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- ‘Good Roots’ talks youth livestock projects in next Arkansas PBS segment
March 24 feature explores how raising, showing farm animals can benefit youth
Posted 21 Mar 2023 12:05pm - Arkansas PBS celebrates Women’s History Month
Highlights include Philander Forward screening, special programming
Posted 13 Mar 2023 3:16pm - High school basketball state championships kick off statewide on Arkansas PBS this Thursday
Teams playing in Class 6A-1A finals determined
Posted 07 Mar 2023 12:24pm - FOI NOTICE: Arkansas PBS Commission to meet via video conference March 16
FOI NOTICE: Arkansas PBS Commission to meet via video conference March 16
Posted 04 Mar 2023 12:43am - Arkansas PBS brings communities together with launch of Arkansas Live
Livestreaming initiative highlights special events from Crystal Bridges, Arkansas Food Hall of Fame, Winthrop Rockefeller Institute
Posted 03 Mar 2023 4:34pm - Arkansas PBS issues challenge to gain 2,023 new members by June 30
Network to be granted fund of more than $23,000 if challenge is met
Posted 03 Mar 2023 7:22am - John Williams, Joe Bonamassa, Elvis headline music specials this March on Arkansas PBS
Tickets available for Bonamassa in Fayetteville, Little Rock
Posted 03 Mar 2023 7:20am - Brenda Watson shares H.O.P.E. Formula for ultimate health live from Arkansas PBS studios March 4
‘The Diva of Digestion’ explains a dietary approach to health, vitality
Posted 28 Feb 2023 9:52am - High school basketball state finals to air statewide exclusively on Arkansas PBS March 9-11
High school basketball state finals to air statewide exclusively on Arkansas PBS March 9-11
Posted 28 Feb 2023 9:50am - FOI NOTICE: Arkansas PBS Commissioners to attend Public Media Summit
FOI NOTICE: Arkansas PBS Commissioners to attend Public Media Summit
Posted 25 Feb 2023 12:32pm - ‘Good Roots’ talks innovation with hydroponics in next Arkansas PBS segment
Feb. 24 feature shows affordable, sustainable DIY farming method that doesn’t require costly land
Posted 22 Feb 2023 11:42am - FOI NOTICE: Arkansas PBS Commission to meet via conference call Feb. 21
FOI NOTICE: Arkansas PBS Commission to meet via conference call Feb. 21
Posted 15 Feb 2023 6:10pm - Arkansas PBS’s ‘Arkansas Week’ celebrates 40 years on air
Six-minute montage celebrates public affairs program’s anniversary; Sen. Boozman joins to discuss Farm Bill
Posted 15 Feb 2023 1:07pm - Arkansas PBS kicks off statewide writers contest open to youth in grades K-3
Children invited to write, illustrate stories for local prizes; first place winners to receive PBS KIDS Playtime Pad
Posted 02 Feb 2023 4:14pm - Arkansas PBS elevates Black stories this February, all year long
Arkansas stories, ‘Making Black America’ screenings, ‘Fight the Power: How Hip Hop Changed the World,’ among featured programming
Posted 27 Jan 2023 8:51am - Arkansas PBS marks International Holocaust Remembrance Day with new digital series
Exclusive interviews featured in ‘Arkansas and the Holocaust’ on YouTube
Posted 25 Jan 2023 11:33am - ‘Good Roots’ continues conversation of mental health in next Arkansas PBS segment
Jan. 20 feature shows how professional counselor is trying to normalize mental health among farmers and ranchers
Posted 13 Jan 2023 9:54am - Arkansas PBS, Philander Smith College partner for Philander Forward Film Series
New screening series designed to unite students, communities through films illuminating the Black experience
Posted 13 Jan 2023 8:24am - Arkansas PBS to provide live broadcast, streaming coverage of Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders’s inauguration Jan. 10
Coverage to begin Tuesday at 10:30 a.m.
Posted 06 Jan 2023 8:10am - Arkansas PBS, libraries collect more than 2,500 sweaters in statewide Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood Sweater Drive
Local charities distributing warm clothing to those in need as much colder weather enters the state
Posted 22 Dec 2022 12:32pm - Arkansas PBS to livestream Crystal Bridges’ evening with Liz Cheney Dec. 19
Discussion hosted in honor of ‘We the People: The Radical Notion of Democracy’ exhibition
Posted 12 Dec 2022 3:42pm - Gov. Hutchinson discusses time in office, future plans on ‘Arkansas Week’ Dec. 23 on Arkansas PBS
Gov. Hutchinson discusses time in office, future plans on ‘Arkansas Week’ Dec. 23 on Arkansas PBS
Posted 09 Dec 2022 5:59pm - Tribute special to master carpenter Norm Abram to air on Arkansas PBS Dec. 17
‘The House That Norm Built’ recognizes television trailblazer
Posted 06 Dec 2022 9:34pm - High school football state championships continue statewide on Arkansas PBS Dec. 10
Teams playing in 3A, 4A finals determined
Posted 05 Dec 2022 6:35pm - Arkansas PBS to livestream Crystal Bridges’ evening with Gerald Torres, Nico Albert Dec. 15
Discussion hosted in honor of ‘We the People: The Radical Notion of Democracy’ exhibition
Posted 01 Dec 2022 4:10pm - High school football state championships kick off statewide on Arkansas PBS Dec. 1
Teams playing in 8-man, 2A, 5A, 6A, 7A finals determined
Posted 29 Nov 2022 12:31pm - Reba McEntire, Mariah Carey, Willie Nelson headline music specials this December on Arkansas PBS
Reba McEntire, Mariah Carey, Willie Nelson headline music specials this December on Arkansas PBS
Posted 25 Nov 2022 7:47am - ‘Your DNA Secrets Revealed’ airing Dec. 6 on Arkansas PBS explains the power of genetic code
Understanding to aid in more informed health choices
Posted 23 Nov 2022 10:53am - FOI NOTICE: Arkansas PBS Commission to meet Dec. 1
FOI NOTICE: Arkansas PBS Commission to meet Dec. 1
Posted 23 Nov 2022 10:51am - Arkansas PBS to livestream Crystal Bridges’ evening with Hillary Clinton, Angie Maxwell Nov. 30
Discussion hosted in honor of ‘We the People: The Radical Notion of Democracy’ exhibition
Posted 21 Nov 2022 9:36pm - Arkansas PBS offers gift of essential programming in GivingTuesday challenge
Donations up to $30,000 matched dollar-for-dollar to further network’s commitment to Arkansas stories, education, entertainment, community outreach
Posted 18 Nov 2022 7:21pm - High school football state finals to air statewide exclusively on Arkansas PBS beginning Dec. 1
Live coverage to include 8-man championship, special segments to recognize student athletes across state
Posted 17 Nov 2022 9:05am - Arkansas PBS highlights Thanksgiving programming
‘An Arthur Thanksgiving,’ ‘Miss Scarlet and The Duke,’ ‘Great Performances: Josh Groban’s Great Big Radio City Show’ featured
Posted 15 Nov 2022 7:17am - Arkansas PBS, Philander Smith College partner for Bless the Screen series
New screening series designed to unite students, communities through films illuminating the Black experience
Posted 14 Nov 2022 8:03am - ‘Good Roots’ highlights mental health in next Arkansas PBS segment
Nov. 18 feature shows how an Arkansas farmer shines light on a stressful profession
Posted 14 Nov 2022 8:02am - ‘Good Roots’ highlights mental health in next Arkansas PBS segment
Nov. 18 feature shows how an Arkansas farmer shines light on a stressful profession
Posted 09 Nov 2022 7:02pm - Arkansas PBS to livestream Crystal Bridges’ Veteran’s Day conversation Nov. 11
Discussion hosted in honor of ‘We the People: The Radical Notion of Democracy’ exhibition
Posted 04 Nov 2022 4:59pm - Arkansas PBS to livestream Crystal Bridges’ evening with Yo-Yo Ma, Carrie Mae Weems Nov. 10
Discussion hosted in honor of ‘We the People: The Radical Notion of Democracy’ exhibition
Posted 04 Nov 2022 12:53pm - Women veterans focus of new Arkansas PBS special premiering Thursday, Nov. 10
‘Honor. Service. Duty.’ connects women veterans with resources, services
Posted 03 Nov 2022 8:43pm - Arkansas PBS wins four Mid-America Emmy Awards
Arkansas PBS wins four Mid-America Emmy Awards
Posted 31 Oct 2022 4:47pm - Arkansas PBS to partner with Northwest Arkansas organizations for Holocaust events
Springdale Public Library hosting public forum; University of Arkansas presenting exhibit that inspired documentary
Posted 28 Oct 2022 6:18pm - High school volleyball state finals begin tomorrow on AR PBS Sports
Championship games from Hot Springs to air exclusively on Arkansas PBS
Posted 28 Oct 2022 12:24pm - Public invited to Arkansas PBS Family Day Nov. 5
Daylong event to feature PBS KIDS characters, family activities, entertainment
Posted 28 Oct 2022 8:21am - Arkansas PBS to provide warmth throughout the state with Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood Sweater Drive
Network partners with Arkansas libraries to collect sweaters for those in need
Posted 27 Oct 2022 7:34am - Opioid crisis addressed in Red Ribbon Week campaign
Arkansas PBS, ArkansasIDEAS, DESE partner for ‘Arkansas Week’ special, statewide screening
Posted 21 Oct 2022 7:09pm - Arkansas PBS CEO Pledger elected to second term on PBS Board of Directors
Arkansas PBS CEO Pledger elected to second term on PBS Board of Directors
Posted 20 Oct 2022 5:24pm - Arkansas PBS joins Black River Technical College for Holocaust Survivor Series
Virtual event to feature Holocaust survivor Peter Feigl; Arkansas PBS to highlight documentary, classroom resources, national exhibit
Posted 20 Oct 2022 8:48am - Arkansas PBS to livestream Crystal Bridges’ evening with Condoleezza Rice Oct. 18
Discussion hosted in honor of ‘We the People: The Radical Notion of Democracy’ exhibition
Posted 13 Oct 2022 7:37pm - Brent Renaud Foundation, Arkansas PBS to host free talkback event
Craig Renaud, Juan Arredondo share experiences in documentary filmmaking
Posted 12 Oct 2022 9:54pm - Exclusive Arkansas PBS debate series begins Monday
‘Arkansas Week’ to feature additional candidates prior to debate week Oct. 17-21
Posted 12 Oct 2022 9:52pm - Arkansas PBS completes transmitter near Gaither in move to near universal statewide coverage
Public television expansion made possible by CARES Act Funding increases access to early childhood, educational, entertaining programming
