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Craighead County candidate filing continues
Jonesboro, AR – (JonesboroRightNow.com) – Aug 2, 2024 – The filing period opened at 8am on Wednesday for independent candidates running for municipal offices in cities with a Mayor-Council form of government. The filing period also opened for candidates for school board for districts that vote in the November general election. The filing period will remain open until 12 noon on Tuesday, August 7.
Casmir Chavis Inks with Razorbacks
FAYETTEVILLE – Razorback head coach John Calipari announced that guard Casmir Chavis, the No. 4 overall prospect in Minnesota for the Class of 2024, has signed with the Razorback basketball program. Chavis originally signed with the Washington Huskies last fall but was released from his National Letter of Intent....
UAPB aiming to be ‘smart’ about physicality in practice
Thursday night’s practice was more physical for the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff football team, but Coach Alonzo Hampton said UAPB is being strategic with how much hitting it does during fall camp. “We don’t have the numbers that a lot of people do at certain positions, so...
Marker commemorates history of Arkadelphia’s Feaster Park
The history of a popular Arkadelphia park and trail’s namesake is now on display for citizens who visit Feaster Park. The park and Feaster Trail are named after Dr. W.D. and Ida Feaster, notable Black civic leaders and educators in Arkadelphia during the 20th century. On Friday, Aug. 2,...
Arkansas could shock college football with an explosive passing attack
Essentially, the Razorbacks are fielding a completely new team. Every position will start at least two new players. Only two positions return nearly every starter from 2023. The wide receivers and tight ends will look almost the same. You might think it’s a negative because of how they performed last season. They finished 109th in the country in passing with only 179.6 yards a game and 22 total touchdowns. However, Arkansas pass catchers have the potential to be the most improved position on the team.
Arkansas tight end chemistry evident in fall camp
There's little doubt the tight end room is one of the Arkansas football team's biggest strengths entering the 2024 football season. One reason for the strength of the group is the work ethic and chemistry between each player, on and off the field. Arkansas tight end coach Morgan Turner has...
Hyde Named President, CEO of Hope Cancer Resources
Hope Cancer Resources has appointed Chuck Hyde as the nonprofit organization’s new president and CEO, effective August 15. Hyde succeeds longtime President and CEO Brian Holt, who announced his retirement in March. Hyde’s selection followed a comprehensive search process led by a nine-member committee comprising current and former board...
Arkansas Advocate: Ambulance provider set to buy Hope hospital from bankrupt corporation
An Arkansas-owned medical service company is set to purchase the local hospital in Hope from its corporate owner and operator that declared bankruptcy in May. Dallas-based Steward Healthcare Group operates 31 hospitals in eight states, including Wadley Regional Medical Center in Hope, and is in the process of auctioning them off in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas.
Arkansas State Tennis 2024-25 Schedule Unveiled by Head Coach Sujay Lama
Arkansas State tennis coach Sujay Lama unveiled the 2024-25 schedule, his second year at the helm. The season features a fall home tournament and seven spring home matches against a challenging lineup, with 14 of 21 spring opponents finishing the previous season over .500. The team's aim is to balance preparation with building confidence to peak for conference championships. A-State's fall kicks off in Nashville, while the spring dual-match campaign starts in Tulsa, leading into a rigorous Sun Belt season.
Group behind proposed Arkansas medical marijuana amendment granted more time to gather signatures
A group looking to expand access to medical marijuana in Arkansas by putting the issue on the November ballot is now getting some more time to get the needed petition signatures.
Forklift Certification Training Courses to Be Held at UAHT Hope Campus
If you have been thinking about getting your Forklift Certification, then be sure and take advantage of the certification training classes held at the University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana. The classes are held every third Saturday of the month from 8 AM to 2:30 PM in the Technical & Industrial Building,...
How to enter ticket lottery for Hamilton shows at Walton Arts Center
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — The Walton Arts Center announced a digital lottery for Hamilton tickets beginning Friday, Aug. 2. The revolutionary American musical written by actor, filmmaker, singer, and songwriter Lin Manuel Miranda will have 12 shows between Aug. 16-25. Producer Jeffrey Seller and Walton Arts Center announced on Friday...