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Beaver Lake sees busy Labor Day holiday following Memorial Day weekend tornadoes
ROGERS, Ark. — It's been a busy weekend at Beaver Lake as thousands have been out on the water getting some much needed holiday lake time, especially after what happened three months ago during the Memorial Day weekend, when tornadoes ripped through the area. "Everyone was busy running a...
PHOTOS: Pickin’ circle in Rogers – Northwest Arkansas
Music lovers gathered at the Rogers Adult Wellness Center as the sounds of stringed instruments filled the air during the latest “Pickin’ Circle” event. Visitors thoroughly enjoyed the toe-tapping and foot-stomping performance, showcasing the vibrant cultural landscape of Rogers, Arkansas. A Celebration of Local Talent. The event...
Family calls for justice for Taggart
A year after the death of Maurice Taggart, his family and friends gathered to honor his memory and call for justice. Taggart was shot and killed in his backyard on Aug. 30, 2023, under circumstances that remain disputed by the community. The memorial event, held on a rainy Friday evening...
Soirée Kids: STEAM-Powered Success in School
The Pulaski County Special School District (PCSSD) boasts many dedicated educators and administrators from 25 schools across central Arkansas. According to Dr. Justin Luttrell, Director of STEM and Blended Learning for PCSSD, their STEAM-powered approach to learning sets them apart. “From our early intervention and exposure programs in STEM to our accelerated progressions and career pathways, PCSSD is unmatched in its offering for students,” shares Dr. Luttrell.
Time Loop by Klip Collective set to open in Crystal Bridges North Forest in Bentonville – Northwest Arkansas
Time Loop by Klip Collective: Illuminating the North Forest. Time Loop, a captivating outdoor exhibit by Klip Collective, will officially open to the public this Wednesday at the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art in Bentonville, Northwest Arkansas. This enchanting display in the museum’s North Forest is set to run through January 5th.
A-State Receives $1.77 Million NIH Oral Health Grant
Jonesboro, AR – (Contributed) – August 30, 2024 – While most people know that tooth decay can result in an unsightly smile, the impact of this disease has serious implications for one’s overall health. A faculty member in Arkansas State University’s Beck College of Sciences and...
Warren Falls Just Short in Season Opener Against Class 5A Greenbrier
GREENBRIER, Ark. – In a 2024 season opener that came down to the wire, the Class 4A Warren Lumberjacks narrowly fell to the Class 5A Greenbrier Panthers, 41-34, on Friday night, August 30, 2024. Warren started strong after winning the coin toss, opting to receive the opening kickoff. AJ...
Sen. Boozman honors Fort Smith veteran with Purple Heart
FORT SMITH, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — The community came together on Friday to honor the service and sacrifice of a local hero. Senator John Boozman presented a Purple Heart to Staff Sergeant Gregory Smith. Smith was injured during a bombing at Al Assad Air Base in Iraq in January 2020....
A-State Tops Saint Louis in Volleyball
Jonesboro, AR – (Contributed) – August 31, 2024 – Devyn Lewis powered 13 kills in the final two sets on Saturday to help the Arkansas State volleyball team rally from a 2-1 deficit and defeat Saint Louis 3-2 (25-21, 21-25, 16-25, 25-15, 15-11), securing A-State’s sweep of the A-State Invitational inside First National Bank Arena.
Best Insurance Agents 2024: Dawn Powell
As the founder of Paramount Financial, Dawn Powell is focused on helping clients work toward their retirement dreams through a well thought out strategic plan. She is committed to giving unparalleled service while at the same time ensuring her clients have the bright retirement future, to which she believes everyone is entitled.
Branson-Harrison Game Called at Half, Other Area Teams Win
Fans attending the Pella Windows and Doors Border Battle between the Harrison Goblins and Branson Pirates spent a full night at the stadium but only say half a game. The two teams, meeting in varsity football for the first time in 40 years, were playing in an electric atmosphere with the biggest crowd in many years, but lighting played havoc with the game, delaying it in the second quarter with 8:59 left and the Pirates leading 3-0 on a Dane Effird kick in the final minute of the first quarter. The game resume after an over an hour and a half later with the Pirates on the move again, but a fumble gave the Goblins the ball back and taking advantage of some Pirate penalties, was able to get into the end zone with 15 seconds left in the half on a Jaxon Ramsey two yard run.
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