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Walmart names new SVP of Home Division
Bentonville, Ark. – The new senior vice president of the Home Division at Walmart U.S. is a 16-year veteran of the company. Creighton Kiper, formerly VP of Beauty for Walmart U.S., will now lead merchandising at what the retailer describes as “one of Walmart’s key merchandising portfolios.”
Henderson swimmer Lamar Taylor wins Heat, but doesn’t advance at 2024 Paris Olympic Games
PARIS, France — The Henderson State Red Wave’s Lamar Taylor made history Tuesday morning when became the program’s first-ever athlete to compete in the Olympic Games. Representing the Bahamian national team, Taylor made both HSU and his country proud. Competing in the 100-meter freestyle event at Paris...
Jason Johnston takes reins as Group Living director to support developmentally disabled adults
Nineteen years ago, Jason Johnston stood at a crossroads as his time as a Henderson State University English major ticked away. Would he go into teaching, as so many of his classmates planned? Would he pursue law school – something that had always interested him?. Then he had a...
Oklahoma Fore State team comes back to defend title
Oklahoma won eight of 12 singles matches Tuesday then won a playoff with Arkansas to defend its title in the Fore State Cup Matches at Hardscrabble Country Club in Fort Smith, Ark. The Oklahoma team forged a 13-13 tie with Arkansas after two days of play that involved four-ball and...
Public meeting set in Texarkana to discuss Red River navigation project
TEXARKANA, Ark. - For decades, the Arkansas Red River Commission has been studying the merits on extending the river north from Shreveport-Bossier. Funding has always been one of the major roadblocks. Studies show navigating the Red River could help with transportation and commerce needs, irrigation purposes, as well as, hydro...
SEARK College exploring options for home basketball games
Southeast Arkansas College's athletic director and president are considering alternate locations for home basketball games during the college's first year of competition. Athletic director Chad Kline explained at Tuesday's SEARK board meeting he had been in contact with University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff officials about moving home games to H.O. Clemmons Arena. The NJCAA has approved SEARK's home gymnasium, the Relyance Bank Athletic Complex at 6808 S. Hazel St., for competition, but both Kline and recently hired President Tyrone Jackson expressed concern about the safety of the 84-foot-long court inside the former youth athletic facility. Standard college and professional basketball courts are 94 feet long and 50 feet wide.
Hobbs Named D1Baseball Assistant Coach of the Year
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Arkansas pitching coach Matt Hobbs has been named the D1Baseball Assistant Coach of the Year. Hobbs, who completed his sixth season as pitching coach in 2024, guided the Razorback pitchers to a historic and record-breaking campaign this past year. Arkansas ranked fifth in the nation with a 3.87 ERA and a 3.11 strikeout-to-walk ratio while leading the country with 12.1 strikeouts per nine innings, powered by a school-record 706 strikeouts.
The Tontitown Grape Festival Returns for 125th Year
The Tontitown Grape Festival, voted the ‘Top Fair & Festival in Northwest Arkansas,’ is coming back for its 125th year in August. Tontitown is a thriving Northwest Arkansas community with a rich heritage and strong spirit. The Italian Immigrant, a bronze statue honoring the town’s Italian ancestors and Father Bandini, was placed in front of Tontitown City Hall and dedicated in 1998. Today’s town leaders say the Italian Americans of the small city are very proud of their 125-year heritage. They know they have the respect of people both here and in their mother country and have always overcome adversity with integrity, intelligence and hope for a greater future.
Arkansas State baseball alum Tyler Zuber traded to Mets
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - A Red Wolf was dealt in the final hours of the MLB Trade Deadline. The Tampa Bay Rays traded Tyler Zuber to the New York Mets. The Arkansas State baseball alum made two appearances with the Rays this past week. In 3.1 innings, Zuber struck out 4, allowed 1 earned run, and 3 hits.
Lights of the Ozarks parade, lighting ceremony to be held on separate nights in 2024
A popular holiday tradition in Fayetteville will be split into two separate nights beginning this year. The annual Lights of the Ozarks lighting ceremony and holiday parade, typically held on the opening night of the lighting display on the Fayetteville square, will take place on two different nights a couple weeks apart this year.
Sebastian County Judge proposes Fort Smith lease the Parrot Island Waterpark
Sebastian County has suggested they lease Parrot Island Waterpark to the City of Fort Smith for $1 a year. The facility is now jointly owned by the two governments, with the cost of improvements split evenly. Sebastian County Judge Steve Hotz emailed Fort Smith City Administrator Carl Geffken Monday (July...
Filing starts Wednesday for election of 3 Texarkana directors seats
TEXARKANA, Ark. — The filing period for the election form packet for three board of director seats in Texarkana begins at 8 a.m. Wednesday and will run through noon on Aug. 7. Voting for the directors of Wards 1, 2 and 6 will be during the general election on...
Tyson Foods introduces new 'Razorback Nuggets' after John Tyson helps land John Calipari for Arkansas basketball
Tyson Foods may have released the perfect snack for Arkansas sports fans one month out from the start of the 2024 college football season. According to CBS Sports national college football reporter Brandon Marcello, Tyson Foods has released "Razorback Nuggets," a spinoff of the famous "Dino Nuggets" frozen chicken nuggets sold by the company. The new nuggets honoring Arkansas are available today in select Northwest Arkansas and Missouri Walmarts. ...