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Hoxie alum ShunDerrick Powell is on 2024 Walter Payton Award watch list
CONWAY, Ark. (KAIT) - A Hoxie Mustang great is galloping to more national accolades. UCA running back ShunDerrick Powell was named to the 2024 Walter Payton Award watch list. It’s like the Heisman Trophy in FCS. Powell rushed for 1,009 yards and 6 touchdowns for the Bears in 2023. He passed the 200 yard mark in 2 games last season. Powell toted the rock 23 times for 256 yards and 2 scores against Abilene Christian. He rushed for 218 yards and 2 TD against North Dakota State.
Cross County Chamber director participates in poverty simulation at UCA
CONWAY, Arkansas — Cross County Chamber director Ashley Brumley participated in a poverty simulation exercise Thursday at the University of Central Arkansas in Conway. The event was hosted by the Community Development Institute (CDI) Central at UCA. The Community Action Poverty simulation is an interactive, immersion experience providing a...
Miss Arkansas’ Teen Peyton Bolling inspires Wynne Junior High students at Swarm Summit
WYNNE — Miss Arkansas’ Teen Peyton Bolling visited Wynne Thursday as a guest speaker during Wynne Junior High’s Swarm Summit. Before that, Bolling, a native of Rogers, joined “Yawn Patrol” to talk about her journey as Miss Arkansas’ Teen, a title previously held by current Miss Arkansas Camille Cathey.
Arkansas County Fair poultry testing clinic set for Sept. 6
Preparations are gearing up for the 2024 Arkansas County Fair. All poultry, which includes domesticated game birds, turkeys, pheasants, guineas, and quail, must be tested for Pullorum-Typhoid within 90 days of the exhibition. Only Waterfowl and 2024 4-H Poultry Chain birds that have not been housed with any other poultry are exempt from testing. A Poultry Bleeding Clinic is scheduled for Friday, Sept. 6. It will be held at the Arkansas County Extension Office, 1009 Liberty Drive, DeWitt from 3 – 6 p.m.
Survey: NWA residents continue to report high-quality life, cites housing issues
BENTONVILLE, Ark. — A new survey by the Walton Family Foundation reveals that Northwest Arkansas residents report high ratings in their "overall quality of life." "It's a beautiful area.," Franchesca Brownhanney, a student at the University of Arkansas said. "There's so much life here and energy and it's a very creative space to be at. I've seen a lot of small businesses come into Fayetteville, into Bentonville. A lot of sports and recreational places."
Can a grocery store on wheels address Little Rock’s food desert problem?
Little Rock’s food desert issues continue to plague the city as residents and policymakers search for a viable solution. Recently, a task force dedicated to addressing this issue has endorsed the use of a mobile grocery store to bring healthy food options closer to those who need them. The...
Farm transition planning focus of upcoming conference
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — The transition of farms from one generation to the next is vital to the success of U.S. agriculture, and an upcoming conference is designed for professionals invested in farm transition planning. The average age of U.S. farmers continues to increase. According to the 2022 USDA Census...
Grandpa’s Goodtimes Fandango to reunite this weekend
A band that was a fixture of the early 2000s music scene in Fayetteville is back together for a couple shows this weekend. Grandpa’s Goodtimes Fandango will reunite for shows in Fayetteville and Little Rock on Friday and Saturday, Aug. 2 and 3 for their first shows in about 20 years.
Harrison Student/Athlete Named to AAA Student Advisory Board
An area student joins a statewide board. The Arkansas Activities Association recently named their selections for the Circle K Student Advisory Council. The Association every year selects students entering their junior year from each Activity District of the state to serve a two-year term on the board that according to the AAA, meets on matters relating to maintaining and promoting perspective and scope for activities.
Groundbreaking for New ATU Ag Building August 15
Arkansas Tech University will host a groundbreaking event for the Farm Credit Agriculture Building on Thursday, Aug. 15. The ceremony will begin at 10:30 a.m. on the Arkansas Tech Farm, adjacent to the ATU Greenhouses and the Dr. James “Jim” Collins Agriculture Classroom. The public is invited to attend.
Don’t Miss TC Night at the Texarkana Rhinos Baseball Game
Texarkana College is excited to announce a special partnership with the Texarkana Rhinos for an evening of baseball and community spirit. TC Night is tonight (August 2) join the fun as the Texarkana Rhinos take on the White Oak Timberhogs at the historic George Dobson Field at Spring Lake Park.
New Conferences for 2024-25 School Year
The new High School Sports Season will see major changes to the area conference line-up in Missouri with some slight changes also in line for Harrison for the upcoming Arkansas High School Season. When the dust settled from the realignments last year, Branson announced it was leaving its longtime home...
Put your stamp on quail and turkey conservation
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas — Anyone interested in helping conserve and promote quail and turkey habitat in The Natural State may want to take a second look at their options while renewing their annual hunting and license this year. Although the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission’s quail and turkey stamps won’t deliver your letter through the U.S. Postal Service, they will deliver much-needed habitat for eastern wild turkeys, northern bobwhites and a host of upland wildlife.