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Animal Control and NAFA Rescue hold Rubber Duck Race event
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - Jonesboro Animal Control and Northeast Arkansans for Animals held a rubber duck race at Embassy Suites from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday. The event invited families from around the community to come participate in duck races, a duck egg hunt, there was ice cream and prizes, and other activities for kids.
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences to hold a special puberty education session for girls aged 8-14
Little Rock, Arkansas – The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) is once again offering its highly regarded Girlology session on September 22, aimed at helping young girls navigate the challenges of puberty with increased confidence. This engaging event, designed for girls aged 8 to 14 along with their parents or caregivers, will take place from 2:00 to 4:30 p.m. in the spacious 12th-floor auditorium of the Jackson T. Stephens Spine & Neurosciences Institute.
Felony Warrant Leads to Child Endangerment Charges in Hoxie
HOXIE, Ark. — A felony warrant served over the weekend in Hoxie led to the arrest of a man on multiple child endangerment charges. On Saturday, August 24, officers from the Hoxie Police Department served a felony warrant on Allen Winemiller at his residence, a media release said. The warrant for his arrest was for felony and misdemeanor drug paraphernalia charges. Once in custody, an SIS compliance check was conducted on the residence where both felony and misdemeanor items were located, according to police, who also added there were four minors in the home.
Calipari, Arkansas set up fast-approaching fall visits with 2025 recruits in quest to add multiple 5-star pledges
LITTLE ROCK — Arkansas remains ahead of the college basketball pack in terms of picking up the first top-10-ranked 5-star commitment in what looks to be a historically rich national class of 2025, and iconic Razorbacks head coach John Calipari is looking to pile on with more 5-star pledges moving forward.
Iconic Historic Building to be Torn Down in Hot Springs, Arkansas
A significant piece of Hot Springs, Arkansas history is about to go down in a pile of rubble soon. The iconic old St. Joseph Hospital which has been a part of Hot Springs for years is expected to be demolished, according to THV11. Several years ago the hospital was being used as the Arkansas School of Math, Sciences, and the Arts building.
Bobby Petrino likes WRs Hogs have available in his return
FAYETTEVILLE — Bobby Petrino has returned to Arkansas to serve as offensive coordinator. When Petrino was the head coach for four years at Arkansas he had some very good wide receiver groups. He recently reflected on what made those receivers so good and if he feels he has good talent in this group.
Nonprofit holds annual Motorcycles on a Mission event
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - A local nonprofit group known as Mpact held their third annual Motorcycles on a Mission event on Saturday at Harley Davidson in Jonesboro. Mpact is an organization committed to helping families dealing with infant loss. The members of the organization help the families grieve, help out...
Georgia, Texas take the top spots in the Week One SEC Power Rankings
The SEC is about to start a new journey. In the last decade or so, the league was ruled by Alabama and Nick Saben. Every once in a while, another team grew to prominence for a season, but Saben's team was always in the conversation. Now, the seven-time (six at Alabama) national champion coach is out of the game.
Men's Soccer Heads to Wake Forest for First Road Match
CONWAY, Ark. – The men's soccer team hits the road for the first time this season to face off against a top-15 ranked Wake Forest squad on Sunday. Kicking off at 6 p.m. CT, it marks the first of several ranked opponents for the Bears this season. The Bears...
Arkansas football gears up for game week against UAPB
Arkansas football will open the 2024 season against UAPB in less than a week. Following over two weeks of fall camp practices, the Razorbacks are now focusing on game preparation for Thursday night's season opener in Little Rock. Ahead of the matchup, both coordinators Bobby Petrino and Travis Williams gave their thoughts earlier in the week.
Possible consent decree change on Fort Smith Board agenda
The City of Fort Smith could receive an extension to 2036 on a federal consent decree mandating costly sewer system improvements. If provided, it would total 10 years of extensions since the decree began in 2015. it would also result in sewer rate hikes beginning in 2026. On Tuesday (Aug....
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