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Afternoon Newscast for Friday, August 30, 2025
Here's the latest local and regional news from the Little Rock Public Radio Newsroom for Friday, August 30, 2024. - Federal court overturns so-called "wet signature" rule preventing online voter registrations after lawsuit from Get Loud Arkansas. - University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture opens Arkansas Rice Research and...
Arkansas State Narrowly Escapes FCS Upset On Contentious Game-Winning Touchdown Catch
Arkansas State narrowly escaped an embarrassing upset loss at home during its college football season-opener on Saturday. However, Central Arkansas would argue that the game-winning touchdown catch was actually incomplete. Video replay overturned the initial call on the field to give the Red Wolves a win they may or may not have deserved. It is […] The post Arkansas State Narrowly Escapes FCS Upset On Contentious Game-Winning Touchdown Catch appeared first on BroBible.
Arkansas State volleyball beats Saint Louis in 5 sets, starts season 3-0
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. Lewis led the...
‘Bring your truck’: City gives away corn following spill
JOINER, Ark. (KAIT) - The town of Joiner is offering free corn for animal feed that spilled near a train crossing. According to a post from the city, the West Highway 118 train track is now open, however, crews are still working to reopen the second crossing on South County Road 267.
Russellville police probe possible threat targeting junior high school
RUSSELLVILLE, Ark. — The Russellville Police Department plans to increase its security presence at Russellville Junior High School while investigating a possible threat made on social media. Authorities said they are "assessing its credibility" and will "increase security presence at the school" as a precaution. "The safety and well-being...
Always a Razorback: Remembering the life of Dion Stutts
LITTLE ROCK, Ar. (KNWA/KFTA) – While the start of every new football season is exciting, there’s also some sadness surrounding Arkansas’ 2024 season. Dion Stutts, a member of the Hogs 2024 class, tragically lost his life last year in an ATV accident. He would have been a freshman with the Hogs this season. “Coach Pittman […]
Rogers thrashes North Little Rock 43-0
In a decisive display of strength, the Rogers Mounties crushed the North Little Rock Charging Wildcats 43-0 in a high school football showdown. This dominant victory left no doubt about the Mounties’ prowess on the field. The North Little Rock team struggled to find footing against their opponents, unable...
2024 Texarkana High School Football Schedules
As we get ready for Fall, that means High School Football, and in these parts that is serious business. Friday night lights, marching bands, and good times. Here we have the schedules for our four local Texarkana High Schools. Writing this post out it, seems all of our local High...
Fayetteville-based startup wins opportunity to compete in worldwide pitch competition
Fayetteville-Based Startup Secures Spot in Global Pitch Competition. Exciting news has emerged in Northwest Arkansas as a Fayetteville-based startup has secured the opportunity to compete in a worldwide pitch competition. This achievement marks a significant step forward for the region, solidifying its status as an emerging hub for innovation and entrepreneurship.
XNA travelers experience Labor Day weekend crowds
BENTONVILLE, Ark. — The Labor Day weekend travel rush is officially underway. The Transportation Security Administration projected that about three million people would fly on Friday. “Lots of bodies in the airport. You could tell everybody's trying to get on the road, trying to get in the air and...
Gosnell School District announces elementary interim principal
GOSNELL, Ark. (KAIT) - On Friday, the Gosnell School District announced its interim principal. According to a statement from Superintendent Len Whitehead, Tiffany Kennemore will serve as interim principal at Gosnell Elementary. This comes after former elementary principal Tina Godsey was arrested for suspicion of a DWI. K8 News has...
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