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Wynne Intermediate student wins Arkansas Blues Heritage Youth Art Competition
HELENA-WEST HELENA, Ark. — A student from Wynne Intermediate School has been named a winner of the annual Arkansas Blues Heritage Youth Art Competition. The contest is hosted by the Delta Cultural Center in Helena-West Helena. Kamryn Hill took first place in the K-5 category. Hill’s art teacher is...
whiterivernow.com
Howard returns to Batesville Area Arts Council as gallery manager
From left: Juli Howard, Carly Dahl, with the Batesville Area Arts Council (Image provided by BAAC) A familiar face is back in the gallery at the Batesville Area Arts Council, just in time for the organization’s busiest season. Juli Howard has returned to the arts council as gallery manager,...
wbueagles.com
Bonilla Leads Eagles to Second Place Finish at Lyon Invitational
BATESVILLE, Ark. (9/30/26) – The Williams Baptist University women's golf team earned a second place finish at the Lyon College Invitational at the Course at Eagle Mountain in Batesville, Ark. this week. As a team, the Lady Eagles posted a two-round total of 707 to finish second out of...
desotocountynews.com
Tri-State Blues Festival Returns to Southaven Oct. 17
Southern soul and blues fans will fill Southaven’s biggest arena next month. The 23rd Annual Memphis Tri-State Blues Festival is set for Saturday, Oct. 17, at Landers Center, bringing a lineup of well-known soul-blues performers to DeSoto County for one night of music. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., and...
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Valley View Theater Department to Perform ‘Lend Me a Tenor’ Oct. 1-2
Jonesboro, AR – Jonesboro Right Now – Valley View High School is bringing Ken Ludwig’s “Lend Me a Tenor” to life in its upcoming production slated for this week. “Lend Me a Tenor” follows a famous opera singer who is scheduled to perform the lead role in “Otello”. What is meant to be a grand night for the company turns into chaos as one problem leads to another behind the scenes. Mistaken identities, misunderstandings, and overall panic create one hilarious situation after another.
WREG
Brooks Museum of Art closes in Overton Park
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Memphis Brooks Museum of Art in Overton Park is closed. This is in preparation for its reopening as the Memphis Art Museum in downtown Memphis. WREG spoke to visitors who say the move is bittersweet. Since 1916, the Memphis Brooks Museum of Art has called midtown its home. It’s been a […]
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Gospel music, fish fry highlight Rehobeth Baptist Church’s 200th anniversary event
Rehobeth Baptist Church, located on Ham Street, in Batesville. (Image via Rehobeth Baptist Church Facebook) Rehobeth Baptist Church will mark two centuries of ministry and community outreach with a bicentennial celebration on Saturday, Oct. 3, featuring live music, community fellowship, and family activities. The 200th anniversary gathering will take place...
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UA-EACC to present Lorrie Morgan Nov. 7
FORREST CITY — The University of Arkansas-East Arkansas Community College will present country music legend Lorrie Morgan on at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, at the UA-EACC Fine Arts Center. Tickets can be purchased online at UAEACC.edu or call 870-633-4480, ext. 352. One of the most eloquently emotive vocalists...
gocentenary.com
Men's Golf Seventh After One Round In Scots Fall Invitational
Batesville, Ark. - The Centenary men's golf team opened its 2026-27 season on Monday as the Gents shot a 34-over par 322 and are in seventh place after the first round of the Scots Fall Invitational hosted by Lyon College at the Course at Eagle Mountain. LIVE RESULTS: https://scoreboard.clippd.com/tournaments/245705/scoring/participants. The...
Baxter Bulletin
Golf roundup: Viola 3rd, Flippin 8th in state tournaments
The Viola Lady Longhorns placed two golfers among the top five individuals and came away with a third-place finish Tuesday in the Class 1A State Golf tournament at Paragould Country Club. Viola's Avery Rogers fired a 97 for fourth place individually, and teammate Shayden Waltrip was fifth with a 101....
