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Jill Gillen announced as new assistant coach for Volley Hogs fall season
The Arkansas volleyball team announced Wednesday in a press release that former Razorback outside hitter Jill Gillen has been named as an assistant coach for the fall season. Gillen’s hiring comes in a timely manner for head coach Jason Watson’s staff, as the season begins in just one month. In January, former associate head coach Suzie Fritz announced her departure from the team to join League One Volleyball, a youth volleyball brand with a professional volleyball league launching in the U.S. later this year.
UA System names UAPB chancellor search committee
Former Eastman Chemical Co. senior vice president Perry Stuckey has been named chairman of the search committee for the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff's next chancellor. Stuckey, who holds a bachelor's degree from UAPB, has retired as chief human resources officer at Eastman, where he was responsible for global human resources, according to a news release from the University of Arkansas System. Stuckey is now president of his own Transformational Advisory Group.
Who are these people? Columbia County Sheriff's Office wants to know
The Columbia County Sheriff’s Office is seeking to identify a man and a woman as part of a special alert issued by the office on the afternoon of Wednesday, July 31, 2024. Sheriff Leroy Martin said that the individuals are being sought in relation to their activities in Waldo.
A Team Effort: Decorated Orthopedic Practice Bowen Hefley Keeps Growing
In 1997, two prominent orthopedic surgeons joined forces with the belief that there was a better, more personal way to deliver care in Arkansas. The move was the epitome of working without a net, yet one its visionary founders believed in wholeheartedly. Nearly 30 years later, Bowen Hefley Orthopedics is...
It’s The Annual Mental Health Awareness Basketball Game In Texarkana
Life can be a struggle and now more than ever our country is starting to pay more and more attention to Mental Health. Everyone is susceptible to doubts and the stress that life can bring. Here is a great way to support mental health awareness and have a great time doing it.
Razorbacks welcome 13 scholarship newcomers for first practice
The Arkansas Razorbacks welcomed in 26 scholarship newcomers for the spring semester and will have 13 more when fall camp kicks off later today (Wednesday). There will also be at least two very intriguing walk-on additions, as well. The 'late' arrivals out of the high school ranks include Hoover (Ala.)...
Black Rock Man Charged With Numerous Drug Charges Including Maintaining A Drug Premises
A probation/parole compliance check at a residence on Main Street has resulted in one person being charged after authorities say he was maintaining a drug premise. Jacob Gokey, age 43 of Black Rock was arrested after a compliance check was conducted and a K-9 alert was indicated at the residence.
Rangers Honored on World Ranger Day
Little Rock, AR – Today, July 31st, is World Ranger Day, a global observance honoring the dedicated men and women who protect our planet’s natural treasures. Rangers face countless challenges, from wildlife conservation to combatting illegal activities, often putting their lives on the line. Arkansas is home to...
Sen. Caldwell to propose bill for recurring funds for Division of Agriculture, addresses crop burn-off safety
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas — While the next legislative session is still five months away, State Senator Ronald Caldwell of Wynne is planning to introduce a bill to provide recurring funds for the Arkansas Division of Agriculture. “The Division of Ag kind of has a hybrid funding formula. Often when...
Faulkner County teen wins Arkansas 4-H Governor's Award
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Kacie Clark of El Paso 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...
Arkansas panel OKs voucher program with ‘substantive change’ for public schools
Arkansas public schools will soon have an opportunity to collect money from the state’s new school voucher program, according to a rule passed out of a state subcommittee Tuesday. With minimal discussion, the Administrative Rules Subcommittee of the Arkansas Legislative Council unanimously reviewed and approved a permanent rule governing Education Freedom Accounts, which included a […]
Five Arkansans included in new Top247 for 2026
The state of Arkansas has another deep crop of talent on the way for 2026, as five Natural State products landed on Wednesday's updated Top247 rankings for the Class of 2026. The group of Arkansans is topped by Cherry Valley (Ark.) Cross County four-star defensive lineman Danny Beale, who comes in at No. 87 nationally after previously being ranked 80th in April. Beale, 6-3, 315, is the state's top-ranked player with scholarship offers from Arkansas, Auburn, Georgia, Mississippi State, Ole Miss, Texas A&M, USC and others.
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