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Fall festival season gets underway across eastern Arkansas
EASTERN ARKANSAS — The fall festival season has arrived. This weekend is Cherry Fest in Cherry Valley, the Marked Tree Roots Fest and the Caldwell Cotton Pickin’ Festival. Cherry Fest begins at 9 a.m. Saturday at the new Cherry Valley City Park. The festival begins with recognition of the Cherry Valley Citizen of the Year followed by a cutest pet contest. Live music begins at 10:30 a.m. and features Buddy Andrews, Jeff Epps and Aaron Headley. There will be a cherry spitting contest at 3 p.m. A Show & Shine Car Show begins at 9 a.m., with Valve Cover Racing starting at 3 p.m.
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Miss Hickory Fest Pageant deadline is Oct. 3
WYNNE — The deadline to enter the 2026 Miss Hickory Fest Pageant is next Saturday, Oct. 3. The pageant will be held Saturday, Oct. 10, at the Cross County High School cafeteria, starting at 2 p.m. The rehearsal will also be held next Saturday from noon to 2 p.m.,...
The Commercial Appeal
What was happening in Memphis history on Sept. 25? A look back through the years
25 years ago — 2001 The death of master violinist Isaac Stern on Sunday meant the world lost a living legend. It also meant Memphis would not hear a performance by the man who helped the careers of Itzhak Perlman and Yo-Yo Ma. The internationally renowned performer and recording artist, 81, was scheduled to play with the IRIS Orchestra at Germantown Performing Arts Centre on Dec. 15. The concert would have paired Stern with his son, conductor Michael Stern, who is with his relatives in New York City. 50 years ago — 1976 Memphis Park Commission officials have reported revenues for Overton Park Zoo were down by more than $21,000 for July and August compared with last year, and hinted the drop may be tied in with the opening of Libertyland this summer. Wayne Carlisle, acting zoo director, said zoo revenue this July were $62,043 compared with $69,199 fpr Ki;u, 1975 — a loss of $7,156. Revenues for August were down $14,502 — $55,032 compared with $69,534 for August, 1975. 75 years ago — 1951 The hardwood capital of the world moved Monday from Memphis to Chicago. The move is only temporary, however. The occasion is the 54th annual session
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A Tennessee Couple Left Their Remarkable Estate To The Public, And Visiting Is Now Free
A private estate became a public museum after a couple left their home, gardens, and art collection to the community. Tennessee visitors can now wander through art-filled rooms and landscaped grounds without paying to enter. That generosity changes the mood of the whole visit. There is no pressure to squeeze...
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Trumann preparing for 43rd annual Wild Duck Festival
TRUMANN, Ark. (KAIT) - The 43rd annual Trumann Wild Duck Festival is bringing a weekend of fun, food and community in October. The two-day festival, featuring family-friendly entertainment, live music, carnival attractions, food, arts and crafts and community activities, will be held Oct. 9-10 at the Trumann Sports Complex, 16179 Pecan Grove Rd.
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Church faces bittersweet farewell after nearly 200 years in Downtown Memphis
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Nearly two centuries of memories, legacy, and faith have echoed within the walls of First Presbyterian Church in Downtown Memphis. Now, the congregation is preparing to turn the page on a bittersweet new chapter. Founded in 1828, Memphis’s second-oldest church, First Presbyterian, has anchored the corner...
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Free family fun, live music and parade headline Cushman Miners Day 2026
The City of Cushman is set to host its annual Miners Day celebration this Saturday, Sept. 26, featuring an expanded event footprint, a record number of vendors, and family-friendly entertainment. Event organizer Sydney Franks visited Arkansas 103.3 KWOZ and 1340 KBTA to share details with White River Now’s Chad Whiteaker....
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Mike McLeod – Performing on the Mini Stage at Hardy Homesteaders Day!
James Michael McLeod has been performing music for more than 50 years. A talented guitarist, harmonica player, and vocalist, Mike performs a diverse mix of classic rock, country folk, blues, and gospel at a wide variety of venues including restaurants, churches, parties, special events and festivals. His musical career has...
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BAAC offers spooky printmaking class this weekend
The Batesville Area Arts Council will host a Halloween Printmaking Workshop this Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at its gallery space at 246 E. Main St. Speaking on Arkansas 103.3 KWOZ and 1340 KBTA, White River Now’s Chad Whiteaker, BAAC Executive Director Carly Dahl, and instructor Dustyn Bork detailed the upcoming event. (Listen to the full interview below.)
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Memphis honours Tay Keith with his own day following death
Tay Keith has been honoured with a proclamation from his hometown of Memphis. The Grammy-nominated producer passed away in Nashville in June following a drug overdose. According to Complex, the City of Memphis announced that September 20th will now be known as Tay Keith Day, with the musician posthumously presented with the Key to the City this week.
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This Tennessee Bowling Alley Feels Like You’Re Playing At The Bottom Of The Sea
Bowling under glowing sea creatures sounds like something a kid would invent, yet Tennessee actually has a place that comes surprisingly close. I would go for the lanes alone, but the underwater theme is only part of what makes the stop so strange and fun. Sharks, octopuses, dramatic lighting, and...
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This Small Tennessee College Offers Full-Tuition Scholarships And Earns National Recognition
What if the most surprising part of a college visit were the tuition bill going down instead of up?. One Tennessee school offers scholarship opportunities that can cover the full cost of tuition for qualifying students. That alone earns attention, but the campus has more going for it. National recognition,...
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Mitchell to discuss King Biscuit Blues Festival with Wynne Rotary
WYNNE — It’s almost time for “The Biscuit.”. First Judicial Circuit Court Judge Chalk Mitchell will be the special guest of the Wynne Rotary Club during its weekly meeting Wednesday to talk about the annual King Biscuit Blues Festival. Mitchell is the president of the Sonny Boy...
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Imboden Graduate Recipient Of Scholarship
Congratulations to River Lee of Imboden, recipient of the Peco Foods, Inc., Scholarship!. River is a 2025 graduate of Sloan-Hendrix High School and is the son of Amanda Ponder of Imboden and Billy Lee Jr. of Imboden. He’s pursuing a degree in nursing. The Peco Foods, Inc., Scholarship funded...
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'America's Got Talent' winner is 16-year-old sensation
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Edgar Loudermilk Band Returns to Bluegrass Monday Stage
Paragould, AR – Contributed – The Edgar Loudermilk Band will perform bluegrass at the next KASU-FM Bluegrass Monday concert. The concert will be on Monday, Sept. 28, at 7 p.m. at the Collins Theatre, 120 W. Emerson St., in Paragould. Edgar Loudermilk is a back-to-back winner of the...
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Cherry Fest set for Saturday in Cherry Valley
CHERRY VALLEY — It’s Cherry Fest weekend. The 2026 Cherry Fest will begin at 9 a.m. Saturday in Cherry Valley with the recognition of the Citizen of the Year. That will be followed by a pet contest at 9:30 a.m. and live music by Buddy Andrews at 10:30 a.m., Jeff Epps at 1:30 p.m. and Aaron Headley at 3:30 p.m.
Radio Ink
Justice for Jonesboro: Saga’s Fox Country Finds New PD
Jonesboro Media Group has filled its Program Director chair at 104.9 The Fox (KDXY) with a well-traveled radio programmer from the Midwest. Jon “J.D. Justice” Belsaas, joined the Saga Communications country station as afternoon personality and PD. Justice arrives from Battle Creek, MI, where he worked for Midwest...