Posted 12 Oct 2022 9:51pm - MEDIA INVITED TO ‘ELECTION 2022: ARKANSAS PBS DEBATES’
MEDIA INVITED TO ‘ELECTION 2022: ARKANSAS PBS DEBATES’
Posted 03 Oct 2022 2:53pm - Arkansans encouraged to share holiday traditions for new broadcast program
Arkansas PBS to highlight culture, heritage of The Natural State in new ‘Celebrating Arkansas’ special
Posted 22 Sep 2022 4:30pm - Arkansas PBS Family Day returns to Conway Nov. 5
Daylong event to feature PBS KIDS Characters, family activities, entertainment
Posted 20 Sep 2022 6:10pm - Arkansas PBS wins four Public Media Awards including Overall Excellence in Content for second year
Network receives top honors in 54th annual awards competition
Posted 19 Sep 2022 6:08pm - Free preview of newest ‘MASTERPIECE: MYSTERY!’ series set for Sept. 26 in Rogers
Arkansas PBS to host free screening of Episode One of ‘Magpie Murders’ at Victory Theater; series premieres Oct. 16
Posted 16 Sep 2022 3:15pm - Arkansas PBS named finalist for 13 Public Media Awards including Overall Excellence in content, education, community engagement, marketing/communications
Network nominated for overall excellence in four categories for second consecutive year; winners to be announced Sunday
Posted 15 Sep 2022 3:25pm - Arkansas PBS earns record 21 Mid-America Emmy nominations
Winners to be announced Oct. 29
Posted 09 Sep 2022 7:01pm - Exclusive Arkansas PBS debate series to feature candidates in nine races
Debates to be held Oct. 17-21 will include highly anticipated governor’s race
Posted 26 Aug 2022 10:06pm - FOI NOTICE: Arkansas PBS Commission to meet Sept. 8
FOI NOTICE: Arkansas PBS Commission to meet Sept. 8
Posted 25 Aug 2022 5:57pm - Family fun night with Sesame Street in Communities virtual pajama party set for Sept. 8
Arkansas PBS, Arkansas Fatherhood Initiative partner for virtual event
Posted 25 Aug 2022 5:51pm - ‘The U.S. and the Holocaust’ to premiere Sept. 18
Arkansas PBS plans events around three-part series by Ken Burns, Lynn Novick, Sarah Botstein exploring the humanitarian crises
Posted 25 Aug 2022 11:58am - ‘First River: How Arkansas Saved a National Treasure’ to air on Arkansas PBS Aug. 17
Documentary from Ozark Society marks 50th anniversary of the Buffalo National River
Posted 12 Aug 2022 8:03am - ‘Rise and Shine’ summer learning series concludes Aug. 12 on Arkansas PBS
All educational materials to be made available for classroom use following final week’s broadcast
Posted 09 Aug 2022 5:26pm - Arkansas PBS, KUAR partner for coverage of special legislative session Aug. 9-11
House floor proceedings to air on Arkansas PBS WORLD Channel; daily legislative update reports scheduled for social media
Posted 08 Aug 2022 5:00pm - Kenny Rogers, James Taylor headline music specials this August on Arkansas PBS
Tickets available for Clint Black in Fort Smith Dec. 1
Posted 05 Aug 2022 7:27pm - ‘Dirt’ digs into importance of soil conservation
New Arkansas PBS documentary to premiere Sept. 1; free advance screening set for Aug. 18
Posted 04 Aug 2022 8:09pm - Arkansas PBS to livestream Crystal Bridges’ ‘Opening Exhibition Conversation: We the People’ July 28
Discussion to explore the importance of the U.S. Constitution, free speech to democracy
Posted 26 Jul 2022 2:46pm - ‘Rise and Shine,’ Arkansas Teachers of the Year share tips along with Arkansas PBS summer learning series
Series to help students gain key knowledge between school years continues featuring summer learning tips from Arkansas Teachers of the Year
Posted 18 Jul 2022 10:22pm - Infinity Ranch shares how solar energy leads to economic stability in new ‘Good Roots’ segment July 15 on Arkansas PBS
Infinity Ranch shares how solar energy leads to economic stability in new ‘Good Roots’ segment July 15 on Arkansas PBS
Posted 12 Jul 2022 6:18pm - ‘Rise and Shine’ summer learning program available through multiple digital platforms from Arkansas PBS
Week one of the summer series to help students gain key knowledge between school years now available on demand
Posted 11 Jul 2022 8:47am - Summer learning fun with Season Two of ‘Rise and Shine’ kicks off July 5 on Arkansas PBS
Curriculum focused, locally produced content features Arkansas Teachers of the Year, guest teachers, statewide virtual field trips
Posted 05 Jul 2022 6:11pm - Arkansas PBS completes transmitter near Forrest City in move to near universal statewide coverage
Public television expansion made possible by CARES Act Funding increases access to early childhood, educational, entertaining programming
Posted 28 Jun 2022 10:13am - MEDIA ALERT: MEDIA INVITED TO CELEBRATION OF ARKANSAS PBS EXPANSION IN CENTRAL EASTERN ARKANSAS
Join us in person, or livestream at myarpbs.org/arcan
Posted 24 Jun 2022 6:15pm - Flowers, Cox to discuss Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade tonight on ‘Arkansas Week’ on Arkansas PBS
Flowers, Cox to discuss Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade tonight on ‘Arkansas Week’ on Arkansas PBS
Posted 24 Jun 2022 3:13pm - Weekend repeats of January 6th hearings to air, livestream on Arkansas PBS main channel beginning Saturday
Additional rebroadcasts expected in coming weeks
Posted 24 Jun 2022 3:12pm - Loblolly Creamery to offer ‘sneak scoop’ of new ‘Blueberry’s Clubhouse’ flavor June 24 at the Farmstand at Bell Urban Farm in Conway
Arkansas PBS, partners celebrate Season 3 of hit children’s program with screening, exclusive ice cream flavor
Posted 17 Jun 2022 4:48pm - ‘Dream Land,’ ‘The Rose That Grew From Concrete,’ ‘The Black Church’ to be screened at Juneteenth in Da Rock June 17, 18
Arkansas PBS partners with Mosaic Templars, CALS for film screenings
Posted 16 Jun 2022 2:38pm - Arkansas’s First Black Rodeo Queen Ja’Dayia Kursh shares mission to mentor a new generation in new ‘Good Roots’ segment June 17 on Arkansas PBS
Arkansas’s First Black Rodeo Queen Ja’Dayia Kursh shares mission to mentor a new generation in new ‘Good Roots’ segment June 17 on Arkansas PBS
Posted 15 Jun 2022 4:13pm - January 6th hearings to air, livestream beginning tonight on Arkansas PBS WORLD Channel
‘PBS NewsHour’ to provide live coverage of hearings on air, Facebook, YouTube
Posted 09 Jun 2022 4:48pm - Clint Black, Prince headline music specials this June on Arkansas PBS
Viewers gain access to more great music through Arkansas PBS Passport
Posted 06 Jun 2022 4:56pm - Winners announced in Arkansas PBS KIDS Writers Contest
Winning stories to be featured online at myarkansaspbs.org
Posted 01 Jun 2022 7:49pm - ‘First River: How Arkansas Saved a National Treasure’ to premiere on Arkansas PBS June 8
Documentary from Ozark Society marks 50th anniversary of the Buffalo National River
Posted 31 May 2022 5:17pm - FOI NOTICE: Arkansas PBS Commission to meet June 9
FOI NOTICE: Arkansas PBS Commission to meet June 9
Posted 26 May 2022 3:29pm - Arkansas Boys State sessions to livestream on AR-CAN beginning Sunday
Arkansas PBS offers unique opportunity to view immersive civics program
Posted 25 May 2022 12:31am - Arkansas PBS, Arkansas Department of Education collaborate for second season of ‘Rise and Shine’ to reinforce, retain academic learning targets for students
Six-week series to guide K-5 students in continued learning with teacher-led lessons, PBS KIDS programming, free printed learning activities, statewide partners
Posted 23 May 2022 1:16pm - Mental health crisis facing Arkansas farmers to be examined in ‘Growing Hope’ Thursday, May 26, at 7 p.m.
Arkansas PBS special addresses stress in agriculture with expert panel, resources
Posted 23 May 2022 8:25am - Live, exclusive, statewide primary coverage from Arkansas PBS to begin May 24 at 7 p.m.
Analysis, watch party check-ins to be broadcast, livestreamed
Posted 19 May 2022 6:02pm - High school baseball, softball state finals begin Thursday on AR PBS Sports
Teams announced for championship games airing live from Benton
Posted 16 May 2022 5:51pm - Meet the Arkansas Farm You Can Visit and the Love Story behind it in new ‘Good Roots’ segment April 13 on Arkansas PBS
Meet the Arkansas Farm You Can Visit and the Love Story behind it in new ‘Good Roots’ segment April 13 on Arkansas PBS
Posted 11 May 2022 10:38am - ‘The Growing Season’ podcast to explore what it really means to be a farmer today
Monthly Arkansas PBS podcast launching May 13 follows six Arkansas farmers as they work through a year on their land
Posted 10 May 2022 11:00am - High school baseball, softball state finals to air statewide on AR PBS Sports May 19-21
Championship games to be broadcast live from Benton; attendees invited to new Arkansas PBS KIDS Zone at state finals
Posted 05 May 2022 3:49pm - FOI NOTICE: Arkansas PBS Commission to meet via conference call May 5
FOI NOTICE: Arkansas PBS Commission to meet via conference call May 5
Posted 04 May 2022 12:23pm - Read to Succeed: Reading in the Delta kicks off Tuesday in Brinkley; families invited to free reading events
Arkansas PBS invites families to story time, offers family literacy resources
Posted 29 Apr 2022 10:43am - MEDIA ALERT: ARKANSAS PBS OFFERS EXCLUSIVE LIVESTREAM OF DOLLY PARTON’S IMAGINATION LIBRARY CELEBRATION AT GOVERNOR’S MANSION
CONWAY, Ark. (Arkansas PBS) — Arkansas PBS will provide exclusive livestreaming coverage of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library celebration event from the Governor’s Mansion in Little Rock Thursday, May 5.
Posted 29 Apr 2022 10:42am - Families invited to meet favorite PBS KIDS characters at Toad Suck Daze April 30-May 1
Arkansas PBS brings Clifford the Big Red Dog, Curious George, The Cat in the Hat to greet guests
Posted 27 Apr 2022 12:19pm - Quiz Bowl state champions announced
Quiz Bowl state champions announced
Posted 25 Apr 2022 12:05pm - MEDIA ALERT: ARKANSAS PBS OFFERS INTERVIEWS WITH SCULPTOR, PRODUCER FOR NEW DOCUMENTARY
MEDIA ALERT: ARKANSAS PBS OFFERS INTERVIEWS WITH SCULPTOR, PRODUCER FOR NEW DOCUMENTARY
Posted 22 Apr 2022 5:02pm - Documentary to follow creative process of new Arkansas statues bound for Washington, D.C.
