Entertainment

Fans of Marybeth Byrd got a chance to meet and greet the former American Idol contestant on...

Marybeth Byrd hosts meet and greet

Updated: Jun. 4, 2023 at 2:29 PM CDT

By Alejandra Hernández

Fans of Marybeth Byrd got a chance to meet and greet the former American Idol contestant on Saturday.

Entertainment

The Sikeston Hot Air Balloon Festival will be June 16-18 at the rodeo grounds.

Hot air balloons to fly over Sikeston

Updated: Jun. 2, 2023 at 5:36 PM CDT

By Amber Ruch

Hot air balloons will fly over a southeast Missouri city in June.

Entertainment

Official Adjudicator Michael Empric recently presented Dolly Parton with the official...

Dolly Parton claims 3 new Guinness World Records titles

Updated: May. 31, 2023 at 1:24 PM CDT

By Debra Worley

International superstar Dolly Parton has officially claimed three new Gunness World Record titles celebrating her remarkable career.

Music

A family of pastors and worship leaders from the Emmanuel House of Praise Church in Poplar...

Poplar Bluff family to perform at Smithsonian Folklife Festival in Washington D.C.

Updated: May. 29, 2023 at 10:48 PM CDT

By Olivia Tock

A family of pastors and worship leaders from the Emmanuel House of Praise Church in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, will perform at the 57th annual Smithsonian Folklife Festival at the National Mall in Washington D.C.

National

Jimmie Allen dropped from CMA Fest lineup amid lawsuit

Updated: May. 29, 2023 at 7:40 AM CDT

By Tony Garcia

The country musician is being accused of sexual abuse by his former manager.

Music

12/21/73 Ike & Tina Turner at the Las Vegas Hilton

Tina Turner’s roots in the Mid-South remembered in the wake of her death

Updated: May. 26, 2023 at 4:29 PM CDT

By Kelli Cook and Joel Griffin Moore

Tina Turner’s music, both eclectic and electrifying, defined a generation from “What’s Love Got To Do With It” to “Proud Mary.”

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During the Memorial Day weekend, hundreds and potentially thousands will flock to the Spring...

Holiday weekend brings tourists, business to Spring River area

Updated: May. 26, 2023 at 4:14 PM CDT

By Hayden Savage

During the Memorial Day weekend, hundreds and potentially thousands will flock to the Spring River area in North Arkansas.

Entertainment

Roger Waters performs at Barclays Arena in Hamburg, Germany, on Sunday, May 7, 2023, to kick...

Berlin police investigate Roger Waters for possible incitement over concert outfit

Updated: May. 26, 2023 at 12:57 PM CDT

By The Associated Press

Images on social media showed Waters firing an imitation machine gun while dressed in a long black coat with a red armband.

News

Silver Dollar City shuts down popular steam train ride following incident Thursday

Updated: May. 25, 2023 at 6:56 PM CDT

By KY3 Staff

Silver Dollar City officials say its popular steam train will remain closed until further notice after another incident on Thursday.

Music

Remembering the life and legacy of Rock and Roll Queen Tina Turner

Fans flock to Tina Turner Museum remembering the life and legacy of the Queen of Rock ‘N’ Roll

Updated: May. 25, 2023 at 12:27 AM CDT

By Bria Bolden

Fans of the Queen of Rock ‘N’ Roll are heading straight to sites around the world to honor her.

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Randolph County holds second eclipse planning meeting

Updated: May. 23, 2023 at 5:23 PM CDT

By Hayden Savage

Randolph County plans to hold a festival the weekend before the eclipse on Monday, April 8, 2024.

News

Independence County to build $3 million senior center

Updated: May. 22, 2023 at 7:05 PM CDT

By Hayden Savage

County Judge Kevin Jeffery explained the county has had to rent its current building and needs more space.

News

City of Batesville to look to restructuring sales tax

Updated: May. 22, 2023 at 6:30 PM CDT

By Hayden Savage

According to the Batesville City Council Meeting agenda, council members will discuss restructuring its sales tax.

Entertainment

Peppa Pig and pals coming to Arkansas

Updated: May. 22, 2023 at 9:09 AM CDT

By Region 8 Newsdesk

Your sons and daughters will have a chance this fall to sing along with Peppa Pig and his pals

News

Officials pushing water safety as summer approaches

Updated: May. 19, 2023 at 6:23 PM CDT

By Hayden Savage

As the warmer temperatures approach, many will look to rivers, lakes, streams, pools, and other water sources in an attempt to beat the heat.

