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Little Rock Christian tops Bryant in golf
LITTLE ROCK — Little Rock Christian defeated Bryant 293-347 in boys golf and 263-289 in girls golf on Sept. 16. Bryant’s boys finished seventh overall, with Preston Curtis carding an 81. The Lady Hornets placed second, led by junior Sam Deckert,...

Get to know: North Little Rock '28 WR Jamir Lee
FAYETTEVILLE — Arkansas was first to offer class of 2028 North Little Rock receiver Jamir Lee in March and other are sure to follow. North Little Rock coach Brad Bolding, who has coached numerous Division I prospects through the years, isn’t shy...

George-Little Rock School District looking for ways to improve
REGIONAL—What will the George-Little Rock School District look like in 10 years? The George-Little Rock school board and Beck Engineering are pondering this question as they survey improvements to the district. “Last year, we spent a lot of time...

Online Degree Delivers Leadership Skills to Little Rock Nurse
Photo Submitted Devon Stubblefield, right, accepts her framed diploma for a Doctor of Nursing Practice degree June 23 during the Razorbug Diploma Tour. Marilou Shreve, associate professor of nursing, presented it by the Arkansas River at Maumelle....

North Little Rock police seek man for indecent exposure
Police in North Little Rock are on the lookout for Rodney Austin Jr., who is wanted on an active warrant for indecent exposure. Authorities are urging anyone with information on Austin's whereabouts to come forward. Tips can be submitted...

Little Rock Weekend Guide: Sept. 18-21
The last days of summer are going out with a bang (and a whole lot of food trucks) in the capital city. Let’s get into it. Thursday, Sept. 18 Arkansas Times Fall Margarita Festival at the River Market Pavilions // Pass the salt. Yes, this fest...
Arkansas APEX Accelerator to host virtual expert panel, celebrate...
LITTLE ROCK — On Oct. 8, APEX Accelerators across the country will celebrate National APEX Day to recognize their success in helping small businesses secure government contracts. Arkansas APEX Accelerator will host a virtual panel of experts who...

Arkansas PBS commission nominates Carlton Wing to head network
State Rep. Carlton Wing (R-North Little Rock) is poised to lead Arkansas PBS, pending approval from Gov. Sarah Sanders. The Arkansas PBS Commission, a board of citizens appointed by the governor to oversee the network, nominated Wing to run the...

Arkansas Postcard Past: Camp Pike in 1917
Camp Pike, 1917: The U.S. Army, with war raging in Europe, was looking for places to build new training bases. The Little Board of Commerce assembled the means to buy and donate 3,000 acres near Argenta (today North Little Rock). Named for...

Arkansas man charged with threatening Trump ordered to undergo psychiatric evaluation
Let us read it for you. Listen now. Your browser does not support the audio element. A military veteran from north-central Arkansas charged with threatening President Donald Trump will undergo a mental exam and competency evaluation. U.S....

Arkansas vs. Memphis: Key Matchup for Both Teams.
By Otis Kirk FAYETTEVILLE -- Arkansas will leave conference play on Saturday to face undefeated Memphis in a key game for both schools. Arkansas (2-1) is trying to bounce back from a 41-35 loss to Ole Miss last Saturday night. Memphis (3-0) is...

Arkansas-Oklahoma State Fair economic impact could be more than $7 million
Part of the estimated $7 million to $7.5 million economic impact of the Arkansas-Oklahoma State Fair includes the sale during the fair of at least 75,000 corn dogs – or more than 8,300 each day of the nine-day event. The fair, located at Kay...

Arkansas man arrested for alleged child sex crimes in North Carolina
by: Alex Kienlen Posted: Sep 18, 2025 / 08:35 AM CDT Updated: Sep 18, 2025 / 10:44 AM CDT GREENBRIER, Ark. – Officials with the Arkansas State Police reported the arrest of a Greenbrier man for alleged child sex crimes in North Carolina. Officials...

George-Little Rock upgrades its security
REGIONAL—When it comes to school security, no news is good news. Leadership in the George-Little Rock School District wants to keep it that way. Before the school board named Amanda Miller as the superintendent of the district in April 2024, Gov....

Arkansas joins regional push to eliminate duplicate voter registrations
LITTLE ROCK, AR (KATV) — The state of Arkansas is joining an effort to ensure no one cast a ballot in multiple states. The 'One State, One Vote Initiative' brings Arkansas together with surrounding states to ensure that citizens aren't voting or...

Balancing Journalism and Athletics: UA Little Rock Student Excels in Publishing Internship
Angelita Faller | September 18, 2025 UA Little Rock student Emilia Martinez is gaining real-world experience this year through an internship with Little Rock Soirée. By Sydney Ambrus Emilia Martinez, a graduate student in UA Little Rock’s Mass...

Arkansas AG declares city in violation of state immigration law
From the Arkansas Advocate: The city of Fayetteville is violating a law prohibiting “sanctuary policy” and is therefore ineligible to receive discretionary funding administered by the state, according to an opinion released by the Arkansas...

George-Little Rock fine arts students visit D.C., NYC
GEORGE—To theatre students, the opening seconds of their first Broadway show is electrifying. Witnessing the dialogue and actions that they’ve studied and analyzed unfold in front of them is mystical. George-Little Rock High School’s summer fine...

Arkansas State to host ‘Pack the Courts’ Sept. 21 to unveil tennis updates
Arkansas State Athletics will celebrate the unveiling of its newly-resurfaced A-State Tennis Courts with a special “Pack the Courts” event on Sunday, September 21, from 4 p.m. until 6 p.m. in Jonesboro. The updated facility now features a new...

Arkansas State visits Kennesaw State in Week 4
Arkansas State (1-2) at Kennesaw State (1-2), Sept. 20 at 6 p.m. EDT. × Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings. kAmw@H E@ H2E49i t$!}Zk^Am kAmk6>mz6J DE2EDk^6>mk^Am kAmpC6 WfbC5...