American Songwriter
Born 90 Years Ago Today in Tennessee, the Teen Pop Idol Turned Country Star Who Co-Wrote George Jones’ Favorite Song
Born in Memphis on this day (September 21) in 1936, Royden Dickey Lipscomb — known professionally as Dickey Lee — is responsible for an impressive number of chart-topping hits. The Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame member’s resume includes “She Thinks I Still Care” by George Jones; “Let’s Fall To Pieces Together” by George Strait; Reba McEntire’s “You’re The First Time I’ve Thought about Leaving”; “I’ll Be Leaving Alone” by Charley Pride; and Tracy Byrd’s 1995 hit “The Keeper of the Stars”.
whiterivernow.com
MJ LIVE Michael Jackson Tribute Concert coming to Newport’s Downtown Festival October 3
NEWPORT, ARKANSAS — Downtown Newport will come alive on Saturday, Oct. 3, as the Newport Downtown Festival brings a full day of music, competitions, family activities, food, vehicles and entertainment to the heart of the city. The free community festival is designed to offer something for everyone, with activities beginning early Saturday morning and continuing into the evening.
Kait 8
Marked Tree celebrates Roots Festival
MARKED TREE, Ark. (KAIT) - Lawn chairs and blankets were laid in downtown Marked Tree on Saturday to celebrate the annual Roots Festival. Several expansions brought crowds into southern Poinsett County for an entertainment schedule with live musical performances from acts including The Jukebox Zeros and The ShotGunBillys. Beyond the...
WREG
Morgan Freeman celebrates the blues with Memphis ‘Symphonic Experience’
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A night of the blues, going back to it’s roots, was a celebration of music through time with iconic actor Morgan Freeman’s Symphonic Blues Experience. On Saturday night, blues musicians joined the University of Memphis Symphony Orchestra to bring the newly recorded Memphis album to life on stage, live at the Scheidt […]
KTLO
High school golf championships set over next two weeks
The Arkansas high school golf championships are scheduled over the next two weeks, with competitors able to follow the action live through the AAA Golf app. The app can be found by searching for “AAA Golf” in the App Store or Google Play. The girls’ championships began Monday,...
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Students Participate In “Unique Pilot” Program With Museum In Cave City, Arkansas
The community of Cave City is buzzing with excitement over a new educational partnership. Cave City School District students and teachers are taking part in a unique pilot program with the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, supported by the Cave City Area Chamber of Commerce and The Heart of Cave City, with events scheduled at the downtown pocket park.
The Commercial Appeal
Best Memphis concerts in October? Hayley Williams, Master P and more
The summer concert season is over and fall is in full effect, with a packed Bluff City concert calendar . October will bring a variety of musical performances and festival events to Memphis and the Mid-South. Top picks include blues icons , Christian pop veterans, rising hip-hop stars, R&B hitmakers and many more. Here are a dozen shows worth seeing in October. The Avett Brothers with Drive-By Truckers: Oct. 1, Grind City Amp The recently opened Grind City Amp will host a double bill to kick off October, as folk-pop stars and four-time Grammy nominees The Avett Brothers headline a show at the Uptown Memphis venue. Acclaimed Americana veterans Drive-By Truckers will also appear as part of the Oct. 1 bill. Tickets: $67-$130. Go to Grindcityamp.com . MEMPHIS MUSIC FESTIVALS: WYXR unveils 2026 Raised by Sound Fest lineup, expands festival Amy Grant: Oct. 2, Graceland Soundstage Hailed as the Queen of Christian pop, singer Amy Grant returns to Memphis for a show at the Graceland Soundstage. The six-time Grammy winner and 22-time Dove award winner will headline a show that will also feature country singer-songwriter Mac McAnally. Tickets: $85-$112. Go to Gracelandlive.com . Undertale: The Determination Symphony: Oct. 2, Grind
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Tay Keith’s Legacy Lives On in Memphis
For Tay Keith, Memphis was more than just his hometown. It was part of the sound, energy, and culture that helped shape his career. Now, the city is making sure his legacy stays right where it began. This week, Keith’s family, the City of Memphis, and Memphis Public Libraries came...
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Trumann Wild Duck Festival returns October 9-10 with free family entertainment
The Trumann Wild Duck Festival is returning next month for its 43rd annual celebration. The festival is set for Friday, October 9, and Saturday, October 10, at the Trumann Sports Complex. Organizers expect more than 15,000 visitors for two days of free, family-friendly entertainment. The festival will feature carnival rides,...