News

Stewart Park upgrades to finish just in time for summer

Updated: May. 19, 2023 at 6:21 PM CDT

By Hayden Savage

Stewart Park in Walnut Ridge has been closed the last week as crews overlay the park’s loop with fresh asphalt.

Music

The band TRIPPP to perform in Jonesboro

Updated: May. 17, 2023 at 7:51 PM CDT

By Region 8 Newsdesk

A Summer Concert Series presented by the Historic Dyess Colony: Johnny Cash Boyhood Home and KASU will host its second performers.

Business

Community staple given months to find a new location

Updated: May. 15, 2023 at 10:54 PM CDT

By Imani Williams

The rink has operated at a building on Phillips Drive for decades, but now that is changing.

Music

Stevie Nicks to rock FedExForum this fall

Updated: May. 15, 2023 at 11:48 AM CDT

By Jacob Gallant

Tickets go on sale Friday, May 19 at 10 a.m.

Events

Organizers gear up for Osceola Heritage Music Festival

Updated: May. 12, 2023 at 11:08 PM CDT

By Imani Williams

Mississippi County is just a week away from a weekend full of music.

News

Rivergoers worried as Spring River sinkhole remains unfixed

Updated: May. 12, 2023 at 5:55 PM CDT

By Hayden Savage

Law enforcement is warning all river-goers to keep their eyes peeled for the infamous Spring River sinkhole that took the life of a Paragould woman in June 2020.

Political

More movie productions could come to Missouri after lawmakers approve tax incentives

Updated: May. 12, 2023 at 4:28 AM CDT

By Kaitlyn Schumacher

You could be hearing the words lights, camera, and action in your hometown.

News

Izard County man to appear on cooking show

Updated: May. 10, 2023 at 7:09 PM CDT

By Hayden Savage

Jason Haling of Oxford will appear later this month on Country Network’s “Barbeque Country.”

Music

Ringo Starr and His All-Starr Band’s fall tour to make stop in Arkansas

Updated: May. 8, 2023 at 11:35 AM CDT

By Region 8 Newsdesk

Ringo Starr and his All Starr Band will be stopping in North Little Rock in October.

Music

2023 Beale Street Music Festival comes to a close with a bittersweet last day of fun, food, and great music

Updated: May. 7, 2023 at 10:58 PM CDT

By Walter Murphy and Tylen Daniels

Great music and wonderful weather set the perfect scene for day two of Beale Street Music Festival.

Entertainment

New addition to Ritz Civic Center gives community more possibilities

Updated: May. 5, 2023 at 10:51 PM CDT

By Imani Williams

After over 20 years, the Ritz Civic Center is showing movies that are new releases.

Entertainment

2023 Beale Street Music Festival kicks off at Tom Lee Park; festivalgoers jam the night away

Updated: May. 5, 2023 at 10:49 PM CDT

By Lydian Kennin, Joel Griffin Moore, Joyce Peterson and Stephanie Douglas

The vibes were high for Day 1 of the 2023 Beale Street Music Festival!

Events

Toad Suck Daze Festival brings fun times for community

Updated: May. 5, 2023 at 7:25 PM CDT

By Region 8 Newsdesk

The festival has tons of new attractions, lots of great eats, and families who have traveled from far away to be a part of it.

Music

Legends of Hip Hop coming to Arkansas

Updated: May. 5, 2023 at 10:38 AM CDT

By Region 8 Newsdesk

The Legends of Hip Hop tour, featuring Juvenile, 8 Ball & MJG, Goodie Mob, Scarface, Bun B, DJ Quik and Tha Dogg Pound, is coming to Arkansas.

Community

Virtual singing competition returns to Northeast Arkansas

Updated: May. 5, 2023 at 8:02 AM CDT

By Region 8 Newsdesk

United Way of Northeast Arkansas announced Thursday the return of Northeast Arkansas’ annual virtual singing competition, NEA Sings.

Entertainment

“Show MO Act” film, music tax credits pass Missouri House

Updated: May. 5, 2023 at 12:04 AM CDT

By Clayton Hester

The bill passed 113-45 with bipartisan support.

Music

Safety, security at Beale Street Music Fest: What to expect

Updated: May. 4, 2023 at 10:26 PM CDT

By Joyce Peterson and Lydian Kennin

The biggest party in town returns to the river, and Beale Street Landing will be the command post for Memphis police and other law enforcement agencies responsible for protecting the citizens in Downtown Memphis this weekend.

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