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West Fork Falls in 1A District Final Game of Defenses at Newman Catholic on Saturday
The West Fork baseball team held a 2-0 shutout through the first four innings and then Newman Catholic mounted the comeback with a four run fifth and held on for a 4-2 victory in a Class 1A District 5 final, as aired on 104.9 KLMJ on Saturday. West Fork scored...
UAMS using grant funds to teach ninth-graders data science, other STEM-related practices
UAMS Utilizes Grant to Introduce Data Science and STEM to Ninth-Graders. The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has received a substantial grant to develop a program that teaches high school students the fundamentals of data science and other STEM-related fields. This initiative targets ninth-grade students, considered a pivotal age for fostering interest in these disciplines.
Arkansas Edge NIL Collective Introduces New Leaders to Management Team
Kyle May and Alex Harper will serve as the collective’s new Executive Director and Director of Corporate Partnerships, respectively. (Fayetteville, Ark.) July 15, 2024 – Arkansas Edge, the official Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) collective of the Arkansas Razorbacks, today announced the notable addition of two new members to its leadership team: Kyle May, who will serve as Arkansas Edge’s new Executive Director, and Alex Harper, new Director of Corporate Partnerships.
2024 SEC Media Days: Full schedule for Sam Pittman, Arkansas and others in Dallas
When SEC Media Days arrives, it means the college football season is right around the corner. The annual unofficial start to the football season begins on Monday afternoon at the Omni Hotel in Dallas. With Texas and Oklahoma officially joining the league the conference decided to hold Media Days in...
Ayden Kelley, son of former Memphis basketball star Antonio Burks, joins Arkansas
Northpoint Christian School guard Ayden Kelley, the son of former Booker T. Washington and Memphis basketball guard Antonio Burks, has joined Arkansas, the team announced July 11. Kelley’s background is full of basketball talent. His stepfather is former Tennessee star point guard Tony Harris. Harris was a McDonald’s All-American out of East High School and played for the Volunteers from 1997-01. ...
Semi crash with injuries reported south of Bobby Hopper Tunnel on I-49
CRAWFORD COUNTY, ARKANSAS, Ark. — A crash south of the Bobby Hopper Tunnel on Interstate 49 was reported by the Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) on Monday morning at 11:15 a.m. According to ARDOT, there was at least one injury in the crash involving a semi. Cameras in the...
NWA Urban Land Institute, City of Rogers host event to plan rebuilding efforts
ROGERS, Ark. — The City of Rogers is teaming up with the Urban Land Institute (ULI) of Northwest Arkansas to help guide rebuilding efforts following the May 26 tornadoes that killed four and destroyed countless homes across Benton County. The ULI, a collection of contractors, developers, brokers, urban planners,...
SOAR NWA returning for its fifth year with musical guest Coffey Anderson
BENTON COUNTY, ARKANSAS, Ark. — Open Avenues, a Rogers nonprofit assisting adults with disabilities to reach their work-related goals, is set to host its fifth annual SOAR NWA fundraising event this August. "We’re extremely excited to be able to bring this unique event back to Northwest Arkansas," Ocean Avenues...
Authorities in Northwest Arkansas Respond to Drowning
Authorities in Benton County, Arkansas, respond to reports of a weekend drowning. The Hickory Creek Fire Department responded around 6:30 Saturday evening to the Hickory Creek Day Use Area about 7 miles southeast of Rogers. The victim was recovered from the water around 10:45pm. The Benton County Sheriff's Office say the victim is an area teen. The name of the victim has not been released.
Oklahoma ranks high in food insecurity, local efforts intensify over the summer
Tulsa, Okla. (KTUL) — The fight to end hunger in Oklahoma is a daunting task given that Oklahoma is ranked as one of the worst states when it comes to food security. According to Oklahoma State University, Oklahoma is one of the hungriest states in the nation. One in...
Morton to not run for Fort Smith Board reelection
Fort Smith City Director Lavon Morton said Monday (July 15) will not seek reelection to the Ward 2 Board of Directors seat he holds. Morton was first appointed to the position in April 2019, and was elected in 2020. He was up for election to the position in 2020, but...
Sherwood woman to celebrate 100th birthday
SHERWOOD, Ark. — One Arkansas woman is set to celebrate her 100th birthday in just a few weeks and she's inviting friends, family, and community members to join her in celebrating the big day. Amy Barnes Sanders was born in Prescott, Arkansas on August 4, 1924, and has since...
Terracon Acquires Little Rock-based Harbor Environmental, Adds 38 Employees
Olathe-based Terracon announced its acquisition of Arkansas-based Harbor Environmental, Inc., to continue expanding its services to the Southeastern region. Effective immediately, Harbor’s 38 employees will join Terracon and the firm will continue to be headquartered locally as Harbor Environmental, A Terracon Company, according to a release Monday. Terracon assured the transition will be seamless for clients and will continue to work with the same Harbor teams.
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