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Weiner Rice Festival prepares for 50-year anniversary
WEINER, Ark. (KAIT) - A half-century ago, a group of Weiner residents gathered inside the Rice Patty restaurant with a question: how do we promote our rice?. Their solution was a community rice tasting. Neighbors went home, whipped up their favorite recipe, and invited the town to come take a bite.
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Jonesboro’s TRIPPP Becomes First Artist Signed to HARDY’s Mockingbird Records
Nashville, TN – Jonesboro Right Now – There was a time when the biggest audience TRIPPP could find in Jonesboro was an empty set of bleachers. Sometimes there was only one person watching. That person happened to be their late grandfather, C.P. Stafford. Years later, three brothers from...
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Brooke Ray: From A-STATE Red Wolves Dancer to Miss Historic Batesville
Brooke Ray, the newly crowned Miss Historic Batesville, joined Brandon and Kelly to talk about her pageant journey, from the A-State Red Wolves Dancers to becoming Miss A-State 2025 and Miss Greater Jonesboro 2026. What has Brooke learned from competing at Miss Arkansas the past two years? How has she learned to be vulnerable and turn life’s challenges into strengths? And what will she do differently in 2027?
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Community Fest to feature Stephen McWhirter
Stephen McWhirter (Image submitted) A rock-climbing wall, mechanical bull and worship singing led by Christian recording artist Stephen McWhirter are a few of the attractions planned for Community Fest 2026, which will be held at the John 3:16 ministry, located at 75 Holmes Road in Charlotte, just off Highway 25/White Drive.
The Commercial Appeal
GloRilla expands her business brand with 'glam on demand' GloVerse
Grammy-nominated Memphis rapper GloRilla is expanding her business profile with the launch of GloVerse . The new technology platform is “designed to modernize the beauty industry by connecting consumers with trusted, culturally fluent beauty professionals through an intelligent, on-demand marketplace.” Founded by Frayser area native GloRilla — born Gloria Woods — GloVerse is being billed as “your home for on demand glam.” Developed in partnership with a company called OUT.LI.ER , which describes itself as a “brand architecture, venture strategy, and growth consultancy,” the platform looks to leverage GloRilla’s evolution “from global recording artist to entrepreneur and founder.” According to a press release announcing GloVerse, the effort was inspired by GloRilla’s “own experiences while touring, filming, traveling, and preparing for performances” as the rapper “repeatedly encountered a challenge familiar to millions: finding trusted beauty professionals quickly, reliably, and in unfamiliar cities.” MEMPHIS RAP: DJ Spanish Fly's pioneering Memphis rap sound goes global | Exclusive “What began as a personal frustration became the foundation for a broader vision — to build a platform that serves both consumers and the independent beauty professionals powering one of the world's largest industries,” noted the release. In a statement GloRilla added that the GloVerse was
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Jackson Farm fall festival enters second week with Wicked-inspired theme
BLACK ROCK, Ark. (KAIT) - Jackson Farm’s Fall Festival is in its second week, and owner Bill Jackson says the event’s success comes down to details. Jackson said his wife is behind many of the intricate details built into this year’s theme, inspired by the Wicked movies.
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Arkansas Rice Festival turns 50, serving up a golden anniversary weekend in NE Arkansas
WEINER, Ark. (KATV) — If you’re looking for a weekend that mixes small-town charm with a whole lot of rice pride, the Arkansas Rice Festival is gearing up for a big one in Northeast Arkansas, and this year marks its 50th anniversary. The festival’s roots go back to...
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Tigon Golf Carts Rolling into Memphis
Memphis golfers, looking for a new way to navigate the greens in style? Great news is on the horizon! Tigon Golf Carts, a “new, used, & street legal golf cart dealership” has filed papers to open a new location in the area. The concept is planning to set...
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Downtown Jonesboro block party set for Monday ahead of Arkansas Graveler
A reminder about a block party happening Monday night in downtown Jonesboro ahead of the Arkansas Graveler event. The Jonesboro Tourism and Visitors Bureau says the block party is set for Monday, October 5, beginning at 5 p.m. Main Street will be closed by 4 p.m. Brickhouse Grill and Gearhead...
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Ryan Vaughan to Join St. Bernards Foundation
Jonesboro, AR – Jonesboro Right Now – After announcing in September he was stepping away from KAIT after 25 years, the television station’s chief meteorologist has announced he has accepted a position with the St. Bernards Foundation. Ryan Vaughan, who has worked at Jonesboro television news station...
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Spooky season arrives: The River Haunt Hotel opens on Main Street Friday night
A historic corner of downtown Batesville is coming back to life this Halloween season—with a terrifying twist. The River Haunt Hotel will hold its grand opening Friday. Located at 171 West Main Street on the former site of the historic Arlington and Marvin Hotel, the newly built structure features a historic-style facade approved by the Historic District Commission, along with multi-level haunted rooms inside.
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Upcoming show at FedExForum canceled
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Bryson Tiller’s upcoming show at FedExForum is canceled. According to Ticketmaster, the event organizer canceled the show, which was scheduled for October 6. A reason for the cancellation was not given. Refunds will be issued within 14-21 days.
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Arkansas State golf wins Colorado Invitational with record-setting performance
Arkansas State men’s golf is bringing home another team title after a record-setting performance at the Mark Simpson Colorado Invitational. The Red Wolves finished 27-under par at Boulder Country Club to win the tournament by seven strokes over Long Beach State. Henry Styles led the way, claiming individual medalist...
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Pipe majors to share Scottish heritage in Cherokee Village meeting
CHEROKEE VILLAGE — Bagpipe music and the story of how Scottish settlers came to north-central Arkansas will take center stage at the Spring River Gem & Mineral Club meeting Friday, Oct. 2. Kenton Adler and Jimmy Bell will speak at 10 a.m. at the Thunderbird Center, 62 N. Lakeshore...
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Smash Mouth plays The Sheid Oct. 30 as ASUMH’s 15th performing arts season rolls on
Smash Mouth takes the stage at the Vada Sheid Community Development Center on Friday, Oct. 30, the second stop in a 15th anniversary season of the Arkansas State University-Mountain Home Performing Arts Series that runs through March. The 7 p.m. show is the biggest ticket of the season. Premium seating...
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Craig Brewer, The Filmmaker Who Put Memphis on the Map in Hollywood
Memphis has always been a city with a story to tell. Its music, neighborhoods, culture, struggles, and unmistakable Southern identity have influenced generations of artists. In filmmaker Craig Brewer, Memphis found a storyteller capable of taking that character to audiences around the world. Through a career spanning independent filmmaking, major Hollywood productions, television and streaming, Brewer has consistently demonstrated that powerful stories do not have to originate in Los Angeles or New York to command international attention.