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Why Sam Pittman looks to the past for confidence in Arkansas football's future
Sam Pittman finds himself as the calm captain of an Arkansas football flight battling turbulence all around it. Before Pittman ever took the stage at the 2024 SEC Media Days on Thursday in Dallas, a number of SEC Network personalities expressed their concerns for the Razorbacks. The "SEC This Morning" show directly asked Pittman if he's feeling the pressure, and Dari Nowkhah said the head coach is entering a "pivotal" fifth season. Roman Harper wanted Pittman to...
Sunny’s Stir Fry set to open on College Avenue
A new Chinese restaurant that has been in the works for a little over a year will open soon in central Fayetteville. The new restaurant, called Sunny’s Stir Fry, will be located in the building at 2335 N. College Ave., in the space formerly home to Best Sports. The...
Botanical Garden of the Ozarks hosts magical event
Your family is invited to a night of magic at the Botanical Garden of the Ozarks. Watch as Executive Director, Ashley Wardlow, joins KNWA Today/FOX24 with details on this year’s Firefly Fling event. Tickets are available here.
Lassiter placed on SEC academic honor roll
Warren High School graduate, Maddox Lassiter has earned a spot on the 2023-2024 First-Year SEC Academic Honor Roll. The First-Year SEC Academic Honor Roll is based on grades from the 2023-24 academic calendar. Among the 1,459 SEC student-athletes, Lassiter is one of the 74 Razorbacks. This achievement is proof of Lassiter’s determination and dedication to both academics and sports, proving that both can be done well at the same time. To be considered for this honor, the student-athlete must have a grade point average of 3.00 or above for either the preceding academic year (two semesters or three quarters) or have a cumulative grade point average of 3.00 or above at the nominating institution.
Back to sunshine with a nice drop in humidity today
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Meteorologist Majestic Storm says to get ready for more sunshine, highs mainly in the 80s and low humidity for the next few days! The next round of showers and storms won't arrive until Sunday night to Monday. Watch the videocast above to learn more. 7-Day Forecast...
AMP Trailblazing Women: Vanessa Cash Adams
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Mycelium Networks builds blockchain tech hub
Rishi Mittal, founder and CEO of Fayetteville-based Mycelium Networks, said he moved to Northwest Arkansas about a year before the COVID-19 pandemic to start a business in an area “very conducive to startups and new ideas.”. Mycelium Networks is a blockchain technology startup that has deployed hardware to enhance...
Marybeth Byrd to play Gulley Park Concert Series July 18
The second-to-last Gulley Park Concert Series of the season is coming up this week. Next up in the series is a performance by The Voice semifinalist Marybeth Byrd, set to perform on Thursday, July 18 as part of the series. From her bio:. Marybeth Byrd’s love is for music that...
Arkansas LHP Stone Hewlett signs free agent deal with Angels
Arkansas left-handed pitcher Stone Hewlett signed a free agent deal with the Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday after going undrafted in the 2024 MLB Draft. Hewlett appeared 23 times out of the bullpen for the Razorbacks as a senior after spending his first three years with the Kansas Jayhawks. The Leawood (Kan.) native posted a 1-0 record with an ERA of 3.46 across 13 innings of work while allowing six hits and eight walks with 23 strikeouts. He was a lefty-lefty specialist who held opposing hitters to a .136 batting average while picking up four saves.
Team Arkansas prepares for 2024 edition of The Basketball Tournament
LITTLE ROCK (KAIT) - A summertime hoops tradition continues. Team Arkansas plays in the 2024 edition of The Basketball Tournament this weekend. Several former Razorbacks are on the squad including Hunter Mickelson, JD Notae, Adrio Bailey, and Jaylen Barford. You have NEA connections with Mickelson, Shaun Doss Jr., and head coach Monty Patel.
Dive in Movies at Wilson Park to show Kung Fu Panda 4 Friday
The annual Dive-In Movie series at Wilson Park pool will continue with another screening this weekend. The city’s Parks, Natural Resources and Cultural Affairs department will host a screening of Kung Fu Panda 4 on Friday, July 19. Movies begin at dark, and gates for the movie open at...
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