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47+ min ago (332+ words) JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - Thousands of students earned their degrees at Arkansas State University's commencement ceremony, but only one flew more than 1,500 miles from Las Vegas to receive hers in person. Katelyn Wittman earned her undergraduate degree in journalism and sports broadcasting from the University of Nevada Las Vegas. This fall, she completed her online coursework through Arkansas State to earn her master's degree, all while becoming a new mom and working full time. "When we were searching, I was talking to the recruiter and he told me about the benefits and how the program works and I was like, "I can do this,' and I did it in a year," Wittman said. Wittman said she wanted her son and parents to witness the milestone moment. "I wanted my son to be here and be able to see me. My parents,…...

56+ min ago (394+ words) Donald Trump on Saturday was forced to issue a correction for his own public statement after the president falsely reported information about an active shooter, but the damage may have already been done, according to numerous observers. An active shooter was reported this weekend at Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island, and news outlets suggested there are multiple victims. CNN also reported the news, publishing an article called, "No suspect in custody after reports of a shooting at Brown University, officials say." CNN and MS NOW both reported that no suspect was in custody, despite there being an initial report of an arrest, but Trump posted outdated information on his Truth Social account suggesting there was someone in custody. Many people warned about Trump causing risks to students on scene, including some students themselves. PatriotTakes, which purports to track right-wing…...

1+ hour, 50+ min ago (182+ words) A full lockdown is underway at Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island, with anyone on campus told to hide and silence their phones. Early reports claim around 20 people have been shot, however, authorities have not yet given an update on injuries or fatalities. Students have been told to "lock doors, silence phones and stay hidden until further notice. US President Donald Trump says he has been briefed on the shooting. "I have been briefed on the shooting that took place at Brown University in Rhode Island. The FBI is on the scene, he wrote on Truth Social. "The suspect is in custody. God bless the victims and the families of the victims! Before Mr Trump said the suspect was in custody, Brown University sent additional alerts to staff and students saying the gunman was still at large. "Police do not…...

1+ hour, 55+ min ago (1009+ words) Randy Blankstein and John Feeney of The Boulder Group represented the seller in the transaction. The seller is an individual based in the Midwest, and the buyer is based on the West Coast and in a 1031 exchange. Maverik, founded in 1928 and headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah, operates as a leading convenience store chain under the banner "Adventure's First Stop." With a focus on fueling outdoor enthusiasts, the company has grown to over 800 locations across 20 states. "With 100% bonus depreciation back on the table, we're seeing renewed investor interest in C-stores," said Randy Blankstein, President of The Boulder Group. John Feeney, Senior Vice President at The Boulder Group, added, "The property benefits from its position at a busy signalized intersection and its close proximity to Interstate 25." About The Boulder Group The Boulder Group, a net leased investment brokerage firm completed the…...

2+ hour, 35+ min ago (276+ words) Arkansas is set to fill yet another spot on Ryan Silverfield's first coaching staff in Fayetteville with the expected hiring of Clint Trickett as its new quarterbacks coach, according to a report by CBS Sports on Saturday night. Matt Zenitz and Chris Hummer reported Arkansas's latest expected hire with Silverfield taking over in 2026. Trickett will be coming to the SEC after a successful 2025 season as the offensive coordinator at Jacksonville State. He directed a high-powered offense this fall at Jacksonville State, which ranked No. 1 in the CUSA in total offense. The Hogs are banking that Trickett's coaching will rub off on their quarterback room in 2026. The Arkansas offense struggled so mightily this fall on the way to a 2-10 season and a winless SEC campaign. Trickett, who played the quarterback position in college at both Florida State (2010-12) and West Virginia (2013-14), is…...

