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Miller Time At The Lake Of The Ozarks Shootout—10 Years Later
No one—not even his wild-eyed driver Myrick Coil—is more into offshore powerboat racing than Tyler Miller. As any self-respecting fan of the sport knows, the Wathena, Kan., local and his wife, Lindsey, field not one but two offshore racing teams. Miller’s Super Cat-class M CON/Monster Energy team is a world and national champion. His Monster Energy/M CON team is well on its way to claiming a Class 1 world title this season.
Winter youth volleyball registration open at Arkadelphia Parks and Rec
Registration is open for Arkadelphia Parks and Recreation’s winter youth volleyball season. Girls grades 1-2 are encouraged to sign up for Parks and Recreation’s “Lil Spikes” league. This 4-week instructional league starts the week of October 5 and ends the week of November 9. Participants will learn the basics of the sport, including: How to bump, volley, and serve.
Code Orange Ozone Alert Issued for Memphis Region, Sensitive Groups Advised to Limit Outdoor Activities
The Shelby County Health Department, serving parts of Tennessee, Arkansas, and Mississippi, has issued a Code Orange Ozone Forecast for the region that includes Memphis. According to the NWS Air Quality Alert, this alert comes as ozone levels are expected to reach unhealthy thresholds for sensitive groups today. The announcement highlights the need for individuals with respiratory conditions, as well as active children and adults, to limit prolonged outdoor activities.
Racers Battle To Scoreless Draw With Red Wolves
Murray State picks up its first clean sheet of the season. While the Racers created opportunities with five of their 11 shots in frame, Sunday's match with Arkansas State ended in a 0-0 draw at the A-State Soccer Park in Jonesboro, Arkansas. Sunday's result was just the second match in...
Sheriff Announces Shooting Suspect In Custody
On August 24, 2024, at approximately 3:00 PM, a search warrant was executed by the Poinsett County Sheriff’s Office, Arkansas State Police, and FBI in the Greenfield area on Daisy Road. This operation was linked to the shooting incident involving Judge Ron Hunter and law enforcement on the evening of August 23, 2024.
Meleek Thomas sets date for Arkansas visit
Meleek Thomas, a consensus five-star prospect and the No. 9 overall player in the 2025 class, has locked in an official visit date with the Arkansas Razorbacks, HawgSports has confirmed. Thomas will begin his visit to Fayetteville on Sept. 13 which is the same weekend the football team hosts UAB. He also announced he'll be visiting Alabama two weeks later on Sept. 27.
Man drowns in Current River in Doniphan
DONIPHAN, Mo. (KFVS) - A man is dead after drowning in the Current River in Doniphan, Missouri. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the incident took place around 4:10 p.m. on Sunday, August 25. 47-year-old Edward D. Neal of Poplar Bluff was in the Current River when he began...
Former Arkansas governor to join UA School of Law faculty
With an extensive background in politics, law, teaching and the University of Arkansas itself, former Arkansas governor Asa Hutchinson, a 1975 UA School of Law graduate, is excited to bring his perspective to UA School of Law students in the spring 2025 semester as executive in residence. Hutchinson began his...
Arkansas to honor state gospel legends
The Arkansas Gospel Music Heritage Month Grand Finale 2024 Celebration will honor the contributions of Arkansas gospel legends. This black-tie affair will be held at 6 p.m. Sept. 22 at Gaines Street Baptist Church in Little Rock. September is Arkansas Gospel Music Heritage Month and the honored Living Legends include...
Rice center hosts first field day
The new Northeast Rice Research and Extension Center in Harrisburg welcomed more than 250 attendees to its inaugural rice field day to hear region-specific updates from researchers and extension specialists. Arkansas is the nation's top rice producer, with the top four rice producing counties in the state located in the...
Corps of Engineers makes it clear private docks are not allowed for commercial use at Beaver Lake
ROGERS, Ark. — With the uptick in short-term rentals, Beaver Lake would be a prime location for an owner to open up their home to people visiting Arkansas. However, for property owners with boat docks, a policy may stand in the way. A U.S. Army Corp of Engineers (USACE)...
Petition to repeal Fort Smith ordinance banning residents from feeding strays gathers over 700 signatures
FORT SMITH, Ark. — Several people have aired concerns about an ordinance in Fort Smith that allows the city to fine residents if they are caught feeding or watering stray animals. Now, two people have started a petition to get part of that ordinance repealed. "A person should not...
American Airlines will soon introduce daily nonstop flights from XNA to Philadelphia
The Northwest Arkansas National Airport announced on Sunday that daily nonstop flights between Bentonville and Philadelphia will start this year.
LRSD to receive over $11 million to make energy upgrades to 17 schools
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – More than $11 million is headed to the Little Rock School District to support upgrades in energy efficiency and indoor air quality for K-12 public schools. LRSD won the 2024 Renew America’s Schools Prize and Grant competition administered by the U.S. Department of Energy.
UAM’s Ferrer in panel at fan meet
Arturo Quintero Ferrer, assistant professor of biology at the University of Arkansas at Monticello, participated in an educators' panel at the 2024 San Diego Comic Convention (Comic-Con International) at the San Diego Convention Center. Comic-Con International is an annual multicultural event representing artists from around the world, with attendance exceeding...
Arkansas Stop the Violence Commission reacts to weekend violence leaving four dead and three injured
People in the capital city said its weekends like this when four people died and three others were injured that put into perspective the issue of violence and the need to put it to an end.
Arkansas initiative advances organic farming, diversity
With U.S. organic food sales topping $63 billion last year, the Center for Arkansas Farms and Food wants to help Arkansas farmers grab a larger share of that market. Arkansas has 107 certified organic farms, most of which are poultry or egg operations, with 19 fruit or vegetable farms, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. That’s an increase from 82 organic farms in 2021, as reported in the latest USDA Certified Organic Survey. However, Luke Freeman, program associate for CAFF, says there’s still room for growth to meet consumer demand, especially in specialty crops.
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