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City Year Little Rock celebrates 20 years of serving Central Arkansas students
LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — City Year Little Rock kicked off its 20th year of service to Central Arkansas students on Friday. This year's AmeriCorps members were sworn in this morning and will begin their service as Student Success Coaches in the Jacksonville North Pulaski and Little Rock School Districts.
Ja’Quinden Jackson possibly set for big season with Hogs
FAYETTEVILLE — Utah transfer running back Ja’Quinden Jackson is possibly set to have a big season at Arkansas this fall. Jackson, 6-2, 233, is a redshirt senior from Duncanville (Texas). He topped Utah in rushing in 2023 with 161 carries for 797 yards and four touchdowns in 12 games. He also caught nine passes for 53 yards. Jackson was one of the players who didn’t scrimmage on Thursday due to a minor injury.
Grand Avenue United Methodist Church in Stuttgart to host back-to-school bash this Saturday
Grand Avenue United Methodist Church in Stuttgart will host a Back-to-School Bash this Saturday, Aug. 10, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Church member Nelson White said the event will include refreshments and fun for area families. “We will have hot dogs, chips, water, popcorn, candy, and cookies that we...
Annual Soul Explosion Music Festival Returns to Little Rock
Soul Explosion Music Festival will be returning to Little Rock for its third annual family-friendly celebration. Taking place at the Old State House Museum, this free event will be hosted by May Gayden with sounds by DJ Vinny Vin Live In The Mix. For those who have not attended Soul...
Community expo in Dumas to connect Southeast Arkansas residents with resources and opportunities on Saturday
Destination Transformation Consultants will hold a community educational expo at the Dumas Community Center at 18 Belmont St. this Saturday, Aug. 10, from 1 to 5 p.m. Dorotha Love Hall, Destination Transformation founder and executive director, said the event will connect Southeast Arkansas residents with available resources. “Our expo is...
2024-25 A-State men’s basketball Sun Belt Conference slate announced
JONESBORO, Arkansas — Arkansas State men’s basketball’s 18-game Sun Belt Conference schedule for the 2024-25 season was unveiled on Thursday by the league office, a slate featuring nine home and nine away contests. With the nine home conference games added to six home non-conference dates announced Wednesday,...
Baker family offers support for Ozarka Technical Center in Mountain View
Andy and Caitlin Baker (pictured), owners of Urban Forge in Mountain View, recently contributed $15,000 to the Ozarka College Foundation. According to a release from the foundation, the significant investment will support Ozarka’s Technical Center expansion in Mountain View. Specifically, the gift will support renovations and construction and secure a naming sponsorship for the new grinding and fabrication lab.
Ballot for November 5 General Election taking shape
WYNNE — The ballot for the November 5 General Election is taking shape. The Cross County Election Commission met with Cross County Clerk Mary Beth Sanders yesterday to approve the list of municipal candidates and how their names will appear on the ballot. The ballot draw has been scheduled...
Mississippi Native Shelby McEwen Takes Home Silver in the Olympic High Jump
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - Shelby McEwen will be taking home the silver medal from the Olympic High Jump in Paris at this year’s 2024 Summer Games. The silver medal came after a jump-off between New Zealand’s Hamish Kerr. The two could not clear 2.38 meters so they lowered...
Memphis Memories with Dave Hebler | The Circuit Playhouse
Dave will share his personal stories and memories of protecting the King at The Circuit Playhouse, the site of the former Memphian Theatre, where Elvis Presley and his friends enjoyed countless all-night movie sessions. This is a rare opportunity to hear firsthand accounts that bring the era to life in an intimate and engaging way.
Shelby County Judge Increases Bond for Two Men Accused of Aggravated Robbery and Kidnapping in Memphis
In Shelby County, two men facing a multitude of charges, including aggravated robbery and kidnapping, saw their bond amounts increased after a recent court appearance. Octavious Jenkins and Lorenzo Buckley had originally sought to have their bond lowered, but the judge, recognizing the alleged threat they posed to the community, raised Jenkins' bond to $250,000 and Buckley's to $125,000, as reported by Action News 5.
ARDOT introduces interstate camera system to combat wrong-way drivers
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas — Arkansas is one of the first states in the nation to add a camera system to its interstate exits. Officials with the Arkansas Department of Transportation say the system activates when a camera detects a vehicle going the wrong way. Lights will flash around a...
Jonesboro officer fired for physically assaulting detainee
****TRIGGER WARNING**** MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A Jonesboro police officer was terminated from the department after he was caught on video physically assaulting a detainee, the Jonesboro Police Department announced. On Friday, the Jonesboro Police Department Administration was informed of a complaint about an incident involving a JPD officer that occurred Thursday evening. The serious nature […]
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