Extension accepting applications for Ag-Tech Career Exploration Program

LITTLE ROCK — High school students have until Oct. 30 to apply for the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture’s Ag-Tech Career Exploration program, which offers participants a firsthand look at how technology is transforming agriculture in Arkansas and beyond. The program is for students ages 16-19 interested...

Gravette schools celebrate academic wins and new classrooms

The Gravette School District is celebrating academic achievement, new accessible playground equipment and the completion of a six-classroom addition at Gravette High School.

New McDonald County High School program teaches students auctioneering

McDonald County High School is introducing its first-ever student auctioneering program.

One Pill Can Kill initiative launches at University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin is continuing to expand his initiative aimed at combating opioid overdoses at colleges and universities throughout the state.

School of Art Offers Tuition-Free Masters In Communication Design

A tuition-free Master of Design in Communication Design (M.Des.) is being offered by the School of Art at the University of Arkansas. The program aims to prepare students to thrive in 21st-century design agencies and creative industries. Photo Credits: Novo Studio. The Master of Design in Communication Design (M.Des.) at...

Area high school basketball scores and upcoming schedule

Extension accepting applications for Ag-Tech Career Exploration Program

LITTLE ROCK — High school students have until Oct. 30 to apply for the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture’s Ag-Tech Career Exploration program, which offers participants a firsthand look at how technology is transforming agriculture in Arkansas and beyond. The program is for students ages 16-19 interested...

Webb City football spoils Joplin’s senior night behind strong second half

Webb City ends the regular season with a W! The Cardinals went on a 35-7 scoring run to erase an early deficit behind a strong second-half performance on both sides of the ball. See our recap and highlights below.

UA’s College of Engineering aims to double graduates, meet workforce demand

“Where there is no vision, the people perish.” This proverb from the Bible wasn’t recorded for modern-day academia and business, but it certainly applies. The University of Arkansas College of Engineering launched its Vision 2035 strategic plan with gusto earlier this month. The effort, which was fueled by a luncheon with key stakeholders and business leaders in Little Rock, aims to address the state’s growing STEM workforce shortage, keep high-wage engineering talent in Arkansas and drive economic growth.

Mansfield’s Wall Of Winning Crumbles In Greenland

Every dynasty has a chink in the armor, and sooner or later, somebody finds it. One minute crack that leaves an opening to leave a scar on perfection. For 17 straight games and 421 days, the Mansfield JR High Tigers stacked up blood, sweat, and tears to build a wall of winning that nobody could climb. Blowouts, comebacks, close calls — it didn’t matter. Opponent after opponent ran into that wall and bounced right off. Then the inevitable happened on Thursday night, Oct. 22. The Tigers rolled into Greenland with their streak on the line, and brick by brick, they watched their impenetrable wall come crashing down as the Pirates defeated Mansfield, 30-28.

Fearless Friday NWA Scoreboard: Week 8

Fearless Friday is in full swing across Northwest Arkansas and the River Valley for Week 8 of the high school football season!

Band wins state championship, heads to Bands of America contest in the St. Louis dome

Fresh from winning the state championship last week, the Webb City Cardinal Pride Band is going back on the road Friday to the dome in St. Louis to compete in the Bands of America Super Regional Contest. Last Saturday, the Cardinal Pride Band won the Missouri State Marching Association Class...

High School Volleyball Postseason: Blue Eye, Branson, Harrison Advance, Other Action Tonight

High Schools in Arkansas are wrapping up Regional Tournament action while schools in Missouri are winding up District Tournaments. The Harrison Goblins finish second in the 4A Regional Tournament losing to Pottsville 3-1 in the Championship match. The Lady Goblins had already qualified for the 4A State Tournament in Bauxite next week.

Seneca football dominates McDonald County to end regular season on five-game win streak

SENECA, MO. — The defending Class 3 state champions are on a roll to end the regular season. Seneca football took down McDonald County 42-7 on Friday night, marking a fifth consecutive victory for the Indians. The Indians built a 28-0 lead before the Mustangs managed to string together...

Charleston Air Raid Too Much For West Fork

JUNIOR HIGH FOOTBALL RECAP: CHARLESTON 51, WEST FORK 8. When Charleston has their passing attack firing on all cylinders, they have been very hard for opposing defenses to stop this season. Last night was certainly no exception in a 51-8 rout of West Fork to improve Charleston to 8-0 on the season. West Fork falls to 1-7.

NWACC to build new trail, amenities

NorthWest Arkansas Community College in Bentonville received a $680,000 grant from the Arkansas Natural and Cultural Resources Council to support the development of a campus bike loop and new recreational amenities. It’s expected to open in spring 2027. The 0.3- to 0.5-mile trail loop will connect to the Arkansas-Missouri...

Green Forest, Ark. will build a new high school to get rid of cracking walls

GREEN FOREST, Ark. (KY3) - One school district in northern Arkansas is in desperate need of a new building. In Green Forest, cracks running along the floors and ceilings isn’t an uncommon sight in its school buildings because of a sinking building. Soft soil and clay below the school...

Volunteers create new pedestrian path, traffic-calming features near Fayetteville Montessori School

FAYETTEVILLE — Parents, students and volunteers recently installed a new pedestrian walkway, painted crosswalks and added traffic-calming features near Fayetteville Montessori School as part of an effort to improve safety around the campus. The project took place Oct. 16 during the school’s annual Garden Day, when families typically gather...

Undefeated JR High Tigers Head North to West Fork

And just like that, we’re on the tail end of the 2026 Charleston junior high football season, with only three games left (two conference). The Tigers have been dominant on the season, and plan on continuing this trend with their upcoming road trip north to West Fork. Despite the looming game against Mansfield next week, Coach Matt Stewart reiterated his team’s focus.