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Julie Thomas, Director of Communications 
jthomas@myarkansaspbs.org 
(501) 682-4155

Tiffany Head, Communications Manager 
thead@myarkansaspbs.org 
(501) 682-4157

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2023

September 25, 2023New Arkansas PBS series "Homegrown" premiering Sept. 18 celebrates remarkable Arkansans
September 13, 2023Arkansas PBS earns Public Media Awards
September 12, 2023Arkansas PBS to livestream Crystal Bridges’ opening lecture for Annie Leibovitz exhibition Sept. 15
September 5, 2023FOI NOTICE: Arkansas PBS Commission to meet Sept. 21
September 5, 2023Public invited to Arkansas PBS Family Day Sept. 30 
August 18, 2023Arkansas PBS earns 18 nominations for Mid-America Regional Emmy Awards, named finalist for 11 Public Media Awards
August 14, 2023Arkansas PBS to livestream Arkansas Women’s Hall of Fame induction ceremony Aug. 24
August 3, 2023‘Celebrating Arkansas: Holiday Traditions’ premieres in August
July 26, 2023Arkansas PBS announces new educational kids’ series ‘Mystery League’ to premiere this fall
July 12, 2023Mary Steenburgen, Qui Nguyen to headline ‘Southern Storytellers’ event at Crystal Bridges July 30
June 22, 2023Arkansas PBS opens ticket giveaway for ‘Arkansas Treasures’
June 20, 2023Arkansas PBS to preserve more than 26,000 tapes
June 12, 2023Winners announced in Arkansas PBS KIDS Writers Contest
May 31, 2023FOI NOTICE: Arkansas PBS Commission to meet June 8
May 16, 2023High school baseball, softball state championships to air statewide on Arkansas PBS Thursday-Saturday
May 10, 2023High school baseball, softball state finals to air statewide on AR PBS Sports May 18-20
April 28, 2023‘Dirt’ featured at two upcoming events
April 26, 2023‘Good Roots’ takes viewers into daily lives of Pepler family in next Arkansas PBS segment
April 25, 2023Arkansas PBS to livestream the Governor’s Arts Awards April 26 at noon
April 18, 2023Arkansas PBS to livestream Crystal Bridges’ evening with Cheech Marin April 24
April 16, 2023Quiz Bowl state finals return to Arkansas PBS April 22
April 5, 2023Arkansans offered unique opportunity to bring antiques, collectibles for professional evaluation
March 21, 2023‘Good Roots’ talks youth livestock projects in next Arkansas PBS segment
March 13, 2023Arkansas PBS celebrates Women’s History Month
March 7, 2023High school basketball state championships kick off statewide on Arkansas PBS this Thursday
March 4, 2023FOI NOTICE: Arkansas PBS Commission to meet via video conference March 16
March 3, 2023Arkansas PBS brings communities together with launch of Arkansas Live
March 3, 2023Arkansas PBS issues challenge to gain 2,023 new members by June 30
March 3, 2023John Williams, Joe Bonamassa, Elvis headline music specials this March on Arkansas PBS
February 28, 2023Brenda Watson shares H.O.P.E. Formula for ultimate health live from Arkansas PBS studios March 4
February 28, 2023High school basketball state finals to air statewide exclusively on Arkansas PBS March 9-11
February 25, 2023FOI NOTICE: Arkansas PBS Commissioners to attend Public Media Summit
February 22, 2023‘Good Roots’ talks innovation with hydroponics in next Arkansas PBS segment
February 15, 2023FOI NOTICE: Arkansas PBS Commission to meet via conference call Feb. 21
February 15, 2023Arkansas PBS’s ‘Arkansas Week’ celebrates 40 years on air
February 2, 2023Arkansas PBS kicks off statewide writers contest open to youth in grades K-3
January 27, 2023Arkansas PBS elevates Black stories this February, all year long
January 25, 2023Arkansas PBS marks International Holocaust Remembrance Day with new digital series
January 13, 2023‘Good Roots’ continues conversation of mental health in next Arkansas PBS segment
January 13, 2023Arkansas PBS, Philander Smith College partner for Philander Forward Film Series
January 6, 2023Arkansas PBS to provide live broadcast, streaming coverage of Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders’s inauguration Jan. 10

 

