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Large-Scale Tapestries Shine in Heidi Carlsen-Rogers’ Exhibition ‘Glimmer’
PINE BLUFF, Ark. — The ARTx3 Campus invites the public to a free opening reception for the exhibition “Glimmer” by Heidi Carlsen-Rogers from 5-7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 22, at The Arts & Science Center for Southeast Arkansas, 701 S. Main St. in Pine Bluff. Top photo: Heidi...
Pulaski County Special School District teachers get ready for the first day of school
Class is in session for a lot of central Arkansas schools, but students with the Pulaski County Special School District got another week of summer, with their first day of school coming on Monday.
Make eye exams part of the back-to-school checklist. Your kids and their teachers will thank you
Now that it’s back-to-school season, parents should add one more crucial item to the checklist. An eye exam. The American Optometric Association says 1 in 4 children start school with some sort of vision problem. That impairs their ability to learn in the classroom and play sports. But many kids won’t tell you something is wrong because they don’t know they have a problem. Optometrist Annette Webb in Hot Springs, Arkansas, says undiagnosed vision problems can turn into behavior problems. Luckily, many programs offer subsidized or free eye exams and glasses. A good place to start is the pediatrician’s office or the school nurse.
25 teams in 25 days: Bay Tigers
“It does not matter if we do it perfect on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday,” head coach Jeremy Turcotte said. “We have got to go and get paid on Friday nights.”. The Bay Tigers finished last season 4-7 but could have very easily seen their regular season record reversed as three losses came in one score games. While each and every year can bring on new challenges, coach Turcotte and his players understand what they need to do to put a higher number in the win column.
Lady Lions blanked at ULM
Soccer season got off to a tough start Thursday for the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff women's team. UAPB lost 9-0 at Louisiana-Monroe in the season opener for both teams. The Lady Lions never got their offense going and finished the match without a shot attempt. By contrast, the...
Faith group ‘heartbroken’ over Northwest Arkansas women’s prison closure
It may not look like much on the outside but inside the Northwest Arkansas Community Corrections Center, women's lives are changing. But the center is now closing.
A-State Football Tailgating Opportunities and Experiences Continue to Expand
JONESBORO, Ark. – The variety of ways to experience Arkansas State football tailgating on Red Wolves game days continues to grow with the addition of an Alpha Pack event for all six home games in 2024, complimenting Dustin White Realty Tailgate City at Mike Watson Park and free tailgating options surrounding Centennial Bank Stadium.
Pittman looks to Petrino for help in turning things around
Bobby Petrino couldn’t save Jimbo Fisher’s job. Maybe he’ll do better for Arkansas’ Sam Pittman. Fisher a year ago turned to Petrino, the former Arkansas head coach, to be his offensive coordinator. Texas A&M's offense was loaded with talent, but couldn't play up to its potential. Things didn’t get much better for A&M with Petrino on board, so Fisher got fired.
Washington County residents to vote on Sunday alcohol sales, fire dues come November election
WASHINGTON COUNTY, ARKANSAS, Ark. — On Thursday, the Washington County Quorum Court voted on a couple of resolutions pertaining to issues that will be on the November ballot for various residents in Northwest Arkansas. First, the quorum court voted unanimously on a resolution that orders the Washington County Election...
New leadership chosen for Jonesboro Christmas Parade
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - After a month of speculation and uncertainty surrounding the annual Jonesboro Christmas parade, the city has chosen Heather Talley to lead the efforts. This happened after the previous leadership of the parade decided to step down. Jonesboro Mayor Harold Copenhaver said that the parade is an...
Texarkana student athletes staying hydrated during dangerous heat
TEXARKANA, Ark. (KSLA) - A First Alert Weather Day has been announced making it dangerous to stay outside without taking precautions, and that’s what some are doing in Texarkana. On August 16, during a First Alert Weather Day for dangerous heat, Texarkana, Arkansas communities are finding ways to stay...
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