2+ hour, 48+ min ago (151+ words) JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - Arkansas State University graduated 2,335 students Saturday at its fall commencement ceremonies. Students received their degrees during 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. ceremonies at First National Bank Arena. "Earning your degree is a major achievement and something you will have for your lifetime. A degree can never be taken from you. Your sacrifices were not made in isolation " your families and friends have been important partners in your educational success," said Calvin White, provost and executive vice chancellor. The first ceremony graduated students from the College of Agriculture, Neil Griffin College of Business, College of Nursing and Health Professions, and University College. The second ceremony graduated students from the Beck College of Sciences and Mathematics, College of Education and Behavioral Science, College of Engineering and Computer Science, and College of Liberal Arts and Communication. The ceremonies may be watched on Arkansas State's…...

3+ hour, 42+ min ago (134+ words) A man has been charged with murder in connection with a fatal shooting last month in Rockland, authorities announced Saturday. Kevin Denis, 34, of Brockton was arrested Friday, according to the Plymouth County District Attorney's Office. He is accused of the Nov. 11 killing of 29-year-old Darnel Andre of Rockland. Police responding to reports of gunfire found Andre inside a parked car with multiple gunshot wounds, prosecutors said. He was taken to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead. People in the area told officials that a thin man dressed in dark clothing was seen fleeing the scene. Based on evidence gathered during the investigation, prosecutors said state police developed probable cause to charge Denis. Denis is scheduled to be arraigned on the murder charge Monday in Hingham District Court....

4+ hour, 28+ min ago (334+ words) Trevon Brazile scored 18 of his 24 points after halftime as No. 17 Arkansas beat No. 16 Texas Tech 93-86 DALLAS -- Trevon Brazile scored 18 of his 24 points after halftime and finished with 10 rebounds as No. 17 Arkansas overcame No. 16 Texas Tech 93-86 on Saturday in a rematch of a Sweet 16 game in last season's NCAA Tournament. Arkansas (8-2), which trailed by as many as 10 points before halftime, went ahead for good on Brazile's driving layup that made it 78-77 with 5:20 left. A minute after that, coming out of a timeout, he made a move near the baseline that got JT Toppin in the air and drove by the preseason AP All-American for an emphatic one-handed slam dunk. Brazile is one of the three starters for the Razorbacks who played in the Sweet 16 game last March, when they had a 16-point lead midway through the second half before Tech rallied…...

4+ hour, 34+ min ago (393+ words) Trevon Brazille scored 26 points with 10 rebounds to lift No. 17 Arkansas to a 93-86 victory over No. 16 Texas Tech on Saturday at Dallas to avenge a loss in the Sweet 16 of last year's NCAA Tournament. Darius Acuff Jr. and Karter Knox each scored 20 points as the Razorbacks (8-2) took control with a 50-point second half. Brazille scored 18 points with eight rebounds in the second half and blocked a point-blank layup with 45 seconds remaining. Acuff added eight assists for Arkansas, which also had a victory over No. 6 Louisville on Dec. 3 to begin a three-game winning streak. JT Toppin scored a game-high 30 points and grabbed 11 rebounds for Texas Tech (7-3), which fell to 0-3 against ranked opponents this season. Christian Anderson scored 26 points with 11 assists for the Red Raiders. Texas Tech earned an 85-83 overtime victory over Arkansas in last year's NCAA Tournament West Regional semifinal. Arkansas outlasted…...

7+ hour, 40+ min ago (219+ words) LITTLE ROCK, Ark. " Saturday is the finale of the Arkansas high school football season as teams from 3A and 4A take the field at War Memorial Stadium to bring home the gold. Last weekend, Cross County won the 2A title, Joe T. Robinson took home the 5A crown, Shiloh Christian beat Greenwood in 6A and the Bryant Hornets won 7A. Joe T. Robinson Senators win 2025 5A state football championship At noon, the 13-1 Fordyce Redbugs take on the 13-0 Mansfield Tigers in the 3A state championship game. This contest is the 6th finals appearance for the Redbugs who have won four titles in program history while Mansfield makes their first-ever appearance. Capping the action on Saturday evening at 6:30 p.m., the 4A state finals will feature the Dardanelle Sand Lizards and the Elkins Elks. The game is a rematch from Sept. 5 when the Sand Lizards handed the Elks their only loss of the season. Neither program…...