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Mountain Home announces September meeting schedule, community events
The City of Mountain Home has released its September meeting schedule and announced several upcoming community events and important dates for residents. City offices will be closed on Monday, September 2, in observance of Labor Day. The city calendar includes regular meetings for various committees and commissions throughout the month....
Fiber optic technician program lighting up at UA Hope-Texarkana
A new fiber optic technician program is set to begin early this fall at the University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana. In partnership with the Arkansas Fiber Academy, the program provides students with an opportunity to embark on a meaningful and rewarding career in the fiber broadband industry. Classroom and hands-on field...
Mountain Home City Council advances ordinances on outdated sections, approves funding for park renovations
The Mountain Home City Council made significant strides on several fronts during its regular meeting on Aug. 15, advancing two ordinances, approving funding for park renovations, and adopting a county-wide hazard mitigation plan. The council held second readings of two ordinances: one to update the city code by repealing outdated...
Aug. 26: What you need to know
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - We’re helping you plan your Monday on Good Morning Region 8. Meteorologist Kristina Balentine has your forecast coming up on Good Morning Region 8. Jonesboro police are investigating weekend shootings. A Poplar Bluff man is dead after drowning in the Current River. We’re learning more...
AST Weather Blog: Air quality a bit reduced with high pressure overhead
Yet another ridge of high pressure has built across our region, contributing to hotter conditions. But on this Monday, it has also contributed to reduced air quality. The Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality put out an alert, stating the ozone forecast for today is code orange, meaning its time to get serious about ozone pollution in central Arkansas.
Pine Bluff police investigate shooting at Regional Park that left one dead, two injured
Pine Bluff, Arkansas – the Pine Bluff Police Department was called to a scene of violence at Regional Park. Around 1:00 AM, officers were dispatched following reports of a shooting that disrupted what appeared to be a large gathering near the park’s waterfront. Upon arrival, law enforcement was...
Who will start for Arkansas football vs. UAPB? Week 1 depth chart revealed
FAYETTEVILLE — Arkansas football has released the depth chart for its Week 1 game vs. UAPB. The Razorbacks and Golden Lions kick off their 2024 seasons on Thursday (6:30 p.m. CT, ESPNU). There are no surprises among the starters, with position battles still ongoing at cornerback, safety, defensive end and left guard. Here's a look at who...
Citizens Bank, Batesville Schools honor Carl Blankenship for going ‘Above & Beyond’
Carl Blankenship (pictured above, right, with Community Engagement Officer Ashley Engles), with the Batesville School District Transportation Department, is the August recipient of the Citizens Bank “Above & Beyond” Award. In a release, Citizens Bank said, “It takes a team of committed colleagues to ensure the smooth transportation...
2024 FFN Preseason Tour: Salem
Salem, Ark. (KAIT) - We continue our FFN Preseason Tour in Salem. The Greyhounds finished 11-1 in 2023 and won the 3A Region 2 Conference title. Coach Josh Watson has to replace 7 starters on offence but, he’s excited about how physical his team will be in 2024. “We...
Muscadines repeat with top wine in state competition
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Muscadines again rose to the top in the Arkansas Quality Wine competition, a testament to the skills of the state’s vintners handling this beloved and somewhat quirky and cantankerous grape. Renee Threlfall, associate professor of ecology and viticulture for the University of Arkansas System Division...
AEDCE honors four at 2024 awards luncheon
During the AEDCE Awards Luncheon at their 2024 Annual Conference in Hot Springs last week, the Arkansas Economic Developers & Chamber Executives (AEDCE) honored four individuals for their dedication and contributions to their communities and to the state of Arkansas. Del Boyette received the prestigious Maria Haley Lifetime Leadership for...
Brown, Cross return for 6th season at UAM
Demilon Brown had thrown for 1,046 yards and 11 touchdowns through four games, and his fifth season at the University of Arkansas at Monticello was on pace to be his best season yet. Then he suffered a broken throwing hand, his right, adding another interruption to a college career that...
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