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Benton County Sheriff's Office responds to drowning call at Beaver Lake
BENTON COUNTY, ARKANSAS, Ark. — Multiple fire departments and the Benton County Sheriff's Office responded to a drowning call at Beaver Lake on Aug. 3. A Facebook post from the Hickory Creek Fire Department says they responded alongside Hwy 94 East Fire Department, the Benton County Sheriff's Office, the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission, and Pafford EMS.
4-star edge Colton Yarbrough commits to Arkansas
DURANT, Okla. — Durant (Okla.) Class of 2026 four-star edge Colton Yarbrough has committed to Arkansas. C4 owner Sean Cooper has worked with Yarbrough, 6-6, 242, for several years and watched him mature and grow into the No. 1 recruit in Oklahoma in 2026. On Saturday, he chose Arkansas over LSU, Georgia, Colorado and Oklahoma State. Cooper knows what kind of player the Hogs are getting and what made him the national recruit he is.
Two killed, one injured in rural Madison County crash
MADISON COUNTY, Ark. — Two people were killed and one was injured after a crash in rural Madison County on Aug. 2. According to a crash report from the Arkansas Department of Public Safety (DPS), a vehicle was traveling south on State Highway 45, exiting a left curve when it lost control and cross the centerline, striking a second vehicle.
Fayetteville man killed in single vehicle crash
SPRINGDALE, Ark. — A Fayetteville man was killed in a single vehicle crash on Aug. 2 in Washington County. According to a report from the Arkansas Department of Public Safety (DPS), a vehicle was traveling north on I-49 near the Don Tyson Parkway exit in Springdale when it left the roadway to the right and collided with an overpass support.
Devin Bale excited for opportunity to punt
FAYETTEVILLE — Scott Fountain, Arkansas special team’s coordinator, met with the media following Friday’s third preseason practice. Fountain was asked if he was surprised Max Fletcher opted to enter the transfer portal after last season and if he was concerned with what he had left?. “Yeah, you...
Arkansas tight end chemistry evident in fall camp
There's little doubt the tight end room is one of the Arkansas football team's biggest strengths entering the 2024 football season. One reason for the strength of the group is the work ethic and chemistry between each player, on and off the field. Arkansas tight end coach Morgan Turner has...
Razorback track & field assistant wins third-consecutive Olympic gold medal in shot put
Razorback track & field assistant Ryan Crouser made history in Paris on Saturday becoming the first athlete to win three consecutive gold medals in shot put.
Arkansas lands JUCO defensive back Shannon Blair
Arkansas is up to 20 commitments for the Class of 2025 after gaining a verbal pledge from East Mississippi Community College defensive back Shannon Blair on Saturday afternoon. Blair, a 6-1, 190-pound safety/cornerback who began his career at Tennessee, chose the Razorbacks over offers from Memphis, Liberty, Charlotte and others.
Craighead Electric CEO departs company
Jonesboro, AR – (JonesboroRightNow.com) – August 2, 2024 – Craighead Electric Cooperative Chief Executive Officer Jeremiah Sloan is no longer leading the utility company. Sloan’s tenure reportedly ended Friday, July 26. The circumstances regarding Sloan’s departure have not been determined. Sloan’s photo was removed from the company’s website as of Thursday.
'Come From Away' brings a heartwarming tale to Ron Robinson Hall
LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — Channel Seven was at the Ron Robinson Performance Hall on Friday for a sneak preview of the hit musical 'Come From Away'. The popular musical tells the true story of 7,000 passengers stranded when airports were shut down following the 9/11 attack, and the town of Newfoundland welcomed them.
Cinema society to host two free movie nights in August
Arkansas Cinema Society has two more free movie nights planned in Fayetteville this month. The organizations will host a screening of Back to the Future in Bryce Davis Park at 8 p.m. on Aug. 9, followed by Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves at 2:30 p.m. on Aug. 31 at Fayetteville Public Library.
Coffee Chains Adding More Locations in Conway
Two popular coffee chains, 7 Brew Coffee and Scooter’s Coffee, are expanding their presence in Conway with new shops on East Oak Street. According to Pulse of Conway, 7 Brew Coffee is set to open at 1005 E. Oak St., situated between TGI Fridays and Verizon Wireless. Known for its signature “7 Originals,” including the Blondie, Brunette, Smooth 7, White Chocolate Mocha, Cinnamon Roll, German Chocolate and Sweet & Salty, 7 Brew also offers a variety of cold brews, teas, lemonades, fizzes, smoothies, shakes and energy drinks. Originating in Rogers, 7 Brew has grown to over 250 stands nationwide. This new spot will mark its third location in Conway, adding to its stands on Exchange Avenue and Skyline Drive.
UAHT’s James Black School Offering New Course, “Forge to Sharp”
The University of Arkansas Hope/Texarkana's James Black School of Bladesmithing and Historic Trades is offering a new course later in August called "Forge to Sharp". The University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana James Black School of Bladesmithing and Historic Trades is dedicated to celebrating, preserving, and promoting the art of bladesmithing and historic trades, along with the heritage of the iconic Bowie Knife in Historic Washington. Students at the school immerse themselves in the art and science of bladesmithing, learning about forging, handles and guards, Damascus steel, and more.
Smalls Sliders “Can Drop” this week
Jonesboro, AR – (JonesboroRightNow.com) – Aug 2, 2024 – The first Smalls Sliders in Arkansas dropped its newest Can transforming the skyline, and then the community this week. Smalls Sliders, the cheeseburger slider brand that is painting the restaurant industry Smorange™, specializes in fresh, cooked-to-order cheeseburger sliders—small...