Arkansas PBS shines a light on sculptors, subjects of statues headed to U.S. Capitol; nationally-recognized sculptor Benjamin Victor in Little Rock April 25-29
Posted 22 Apr 2022 5:01pm - Blueberry is back for an all-new season beginning July 8
Arkansas PBS hit children’s series ‘Blueberry’s Clubhouse’ produced in partnership with Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts to premiere third season
Posted 21 Apr 2022 12:57am - Arkansas PBS to livestream Arkansas Women’s Hall of Fame induction ceremony April 20
Arkansas PBS to livestream sixth annual event honoring eight women, two organizations this Wednesday
Posted 18 Apr 2022 11:20am - Quiz Bowl state finals return to Arkansas PBS April 23
Teams from 14 schools to compete for state titles, scholarship money
Posted 14 Apr 2022 4:10pm - Meet the ‘fun guys’ behind Fat Top Farm in new ‘Good Roots’ segment April 8 on Arkansas PBS
Mushroom farmers fulfilling niche market in The Natural State
Posted 04 Apr 2022 7:17pm - Little Rock featured in ‘Connected: A Search for Unity’
‘The Rose That Grew From Concrete’ to air April 3 on Arkansas PBS
Posted 01 Apr 2022 4:01pm - Arkansas PBS KIDS Writers Contest accepting entries from youth in grades K-3 through April 11
Children invited to write, illustrate stories for local prizes; first place winners to receive PBS KIDS Playtime Pad
Posted 18 Mar 2022 3:28pm - ‘Good Roots’ examines unpredictable weather’s impact on farming in Arkansas
March 18 segment visits SFR Seed in Arkansas Delta, Miles Farms in McGehee
Posted 16 Mar 2022 4:57pm - Teams announced in high school basketball state finals airing exclusively on Arkansas PBS beginning Thursday
Teams announced in high school basketball state finals airing exclusively on Arkansas PBS beginning Thursday
Posted 08 Mar 2022 1:40pm - High school basketball state finals to air statewide exclusively on Arkansas PBS March 10-12
High school basketball state finals to air statewide exclusively on Arkansas PBS March 10-12
Posted 01 Mar 2022 6:58pm - FOI NOTICE: Arkansas PBS Commission to meet March 3
FOI NOTICE: Arkansas PBS Commission to meet March 3
Posted 17 Feb 2022 9:45am - New ‘Good Roots’ segment explores how pandemic has disrupted business
Feb. 18 segment visits Osage Creek Farms in Northwest Arkansas
Posted 17 Feb 2022 6:50am - MEDIA ALERT: ARKANSAS PBS TO PROVIDE LIVE COVERAGE OF STATE OF THE STATE ADDRESS
MEDIA ALERT: ARKANSAS PBS TO PROVIDE LIVE COVERAGE OF STATE OF THE STATE ADDRESS
Posted 14 Feb 2022 12:38pm - Cynthia Nance joins Arkansas PBS Commission
Cynthia Nance joins Arkansas PBS Commission
Posted 09 Feb 2022 7:07am - Cynthia Nance joins Arkansas PBS commission
Cynthia Nance joins Arkansas PBS commission
Posted 09 Feb 2022 7:06am - Arkansas PBS Commissioner Annette Herrington of Little Rock elected as trustee for America’s Public Television Stations
Arkansas PBS Commissioner Annette Herrington of Little Rock elected as trustee for America’s Public Television Stations
Posted 03 Feb 2022 5:49pm - Arkansas PBS wins five Public Media Awards including Overall Excellence in content, marketing/communications
Network receives top honors in 53rd annual awards competition
Posted 27 Jan 2022 10:00am - Virtual screening, conversation to address intersection of sports, politics by examining life of Muhammad Ali
Event part of week-long observance of the National Day of Racial Healing
Posted 25 Jan 2022 7:14pm - Youth invited to express their truths in slam poetry camp
Arkansas PBS to host Say My Piece Poetry Camp March 22-25 for ages 11-16
Posted 15 Jan 2022 5:45pm - High school football championships continue on Arkansas PBS Friday, Dec. 10
Teams playing in 2A, 3A, 4A state finals this weekend decided
Posted 06 Dec 2021 11:26pm - Arkansas PBS kicks off statewide writers contest open to youth in grades K-3
Children invited to write, illustrate stories for local prizes; first place winners to receive PBS KIDS Playtime Pad
Posted 02 Dec 2021 4:41pm - High school football championships kick off statewide on Arkansas PBS Friday, Dec. 3
Teams playing in 5A, 6A, 7A state finals this weekend decided
Posted 29 Nov 2021 12:18pm - ‘Exploring Arkansas From Above’ to premiere Nov. 29 on Arkansas PBS
Special to premiere live on YouTube GivingTuesday, Nov. 30
Posted 22 Nov 2021 6:28pm - High school football state finals to air statewide exclusively on Arkansas PBS beginning Dec. 3
Special segments during broadcast to recognize student athletes, showcase schools across state
Posted 19 Nov 2021 1:56pm - Arkansas PBS offers gift of essential programming in GivingTuesday challenge
Donations up to $20,000 matched dollar-for-dollar to further network’s commitment to in-depth news, education, entertainment, community outreach
Posted 18 Nov 2021 7:46pm - FOI NOTICE: Arkansas PBS Commission to meet Dec. 2
FOI NOTICE: Arkansas PBS Commission to meet Dec. 2
Posted 17 Nov 2021 9:18pm - Global impact of Arkansas rice production featured in next ‘Good Roots’ on Arkansas PBS
Nov. 12 segment visits Eastern Arkansas, Museum of the Arkansas Grand Prairie
Posted 10 Nov 2021 9:14pm - New ‘Exploring Arkansas’ special premiering Nov. 29 provides bird’s-eye view of The Natural State
Sneak preview of new Arkansas PBS film to be held Nov. 4 at Kenda Drive-In with special guest Chuck Dovish
Posted 03 Nov 2021 5:17pm - Tommy Emmanuel returns to Arkansas Nov. 15
Tickets to Fayetteville concert available from Arkansas PBS
Posted 28 Oct 2021 7:04am - Value of veteran lives, experiences focus of upcoming Arkansas PBS specials
Viewer questions about veteran suicide being collected now
Posted 26 Oct 2021 11:36am - Arkansas PBS wins five Mid-America Emmy Awards
Network receives top honor for Community Service
Posted 25 Oct 2021 4:03pm - Arkansas Discovery Farms explored in next ‘Good Roots’ segment on Arkansas PBS
Oct. 22 feature visits farms in Desha, Arkansas counties selected for exclusive initiative
Posted 21 Oct 2021 10:07am - Peanuts is back on Arkansas PBS this holiday season
Peanuts specials will air ad free on Arkansas PBS beginning Sunday
Posted 20 Oct 2021 5:26pm - Arkansas PBS Foundation shares resources for National Estate Planning Awareness Week
Free estate planning booklet available
Posted 11 Oct 2021 9:34am - Arkansas PBS to address COVID-19 questions in ‘Arkansans Ask’ Oct. 14 at 7 p.m.
Viewer questions, comments encouraged for live broadcast
Posted 08 Oct 2021 6:55pm - Birdeye Farms, ASU Regional Farmers’ Market featured in next ‘Good Roots’ segment on Arkansas PBS
Oct. 8 feature explores organic farming, conservation techniques
Posted 07 Oct 2021 11:46am - Arkansas PBS selected to receive Ready To Learn Grant to support early literacy, critical thinking skills
Arkansas PBS to partner with CPB, PBS to develop ‘Learning Neighborhood,’ with additional support from the Windgate Foundation
Posted 06 Oct 2021 10:08am - Arkansas PBS earns eight Mid-America Emmy nominations
Winners to be announced Oct. 23
Posted 16 Sep 2021 4:34pm - Sen. Boozman visits veteran-run farms in next ‘Good Roots’ segment on Arkansas PBS
Sept. 10 feature travels to The Farm at Barefoot Bend in Lonsdale
Posted 09 Sep 2021 2:50pm - FOI NOTICE: Arkansas PBS Commission to meet Sept. 9
FOI NOTICE: Arkansas PBS Commission to meet Sept. 9
Posted 26 Aug 2021 4:13pm - Rural medical transportation, trauma services explored in next ‘Good Roots’ segment on Arkansas PBS
Aug. 13 feature travels to Conway County, Arkansas Children’s Hospital
Posted 11 Aug 2021 9:45pm - Blueberry celebrates end of summer with kite festival in new episode Friday on Arkansas PBS
Young viewers will learn about compromise, getting along with each other in ‘Blueberry’s Clubhouse’ season 2 finale
Posted 09 Aug 2021 5:14pm - Blueberry learns about facing fears, staying healthy in new episode Friday on Arkansas PBS
Arkansas Children’s Hospital, Mid America Science Museum featured in original pre-K-2nd grade series ‘Blueberry’s Clubhouse’ this week
Posted 05 Aug 2021 5:11pm - Arkansas dairy bars tour to be featured in new Arkansas PBS film; screening set for Aug. 12
Food historian Kat Robinson seeks out state’s best frozen treats, burgers; will hold book signing during free screening at Kenda Drive-In
Posted 04 Aug 2021 5:36pm - Arkansas PBS delivers more than 55,000 ‘Rise and Shine’ summer learning booklets
Network distributing 9,000-plus Power Packets to families, organizations, schools each week to help students gain key knowledge between school years
Posted 30 Jul 2021 3:47pm - Manners are on the menu in new ‘Blueberry’s Clubhouse’ episode Friday on Arkansas PBS
Original Pre-K-2nd grade series explores Arkansas foods, culture this week
Posted 28 Jul 2021 4:58pm - ‘Rise and Shine’ summer learning program available on demand from Arkansas PBS
Weeks one through three of summer series to help students gain key knowledge between school years now available on demand
Posted 23 Jul 2021 9:57pm - ‘Blueberry’s Clubhouse’ season 2 premieres Friday on Arkansas PBS
Original Pre-K-2nd grade series features virtual field trips, activities for summer camp experience at home
Posted 20 Jul 2021 5:44pm - Public encouraged to request ‘Rise and Shine’ activity packets to accompany Arkansas PBS summer learning series
Series to help students gain key knowledge between school years continues; week three features season premiere of ‘Blueberry’s Clubhouse’
Posted 15 Jul 2021 7:33am - ‘Blueberry’s Clubhouse’ returns to Arkansas PBS July 23
Second season of original Pre-K-2nd grade series produced in partnership with Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts emphasizes power of empathy
Posted 14 Jul 2021 8:22am - ‘Good Roots’ highlights agritourism at Subiaco Abbey, Urbana Farmstead in next Arkansas PBS segment
July 9 feature explores growing opportunity for agricultural producers
Posted 08 Jul 2021 6:42pm - New summer learning program ‘Rise and Shine’ now airing weekdays on Arkansas PBS
Arkansas families encouraged to tune in to new six-week series to support summer learning;free bilingual ‘Rise and Shine’ learning activity packets available online, by mail
Posted 06 Jul 2021 5:01pm - Summer learning fun with ‘Rise and Shine’ kicks off July 6 on Arkansas PBS
Families encouraged to request free companion learning packets available in English, Spanish to extend learning beyond broadcasts
Posted 29 Jun 2021 6:13pm - Arkansas PBS, Arkansas Department of Education join forces for summer learning program to reinforce, retain academic learning targets for students challenged during pandemic
Arkansas PBS, Arkansas Department of Education join forces for summer learning program to reinforce, retain academic learning targets for students challenged during pandemic
Posted 15 Jun 2021 6:14pm - Carpenter family shares 50-year Delta farming legacy in next ‘Good Roots’ segment on Arkansas PBS
June 11 segment explores challenges, triumphs of minority farmers
Posted 09 Jun 2021 2:26pm - Arkansas PBS moves closer to near universal statewide coverage with completion of transmitter near Russellville; transmitter first of five made possible by CARES Act Funding
Public television expansion to be completed by year end increases access to early childhood, educational, entertaining programming
Posted 03 Jun 2021 10:23am - Families invited to Toad Suck Daze Boom Art at Arkansas PBS June 5
Clifford the Big Red Dog, Croaker, Dazey to greet guests
Posted 28 May 2021 8:08pm - FOI NOTICE: Arkansas PBS Commission to meet June 10
FOI NOTICE: Arkansas PBS Commission to meet June 10
Posted 28 May 2021 8:07pm - Winners announced in Arkansas PBS KIDS Writers Contest
Winning stories to be featured online at myarkansaspbs.org
Posted 27 May 2021 7:42pm - Arkansas Boys State sessions to livestream on AR-CAN beginning Sunday
Arkansas PBS offers unique opportunity to view immersive civics program
Posted 27 May 2021 7:41pm - High school baseball, softball state finals begin tomorrow on AR PBS Sports
Championship games from Benton to air statewide exclusively on Arkansas PBS
Posted 20 May 2021 9:00am - Sweet spring harvests, farmers markets highlighted in next ‘Good Roots’ segment on Arkansas PBS
Barnhill Orchards, Bemis Honey Bee Farm, Bernice Garden Farmers’ Market to be featured in May 14 segment
Posted 12 May 2021 11:22am - High school baseball, softball state finals join AR PBS Sports lineup May 20-22
Championship games from Benton to air statewide exclusively on Arkansas PBS
