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Brown: I'd do just about anything to win that game on Saturday
This one means a lot to the Central Arkansas Bears. The Bears, ranked among the top FCS programs in the nation and the preseason-favorite in the United Athletic Conference, travel to Arkansas State on Saturday to face the Arkansas State Red Wolves for the first time since coach Butch Jones' inaugural season in Jonesboro.
King Wins Miss Boomtown Crown, Heads to Miss Arkansas
EL DORADO - Alli Beth King was crowned Miss Boomtown 2025 Saturday, Aug. 24, in El Dorado, Arkansas. Miss Boomtown is a preliminary for the Miss Arkansas pageant to be held at Robinson Auditorium in June 2025. This will be King's third time to compete in Miss Arkansas. She held the title of Miss Arkansas Tech University in 2022 and Miss Southeast Arkansas in 2023. King's CSI (Community Service Initiative) is 'It Starts With One.' She is a 2020 graduate of Rison High School and a 2024 graduate of Arkansas Tech University with a Bachelor of Arts in Communications and a minor in Psychology. She is the daughter of Davy and Kim Kaye King of Rison. She is the granddaughter of Bruce and Kay Brown of Pansy, DeAnna King of Rison, the late Larry King, and the late Wanda Clay.
First president of Association of Arkansas Counties to be honored in Blytheville
Mississippi County’s longest serving county judge was instrumental in defining the structure of county government for the state of Arkansas and now a plaque will commemorate his work. County officials will unveil the plaque honoring the late County Judge A.A. “Shug” Banks at the Blytheville Courthouse on Thursday (Aug. 29).
Fort Smith mayor appointed to Air Force Civic Leader program
Fort Smith Mayor George McGill has been appointed to the first class of the U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command (AETC) Civic Leader Program. He will represent Ebbing Air National Guard Base, located in Fort Smith, in the program. According to the Air Force, the AETC is based...
School District honors fallen graduate
SALEM, Ark. (KAIT) -Salem High School chose to honor one of its fallen graduates uniquely. Tommy Bassham graduated from Salem in May of 2021. In 2022, he passed away in a car accident. Bassham was a member of the Salem football team. Superintendent Wayne Guiltner and Head Football Coach Josh...
Bright future ahead, city ballpark receives much-needed upgrade
MONETTE, Ark. (KAIT) - The future looks bright for young ballplayers in Craighead County. Major lighting upgrades are in the works for Monette’s three city-owned ballparks: two baseball fields and one softball field. Mayor Bob Blankenship said the new lighting installment should be completed in less than a month.
Paschal Construction: Expanding Horizons and Surpassing Expectations
Over the past year, Paschal Construction Company has been generating exciting progress that has surpassed their initial focus. The company, which traces its roots back to the 1960s in the charming town of Hot Springs, Arkansas, was founded by John A. Paschal. Today, it’s led by his nephew, Charlton “Chuck” Hildreth, who has overseen significant growth and transformation. What started as a residential construction and maintenance company has evolved into a formidable force in new buildings, commercial construction maintenance, and now, project management.
UofA to build two new housing facilities on campus, beginning the design phase this year
The University of Arkansas is in the design phase for two new housing projects located on the north side of campus, near Garland Avenue. The lawn space south of the Maple Hill dorms and the Hotz Hall parking lot are sites chosen for the future buildings. In an email, John...
Eli Stein leaves Arkansas football team
Arkansas long-snapper Eli Stein has left the Arkansas football team, a source close to the program confirmed to HawgSports. Stein was a scholarship players who started all 12 games for the Razorbacks in 2023 but was listed with an 'or' beside his name alongside junior Ashton Ngo when the official depth chart was released on Monday.
Steve Rushin Memorial Moves to Batesville Motor Speedway
CCSDS Doubleheader Scheduled for Sept. 20 – 21 — CONWAY, Ark. (08/27/24) – The COMP Cams Super Dirt Series Super Late Model sanctioned Steve Rushin Memorial that was originally scheduled for Sept. 20 – 21 at Poplar Bluff Motorsports Park will now be held at Mooney Starr’s Batesville Motor Speedway.
Arkansas gas prices decline ahead of busy holiday weekend
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — According to reports from AAA, the statewide gas price average in Arkansas has declined. This comes just ahead of the Labor Day holiday weekend, which is expected to be a busy time for travel. “The statewide gas price average is 41 cents less per gallon...
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