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Northwest Arkansas packs meals for Ukraine
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — Volunteers packed greater than 285,000 meals to ship to Ukraine on Saturday.
A number of native organizations raised cash to pack meals for Ukrainian refugees. MULTIPLi International Founder Josh Foliart stated he hopes the meals will spark a little bit little bit of hope for Ukrainians.
“We need to steward these moments,” Foliart stated. “Effectively, and that’s actually what being a Razorbacks about, that’s what being a Northwest Arkansas group member is about.”
The occasion meant loads to Sasha and Abigail Goncharenko. Sasha is from Ukraine and Abigail is from Fayetteville. The couple met when Abigail moved to Ukraine. They have been on their honeymoon in Jamaica when Russia invaded Ukraine.
“The day that Russia began attacking, we have been unexpectedly refugees,” Abigail Goncharenko stated.
The Goncharenkos’ stated seeing the NWA group come collectively to assist Ukraine makes them hopeful.
“That is like actually an enormous blessing for them, so that is like cool,” Sasha Goncharenko stated. “We’re so appreciative of that.”
Greater than a thousand volunteers got here collectively to pack the meals.
“We began tearing up seeing everybody right here and everybody right here to help Ukraine,” Abigail Goncharenko stated.
The meals will now be despatched to Ukraine and neighboring international locations.
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) – E-Sports has become a worldwide phenomenon.
But did you know one of the nations best e-sports teams, was right here at Arkansas State?
These aren’t your average gamers.
“I think this week alone, I’ll shoutout Evo, he probably has 50 plus hours of recruiting, scouting and planning for this match,” says Esports director Fielding Belk.
I know what you are thinking, 50 plus hours playing video games? but for the Arkansas State E-Sports team it’s just another day in the office.
These Red Wolves first started their gaming journey back in 2019 and now the club team is on the verge of winning it’s first national championship.
“I mean setting the stepping stone for other teams to eventually get to that point, especially winning it for TJ, he’s been doing this for a long time,” says Geoffrey Schaefer.
After talking with these guys, you can tell that this is deeper than just video games.
“I think video games looks like changed the entire globe. I think it’s one of the biggest communities out there,” says freshman Tra Guthrie.
“Meeting all these people and connecting with them is building my connections and having friends you can talk to on and off campus, and keeping those connections,” said Jackson Facello.
The Red Wolves would go on to beat Wright State in a thrilling 3-1 match in Rainbow 6 Siege, bringing a National Championship home to Jonesboro.
Fielding Belk talked about the impact of gaming. “A lot of times when parents see video games, they think it’s a waste of time. In the collegiate competitive realm, there are more opportunities to improve, not only yourself, but the people around you. You come in every day and your work, you’re here to work. You put the work in you go to practice you do video review you communicate with your teammates, and it makes you a better person at the end of the day.
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This is “Arkies in the Beltway” for the week of May 11, 2025! I’m Alex Thomas, Washington Correspondent for the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, with your look at national politics and the Arkansans influencing the discussions.
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House Republicans continue their work on Capitol Hill to finalize a budget package cutting the deficit and extending the 2017 tax cuts.
The House Natural Resources Committee — led by Arkansan Bruce Westerman — approved its portion of the proposal last week. The committee’s legislation seeks to generate $18.5 billion in savings and new revenue over the next 10 years.
STORY: Westerman, U.S. House committee approves energy-focused legislation aimed at boosting production and reducing deficit
Rep. Rick Crawford, R-Ark., led the House Intelligence Committee on its release of a report assessing the FBI’s investigation into the June 2017 congressional baseball shooting outside of Washington.
Crawford, of Jonesboro, and the committee determined the FBI was incorrect in its assessment of the attack being a “suicide by cop,” noting the agency’s own evidence showing the shooting was an act of domestic terrorism.
STORY: Crawford, House Intelligence Committee blast FBI for assessment of 2017 baseball shooting
One Arkansas farmer is seeking a chance to challenge Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Ark., in next year’s Senate race.
Hallie Shoffner has helped with managing her family’s farm near Newport since 2016, but following their decision to close the operation amid a tough agricultural economy, she says she wants to help Arkansans like her who feel their voices remain unheard.
STORY: Sixth-generation Arkansas farmer plans to challenge Cotton for U.S. Senate
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JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) – A long-awaited burger chain is finally coming to Jonesboro.
Coldwell Banker Village Communities announced the first Whataburger in northeast Arkansas will be built in the Southern Hills development area, off Southwest Drive and south of Interstate 555.
Other businesses being built for the Southern Hills area are:
- CubeSmart
- Southern Hills Strip Center
- O’Reilly Auto Parts
- Shadrachs Coffee
- Southern Branch Crossing
- Kum & Go
- Lebowski’s Brewing Company
- McDonald’s
- Arvest Bank
- Tommy’s Express Car Wash
- Plaza Tire
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