Posted 12 May 2021 11:21am - Helena-West Helena school’s innovative approach to self-expression through the arts to be discussed in ‘Rap Squad’ virtual screening, discussion May 13
Filmmakers, educators, artists join Arkansas PBS for event
Posted 12 May 2021 11:20am - Quiz Bowl state champions announced
Quiz Bowl state champions announced
Posted 30 Apr 2021 5:43pm - FOI NOTICE: Arkansas PBS Commission to meet May 12
FOI NOTICE: Arkansas PBS Commission to meet May 12
Posted 30 Apr 2021 2:45pm - Reading in the Delta kicks off Saturday in Parkin; families invited to free reading events
Arkansas PBS invites families to story time, offers family literacy resources
Posted 28 Apr 2021 7:01pm - Arkansas PBS to host free, virtual events celebrating National Poetry Month April 29, May 1
Blackout poetry workshops to be held in conjunction with ‘Hemingway’ documentary series
Posted 27 Apr 2021 8:32am - Quiz Bowl state finals return to Arkansas PBS April 24
Teams from 14 schools to compete for state titles, scholarship money
Posted 21 Apr 2021 7:01am - Sesame Workshop expands Sesame Street in Communities initiative to rural communities with CPB support
Arkansas PBS selected for program to expand early childhood efforts; virtual early learning summit scheduled for April 20
Posted 13 Apr 2021 8:03pm - Ralston Family Farms featured in premiere episode of ‘Good Roots’ on Arkansas PBS April 16
Segment explores regenerative farming techniques
Posted 12 Apr 2021 8:34pm - Arkansas PBS accepting student film showcase entries through April 15
Student films eligible for prizes, broadcast, screenings
Posted 09 Apr 2021 11:56am - NASA downlink with Nettleton STEAM to be featured in new documentary ‘To the Stars and Back’ on Arkansas PBS
Film highlights first communication between International Space Station and Arkansas students
Posted 06 Apr 2021 7:54am - Arkansas PBS Foundation announces new board members
Arkansas PBS Foundation announces new board members
Posted 02 Apr 2021 4:20pm - Achieving civil discourse through storytelling focus of Arkansas PBS virtual screening, discussion
Panel includes ‘PBS American Portrait’ executive producer, representatives from StoryCorps, The Moth, ‘Snap Judgment’
Posted 27 Mar 2021 1:50pm - Splash and Bubbles for Parents App dives into ocean science education
Arkansas PBS awarded research grant to test free app that allows families to explore ocean science together
Posted 25 Mar 2021 5:21pm - Arkansas PBS new member challenge offers benefit of Arkansas PBS Passport
Ambassadors Circle will award $21,000 if goal is met
Posted 24 Mar 2021 7:45am - Teams announced in high school basketball state finals airing exclusively on Arkansas PBS beginning Thursday
Teams announced in high school basketball state finals airing exclusively on Arkansas PBS beginning Thursday
Posted 16 Mar 2021 5:10pm - Arkansas high school hip hop artists fight for more equitable future in new film
‘Rap Squad’ to premiere March 16 on Arkansas PBS
Posted 12 Mar 2021 9:27pm - ‘Downton Abbey’ returns to Arkansas PBS beginning March 14 with live YouTube watch party
Stream all six seasons with Arkansas PBS Passport
Posted 12 Mar 2021 3:44pm - High school basketball state finals to air statewide exclusively on Arkansas PBS March 18-20
High school basketball state finals to air statewide exclusively on Arkansas PBS March 18-20
Posted 11 Mar 2021 11:03pm - Free virtual screening of ‘Hemingway’ to be held March 18
Arkansas PBS, partners to host screening, discussion of Hemingway’s deep Arkansas ties
Posted 11 Mar 2021 11:52am - Arkansas PBS plans storytelling workshops for educators
Participants to explore ‘PBS American Portrait’ classroom opportunities; professional development credit to be awarded
Posted 03 Mar 2021 8:47pm - ‘Hemingway’ to premiere on Arkansas PBS in April; virtual events, conversations planned leading to premiere
Hemingway-Pfeiffer Museum, Division of Arkansas Heritage among partners for screenings, discussions
Posted 03 Mar 2021 7:37am - Arkansas PBS, Arkansas Farm Bureau partner for monthly community content, local programs, projects
‘Good Roots’ monthly segment explores rural Arkansas communities in new series premiering April 16
Posted 01 Mar 2021 11:07am - Dolly Parton, Loretta Lynn, Tina Turner among greats to be featured in Arkansas PBS specials
Viewers gain access to more great music through Arkansas PBS Passport
Posted 25 Feb 2021 9:57pm - FOI NOTICE: Arkansas PBS Commission to meet March 11
Posted 25 Feb 2021 9:55pm - Jim Hendren discusses departure from Republican Party on ‘Arkansas Week’ today on Arkansas PBS
Common Ground Arkansas, state’s political culture among topics
Posted 19 Feb 2021 12:11pm - Arkansas PBS kicks off statewide writers contest open to youth in grades K-3
Children invited to write, illustrate stories for local prizes; first place winners to receive PBS KIDS Playtime Pad
Posted 16 Feb 2021 10:15am - MEDIA ALERT: ‘ARKANSANS ASK: COVID-19 VACCINE’
AVAILABLE FOR SIMULCAST, STREAMING, REBROADCAST
Posted 11 Feb 2021 7:38am - Senate impeachment trial to air, livestream on Arkansas PBS beginning Tuesday
‘PBS NewsHour’ to provide live, daily coverage of impeachment trial
Posted 09 Feb 2021 7:46am - Arkansas PBS to address COVID-19 vaccine questions in ‘Arkansans Ask’ Feb. 11 at 7 p.m.
Viewer questions, comments encouraged during live broadcast
Posted 05 Feb 2021 12:56pm - Arkansas PBS, Mosaic Templars Cultural Center to host virtual screening of ‘The Black Church’ Feb. 9
Two-part series featuring Oprah Winfrey, John Legend, others reveals the broad history, culture of the Black church
Posted 04 Feb 2021 1:28pm - Arkansas PBS wins five national Public Media Awards including Overall Excellence in Education, Community Engagement
Network receives top honors in 52nd annual awards competition
Posted 27 Jan 2021 12:34pm - Series, specials honor Black history throughout February on Arkansas PBS
‘The Black Church,’ local digital series, YouTube playlist among featured content
Posted 25 Jan 2021 8:40pm - ‘So You Want to Talk About Race’ digital series from Arkansas PBS to premiere on YouTube Jan. 27
Network offers series as kick off to Black History Month content, programming
Posted 21 Jan 2021 6:50pm - Impeachment hearings to air, livestream Wednesday on Arkansas PBS
‘PBS NewsHour’ to provide live coverage of impeachment hearings Jan. 13
Posted 12 Jan 2021 7:28pm - Arkansas PBS to broadcast, livestream Gov. Hutchinson’s State of the State address Jan. 12
Arkansas State Legislature opening session to be broadcast Jan. 11
Posted 10 Jan 2021 3:51pm - FOI NOTICE: Arkansas PBS Commission to meet Dec. 8
FOI NOTICE: Arkansas PBS Commission to meet Dec. 8
Posted 05 Jan 2021 11:50am - 4A, 3A high school football state championships to air on Arkansas PBS Dec. 19
2A, 5A, 6A, 7A championship games now available at youtube.com/arkansaspbs
Posted 16 Dec 2020 9:48am - High school football state finals continue on Arkansas PBS Dec. 12 with 5A, 2A games
6A, 7A championship games now available at youtube.com/arkansaspbs
Posted 09 Dec 2020 8:20am - Arkansas PBS, Nettleton STEAM partner for livestream of NASA downlink Dec. 10
International Space Station will communicate directly with Arkansas students
Posted 07 Dec 2020 4:48pm - Arkansas PBS named finalist for nine Public Media Awards including Overall Excellence in content, education, community engagement
Winners in 52nd award competition to be announced in January
Posted 03 Dec 2020 3:18pm - Johnny Cash, Dolly Parton, Stevie Nicks featured in Arkansas PBS special programming
Music legends perform classic favorites
Posted 03 Dec 2020 8:01am - High school football state finals to air statewide exclusively on Arkansas PBS beginning Dec. 5
Families, fans can watch championship games from safety of their own homes in uncertain times
Posted 01 Dec 2020 4:03pm - Arkansas PBS celebrates GivingTuesday with gift of essential programming
Donations will further network’s commitment to in-depth news, education, entertainment, connecting communities
Posted 24 Nov 2020 11:23am - Arkansas PBS wins three Mid-America Emmy Awards
Documentary, lifestyle program, digital segment earn top honors
Posted 23 Nov 2020 3:39pm - Apple, PBS team up for broadcasts of ‘A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving,’ ‘A Charlie Brown Christmas’
Peanuts specials will air ad free on Arkansas PBS, Arkansas PBS KIDS Nov. 22, Dec. 13 respectively
Posted 19 Nov 2020 6:22am - ‘Urban Forge: Ozark Artistry’ illuminates Mountain View area artisans keeping time-honored tradition alive
Premiering Nov. 30, hour-long program offers viewers chance to support Arkansas PBS, own heirloom pieces
Posted 18 Nov 2020 11:43am - Arkansas PBS earns eight Mid-America Emmy nominations
Winners to be announced Nov. 21
Posted 04 Nov 2020 11:08pm - Veteran benefits, resources addressed in ‘Arkansans Ask’ Nov. 12 on Arkansas PBS
Viewer questions, comments encouraged; additional programming includes ‘Veterans Coming Home: Finding What Works’
Posted 04 Nov 2020 11:06pm - Arkansas native, artist, musician Big Piph celebrates minority entrepreneurs, artisans in ‘The Glow With Big Piph’ beginning Nov. 10
Six-part digital series to premiere on Arkansas PBS YouTube
Posted 27 Oct 2020 3:11pm - First-time voters share their experiences, reactions in new social media series
Arkansas PBS, UCA partner to increase civics education by following five first-time voters’ journey to the polls
Posted 22 Oct 2020 8:20am - Arkansas PBS to feature Elliott, Hill in one-on-one interviews Oct. 23 as race tightens
2nd District candidates to discuss issues in ‘Arkansas Week Special Edition’
Posted 20 Oct 2020 5:32pm - Opioid crisis addressed in Red Ribbon Week campaign
Arkansas PBS, ArkansasIDEAS, DESE partner for PSAs, ‘Arkansas Week’ special, statewide screening
Posted 20 Oct 2020 10:47am - ‘Urban Forge: Ozark Artistry’ illuminates Mountain View area artisans keeping time-honored tradition alive
Premiering Nov. 30, hour-long program offers viewers chance to support Arkansas PBS, own heirloom pieces
Posted 17 Oct 2020 11:52am - Arkansas PBS Foundation shares resources for National Estate Planning Awareness Week
Free estate planning booklet available
Posted 12 Oct 2020 10:51am - Arkansas PBS debate series begins Monday
Candidates in four races will participate in debate series Oct. 12-14
Posted 10 Oct 2020 11:02am - Arkansas PBS to broadcast Supreme Court hearings
‘PBS NewsHour’ to provide live coverage of Barrett confirmation hearings Oct. 12-14
Posted 08 Oct 2020 7:52am - Students, first-time voters invited to election 2020 virtual youth town hall
Arkansas PBS empowers youth through PBS NewsHour Student Reporting Labs event
Posted 01 Oct 2020 5:51pm - John Lennon, Metallica headline Music Month during October on Arkansas PBS
Viewers gain access to more great music through Arkansas PBS Passport
Posted 30 Sep 2020 1:14pm - Activists given voice on race, injustice in Oct. 1 broadcast
Arkansas PBS special shines a light on diverse communities
Posted 29 Sep 2020 8:48am - Marge Betley joins Arkansas PBS Foundation as CEO beginning Sept. 28
Distinguished career in nonprofit leadership, fundraising will help grow support, relationships to keep network strong
Posted 25 Sep 2020 10:52am - Community members wanted for public media forum
Arkansas PBS seeking experts, superfans to help shape projects, offer feedback
Posted 24 Sep 2020 9:31pm - ‘RBG: Her Legacy & the Court’s Future’ to premiere Thursday on Arkansas PBS
‘PBS NewsHour’ special remembers historic civil rights figure, examines fight to fill her seat
Posted 22 Sep 2020 5:08pm - FOI NOTICE: Arkansas PBS Commission to meet Sept. 30
FOI NOTICE: Arkansas PBS Commission to meet Sept. 30
Posted 17 Sep 2020 12:06pm - Civics education resources empower, engage voters, families leading up to elections
Arkansas PBS creates immersive education experience with toolkits, digital series, debates
Posted 17 Sep 2020 12:04pm - Arkansas PBS debates empower voters
Candidates in four races will participate in debate series Oct. 12-14
Posted 16 Sep 2020 10:38am - Unique 17-part series supports families, communities, educators during Suicide Prevention Month
Arkansas PBS offers essential series, online resources as pandemic continues
Posted 02 Sep 2020 4:09pm - Swimmin’ holes special sparks holiday weekend plans
Chuck Dovish highlights all-time favorites in ‘Natural State Swimmin’ Holes’ Sept. 3 on Arkansas PBS.
