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Pea Ridge area church news – Northwest Arkansas
The Pea Ridge area is home to numerous churches, each offering a variety of services and activities for the community. Here are some updates and details on the churches in the area:. Church Services and Activities. – Mt. Vernon Presbyterian Church: Led by Pastor Brian Timmons, weekly services take place...
Shaquille O’Neal coming to JJ’s Live as Diesel just before Razorbacks play LSU
Former NBA star, sports analysis and actor Shaquille O'Neal is headed to JJ's Live in Fayetteville as Diesel on October 18, the night before the Arkansas Razorbacks football team plays the Louisiana State Tigers.
PHOTOS: Snow Cones with the Cops in Fayetteville – Northwest Arkansas
Snow Cones with the Cops: A Fun-Filled Afternoon in Fayetteville. The sun was shining bright in Fayetteville, Northwest Arkansas, as the local police department hosted a unique community event – Snow Cones with the Cops!. On a warm afternoon, officers from the Fayetteville Police Department set up shop in...
Mississippi man pleads guilty in Arkansas to threatening US judge, federal officer
A Mississippi man has pleaded guilty to threatening a United States judge and federal law enforcement officer, according to a news release from the U.S. Attorney's Office Eastern District of Arkansas.
Arkansas football positional previews: Jaylon Braxton looks to replicate success of 2023
FAYETTEVILLE — There are eight weekends remaining until the return of Arkansas football. The Razorbacks open the 2024 season in Little Rock against UAPB. Kickoff is set for 6:30 p.m. (ESPNU) on Thursday, Aug. 29. Arkansas is coming off a disappointing 4-8 campaign that saw offensive coordinator Dan Enos...
Bentonville High School student crowned 2024 Miss Arkansas Teen
ARKANSAS, USA — A Northwest Arkansas teen is making the region proud. Peyton Bolling was crowned the newest Miss Arkansas Teen on Friday, June 14, at the Robinson Center in Little Rock. Bolling will be a senior at Bentonville High School in the 2024-2025 school year. "I am from...
English Doctoral Candidate Receives Hudson Award in the Humanities
Department of English doctoral candidate Tate Aldrich was recently selected for an award of the James J. Hudson Doctoral Fellowship in the Humanities for 2024-2025 through the office of the Graduate School and International Education. Aldrich will begin his fifth year in the English Ph.D. program this fall, and his...
Arabic B.A. Grads Move on to Exciting Careers
Six recent graduates from the U of A's Arabic major program are embarking on promising futures in a variety of fields, from comparative literature and cultural studies to medicine. The Arabic Program takes pride in having been a part of their undergraduate journey and providing them with a supportive community on campus. Although their presence will be missed in our offices and classrooms, we eagerly anticipate hearing about their future achievements.
GSIE Staff Receive National Honor for Excellence in International Education at NAFSA Conference
Staff members from the Graduate School and International Education at the U of A were recognized for their outstanding work in international education during the annual NAFSA: Association of International Educators conference May 28-31. More specifically, members of the International Students and Scholars Office, including Director Sara Parrott, Assistant Director...
University Adopts New Paid Parental Leave Policy
As of July 1, 2024, most benefits-eligible U of A employees who are new parents are now eligible to receive up to six weeks of paid leave to spend with their child under University of Arkansas Board of Trustees Policy 420.2. Under the new policy, paid parental leave is available...
Eat My Catfish closes Fayetteville location
A Central Arkansas-based catfish restaurant chain has closed their Fayetteville location. Eat My Catfish owners Travis and Jessica Hester announced on the company Facebook page recently that their location at 32 W. Joyce Blvd. in Fayetteville permanently closed on June 23. According to the post, the owners are seeking a...
Resolution to add members to Fayetteville’s housing crisis task force fails
An amended resolution that would add a renter and someone who works with renters' rights to the Fayetteville housing crisis task force has failed.
Razorback legend Pinnock announces pro decision
In Kingston for the Jamaica National Trials this weekend, Razorback long jumper Wayne Pinnock announced his decision to forgo his final year of collegiate eligibility at Arkansas for a professional opportunity with Puma. “I’d like to thank the University of Arkansas, the coaches, trainers, academic advisors, and the entire support...
Lightning bugs: The story behind summer’s tiny fireworks show
A little chemistry, a little coding and a whole lot of mating are just part of the story behind summer’s tiny fireworks show: the lightning bug. “Fireflies have adapted the ability to glow and flash light patterns from their abdomens primarily for one reason, to communicate with other fireflies,” said Austin Jones, entomology extension instructor for the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture and the Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Science.
Staying Safe in Extreme Heat
As Northwest Arkansas is seeing temperatures in the mid-90s and heat indices well over 100 degrees Fahrenheit, it is important to keep in mind a few heat-safety tips to stay cool and safe this summer. Ease Into It. If you are new to an outdoor job or returning to work...
CLAY HENRY: Barry Switzer knew when to look away
The Hogs+ cameras were rolling as I set the stage for Barry Switzer to confirm a curfew break the night before Oklahoma thrashed Arkansas, 42-8, in the 1987 Orange Bowl. As was often the case, I was a tag-along for a dinner with Switzer at a bowl game. Bill Connors, my boss at the Tulsa World, generally dined with the Oklahoma head coach several times during the week’s festivities. They were extremely close, a relationship that reminded of the way Frank Broyles hung out with my father, Orville Henry.
Stories of Technology, Innovation, & Entrepreneurship in the Southeast
Former U of Arkansas entrepreneurial leader joining National Science Foundation. Sarah Goforth has joined the federal agency as a Program Director of its Regional Innovation Engines program. Sarah Goforth, the former Executive Director of University of Arkansas’ Office of Entrepreneurship and Innovation (OEI), has joined the National Science Foundation (NSF)...
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