ARKADELPHIA – The 19th-ranked Ouachita Baptist University football team had only 20 minutes of possession, but managed to knock off Southwestern Oklahoma State 42-3 on Thursday night at home in the 2024 season opener. The victory extends Ouachita’s streak to 17 consecutive seasons with a win on opening day. It also gives the Tigers their 17th…
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EL DORADO, Ark. – MusicFest El Dorado is back for its 36th edition, and it’s promising to be a musical explosion like no other! Set for Friday and Saturday, October 4th and 5th, 2024, the festival will once again take over the heart of downtown El Dorado with a two-day lineup packed with live performances…
HERMITAGE, Ark. – 9-5-24 – Revitalize Hermitage has announced Nancy Risher as the recipient of the Yard of the Month award for September. This recognition highlights Risher’s dedication to maintaining a beautiful and well-kept yard, showcasing her pride in her property and commitment to enhancing the community’s appearance. Revitalize Hermitage, a local initiative focused on…
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WARREN, Ark. – The Warren School District has issued a set of expectations regarding student behavior at upcoming football games. These guidelines aim to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all attendees, emphasizing the need for students to act responsibly while attending events at Warren’s football stadium. Key points of the expectations include the…
JONESBORO – Arkansas State University fall enrollment soared 12% over last year to an all-time record of 16,687 students, Chancellor Todd Shields announced today. A-State broke last fall’s record enrollment of 14,903 as more high school students chose A-State to pursue a college degree, with a 14.5% increase in first-year, on-campus students. Transfers of traditional…
EL DORADO, Ark. – Residents of South Arkansas are currently experiencing moderate drought conditions, according to the latest Drought Monitor Update from the National Weather Service Office in Little Rock. As of September 5, 2024, much of the region is classified under “D1 Moderate Drought” and “D0 Abnormally Dry” categories. While northern Arkansas remains mostly…
HAMPTON, Ark. – Former Hampton High School band members are being invited to dust off their instruments and join the current Hampton High School band in a special performance during the school’s upcoming Homecoming festivities. The school is encouraging alumni who played in the band to participate in the Homecoming game celebration on September 20,…
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JONESBORO, Ark. — Barges plying the shrinking lower Mississippi River have to reduce their draft, meaning operators will have to cut the amount of cargo their boats carry to meet the latest restrictions. “The gauge at Memphis dropped to the low water threshold of minus 5 feet on Aug. 30,” said Scott Stiles, extension economics program associate for…
POCAHONTAS, Ark. – The Arkansas Archaeological Society (AAS) has announced Abigail Kingrey as the 2024 recipient of the Hester Davis Annual Meeting Scholarship. Abigail, a resident of Pocahontas, Arkansas, is pursuing an online degree from Colorado State University with a focus on archaeology. Kingrey, who graduated from high school in 2021, shared her passion for…
BLUE SPRINGS, Mo. – The University of Arkansas at Monticello Women’s Golf Team finished Sixth on Wednesday at the Central Regional Fall Preview at the Adams Pointe Golf Club in Blue Springs, Missouri. The Blossoms combined for a two-round team score of 30-over par (606). By James Hanten UAM Graduate Assistant for Athletic Communications Augustana took home…
LITTLE ROCK — With a cooldown expected this weekend and dry conditions enabling Arkansas Game and Fish Commission staff to prepare dove fields on wildlife management areas, this year’s opening weekend may be one of the best in years. According to David Luker, assistant chief of the AGFC’s Wildlife Management Division, local staff on many…
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – For the fourth-consecutive year, the University of Arkansas has set an overall enrollment record with 33,610 students beginning the fall semester. The new record, which includes undergraduate, graduate and law students, includes an increase of more than 1,500 students. The 11th day census “snapshot,” required by the Arkansas Division of Higher Education, indicates that…
MONTICELLO, Ark. – The University of Arkansas at Monticello football team will open its 2024 campaign against Northwestern Oklahoma State University on Thursday, Sept. 5. The Boll Weevils host the Rangers for a 6 p.m. kickoff at Willis “Convoy” Leslie Cotton Boll Stadium. By Ryan Tow UAM Assistant AD for Athletic Communications Coming off a heartbreaking 60-17…