Posted 31 Aug 2020 10:32am - Arkansas voices needed for national program
Arkansas PBS, The Yarn shine a light on personal experiences for national storytelling project ‘PBS American Portrait’
Posted 14 Aug 2020 6:48pm - Kids talent show entries to be featured in ‘Blueberry’s Clubhouse’ Friday on Arkansas PBS
Arkansas Regional Innovation Hub, Papa Rap, Historic Arkansas Museum, Chad Burris among statewide partners
Posted 13 Aug 2020 2:03pm - Arkansas PBS receives Mid-America Arts Alliance grant
Grant will fund slam poetry camp, outreach event in 2021
Posted 06 Aug 2020 8:13am - ‘Blueberry’s Clubhouse’ Explores the Outdoors
‘Blueberry’s Clubhouse’ explores the outdoorsin new episode Friday on Arkansas PBSArkansas State Parks, Faulkner County Library, Chuck Dovishamong statewide partners.
Posted 04 Aug 2020 12:28am - ‘Family of Us: A PBS American Portrait Story’ to premiere on Arkansas PBS Sunday at 9:30 p.m.
‘Family of Us: A PBS American Portrait Story’ to premiere on Arkansas PBS Sunday at 9:30 p.m. Special features meaningful picture of families in America today.
Posted 28 Jul 2020 10:45am - New episode of ‘Blueberry’s Clubhouse’ to premiere Friday on Arkansas PBS
New episode of ‘Blueberry’s Clubhouse’ to premiere Friday on Arkansas PBS. Arkansas Arts Center, Little Rock Zoo, CALS, UAMS among statewide partners
Posted 27 Jul 2020 10:44am - PBS NewsHour series ‘Beyond the CANVAS’ to premiere Sunday on Arkansas PBS
PBS NewsHour series ‘Beyond the CANVAS’ to premiere Sunday on Arkansas PBS. Four-episode series highlights the best arts reporting from cross-platform initiative.
Posted 24 Jul 2020 10:43am - ‘Blueberry’s Clubhouse’ premieres Friday on Arkansas PBS
‘Blueberry’s Clubhouse’ premieres Friday on Arkansas PBS. Arkansas Arts Center, statewide partners provide at-home summer camp experience.
Posted 22 Jul 2020 10:43am - Arkansas PBS honors life of John Lewis in special programming including memorial footage
Arkansas PBS honors life of John Lewis in special programming including memorial footage, ‘Barnes and …,’ ‘Get in the Way,’ ‘Arthur’ scheduled beginning Wednesday.
Posted 21 Jul 2020 10:42am - Arkansas PBS awarded $5.18 million by CARES Act Steering Committee
Arkansas PBS awarded $5.18 million by CARES Act Steering Committee. Funds will help network achieve near universal public television broadcast coverage in Arkansas.
Posted 16 Jul 2020 10:40am - Arkansas PBS earns $20,000 grant by meeting Susan Howarth Foundation new member challenge
Arkansas PBS earns $20,000 grant by meeting Susan Howarth Foundation new member challenge. Network surpasses goal of 3,000 new members in 100 days.
Posted 14 Jul 2020 10:39am - Ninth Annual PBS Short Film Festival
Ninth annual PBS Short Film Festival celebrates independent filmmakers, showcases diverse storytelling July 13-24
Posted 08 Jul 2020 10:38am - Arkansas PBS, Arkansas Arts Center partner on original series ‘Blueberry’s Clubhouse’ premiering July 24
Program designed for Pre-K-2nd grade children features statewide partners; kids encouraged to submit talent show segments for possible broadcast
Posted 06 Jul 2020 5:50pm - ‘Arkansas Week’ addresses back to school plans, preparation this Friday on Arkansas PBS
Guests include Johnny Key, Dr. Richard Abernathy, Dr. Maria Markham, Joel Steinmetz, Dr. Joel Tumlison
Posted 06 Jul 2020 5:45pm - Arkansas PBS examines race relations in Arkansas
Arkansas PBS examines race relations in Arkansas in live program Thursday at 7 p.m. Gov. Hutchinson to make appearance; viewer comments, questions encouraged.
Posted 10 Jun 2020 4:22pm - FOI NOTICE: Arkansas PBS Commission to meet June 23
The Arkansas PBS Commission will hold its quarterly meeting Tuesday, June 23, at 11 a.m. via Zoom video conference. The meeting will be livestreamed on AR-CAN, myarkansaspbs.org/arcan.
Posted 09 Jun 2020 3:09pm - Arkansas PBS launches summer learning campaign to help combat ‘summer slide’
Building on the success of “Arkansas AMI,” Arkansas PBS is working to keep families learning all summer long with Camp AR PBS, a collection of free, fun online resources, programming, newsletters and more to help prevent the “summer slide,” where kids can lose two to three months of learning progress between school years.
Posted 09 Jun 2020 9:31am - Arkansas PBS addresses race relations, protests in upcoming programs
Arkansas PBS is addressing race relations and protests in the state and beyond in special programming beginning Friday, June 5, at 7:30 p.m. with the network’s flagship public affairs program, “Arkansas Week.”
Posted 05 Jun 2020 12:10pm - Sarah Huckabee Sanders to be featured on ‘Arkansas Week’ discussing small business community assistance this Friday on Arkansas PBS
Former White House press secretary and Fox News contributor Sarah Huckabee Sanders will discuss how she is helping Arkansas small business owners to save jobs during the COVID-19 crisis on “Arkansas Week” airing Friday, May 29, at 7:30 p.m. on Arkansas PBS.
Posted 28 May 2020 2:00pm - Winners announced in Arkansas PBS KIDS Writers Contest
Arkansas PBS has announced winners of the 2020 Arkansas PBS KIDS Writers Contest. Students in grades K-3 across Arkansas submitted 145 entries for this year’s contest, and all 12 winning stories can be viewed at myarkansaspbs.org/writerscontest. Winners will also be featured reading their original stories beginning Thursday, June 4, at 2 p.m. and each following Thursday throughout the summer at facebook.com/arkansaspbs, youtube.com/arkansaspbs and myarkansaspbs.org/writerscontest.
Posted 28 May 2020 1:58pm - ‘Home Cooking With Kat & Friends’ to premiere on Arkansas PBS June 4
“Home Cooking With Kat & Friends,” a new, one hour special from Arkansas PBS highlighting delicious recipes that can be made at home, will premiere Thursday, June 4, at 7 p.m.
Posted 26 May 2020 3:39pm - Special episode of ‘Arkansas Week’ to address Census 2020, mental health impact of COVID-19 in the state
In a special one-hour episode of “Arkansas Week” Friday, April 17, at 7:30 p.m., Arkansas PBS will address the impact of the COVID-19 crisis on two things that have to be accomplished during the pandemic: coping mentally and emotionally, as well as physically; and the counting of Americans, including Arkansans, in the 2020 Census.
Posted 16 Apr 2020 7:35pm - Arkansas PBS reaches halfway point of 100-day new member challenge, champions needed
Arkansas PBS is nearly halfway through a 100-day new member challenge in conjunction with the Susan Howarth Foundation to gain 3,000 new members. If the challenge is met by June 7, Arkansas PBS will receive $20,000 for programming expenses. Anyone interested in becoming a member should visit myarkansaspbs.org/donate or call 800-662-2386.
Posted 16 Apr 2020 12:36pm - Arkansas PBS to continue AMI broadcasts for remainder of school year
Arkansas PBS announced today that it will continue to support at-home learning through “Arkansas AMI” for the remainder of the school year due to COVID-19 closures.
Posted 14 Apr 2020 10:32am - Special episode of ‘Arkansas Week’ to address the impact of COVID-19 on education in the state
In a special one-hour episode of “Arkansas Week” Friday, April 10, at 7:30 p.m., Arkansas PBS will address the impact of the COVID-19 crisis on education in the state following Gov. Asa Hutchinson’s announcement this week that schools would remain closed for on-site instruction through the end of the 2019-20 school year.
Posted 09 Apr 2020 8:09am - Arkansas PBS to livestream House fiscal session on AR-CAN
Arkansas PBS will livestream the opening day proceedings of the fiscal session of the 92nd General Assembly on the Arkansas Citizens Access Network (AR-CAN), myarkansaspbs.org/arcan, Wednesday, April 8, beginning at noon.
Posted 08 Apr 2020 9:47am - Arkansas PBS offers expanded viewing options for Arkansas AMI, pledges support during school closures
The current “Arkansas AMI” broadcast model will continue through April 17, and Arkansas PBS will work with ADE to determine next steps as long as kids are out of school due to COVID-19.
Posted 06 Apr 2020 2:52pm - Arkansas PBS to broadcast Arkansas AMI beginning Monday in partnership with Arkansas Department of Education
Beginning Monday, March 30, Arkansas PBS will broadcast “Arkansas AMI” – streamlined, curriculum-based programming for the state’s pre-K through 8th grade students – in partnership with the Arkansas Department of Education’s Division of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) in response to mandatory school closures due to COVID-19.
Posted 30 Mar 2020 12:59pm - Arkansas PBS to livestream Special Legislative Session on AR-CAN at 1 p.m.
Arkansas PBS will livestream the Special Legislative Session of the 92nd General Assembly live from the Jack Stephens Arena on the UA Little Rock campus beginning at 1 p.m. today on the Arkansas Citizens Access Network (AR-CAN), myarkansaspbs.org/arcan.
Gov. Asa Hutchinson called for an Extraordinary Session of the 92nd General Assembly to convene to ask legislators to cover the projected loss in state revenue due to the impact of COVID-19 in the state.
Posted 26 Mar 2020 12:06pm - Arkansas PBS steps up partnership with Arkansas Department of Education in response to COVID-19 to keep students learning at home
Arkansas PBS announced today a plan in partnership with the Arkansas Department of Education (ADE) to broadcast streamlined, curriculum-based programming for the state’s pre-K through 8th grade students in response to mandatory school closures due to the new coronavirus.
Posted 22 Mar 2020 1:57pm - FOI NOTICE: AETN Commission to meet March 4
The Arkansas PBS Commission will meet Wednesday, March 4, at 11 a.m. in studio C of the network headquarters, 350 S. Donaghey Ave., Conway, Arkansas.
Posted 20 Feb 2020 7:38am - AETN will become Arkansas PBS Feb. 28
Refresh of iconic brand promises more Arkansas than ever.
Posted 14 Feb 2020 8:55am - AETN Now Live on YouTube TV
YouTube TV Subscribers Now Have Access to Educational and Inspiring Content from AETN
Posted 19 Dec 2019 12:11pm - Arkansas PBS Foundaion offers exclusive tickets to Jesse Cook concert in Conway Jan. 11
Juno Award-winning Canadian guitarist, composer and producer Jesse Cook will bring his "Beyond Borders" tour to the Reynolds Performance Hall on the University of Central Arkansas campus in Conway Saturday, January 11, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets to the concert are available exclusively from the Arkansas Educational Television Network Foundation.
