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Night of Legends Banquet Held for Curley Wolf Hall of Fame Induction
The Prescott School District held their first “Night of Legends” banquet Friday (8-23). The inaugural class of the “Curley Wolf Hall of Fame” was recognized. These individuals have made significant contributions to Prescott Athletics”. The first class of inductees represents a diverse group of athletes...
Why has Arkansas had so many prescribed burns this year?
CAMDEN, Ark. — When you think of wildfires, California or Colorado likely comes to mind, but they affect us plenty right here in Arkansas. While the Natural State sees more fires than the western United States, our ability to control them is much better, according to the Department of Agriculture.
Sustainable Forestry and Land Retention Joint Regional Conference set for Aug. 29-30
Pine Bluff, AR — The Fourth Annual Sustainable Forestry and Land Retention Joint Regional Conference will be held Aug. 29-30 at the Prairie View A&M University main campus. The event will begin at 9 a.m. each day at the MSC Opal Johnson Auditorium, 155 L.W. Minor Street in Prairie View, Texas. The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) Small Farm Program and the Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU) Cooperative Extension Program co-sponsor the event.
Man, 25, found dead in apparent homicide at Camelot Apartments
A 25-year-old man was found dead in the bedroom of a unit at Camelot Apartments in Pine Bluff early Tuesday. Just before 1 a.m., Pine Bluff police responded to a reported shooting in apartment 52 at the complex located at 4001 Old Warren Road and found the door damaged and open. According to a news release, officers entered the apartment, where they found D'Arrion Johnson in the bedroom. Unresponsive and having suffered apparent gunshot wounds, Johnson was pronounced dead at the scene by a representative of the Jefferson County coroner's office. His body has been sent to the state Crime Lab for an autopsy.
Deluca's Pizzeria opening in Little Rock this October
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Deluca's Pizzeria, a longtime favorite in Hot Springs, will open its second location in Little Rock's Breckenridge Shopping Center on October 2. The highly acclaimed pizzeria, which first opened its doors in 2013, is known for its brick oven and authentic New York-style pizza. The pizzeria has been featured in publications such as Southern Living and AY Magazine and was named one of Arkansas Times' Best Restaurants.
High school football kicks off: Ricebird fans eye Dewitt vs. CAC matchup
High school football season officially begins this Friday night as teams from across the state begin their journey to Little Rock’s War Memorial Stadium and a potential state title. While not all Arkansas teams start during the Arkansas Activities Association’s zero week, most do—including all but two teams in...
Phone Call Helps Crack Case of National Guardsman Murdered at Home: "Who Did This?"
An out-of-town killer with a mountain of motives would become the prime suspect when an Arkansas father was found shot to death in his home. It began on Saturday, October 22, 1988, when Debra Taylor — then visiting her brother in Texarkana, Texas — called her neighbor and asked her to let herself into her Little Rock, Arkansas home, fearing she’d left the iron plugged in. When the neighbor went inside shortly after 10:00 a.m., she found Debra Taylor’s husband, Roy Taylor, 41, dead on the living room floor.
Entomologist takes love of insects on the road
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Austin Jones wants the world to know that there’s so much more to insects and arthropods than creatures that sting or ruin your picnics, and he’s taking that message on the road. Jones is an instructor based in Fayetteville. He also serves as the...
College of Pharmacy Recognized by AACP with Designation, Individual Awards
The American Association of College of Pharmacy (AACP) recently recognized the UAMS College of Pharmacy with a prestigious designation and handed out national awards to two faculty members, one preceptor and a student. The College of Pharmacy was one of only 17 schools of pharmacy nationwide selected as an inaugural...
40/29 Friday Frenzy High School Football Power Rankings
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — The 2024 preseason edition of the 40/29 Friday Frenzy High School Football Power Rankings is out.Watch the Friday Frenzy Preseason Special at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 27. | Bookmark this page and visit every Sunday afternoon for the newest rankings. Defending 7A champion Fayetteville will...
Five-star guard Meleek Thomas schedules pair of SEC visits
By ADAM ZAGORIA Five-star guard Meleek Thomas has scheduled a pair of visits to SEC schools, he told ZAGSBLOG. The 6-foot-4 guard from Overtime Elite will visit Arkansas Sept. 13 and Alabama Sept. 27. Thomas canceled an official visit to Arkansas scheduled in June but said he would reschedule it for September. He also said he would also like to see Kansas. He also visited two-time NCAA Champion UConn earlier this summer and called it a “very good visit” in an in-depth interview with ZAGSBLOG. Still, despite the Huskies’ hopes, he has not yet committed. He is officially considering seven schools: Alabama, Arkansas, Auburn, Kansas, Kansas State, Pittsburgh and UConn, Here is his quick breakdown of a few schools in his own words: Kansas: “They have a winning background. They bring straight winners there. They get their players to the league. They have a lot of TV games. The environment of the crowd, which I’ve seen, and how they let their guards rock, it could be a spot for me for sure.” Alabama: “It’s a guard heavy school. They let their guards rock obviously. A lot of people know they don’t let their guards take a lot of mid-ranges. But they let their guards hoop. They work through their bigs. They work through their guards. And they get to it. So I want to go to a school where I can be comfortable and get to it.” Follow Adam Zagoria on Twitter Follow ZAGSBLOGHoops on Instagram And Like ZAGS on Facebook.
4x4 overturns, killing Bradley man
Kenneth M. Stewart, 73, of Bradley died about 4:30 p.m. Sunday, August 25, 2024 when the 4x4 he was driving overturned on Arkansas 160 east of Bradley. According to a preliminary Arkansas State Police report, Stewart was driving the 2001 model Honda Rancher east on the road when it overturned several times, coming to a final rest on the side side of the highway.
Arkansas Storm Team Forecast: Wildfire danger increases
OVERNIGHT: Mostly clear and little hazy tonight with calm wind. Low temperatures will be in the low 70s in central Arkansas and upper 60s toward the north. TUESDAY: It will be get closer to 100°F Tuesday with sunny and hazy conditions. Wind will be light out of the southeast.
State Capitol Week in Review from Representative Steve Hollowell
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas — This week, the House and Senate Education Committee convened to continue important work on the Educational Adequacy Study, a crucial study aimed at ensuring that every student in Arkansas has access to a high-quality education. One area of focus has been teacher recruitment and retention — an essential component in providing a stable and effective learning environment for our students.
Why has Arkansas had so many prescribed burns this year?
CAMDEN, Ark. — When you think of wildfires, California or Colorado likely comes to mind, but they affect us plenty right here in Arkansas. While the Natural State sees more fires than the western United States, our ability to control them is much better, according to the Department of Agriculture.
Hurricane Debby leads to blood emergency across the country
(KANSAS CITY, Mo.) The American Red Cross announced on Monday, August 26, 2024, that since Hurricane Debby made landfall at the beginning of the month, many blood drives were cancelled and have lead to a shortage in the blood supply across the country. According to the Red Cross, "In Missouri,...
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