store for everyone throughout the ArkLaTex with no chances for any rain showers or storms. High temperatures roll into the mid 90′s with feels like temperatures getting into the triple digits. Dry conditions continue into Tuesday with mostly sunny skies...
‘Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience’ Opens in Little Rock This Week
You’ve never seen the Dutch icon quite like this. “Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience” is coming to the capital city this week, bringing with it mesmerizing views of the painter’s most famous masterpieces. The exhibition will be set in “The Exhibition Hub Art Center” at 2616 S. Shackleford Road, the structure inside Shackleford Crossings that also houses Havertys Furniture and Main Event.
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