Posted 19 Dec 2019 11:55am - Boozman to Appear on AETN's 'Arkansas Week' Dec. 27
U.S. Sen. John Boozman, R-Ark., will appear on "Arkansas Week" Friday, Dec. 27, at 7:30 p.m. on the Arkansas Educational Television Network.
Posted 19 Dec 2019 8:14am - Keith Harkin returns to AETN studios in Conway for special performance Dec. 14 at 7 p.m.
Keith Harkin, accomplished solo artist and former lead singer of Celtic Thunder, returns to Conway, Arkansas, for a special performance at AETN studios Saturday, Dec. 14, at 7 p.m.
Posted 11 Dec 2019 12:46pm - AETN addresses consumer fraud Dec. 16
Public affairs special examines current trends, resources available to help
Posted 10 Dec 2019 7:43am - New P. Allen Smith holiday special featuring his Arkansas farm premieres Saturday on AETN
'Garden Home Christmas' promises entertaining, cooking, decorating inspiration for the season
Posted 10 Dec 2019 7:41am - High school football state finals continue on AETN Dec. 13-14
Championships for classes 2A-4A scheduled for this weekend
Posted 10 Dec 2019 7:34am - FOI NOTICE: AETN Commission to meet Dec. 17
The Arkansas Educational Television Network Commission will meet Tuesday, Dec. 17, at 11 a.m. at the A-State Cooper Alumni Center, 2626 Alumni Blvd., Jonesboro, Arkansas.
Posted 09 Dec 2019 12:01pm - High school football state finals to air statewide live on AETN beginning Friday
Championships for classes 5A-7A scheduled for this weekend
Posted 06 Dec 2019 8:15am - High school football state finals to air statewide exclusively on AETN beginning Dec. 6
Schedule announced for state championships
Posted 02 Dec 2019 11:21am - Arkansas PBS Foundaion issues matching gift challenge for #GivingTuesday Dec. 3
Dollar-for-dollar matching goal set at $20,000
Posted 02 Dec 2019 11:19am - AETN Commission, Foundation align on future vision, new operational structure
Vote today signals strengthened relationship for public media in Arkansas
Posted 19 Nov 2019 11:57am - FOI NOTICE: AETN Commission to meet via conference call Nov. 19
The Arkansas Educational Television Network Commission will meet via conference call Tuesday, Nov. 19, at 11:30 a.m.
Posted 18 Nov 2019 7:17am - AETN, Arkansas libraries partner for statewide Mister Rogers' Neighborhood Sweater Drive
Project helps provide warmth in Arkansas communities
Posted 01 Nov 2019 3:06pm - AETN celebrates Halloween with special programming
Schedule includes PBS KIDS' episodes, student films, Arkansas folklore
Posted 25 Oct 2019 12:58pm - AETN original productions win Emmy Awards
'A Final Run: The 1969-70 Carver Cobras' wins for sports program feature, 'Ain't Dead Yet' for news program feature
Posted 15 Oct 2019 1:13pm - AETN, PBS productions to be screened at Hot Springs Documentary Film Festival
Festival's Emerging Filmmakers Program hosted by AETN 'Student Selects'
Posted 15 Oct 2019 7:21am - AETN to examine child neglect, abuse in special Oct. 17
Arkansas First Lady Susan Hutchinson among featured guests
Posted 11 Oct 2019 2:26pm - Arkansas PBS Foundaion shares resources for National Estate Planning Awareness Week
Free estate planning booklet available
Posted 11 Oct 2019 2:24pm - AETN to feature Arkansas student films Oct. 13 Selections include comedies, dramas, historical films
"Student Selects: A Young Filmmakers Showcase," featuring must-see films made by students from across Arkansas, will air on the Arkansas Educational Television Network Sunday, Oct. 13, at 10 p.m.
Posted 10 Oct 2019 12:22pm - AETN Executive Director Pledger elected to PBS Board of Directors
Courtney Pledger, executive director of the Arkansas Educational Television Network, has been elected to the PBS Board of Directors for a three-year term as a professional director. Professional directors are station leaders from the public television system.
Posted 30 Sep 2019 11:31am - New AETN digital series 'Once Upon a Time in Arkansas' to premiere Oct. 3 on Facebook
Series examines folklore, myths, legends passed down by generations
Posted 25 Sep 2019 2:49pm - AETN original series 'Talkin' Country' to follow Ken Burns' 'Country Music' beginning Sept. 15
Host Bob Robbins, guests recap each episode of 'Country Music'
Posted 10 Sep 2019 3:18pm - AETN 'Country Fried' podcast to premiere Sept. 10
Miniseries accompanying Ken Burns' 'Country Music' to feature country icons Charlie Daniels, Shenandoah, others.
Posted 06 Sep 2019 11:18am - AETN Commission to meet Sept. 11
The Arkansas Educational Television Network Commission will meet Wednesday, Sept. 11, at 11 a.m. at the network headquarters, 350 South Donaghey Avenue, Conway, Arkansas.
Posted 03 Sep 2019 8:11am - AETN's 'Men & Women of Distinction' to feature former Gov. Mike Beebe Aug. 29
Screening to be held Aug. 21 in Little Rock during Filmland
Posted 21 Aug 2019 9:58am - AETN to host free preview screenings of 'Country Music' in Fayetteville
Panel featuring Grammy Award-winning artists to follow screening
Posted 16 Aug 2019 9:07am - AETN to host free preview screening of 'Country Music' in Little Rock
Concert featuring The Salty Dogs, special guests to follow screening
Posted 16 Aug 2019 9:04am - Ken Burns' 'Country Music' to premiere on AETN Sept. 15
AETN to host screening events, share local productions
Posted 14 Aug 2019 8:50am - 'Arkansans Ask' to discuss education Aug. 15 on AETN
Viewer questions, comments encouraged during live broadcast
Posted 09 Aug 2019 2:49pm - FOI NOTICE: AETN Commission to meet via emergency conference call at 10 a.m.
The Arkansas Educational Television Network Commission will meet via emergency conference call Monday, Aug. 5, at 10 a.m. This is an open meeting under the provisions of the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act. Information is available by calling Ryan Harmon, AETN public information specialist, at 800-662-238.
Posted 05 Aug 2019 8:00am - AETN Commission elects new officers
The Arkansas PBS Commission elected new officers during its June 20 meeting at the network headquarters in Conway.
Posted 25 Jul 2019 2:42pm - AETN's 'Men & Women of Distinction' to feature former Gov. Mike Beebe Aug. 29
Filmland screening to be held Aug. 21 in Little Rock
Posted 23 Jul 2019 7:28am - New AETN digital series "GobbledyBook" to premiere July 11 on Facebook
Literacy series will help children develop a love of reading through fun, weekly videos.
Posted 19 Jul 2019 9:10am - FOI NOTICE: AETN Commission to meet June 20
The Arkansas Educational Television Network Commission will meet Thursday, June 20, at 11:30 a.m. in the classroom of the network headquarters, 350 South Donaghey Avenue, Conway, Arkansas.
Posted 17 Jun 2019 12:07pm - FOI NOTICE: AETN Commission executive committee to meet June 17
The executive committee of the Arkansas Educational Television Network Commission will meet to discuss agency goals for FY 2020 on Monday, June 17, at 11:30 a.m. in Clarksville.
Posted 13 Jun 2019 5:48pm - 'Reel South: Ingrid' to premiere May 23 on AETN
"Reel South: Ingrid" will premiere Thursday, May 23, at 10 p.m. on the Arkansas Educational Television Network.
Posted 20 May 2019 12:33pm - Hutchinson to discuss passage of goals in AETN's 'Arkansans Ask' May 16
Viewer questions, comments encouraged during live broadcast
Posted 15 May 2019 8:02am - AETN to host Student Filmmakers Showcase in Little Rock May 13
Evening of curated digital shorts open to the public; scholarship winners to be announced.
Posted 10 May 2019 3:11pm - FOI NOTICE: AETN Commission to meet Friday, May 10 (Updated)
The Arkansas Educational Television Network Commission will meet Friday, May 10, at 11 a.m. in a classroom at Robson Library, University of Ozarks, 415 N College Avenue, Clarksville.
Posted 07 May 2019 11:07am - Winners announced in AETN PBS KIDS Writers Contest
Children K-3 wrote, illustrated winning stories
Posted 03 May 2019 8:19am - AETN Commission to meet via emergency conference call at 10 a.m.
The Arkansas Educational Television Network Commission will meet via emergency conference call Monday, April 22, at 10 a.m. This is an open meeting under the provisions of the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act. Information is available by calling Tiffany Head, AETN public relations manager, at 800-662-2386.
Posted 22 Apr 2019 8:07am - AETN to host annual Quiz Bowl state finals April 27
High school students will showcase their intellect in the annual Arkansas Governor's Academic Competition at the Arkansas PBS Saturday, April 27, in "Arkansas Quiz Bowl 2019."
Posted 17 Apr 2019 8:42am - AETN announces advance screening of 'State of the Art' at U of A's Pryor Center
Documentary by Arkansas filmmakers features diverse artists, contemporary works; premieres nationally April 26 on PBS
Posted 10 Apr 2019 8:45am - AETN announces advance screening of 'State of the Art' at Ron Robinson Theater
Documentary by Arkansas filmmakers features diverse artists, contemporary works; premieres nationally April 26 on PBS.
Posted 10 Apr 2019 8:26am - Diverse artists, contemporary works brought to light in 'State of the Art' premiering nationally April 26 on PBS
Film features seven artists chosen for groundbreaking exhibit.
Posted 09 Apr 2019 8:58am - AETN announces advance screenings of 'State of the Art' in El Dorado, Little Rock
Documentary by Arkansas filmmakers features diverse artists, contemporary works; premieres nationally April 26 on PBS
Posted 04 Apr 2019 8:54am - FOI NOTICE: AETN Commission to meet via emergency conference call at 4 p.m.
The Arkansas PBS Commission will meet via emergency conference call Friday, March 29, at 4 p.m.
Posted 29 Mar 2019 2:31pm - FOI NOTICE: AETN Commission to meet via emergency conference call at 10:30 a.m.
The Arkansas Educational Television Network Commission will meet via emergency conference call Wednesday, March 27, at 10:30 a.m.
Posted 27 Mar 2019 8:34am - Arkansas PBS Foundaion receives gift to fund endowment for educational projects
The Arkansas PBS Foundation recently received a gift from the Charles M. & Joan R. Taylor Foundation to establish the Joan R. and Charles M. Taylor II Memorial Endowment Fund.
Posted 19 Mar 2019 12:23pm - New AETN documentary explores historic county courthouses in Arkansas
Film visits courthouses around state, addresses importance of preservation
Posted 18 Mar 2019 3:15pm - AETN accepting student film showcase entries through April 1
Student films eligible for scholarships, prizes, broadcast, screenings
Posted 15 Mar 2019 11:13am - AETN to bring Jet Propulsion, Nature Cat to Museum of Discovery for spring break activities
Family fun days planned March 18-19
Posted 14 Mar 2019 8:54am - Teams announced for high school basketball state finals airing statewide exclusively on AETN beginning Thursday
The Arkansas Educational Television Network will broadcast the 2019 1A-6A high school basketball state finals live from the Hot Springs Convention Center Bank OZK Arena beginning Thursday, March 7, in partnership with the Arkansas Activities Association.
Posted 04 Mar 2019 8:20am - NOTICE OF CANCELLATION: AETN Commission March 1 conference call canceled
The Arkansas Educational Television Network Commission conference call scheduled for Friday, March 1, at 10 a.m. has been canceled.
Posted 28 Feb 2019 11:57am - High school basketball state finals to air statewide exclusively on AETN beginning March 7
The Arkansas Educational Television Network will broadcast the 2019 1A-6A high school basketball state finals live from the Hot Springs Convention Center Bank OZK Arena beginning Thursday, March 7, in partnership with the Arkansas Activities Association.
