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Emma Kate McBride named NJCAA Academic All-American
Emma Kate McBride has been chosen as a National Junior College Athletic Association (NCJAA) Academic All-American. The 2023 Weston High School graduate, who now plays for South Arkansas Community College in Eldorado, AR, earned second team Academic All-American status after compiling a 3.90 grade point average during her freshman year.
South Arkansas Arts Center celebrates incoming and outgoing board members
The South Arkansas Arts Center in El Dorado has announced the installation of new board members and bid farewell to departing members at its annual June meeting. The SAAC Board of Directors welcomed six new members who will bring a wealth of experience and expertise in the arts, business, and community leadership to the organization. Beverly Allen, Paul Burns, Melinda Garrison, Chelsey Turner, Ann Trimble, as directors; and Kaila Emery as Theatre Committee chairperson, will join the existing board members in their dedication to promoting arts and cultural programs in the region.
New Law Impacts Cell Phone Use in Louisiana Public Schools
The 2024-25 school year in Louisiana is rapidly approaching and a new law will limit student's cell phone use while in the classroom. Our media partners at KATC report that Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry has signed a bill banning students from having cell phones on while in class. Many states...
Arkansas official says state unsure when Rogers Revenue Office will reopen after storm damage
Arkansas Official Says State Unsure When Rogers Revenue Office Will Reopen After Storm Damage. Arkansas is still grappling with the aftermath of severe storms that hit the state in late May. One of the critical infrastructure components affected was the Rogers Revenue Office, which has been closed since the storms damaged the roof.
Harrington on CSC Academic All-American Third Team
Outgoing Southern Arkansas senior golfer Connor Harrington has been named to the College Sports Communicators Men's At-Large Academic All-American Third Team. Harrington adds to his already stocked up resume from 2023-24 as the Magnolia native has been named a GAC Distinguished Scholar Athlete, the Murphy USA Male Scholar Athlete of the Year award recipient (Seventh Annual Mulespys), and now an Academic All-American.
Arkansas Community Foundation establishes fund for survivors of Fordyce grocery store shooting
Arkansas Community Foundation Establishes Fund for Survivors of Fordyce Grocery Store Shooting. Just weeks after the devastating mass shooting at the Mad Butcher grocery store in Fordyce, the Arkansas Community Foundation is taking swift action to support those affected by the tragedy. On July 1, the nonprofit organization established a dedicated fund to provide aid to the survivors of the incident.
United Way hoping to collect school supplies for local students in its Fill the Bus campaign
FORT SMITH, Ark. — The start of another school year is getting closer. For a lot of parents, it can be very difficult to buy all the needed back-to-school supplies. For 20 years, the United Way has spearheaded the Fill the Bus campaign. "This is a partnership with our...
UAFS student cycles across America to raise $600K for those with disabilities
FORT SMITH, Ark. — A University of Arkansas - Fort Smith (UAFS) student is traveling from coast to coast for a good cause. Junior Braxten Martin is biking across the country and just recently made his way through Missouri. The trip will be taking soon-to-be senior Martin from Seattle to Washington, D.C.
Power restored for 1,000+ people in Jonesboro
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - Power has been restored for one part of Jonesboro. According to City Water and Light’s outage map, around 4 p.m. on Sunday, July 21, there were 1,088 people without power in the area surrounding the intersection of Harrisburg Road and Red Wolf Boulevard. The outages...
Hogs need more All-SEC additions for success in 2024
FAYETTEVILLE — Following the SEC Media Days Arkansas only placed one player on the All-SEC teams announced Friday. Defensive end Landon Jackson was the lone Razorback named as he was put on the second-team defensive line. Arkansas has to have more players shine in 2024 than just one and need to have many more on the All-SEC teams announced following the year.
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