2022

December 22, 2022Arkansas PBS, libraries collect more than 2,500 sweaters in statewide Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood Sweater Drive
December 12, 2022Arkansas PBS to livestream Crystal Bridges’ evening with Liz Cheney Dec. 19
December 9, 2022Gov. Hutchinson discusses time in office, future plans on ‘Arkansas Week’ Dec. 23 on Arkansas PBS
December 6, 2022Tribute special to master carpenter Norm Abram to air on Arkansas PBS Dec. 17
December 5, 2022High school football state championships continue statewide on Arkansas PBS Dec. 10
December 1, 2022Arkansas PBS to livestream Crystal Bridges’ evening with Gerald Torres, Nico Albert Dec. 15
November 29, 2022High school football state championships kick off statewide on Arkansas PBS Dec. 1
November 25, 2022Reba McEntire, Mariah Carey, Willie Nelson headline music specials this December on Arkansas PBS
November 23, 2022‘Your DNA Secrets Revealed’ airing Dec. 6 on Arkansas PBS explains the power of genetic code
November 23, 2022FOI NOTICE: Arkansas PBS Commission to meet Dec. 1
November 21, 2022Arkansas PBS to livestream Crystal Bridges’ evening with Hillary Clinton, Angie Maxwell Nov. 30
November 18, 2022Arkansas PBS offers gift of essential programming in GivingTuesday challenge
November 17, 2022High school football state finals to air statewide exclusively on Arkansas PBS beginning Dec. 1
November 15, 2022Arkansas PBS highlights Thanksgiving programming
November 14, 2022Arkansas PBS, Philander Smith College partner for Bless the Screen series
November 14, 2022‘Good Roots’ highlights mental health in next Arkansas PBS segment
November 4, 2022Arkansas PBS to livestream Crystal Bridges’ Veteran’s Day conversation Nov. 11
November 4, 2022Arkansas PBS to livestream Crystal Bridges’ evening with Yo-Yo Ma, Carrie Mae Weems Nov. 10
November 3, 2022Women veterans focus of new Arkansas PBS special premiering Thursday, Nov. 10
October 31, 2022Arkansas PBS wins four Mid-America Emmy Awards
October 28, 2022Arkansas PBS to partner with Northwest Arkansas organizations for Holocaust events
October 28, 2022High school volleyball state finals begin tomorrow on AR PBS Sports
October 28, 2022Public invited to Arkansas PBS Family Day Nov. 5
October 27, 2022Arkansas PBS to provide warmth throughout the state with Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood Sweater Drive
October 21, 2022Opioid crisis addressed in Red Ribbon Week campaign
October 20, 2022Arkansas PBS CEO Pledger elected to second term on PBS Board of Directors
October 20, 2022Arkansas PBS joins Black River Technical College for Holocaust Survivor Series
October 13, 2022Arkansas PBS to livestream Crystal Bridges’ evening with Condoleezza Rice Oct. 18
October 12, 2022Brent Renaud Foundation, Arkansas PBS to host free talkback event
October 12, 2022Exclusive Arkansas PBS debate series begins Monday
October 12, 2022Arkansas PBS completes transmitter near Gaither in move to near universal statewide coverage
October 3, 2022Media invited to 'Election 2022: Arkansas PBS Debates'
September 22, 2022Arkansans encouraged to share holiday traditions for new broadcast program
September 20, 2022Arkansas PBS Family Day returns to Conway Nov. 5
September 19, 2022Arkansas PBS wins four Public Media Awards including Overall Excellence in Content for second year
September 16, 2022Free preview of newest ‘MASTERPIECE: MYSTERY!’ series set for Sept. 26 in Rogers
September 15, 2022Arkansas PBS named finalist for 13 Public Media Awards including Overall Excellence in content, education, community engagement, marketing/communications
September 9, 2022Arkansas PBS earns record 21 Mid-America Emmy nominations
August 26, 2022Exclusive Arkansas PBS debate series to feature candidates in nine races
August 25, 2022FOI NOTICE: Arkansas PBS Commission to meet Sept. 8
August 25, 2022Family fun night with Sesame Street in Communities virtual pajama party set for Sept. 8
August 25, 2022‘The U.S. and the Holocaust’ to premiere Sept. 18
August 12, 2022‘First River: How Arkansas Saved a National Treasure’ to air on Arkansas PBS Aug. 17
August 9, 2022‘Rise and Shine’ summer learning series concludes Aug. 12 on Arkansas PBS
August 8, 2022Arkansas PBS, KUAR partner for coverage of special legislative session Aug. 9-11
August 5, 2022Kenny Rogers, James Taylor headline music specials this August on Arkansas PBS
August 4, 2022‘Dirt’ digs into importance of soil conservation
July 26, 2022Arkansas PBS to livestream Crystal Bridges’ ‘Opening Exhibition Conversation: We the People’ July 28
July 18, 2022‘Rise and Shine,’ Arkansas Teachers of the Year share tips along with Arkansas PBS summer learning series
July 12, 2022Infinity Ranch shares how solar energy leads to economic stability in new ‘Good Roots’ segment July 15 on Arkansas PBS
July 11, 2022‘Rise and Shine’ summer learning program available through multiple digital platforms from Arkansas PBS
July 5, 2022Summer learning fun with Season Two of ‘Rise and Shine’ kicks off July 5 on Arkansas PBS