Posted 27 Feb 2019 1:27pm - FOI NOTICE: AETN Commission to meet via conference call March 1
The Arkansas Educational Television Network Commission will meet via conference call Friday, March 1, at 10 a.m.
Posted 26 Feb 2019 8:45am - FOI NOTICE: AETN Commission to meet March 5
The Arkansas Educational Television Network Commission will meet Tuesday, March 5, at 11 a.m. at 501 Woodlane, Suite 600, Little Rock, Arkansas.This is an open meeting under the provisions of the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act, and the public is invited.
Posted 21 Feb 2019 8:36am - Arkansas Ethics Commission meeting to be streamed live on AR-CAN Friday, Feb. 15
The Arkansas Ethics Commission meeting will stream live on AR-CAN – the Arkansas Citizens Access Network, aetn.org/arcan – Friday, Feb. 15, at 9 a.m.
Posted 14 Feb 2019 3:04pm - AETN launches the Arkansas Citizens Access Network
AR-CAN website to offer livestreaming of government proceedings, public meetings throughout the state.
Posted 04 Feb 2019 11:28am - AETN accepting entries for PBS KIDS Writers Contest
Children K-3 invited to write, illustrate stories for local prizes; first place winners to receive PBS KIDS Playtime Pad.
Posted 30 Jan 2019 1:03pm - AETN, Arkansas Sounds to celebrate Art Porter Sr. Friday, Jan. 25, at 7 p.m.
'Art Porter Sr.: A Musical Treasure' to be screened at event.
Posted 28 Jan 2019 8:07am - REVISED FOI NOTICE: AETN Commission committee to meet Jan. 28
A committee of the Arkansas Educational Television Network Commission will meet Monday, Jan. 28, at 11 a.m. at the David and Barbara Pryor Center for Arkansas Oral and Visual History, 1 University of Arkansas, Fayetteville.
Posted 25 Jan 2019 8:27pm - FOI NOTICE: AETN Commission committee to meet Jan. 28
A committee of the Arkansas PBS Commission will meet Monday, Jan. 28, at 11 a.m. at the David and Barbara Pryor Center for Arkansas Oral and Visual History, 1 University of Arkansas, Fayetteville.
Posted 14 Jan 2019 2:30pm - AETN to air 2019 Arkansas governor's inauguration Oath of office, inaugural address to be featured in entirety.
The Arkansas PBS will broadcast and live stream the 2019 Arkansas governor's inauguration Tuesday, Jan. 15, beginning at 10 a.m.
Posted 11 Jan 2019 2:26pm - 'Step Into: Miss Laura's' to premiere on AETN Jan. 6
Film explores historic Fort Smith bordello.
Posted 11 Jan 2019 2:23pm - Cotton to appear on AETN's 'Arkansas Week' Jan. 4
U.S. Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Ark., will be the guest on "Arkansas Week" airing Friday, Jan. 4, at 6:30 p.m. on the Arkansas Educational Television Network.
Posted 13 Dec 2018 8:41am - Boozman to guest on AETN's 'Arkansas Week' Dec. 28
U.S. Sen. John Boozman, R-Ark., will guest on "Arkansas Week" Friday, Dec. 28, at 6:30 p.m. on the Arkansas Educational Television Network.
Posted 13 Dec 2018 8:39am - Dixon recognized as Outstanding Woman in Nonprofit
The award is presented to individuals who work within the fields of nonprofit, education or government. These individuals embody a high standard of excellence, dedication, leadership and accomplishment to her field.
Posted 11 Dec 2018 3:12pm - High school football state finals continue statewide exclusively on AETN Dec. 7-8
Teams announced for final weekend of state championships.
Posted 04 Dec 2018 3:00pm - Dr. Taz to be live in AETN studios Dec. 3 for premiere of 'Super Woman Rx'
Women's health plan addresses weight, energy levels
Posted 29 Nov 2018 7:48am - High school football state finals to air statewide exclusively on AETN beginning Nov. 30
Teams announced for first weekend of state championships.
Posted 28 Nov 2018 12:36pm - Dr. Wendy Suzuki to be live in AETN studios for premiere of 'Healthy Brain - Happy Life' Dec. 4
Program addresses how the brain affects health, happiness.
Posted 28 Nov 2018 12:28pm - Tom Petty 30th anniversary concert to premiere on AETN Nov. 27
Special features hometown show from one of rock's most iconic bands
Posted 26 Nov 2018 3:11pm - 'Engelbert Humperdinck in Hawaii' to premiere on AETN Nov. 24
"Engelbert Humperdinck In Hawaii (My Music)" will premiere on the Arkansas Educational Television Network Saturday, Nov. 24, at 6 p.m. Recorded at the historic Hawaii Theatre Center in Honolulu, this all-new concert features Engelbert Humperdinck – "The King of Romance" – crooning more than five decades of his international hits.
Posted 26 Nov 2018 3:08pm - 'Celtic Woman – Ancient Land' to premiere on AETN Nov. 25
Tickets available for Fort Smith performance April 23.
Posted 26 Nov 2018 3:02pm - Dr. Mimi Guarneri to be live in AETN studios for broadcast of 'Live Better Now' Nov. 25
Dr. Mimi Guarneri will be live in the Arkansas PBS studio Sunday, Nov. 25, at 4 p.m. for the broadcast of "Live Better Now."
Posted 26 Nov 2018 3:00pm - 'Donny Osmond: One Night Only' to premiere on AETN Nov. 24
"Donny Osmond: One Night Only," filmed during a sold-out United Kingdom arena tour during 2017, will premiere on the Arkansas Educational Television Network Saturday, Nov. 24, at 9 p.m.
Posted 26 Nov 2018 2:57pm - Arkansas PBS Foundaion issues matching gift challenge for #GivingTuesday Nov. 27
Generous donor to contribute $10,000 if challenge is met.
Posted 26 Nov 2018 2:11pm - 'Peter, Paul and Mary at Newport 1963-65' to premiere on AETN Nov. 24
Special features folk trio that moved the heart, conscience of America
Posted 26 Nov 2018 2:07pm - AETN atrium to be dedicated to late director Weatherly Dec. 4
Public invited to ceremony, reception
Posted 26 Nov 2018 2:05pm - FOI NOTICE: AETN Commission to meet Dec. 4
The Arkansas PBS Commission will meet Tuesday, Dec. 4, at 11 a.m. in studio A of the network headquarters, 350 South Donaghey Avenue, Conway, Arkansas. Posted 26 Nov 2018 1:56pm - 'Let's Go Luna!' to premiere on AETN Nov. 21
New PBS KIDS multiplatform media property encourages kids to learn about cultures around the world
Posted 26 Nov 2018 1:52pm - Agatha Christie’s 'And Then There Were None’ to premiere on AETN Nov. 25
Star-studded cast includes Aidan Turner, Sam Neill, Charles Dance
Posted 26 Nov 2018 1:48pm - Arkansas Department of Veterans Affairs partner for veterans appreciation event Nov. 12
Event to showcase Arkansas veteran organizations, 'Veterans Coming Home' digital shorts
Posted 08 Nov 2018 3:08pm - FOI NOTICE: AETN Commission to meet via conference call Nov. 15
The Arkansas Educational Television Network Commission will meet via conference call Thursday, Nov. 15, at 11 a.m.
Posted 07 Nov 2018 12:11pm - AETN's 'Men & Women of Distinction' to feature boxing cutman Ray Rodgers Nov. 12
This installment of "Men & Women of Distinction" tells the story of Arkansas Sports Hall of Famer Ray Rodgers who has dedicated more than 70 years of his life to boxing, from amateur boxer to coach to the top leadership posts in the sport. His skills as a "cutman" are legendary, and he's worked in the corners of some of professional boxing's greatest champions.
Posted 01 Nov 2018 12:33pm - AETN's 'Men & Women of Distinction' to feature boxing cutman Ray Rodgers Nov. 12
"Men & Women of Distinction: Ray Rodgers" will premiere on the Arkansas Educational Television Network Monday, Nov. 12, at 6:30 p.m.
Posted 30 Oct 2018 10:17am - AETN, Arkansas libraries partner for statewide Mister Rogers' Neighborhood Sweater Drive
Project helps provide warmth in Arkansas communities
Posted 30 Oct 2018 9:18am - AETN partners with MONAH for free screening of 'Native America' Oct. 20
First episode of series to be featured
Posted 19 Oct 2018 2:06pm - AETN to screen films, host Emerging Filmmaker Program at Hot Springs Documentary Film Festival
Veteran shorts, pie tasting among featured activities.
Posted 18 Oct 2018 8:37am - AETN to launch digital initiative supporting post-9/11 veterans; community event set for Nov. 12
'Veterans Coming Home: Finding What Works' to address veteran reintegration into civilian life
Posted 17 Oct 2018 7:58am - AETN to launch digital initiative supporting post-9/11 veterans; community event set for Nov. 12
‘Veterans Coming Home: Finding What Works' to address veteran reintegration into civilian life
Posted 15 Oct 2018 1:33pm - AETN, Arkansas Activities Association partner to broadcast high school sports championships statewide
State football championships to begin airing on AETN Nov. 30
Posted 15 Oct 2018 10:12am - 'Don't Look Away: Homelessness in Northwest Arkansas' to air on AETN Oct. 16
A two-hour special produced by the Sue Walk Burnett Center for Journalism and Student Media at the University of Arkansas.
Posted 12 Oct 2018 8:55am - Arkansas PBS Foundaion shares resources for National Estate Planning Awareness Week
Free estate planning booklet available
Posted 05 Oct 2018 2:45pm - AETN Day to be held at Mid-America Science Museum Oct. 6
Special guest Daniel Tiger comes to Hot Springs
Posted 01 Oct 2018 2:36pm - Final episode of AETN's 'Student Selects' to air Sept. 28
The final episode of "Student Selects: A Young Filmmakers Showcase," featuring must-see films made by students from across Arkansas, will air on the Arkansas PBS Friday, Sept. 28, at 6:30 p.m.
Posted 24 Sep 2018 10:09am - FOI NOTICE: AETN Commission to meet Sept. 18
The Arkansas Educational Television Network Commission will meet Tuesday, Sept. 18, at 11 a.m. in the classroom of the network headquarters, 350 South Donaghey Avenue, Conway, Arkansas.
Posted 18 Sep 2018 10:50am - AETN original documentary 'Dream Land' to air nationally on WORLD Channel Sept. 22
Documentary explores history of Little Rock's West 9th Street
Posted 17 Sep 2018 2:37pm - 'The Mayo Clinic: Faith - Hope - Science' to premiere on AETN Sept. 25
Documentary executive produced by Ken Burns explores clinic's 150-year history
Posted 14 Sep 2018 11:16am - AETN announces schedule for 2018 debates
Debates to be held Oct. 8-12 at Reynolds Performance Hall in Conway
Posted 12 Sep 2018 1:10pm - 'The Great American Read' returns to AETN Sept. 11
The search is on for America's 'best-loved novel'
Posted 07 Sep 2018 3:35pm - Arkansas student films to air on AETN beginning Sept. 7
Selections include comedies, family dramas, personal documentaries, historical films
Posted 07 Sep 2018 9:34am - AETN announces evening schedule changes
Public affairs programming expands to keep Arkansans better informed; 'Exploring Arkansas' to air five nights a week.
Posted 06 Sep 2018 1:11pm - Arkansas PBS Foundaion receives $100,000 grant from Windgate Charitable Foundation
The Arkansas Educational Television Network Foundation has received a $100,000 grant from the Windgate Charitable Foundation for successfully meeting the Foundation's challenge to acquire 7,500 new members during fiscal year 2018.
