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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.
Local organization looks to expand hunger relief outreach in North Little Rock
NORTH LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — Since 2020, Zachary Karr has been working to tackle hunger. What first started in his North Little Rock neighborhood is now a city-wide approach to bringing hunger relief. "Since day one it has always been a neighborhood-based initiative and that is still one of...
Former Razorback Joe Kleine speaks about time as Olympian
LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — Although Arkansas may not boast the longest list of names to be sent to represent their state at the Olympics, there are still some Olympians from the Natural State. One of those Olympians to make a name for themselves in Arkansas is Joe Kleine. Kleine,...
Weevils Picked No. 8 in 2024 GAC Preason Poll
RUSSELLVILLE, Ark. – The Great American Conference announced its 2024 preseason coaches poll on Thursday afternoon. Veteran Boll Weevil Head Coach Hud Jackson and the rest of the Weevil Football program were voted eighth overall. Coming off a heartbreaking 60-17 loss to conference rival Southern Arkansas in the Battle...
Texarkana scores win over TimberHogs, 10-5
TEXARKANA — Lane Epperson tripled and drove in two runs, Rylan Evans added two doubles and two RBIs and the Texarkana Rhinos rallied for a 10-5 Mid America League win over the Piney Woods TimberHogs on Thursday. The TimberHogs dropped to 31-33 with the loss heading into a weekend...
Tigges joins Razorback Athletics as CFO; Trantham Elevated to Deputy AD
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Craig Tigges has joined Razorback Athletics as a senior associate athletics director and chief financial officer, vice chancellor and director of athletics Hunter Yurachek announced on Friday. In addition, Yurachek announced that Matt Trantham, former senior associate athletics director for capital projects, facility maintenance, grounds and equipment, has been elevated to deputy athletics director.
Fall Square to Square ride set for Sept. 21
Polish up your bike and air up those times, everyone. It’s almost time for Square to Square. The fall version of the annual Square to Square bike ride is coming up on Saturday, Sept. 21. The ride this time begins in Bentonville, and riders will depart between 7 a.m....
Rodney Hill's cautionary tale leads him to Arkansas
Arkansas running back Rodney Hill did not want to transfer out of Florida State after last season, but he was forced out due to — according to him — being impersonated and shopped around by someone his parents hired to represent him, Florida State finding out about it and removing him from the team.
Hasz Named to John Mackey Award Watch List
NEW YORK, N.Y. – Arkansas tight end Luke Hasz has been named to the 2024 John Mackey Award Watch List. Established in 2000 by the Nassau County Sports Commission, the award is given annually to the most outstanding collegiate tight end. Hasz had a stellar freshman campaign before suffering...
Ja'Quinden Jackson motivated to 'leave his mark' in final season
Arkansas running back Ja'Quinden Jackson was one of the most important additions for the Razorbacks in the offseason. Through spring practices, the 6-2, 233-pound, Utah transfer assumed the starting role and stepped up as a leader of the group. Aside from his ability, Jackson also carries a massive chip on his shoulder which fuels his effort to prove he's an elite running back.
Winners of 11th Annual Citizens Bank Pioneer Invitational Golf Tournament announced
The 11th Annual Citizens Bank Pioneer Invitational Tournament was held Tuesday, Aug 6, at The Course at Eagle Mountain in Batesville. Batesville School District’s Coach Brian Krug and Citizens Bank partner on this event each year and invite surrounding school districts to participate. Batesville finished fifth out of nine teams with a score of 359. Batesville’s Gareth Brookshire shot a 76.
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