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These Arkansas-affiliated athletes have won medals at the Paris Olympics
PARIS (KNWA/KFTA) — Nearly a dozen Arkansas-affiliated athletes have won medals in the Paris Olympics. 10 athletes with ties to the Natural State have won Olympic medals, with eight of them in athletics (track & field) events. Here are the athletes who have won medals:. AthleteMedalEvent Arkansas Connection. Ryan...
A teenager was snatched from the parking lot of a bowling alley. 30 years later, her killer is still unknown
Melissa Witt was planning to surprise her mom at an Arkansas bowling alley in December 1994 – but the college student never made it inside the building. A trail of blood snaked through the parking lot and was found in Witt’s car. There were signs of a struggle, according to investigators, but the teenager had vanished.
More than 1,200 students to graduate in A-State summer commencement ceremony
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT/Edited News Release) - The summer commencement ceremony will be held at Arkansas State University at 10 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 10, at First National Bank Arena, 217 Olympic Drive. Approximately 1,200 students are candidates for graduation. The student speaker for the ceremony is Pocahontas native Catherine Couch, who...
Gary Ellison, owner of Skillz Barbershop explains back 2 school event, free haircuts
LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — The owner of a barbershop in Little Rock is making preparations for an event this Sunday which will be open for the public. The Back 2 School Bum Rush is an event that will offer more than haircuts, but also school supplies and refreshments. It's...
Cecillia Walden Yard on 14th Hope’s “Yard of the Month”
Congratulations to Cecilia Walden, who resides on 14th Street in Hope for having the “Yard of the Month” as determined by the Hope Beautification Committee. Her yard is beautiful year-round and everyone is encouraged to drive by and enjoy her wonderful yard!
WHS Students Support New “A Cut Above” Initiative
Earlier this week, students from across the sports spectrum at WHS came together to promote the school’s new initiative, “A Cut Above.” This effort is part of a broader revamp by Jostens, with full details set to be unveiled at a later date. The “A Cut Above”...
Barn in the USA: Clark County Fair Parade set
The Clark County Fair Parade is set to begin on Wednesday, September 11, 2024 at 5 p.m. on Main Street in Arkadelphia. Entries will include firetrucks, ambulances, cheer and dance squads, tractors, school groups, businesses, Fair Queen and Little Miss contestants, marching bands, floats, horses, and more. The Fair theme...
ARTx3 Campus to host auditions for “Night of the Living Dead Live” this weekend
Pine Bluff, Arkansas – The ARTx3 Campus in Pine Bluff is set to host auditions for the upcoming production of “George A. Romero’s Night of The Living Dead Live.” The auditions will take place from 12-4 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 10, at the Arts & Science Center for Southeast Arkansas, located at 701 S. Main St. in Pine Bluff, in the Catherine M. Bellamy Theater. The production is directed by Jonathan R. Hoover and promises to be a thrilling and hilarious reimagining of the classic horror film.
Colman Domingo, Dylan Sprouse to attend Filmland in Little Rock
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — This year, Filmland in Little Rock may be the most exciting yet, with plenty of special guests, exciting panels, and of course, great stories. Academy Award nominee Colman Domingo will attend the Southern Storytellers Panel, where he will be honored with a special award on Sunday, August 18. He'll then join Arkansas Cinema Society co-founder Jeff Nichols, co-writer Clint Bentley, and producer Monique Walton for a Q+A after Sing Sing.
West Memphis Rolls Out Incentives for Remote Workers to Relocate and Bolster Homeownership
To promote relocation and boost the local housing market, West Memphis, Arkansas, is offering a financial incentive to remote workers willing to make the city their new home. The City of West Memphis has partnered with MakeMyMove, a platform designed to connect remote workers with communities seeking new residents. Qualified individuals can receive between $5,000 to $10,000 for committing to move to West Memphis within a six-month time frame, the initiative was reported by The Commercial Appeal.
A-State Names Clark as Chief Marketing & Communications Officer
Arkansas State University (A-State) has officially named Todd Clark as its new chief marketing and communications officer (CMCO), following his interim role since October. With 18 years of experience in higher education, Clark will now oversee the Office of University Marketing and Communications while continuing to serve on the chancellor’s executive cabinet.
Little Rock receives 22 OVC Academic Medals of Honor
LITTLE ROCK — On Friday, the Ohio Valley Conference announced that 22 Little Rock student-athletes have earned the OVC Academic Medal of Honor for the 2023-24 academic year. The OVC gives the Academic Medal of Honor to those student-athletes who maintain a 4.0 grade point average over an entire academic year.
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