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In his second sermon, Fort Smith's newest pastor rewrites sermon to address Trump shooting
Correction: An earlier version of this story included an error regarding the start of the Republican National Convention. The convention began Monday. The new pastor at Fort Smith United Methodist Church is a writer. The Rev. Blake Bradford has penned five books, so he is used to carefully choosing his words in sentences. Sometimes those words are hard to find and more needed before a sermon. He found a way to amend his sermon and share thoughts...
UA Little Rock Student Awarded SURF Grant for Comparative Study on Gender Portrayal in Advertisements
Susan McClain, a senior sociology major at UA Little Rock, has been honored with a prestigious grant from the Student Undergraduate Research Fellowships (SURF) awarded by the Arkansas Department of Higher Education (ADHE) for her comparative research study of gender objectification in print advertisements. McClain, reflecting on her experience upon learning of her grant award, expressed excitement and surprise.
AEW Rampage Spoilers For 7/19 (Taped On 7/17)
AEW taped matches for the July 19th episode of AEW Rampage on July 17th from Simmons Bank Arena in Little Rock, AR. The spoilers (courtesy of PWInsider) are below. AEW Rampage Spoilers For 7/19 (Taped On 7/17) The Lucha Brothers (Penta El Zero Miedo & Rey Fenix) def. Private Party...
17 Jul 2024 Trojans welcome huge swimming and diving class
LITTLE ROCK – The Little Rock swimming and diving team has officially added 10 swimmers and two divers for the 2024-25 season, a huge boost to a talented team that has shown tremendous progress following head coach Nathan Townsend‘s first season and has begun to rebuild nicely under diving coach Chris Pape, who now has two years under his belt with the program.
Little Rock’s Harbor Environmental Acquired by Terracon
Little Rock’s Harbor Environmental has been acquired by Terracon, an engineering consulting firm based in Olathe, Kansas. The move strengthens Terracon’s presence in Arkansas after its 2023 acquisition of Pollution Management Inc. of Little Rock and Fayetteville. Terracon now has 180 offices across the country. A press release announcing the deal did not reveal a sales price.
Southern Bancorp Launches Minority Business Empowerment Program
Southern Bancorp Community Partners, a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) and partner of Arkansas-based Southern Bancorp Inc., has announced the 30 business owners who will take part in its Minority Business Empowerment Program. The entrepreneurs, who represent the first of two cohorts in 2024, will participate in a free, 12-week...
Arkansas Weather Alert: Cold Front Brings Rain, Lower Temps
Little Rock, AR – Arkansas is set to experience a notable shift in weather with cooler temperatures and rainfall expected statewide. A cold front is moving through the region, bringing below-normal temperatures and increased chances of precipitation. According to the US National Weather Service in Little Rock, the cold...
Girls in STEM camp inspires Arkansas girls to dream big in science and engineering
LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — Young Arkansans are learning more about careers in science and engineering with the help of Girls in STEM—a local camp aiming to show that girls and minorities belong in those spaces. "I feel like the camp is really fun." said Dhyana Balu, a Girls...
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