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Dr. Page new physician at UAMS-South in Magnolia
Magnolia native Michael G. Page is the new family medical physician at the UAMS-South Family Medical Center in Magnolia. “It has been a blessing to pursue medicine with the intention of providing care for patients in Arkansas. Coming home to see that intent fulfilled and providing care for the people of Magnolia, is the opportunity of a lifetime,” he said.
Magnolia football season begins Friday, August 30, 2024
Magnolia High School has released its schedule for the 2024 football season. The Panthers enter the season with a new head coach, Adam Kirby, and will try to overcome a 5-5 season record in 2023 that wasn’t good enough to reach the Class 5A playoffs. There’s also some important...
Breakthrough device implant at UAMS restores young woman’s pain-free life
Breakthrough Device Implant at UAMS Restores Young Woman’s Pain-Free Life. Twenty-year-old Jolee Camp had her life dramatically changed after a pioneering procedure at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS). Camp, a former dancer and farmhand, had been confined to a wheelchair for her entire senior year in high school due to debilitating low back pain. Despite seeing multiple doctors, her condition remained undiagnosed, and she was often told that the pain was psychological.
'You can save a life': Louisiana firefighters teach children lifesaving skills
Before 2019, the St. George Fire Department frequently sent firefighters to out-of-state conferences for specialized training and updated basic training. When they returned, the firefighters began to think about smaller stations that couldn't afford to send officers to faraway training. The solution? Offer programs locally. The Louisiana Firefighters Foundation was...
2 Pine Bluff athletes take part in youth camp
Two Pine Bluff natives recently attended a youth football camp in Horn Lake, Miss. Danny Johnson of Pine Bluff High School and Elijah Moody of Watson Chapel were selected for the camp, hosted by Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Nakobe Dean and former Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Darius Harris. Their attendance was...
Labonte surges to SMART Modified Tour victory at Caraway
SOPHIA – Former NASCAR Cup Series driver Bobby Labonte won the SMART Modified Tour’s feature Saturday night at Caraway Speedway. Labonte overcame Danny Bohn and Jimmy Blewett for the victory in the 99-lap race. The race came on a card that capped a couple of nights of high-profile...
Salvation Army aiming to keep River Valley residents cool this summer with its annual fan drive
FORT SMITH, Ark. — With summer heat on the rise in the River Valley, it can be difficult to find a moment of cool both outdoors and indoors. In efforts to keep the community cool, the Salvation Army of Fort Smith will begin collecting fans starting Monday, July 8.
Hardy businesses thrive during Fourth of July week
HARDY Ark. (KAIT) - The Fourth of July weekend was very busy for a lot of communities but in Hardy, it is considered to be the busiest time of the year. People came in from all over the state and the country to visit the town and enjoy the Spring River.
Groups working to add additional affordable housing in NWA
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — As the population has gone up in Northwest Arkansas, so has the need for affordable housing. “This is the end result of higher interest rates and a more challenging economy," Groundwork Workforce Housing Executive Director Duke McLarty said. McLarty says that affordable housing is a topic...
JUCO batting average leader Elliott Peterson commits to Arkansas
Southeast Community College catcher Elliott Peterson has committed to Arkansas, Hawgsports has confirmed from Riley McFerran of HawgBeat. The Razorbacks baseball team now has 12 commits transferring in, including Kuhio Aloy, Charles Davalan, Carson Hansen, Maximus Martin, Logan Maxwell, Landon Beidelschies, Rocco Peppi, Aiden Jimenez, Carson Boles, Michael Anderson and Zach Root.
Hardy police has busy Fourth of July week
HARDY, Ark. (KAIT) - Hardy is a hot spot in northeast Arkansas for visitors to go to during the Fourth of July, and this week was no different. Hardy Police Department had a busy week and weekend, receiving multiple phone calls. Officer Anthony Gielen says most of the problems were...
Deals on Meals to start Monday
The annual Deals on Meals event at KTLO, Classic Hits and The Boot gets underway Monday. Deals on Meals is a chance for listeners to purchase certificates to area restaurants at reduced prices. Listeners can call to purchase coupons for next day pick-up at our studios located at 620 Highway...
Arkansas Governor's School kicks off 45th annual event
RUSSELLVILLE (KATV) — Arkansas Governor's School has begun at the Arkansas Tech University campus in Russellville. This marks the 45th iteration of the prestigious academic event, and sixth consecutive year that the event has been held at Arkansas Tech. The four week-program is set to run from July 7...
UCA program to provide private, commercial pilot training in Northwest Arkansas
The University of Central Arkansas will launch its new highly certified pilot training program, UCA Aviation Academy, in spring 2024. Located at Conway Regional Airport, the academy is the result of a partnership between UCA, the city of Conway, and Conway Regional Airport. It will provide training and certification in private pilot, instrument rating, and commercial pilot licenses. These licenses and ratings will have full certification and accreditation from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
WATCH: Hog Hoops Report with Kevin McPherson (7-7-24)
Fayetteville, AR (KNWA/KFTA) – This week’s Hog Hoops Report with Kevin McPherson is live!. Kevin and PTN’s Jacob Morris discuss Arkansas’ 2025 recruiting efforts, Pro Hogs in Summer League, and more!. Watch the full episode above, next to the title.
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