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The Spazmatics bring the 80’s back to Hot Springs Village
Four talented “geeks” brought not just a musical tribute to the 80’s but also their geeky charm and humor. Four musical “nerds” as they called each other, brought back the awesome sounds of the decade to a full audience aged from elementary school children to retirement party-goers.
Conway opens state tourney with 6-1 win over Cabot
Conway Secures State Tourney Win with Dominant Performance. The much-anticipated state tournament match between Conway and Cabot took place, and Conway made a resounding statement with a 6-1 victory. From the get-go, Conway showed its intensity, combining for five runs in the first two innings. This early surge propelled them...
This former Fair Park, Battle Wings standout nabbed SAU sports hall of fame recognition
Former Fair Park and Southern Arkansas standout Val Morris, who spent time in two NFL training camps, will be inducted into the SAU Sports Hall of Fame this fall with seven additional candidates. Morris was unstoppable as a wideout during his tenure with the Muleriders (1990-93) when he snagged a then program record 151 passes and set a single-game receiving yards record with 216 against Howard Payne in 1992. He became SAU’s second receiver to surpass 2,000...
Gov. Sanders announces Taber Extrusions expansion in Russellville, creating 70 new jobs
RUSSELLVILLE, Ark. — Last week, Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders embarked on an overseas trade mission to promote aerospace and defense businesses to encourage them to invest in Arkansas. Gov. Sanders recently joined Taber Extrusions executives at the Farnborough Air Show in the United Kingdom to announce the company is...
Canfor CEO retires, replacement named
John Baird, chairman of the Canfor Corporation Board of Directors, said Monday, July 22, 2024 that Don Kayne, president and chief executive officer, plans to retire at the end of the year. Kayne has been with Canfor for 46 years and has held his current post since 2011. Under his...
Paragould Municipal Utilities deploys XGS-PON with Harmonic
Paragould Municipal Utilities in Arkansas has selected Harmonic's industry-leading cOS broadband platform for high-speed fiber broadband delivery. Harmonic's cOS virtualized core software and Pier optical line terminal (OLT) shelf will simplify Paragould's migration from GPON to XGS-PON, empowering the delivery of reliable, symmetric multigigabit connectivity to the local community. Paragould...
Czechs want to buy 200 Hellfire missiles -- warhead made in Camden
A Camden defense plant may share in a $138.26 million deal with the Czech Republic. The State Department said on Monday, July 23, 2024 that it approved the possible foreign military sale to the Czech Republic of Hellfire missiles and advanced Precision Kill Weapon System and related elements of logistics and program support for that amount.
'A calling.' New LeMoyne-Owen President Christopher Davis reflects on past, talks plans for HBCU
When Christopher Davis was an elementary schooler in Proctor, Arkansas, his teacher asked him to come to the front of the class and say his times tables. Smiling, he said, “one times one is one, one times two is two, one times three is three.” His classmates laughed. Obviously, this wasn’t what his...
PHOTOS: Campers take aim during archery academy in Bentonville
Campers Focus on Archery Skills at The Quiver in Bentonville. Campers gathered at The Quiver in Bentonville to hone their archery skills, immersing themselves in a day of intense practice and fun. Under the guidance of experienced coach Jana Stout, participants like Hannah Craig worked diligently to master their aim, facing new challenges head-on.
Schools face student inattention amid lingering pandemic effects
LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — The U.S. Department of Education (DOE) reports that in the 2023-2024 school years, about one-quarter of public schools say a lack of focus or inattention from students harm learning. Little Rock School District Principal Pamela Dial says McDermott Elementary hears reports from teachers that affirm...
Shell overcomes personal, business river challenges
The Arkansas River runs in one direction through the Fort Smith metro but has created circles in the life of Five Rivers Distribution President Marty Shell, who manages a port and logistics enterprise based in Van Buren. Shell lost his father, Buck, to cancer in December 2010, just a few...
North Little Rock Taking Flight with Miss Cherie
Aviation fans will get the chance to experience a piece of history on Saturday, July 27, as Miss Cherie, a Ryan PT-22 Recruit single-engine monoplane, will be taking adventurous civilians up in the air at the North Little Rock Municipal Airport. The plane, known for its maneuverability and open cockpit design, is maintained by the Razorback Wing of the Commemorative Air Force (CAF).
City of Mountain Home announces property bid opportunity for old fire station
The City of Mountain Home has opened bidding for a unique property at 84 Sunset Drive, currently serving as Fire Department Station 2. Mayor Hillrey Adams announced that sealed bids will be accepted until 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 15, 2024. The property, which could be used for commercial or...
UAPB has work cut out in competitive SWAC division
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The SWAC West was a deep division that was challenging to win last season, and the same may be true in 2024. As second-year University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff football coach Alonzo Hampton tries to build UAPB into a program that can contend for the division and conference titles, he said at the recent SWAC Media Day the key for the Golden Lions to compete is to stay in each game into the fourth quarter.
Jonesboro High School Class of 1959 keeps connection alive
Sixty five years have passed since the Jonesboro High School Class of 1959 threw its graduation hats into the air. And 65 years later, they’re still enjoying each other’s company. The Jonesboro High School Class of 1959 celebrated its 65th anniversary July 13, at the visitor center with...
Arkansas Air Museum to offer flights on historic WWII plane
A unique opportunity to experience a bit of history is coming up in Fayetteville next month. The Arkansas Air Museum will offer locals a chance to tour, and even a brief flight, in the historic C-47A Skytrain troop carrier “That’s All Brother’ that carried 101st Airborne Division paratroopers into France at the start of the D-Day invasion in 1944 at a special event coming up Aug. 3-4.
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