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Oklahoma, Arkansas Prepare for 100°F Heat, Quarter-Sized Hail and 80 MPH Winds Tonight
Tulsa, OK – Parts of Oklahoma and Arkansas are bracing for severe weather today, with temperatures expected to reach 100°F. Cooler temperatures and potential severe storms are anticipated this evening, bringing quarter-sized hail and winds up to 80 mph. According to the National Weather Service in Tulsa, an...
Severe Heat Warnings and Scattered Storms Expected in Louisiana and Arkansas
Shreveport, LA – The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued warnings of severe weather conditions for Louisiana and Arkansas this Independence Day weekend. Today, the region will experience isolated to widely scattered showers and thunderstorms, particularly affecting South Central Arkansas and North Central Louisiana. According to the NWS, the...
High tunnels, Arkansas Diamonds featured at 2024 Horticulture Field Day
HOPE — Last week 97 growers, gardeners and horticulture enthusiasts headed to Hope, Arkansas to hear about fruit, vegetable and ornamental research being conducted at the Southwest Research and Extension Center. The 2024 Horticulture Field Day featured extension specialists, educators and county agents with the University of Arkansas System...
Family, fun, and fireworks light up Mountain Meadows’ Independence Day celebration
Mountain Meadows Health and Rehabilitation residents enjoyed an Independence Day celebration Wednesday evening, thanks in part to volunteers, staff, and families. Volunteers with Brothers Keeper Ministry came together with Mountain Meadows residents, staff, and their families to create a sense of community and celebrate the spirit of America, the organization said in a post on social media.
Cagen Knoles takes the reins as the new Southern Arkansas University Mulerider
Southern Arkansas University has announced that Cagen Knoles has been selected as the next Mulerider, the iconic mascot representing the university. Knoles takes over the reins of the prestigious position from the former Mulerider and recent SAU graduate, Malli Dooly of Emerson. Knoles, a senior agricultural education major from Paris,...
Benton County sees millions in loans, relief funds after Memorial Day storms
New information from Axios shows Benton County residents have gotten millions of dollars from the Small Business Administration after the Memorial Day weekend storms.
Remains of Arkansas-born sailor lost at Pearl Harbor identified, set to be buried in Arlington National Cemetery
The remains of a sailor born in Arkansas and killed in the early hours of the Pearl Harbor attack that pulled the US into World War II have been identified and will receive a formal military internment.
Help trout keep their cool
Trout anglers looking to beat the heat may want to add a little more precaution than usual to their catch-and-release regimen during summer, particularly on The Little Red River, which has seen temperatures exceeding the comfort level for rainbow and brown trout. Christy Graham, Arkansas Game and Fish Commission Trout...
Former Arkansas Sen. Joyce Elliott suffers stroke
Joyce Elliott, a former Arkansas state senator and prominent civil rights advocate, suffered a stroke this week while in Dallas, according to Get Loud Arkansas, her voter advocacy nonprofit. “The [Get Loud Arkansas] team truly appreciates everyone who has reached out to show support and love for Senator Elliott,” nonprofit...
Conway to host annual Freedom Fest blowout on Beaverfork Lake
Conway’s Freedom Fest: A Celebration of Liberty and Fun. Get ready for a star-spangled celebration like no other As Conway prepares to host its annual Freedom Fest blowout on Beaverfork Lake, the excitement is building. Located in the heart of Arkansas, Conway is a city that knows how to...
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