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Arkansas Ultrarunners at the Western States Endurance Run
This past weekend, three Arkansas ultrarunners participated in the Western States Endurance Run. Erich Washausen of Prairie Grove, Ashley Gramza of Little Rock, and Alex Staten of Fayetteville joined 372 other runners from around the world. In total, 288 runners completed the race. Washausen finished the course in under 28 hours and 54 minutes, while Staten crossed the finish line after the 30-hour cut-off. Unfortunately, Gramza dropped out at mile 78. Washausen and Gramza shared their reflections on the race and the supportive community that made their participation possible.
Shaquille O’Neal coming to JJ’s Live as Diesel just before Razorbacks play LSU
Former NBA star, sports analysis and actor Shaquille O'Neal is headed to JJ's Live in Fayetteville as Diesel on October 18, the night before the Arkansas Razorbacks football team plays the Louisiana State Tigers.
Pulaski County Traffic Stop Uncovers Drugs, Guns, and Kidnapping Suspect
A multi-jurisdictional investigation has unearthed evidence regarding the reported kidnapping, aggravated assault, and torture of a Searcy resident in Pulaski County. On Wednesday, during a traffic stop on Highway 67/167, authorities intercepted 33-year-old Renford Williams from Jacksonville, who had an active trafficking warrant from the Cabot Police Department. Additionally, Williams was identified as a person of interest in the aforementioned kidnapping case. During this stop, officials found around one pound of methamphetamine and approximately 1000 fentanyl-laced pills.
Pea Ridge area church news – Northwest Arkansas
The Pea Ridge area is home to numerous churches, each offering a variety of services and activities for the community. Here are some updates and details on the churches in the area:. Church Services and Activities. – Mt. Vernon Presbyterian Church: Led by Pastor Brian Timmons, weekly services take place...
Mississippi man pleads guilty in Arkansas to threatening US judge, federal officer
A Mississippi man has pleaded guilty to threatening a United States judge and federal law enforcement officer, according to a news release from the U.S. Attorney's Office Eastern District of Arkansas.
Newport man pleads guilty to manslaughter in death of Little Rock man after drug buy
Newport Man Pleads Guilty to Manslaughter in Fatal Drug Deal. A 25-year-old Newport man has pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the death of a Little Rock man following a drug transaction gone wrong. According to court documents, the defendant was involved in a drug buy with the victim, which ended...
State funding 9 unpaved road projects
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KAIT) - The Arkansas Department of Agriculture will spend over $500,000 to improve some of the Natural State’s back roads. The department announced Wednesday that the Arkansas Unpaved Roads Program will provide $558,756 to nine projects across the state, including in Northeast Arkansas. The projects receiving...
Arkansas groups not asking US Supreme Court to review ruling limiting scope of Voting Rights Act
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Progressive groups in Arkansas have decided to not ask the U.S. Supreme Court to weigh in on a lower court's ruling that private groups can’t sue under a key section of the federal Voting Rights Act. The Arkansas Public Policy Panel and the Arkansas...
Hot Springs directors crack down on renter's rights
HOT SPRINGS, Ark. — The City of Hot Springs is looking at cracking down on policies that allow landlords to avoid or up-charge for one very important thing, especially during hot summers like this one— air conditioning. This has been a hot topic, especially after Greenbriar Apartments were...
Arkansas State University Chancellor’s and Dean’s Lists
Students on the Chancellor's and Dean's Lists for the spring 2024 semester at Arkansas State University have been announced. The Chancellor's List (designated as CL) includes students who earned a perfect grade point average of 4.0. The Dean's List (designated as DL) includes students with a GPA of 3.6 to 3.99, according to a news release.
Man, his 2 dogs dead in truck cab in Pine Bluff parking lot
A 65-year-old man was found dead in his 18-wheeler, along with two dogs, on Monday in the Walmart parking lot, according to the Pine Bluff Police Department, which said the man likely died of natural causes. Police were called to location on Olive Street at 5 p.m. in reference to...
Arkansas State Police arrest suspect involved in Jacksonville shooting that injured child
JACKSONVILLE, Ark. — Arkansas State Police arrested 28-year-old Terry Rhodes Jr., a Jacksonville shooting suspect who has been on the run since early June. The Jacksonville Police Department said Rhodes was arrested Tuesday and will be charged with 14 counts of terroristic act, one count of possession of firearms by certain persons, one count of first-degree battery, two counts of endangering the welfare of a minor and four counts of aggravated assault.
Largest business startup competition in the world coming to Fayetteville
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — In August, a qualifier event for the largest start up competition in the world, called the Startup World Cup, will be right here in Northwest Arkansas. "The Startup World Cup is a worldwide competition put on by Pegasus Ventures out of California. They work with regional organizations across the world to host qualifying events where startups entrepreneurs have the opportunity to pitch locally. The winner from those competitions goes on to a grand finale in San Francisco," Caleb Talley, Executive Director of Startup Junkie, explained.
Conway to host annual Freedom Fest blowout on Beaverfork Lake
LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — This afternoon, June 3, Conway will host its annual Fourth-of-July blowout, Freedom Fest. The event will be jampacked with a large host of vendors, food trucks, and activities including live music, delicious food truck options, face painting, volleyball, jumbo-size yard games, and more. Here is...
Lightning bugs: The story behind summer’s tiny fireworks show
A little chemistry, a little coding and a whole lot of mating are just part of the story behind summer’s tiny fireworks show: the lightning bug. “Fireflies have adapted the ability to glow and flash light patterns from their abdomens primarily for one reason, to communicate with other fireflies,” said Austin Jones, entomology extension instructor for the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture and the Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Science.
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