Posted 05 Sep 2018 1:23pm - New season of 'Paint With Kevin' to premiere on AETN Sept. 1
Program features step-by-step landscape painting instruction.
Posted 28 Aug 2018 3:40pm - 'Barnes and … A Conversation With Anne Farris Rosen' to premiere on AETN Sept. 3
"Barnes and … A Conversation With Anne Farris Rosen" will air on the Arkansas PBS Monday, Sept. 3, at 6:30 p.m.
Posted 27 Aug 2018 10:36am - 'Nathan Carter: Celtic Country' to premiere on AETN Aug. 26
Country and Irish music sensation featured in concert from Dublin
Posted 15 Aug 2018 10:08am - AETN revisits the life of the world's most famous gorilla in 'Koko - The Gorilla Who Talks'
An in-depth PBS and BBC documentary airing Wednesday, Aug. 22, at 7 p.m.
Posted 14 Aug 2018 4:53pm - 'The Tenors - Fan Favorites' to premiere on AETN Aug. 22
Popular trio performs timeless hit songs.
Posted 14 Aug 2018 1:56pm - 'Betty White: First Lady of Television' to premiere on AETN Aug. 21 at 7 p.m.
"Betty White: First Lady of Television" will premiere on the Arkansas Educational Television Network Tuesday, Aug. 21, at 7 p.m. Filmed over the course of five years by the team behind the acclaimed "Pioneers Of Television" series, "Betty White: First Lady of Television" is a warm look at the life and career of the beloved television and film legend who celebrates 80 years in show business this year – officially the longest career in the history of TV.
Posted 13 Aug 2018 12:23pm - AETN announces 2018 debates
Democrat, Libertarian, Republican candidates to participate in debates
Posted 08 Aug 2018 4:00pm - AETN Commission to meet via conference call July 13
The Arkansas Educational Television Network Commission will meet via conference call Friday, July 13, at 3 p.m.
Posted 10 Jul 2018 10:58am - AETN announces 2018 student film scholarships, prizes
Four students awarded $2,500 scholarships from Thea Foundation
Posted 05 Jun 2018 4:11pm - 'Joe Bonamassa - British Blues Explosion Live' to premiere on AETN June 5
Autographed Epiphone electric guitar auction to begin during broadcast.
Posted 01 Jun 2018 4:35pm - 'Maigret' films to air on AETN June 3, 10
Rowan Atkinson plays legendary fictional French detective Jules Maigret
Posted 01 Jun 2018 1:39pm - FOI NOTICE: AETN Commission executive committee to meet June 1
The executive committee of the Arkansas PBS Commission will meet Friday, June 1, at 11:30 a.m. in the classroom of the network headquarters, 350 South Donaghey Avenue, Conway, Arkansas.
Posted 30 May 2018 3:53pm - Winners announced in AETN PBS KIDS Writers Contest
Children K-3 wrote, illustrated winning stories
Posted 21 May 2018 2:01pm - Quest to name America's best-loved novel begins May 22 on AETN
'The Great American Read' nationwide summer reading initiative kicks off with two hour premiere
Posted 14 May 2018 2:53pm - 'Arkansans Ask' to discuss foster care May 17 on AETN
Viewer questions, comments encouraged during live broadcast
Posted 11 May 2018 1:15pm - AETN to host blood drive May 14 benefiting Arkansas Blood Institute
Donors receive free ticket to Wild River Country
Posted 11 May 2018 1:13pm - CPB Awards $25,000 to AETN for 'Veterans Coming Home: Finding What Works' project
The Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) has announced a grant of $25,000 to the Arkansas PBS for "Veterans Coming Home: Finding What Works," a digital-first content and engagement project. AETN will focus on successful examples of veterans "finding what works" as they transition to civilian life: advancing their education, furthering their careers and contributing to their communities.
Posted 04 May 2018 3:41pm - 2018 Quiz Bowl champions announced
The 2018 Arkansas Quiz Bowl champions have been decided in the state conference finals held at the Arkansas Educational Television Network in Conway April 28.
Posted 30 Apr 2018 4:24pm - AETN Commission to meet via conference call May 3
The Arkansas PBS Commission will meet via conference call Thursday, May 3, at 10 a.m.
Posted 24 Apr 2018 3:49pm - AETN to host annual Quiz Bowl state finals April 28
High school students will showcase their intellect in the annual Arkansas Governor's Academic Competition at the Arkansas Educational Television Network Saturday, April 28, in "Arkansas Quiz Bowl 2018."
Posted 19 Apr 2018 10:08am - AETN to host free preview screening of 'Little Women' at Historic Arkansas Museum
The Arkansas Educational Television Network will host a free preview screening of "Masterpiece: Little Women" Saturday, May 5, at 2 p.m. at the Historic Arkansas Museum, 200 E 3rd St., Little Rock.
Posted 16 Apr 2018 10:53am - 'Arkansans Ask' to discuss education in the state April 19 on AETN
Viewer questions, comments encouraged during live broadcast.
Posted 13 Apr 2018 1:52pm - AETN to host free preview screening of 'Little Women' at Fort Smith Public Library
The Arkansas Educational Television Network will host a free preview screening of "Masterpiece: Little Women" Friday, April 13, at noon at the Fort Smith Public Library, 3201 Rogers Ave.
Posted 11 Apr 2018 8:40am - FOI NOTICE: AETN Commission to meet via conference call March 30
The Arkansas Educational Television Network Commission will meet via conference call Friday, March 30, at 11 a.m.
Posted 13 Mar 2018 1:05pm - AETN extends deadline for student film showcase entries through March 31
Student films eligible for scholarships, prizes, broadcast, screenings.
Posted 12 Mar 2018 3:52pm - Media Invited to AETN Studios for Premiere of "Make Room For Pie."
The Arkansas Educational Television Network will premiere the new film "Make Room for Pie: A Delicious Slice of The Natural State" Thursday, March 8, at 6:30 p.m. in a live special. The media is invited to attend.
Posted 07 Mar 2018 1:30pm - 'Make Room for Pie' to premiere on AETN March 8
Travelogue highlights some of the best pies in Arkansas
Posted 22 Feb 2018 2:11pm - FOI NOTICE: AETN Commission to meet Feb. 20
The Arkansas PBS Commission will meet Tuesday, Feb. 20, at 11:30 a.m. in room 207 of the Arkansas State Capitol, 500 Woodlane St., Little Rock.
Posted 13 Feb 2018 12:51pm - AETN accepting student film showcase entries through March 16
Student films eligible for scholarships, prizes, broadcast, screenings.
Posted 12 Feb 2018 3:18pm - 'America ReFramed' documentaries to air on AETN WORLD
Black History Month discussion guide, toolkit available online.
Posted 12 Feb 2018 8:27am - AETN's 'Arkansas Week' to feature legislative leadership discussing upcoming fiscal session in Feb. 9 episode
Leadership of the Arkansas House of Representatives and Arkansas Senate will discuss the upcoming fiscal session on the next episode of "Arkansas Week" airing Friday, Feb. 9, at 7:30 p.m. on the Arkansas PBS.
Posted 09 Feb 2018 9:05am - 'Pinkalicious & Peterrific' to premiere Feb. 19 on AETN
AETN contest to feature tickets to Conway performance, Pinkalicious prize pack.
Posted 05 Feb 2018 10:58am - AETN accepting entries for PBS KIDS Writers Contest
Children K-3 invited to write, illustrate stories for local prizes; first place winners to receive PBS KIDS Playtime Pad.
Posted 31 Jan 2018 3:50pm - Indie Lens Pop-Up, AETN to host free screening of 'Tell Them We Are Rising' in Little Rock
Panel discussion to immediately follow film.
Posted 30 Jan 2018 2:03pm - AETN, partners to host free screening in Little Rock of "Bridging The Divide: Tom Bradley and the Politics of Race"
Panel discussion to follow.
Posted 23 Jan 2018 4:20pm - 'Arkansans Ask' to address human trafficking Jan. 18 on AETN
Viewer questions, comments encouraged during live broadcast.
Posted 16 Jan 2018 8:11am - FOI NOTICE: AETN Commission executive committee to meet Jan. 12
The executive committee of the Arkansas PBS Commission will meet Friday, Jan. 12, at 10:45 a.m. in the classroom of the network headquarters, 350 South Donaghey Avenue, Conway, Arkansas.
Posted 09 Jan 2018 2:50pm - Indie Lens Pop-Up, AETN to host free screening of 'I Am Not Your Negro' in Little Rock
Provocative film provides up-to-the-minute examination of race in America.
Posted 04 Jan 2018 4:19pm - Indie Lens Pop-Up, AETN to host free screening of 'I Am Not Your Negro' in Pine Bluff
Panel discussion to immediately follow film.
Posted 04 Jan 2018 3:40pm - Indie Lens Pop-Up, AETN to host free screening of 'I Am Not Your Negro' in Fayetteville
Panel discussion to immediately follow film.
Posted 04 Jan 2018 2:59pm - Playlist of PBS Broadway favorites now available on AETN Passport
Streaming video service offers AETN, PBS favorites on demand.
Posted 04 Jan 2018 1:24pm - New 'Agri Arkansas' episode premieres Dec. 28 on AETN
Program examines work of Arkansas Agriculture Department, Southern Center for Agroecology
Posted 19 Dec 2017 4:12pm - Cotton to appear on AETN's 'Arkansas Week' Dec. 29
U.S. Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Ark., will be the guest on "Arkansas Week," airing Friday, Dec. 29, at 7:30 p.m. on the Arkansas Educational Television Network.
Posted 19 Dec 2017 10:39am - Holiday playlist of PBS favorites now available on AETN Passport
Streaming video service offers AETN, PBS favorites on demand.
Posted 13 Dec 2017 4:35pm - Boozman to guest on AETN's 'Arkansas Week' Dec. 22
U.S. Sen. John Boozman, R-Ark., will guest on "Arkansas Week," airing Friday, Dec. 22, at 7:30 p.m. on the Arkansas Educational Television Network.
Posted 13 Dec 2017 4:32pm - Holiday playlist of PBS favorites now available on AETN Passport
Streaming video service offers AETN,PBS favorites on demand.
Posted 08 Dec 2017 3:21pm - AETN Commission to meet Dec. 13
The Arkansas Educational Television Network Commission will meet Wednesday, Dec. 13, at 11 a.m. in the conference room of the network headquarters, 350 South Donaghey Avenue, Conway, Arkansas.
Posted 04 Dec 2017 3:24pm - 'Christmas With Daniel O'Donnell' to premiere on AETN Dec. 9
"Christmas With Daniel O'Donnell" will premiere on the Arkansas Educational Television Network Saturday, Dec. 9, at 6 p.m.
Posted 30 Nov 2017 3:09pm - 'Barnes and … A Conversation With Frank Abagnale' to premiere on AETN Dec. 7
"Barnes and … A Conversation With Frank Abagnale" will air on the Arkansas Educational Television Network Thursday, Dec. 7, at 6:30 p.m.
Posted 29 Nov 2017 3:46pm - New 'Agri Arkansas' episode premieres Nov. 23 on AETN
Program examines work of Arkansas Forestry Commission, lumber mill, fig production.
Posted 21 Nov 2017 9:01am - 'Great Performances: Irving Berlin's Holiday Inn' to air on AETN Nov. 24
"Great Performances: Irving Berlin's Holiday Inn" will air on the Arkansas Educational Television Network Friday, Nov. 24, at 8 p.m.
Posted 17 Nov 2017 4:30pm - Kirkpatrick to visit AETN studios for 'The New Rules of Food' Dec. 4
Kristin Kirkpatrick, a licensed, registered dietitian and a nutritionist, will be live in the Arkansas Educational Television Network studios for the broadcast of her program "The New Rules of Food with Kristin Kirkpatrick" Monday, Dec. 4, at 7 p.m.
Posted 17 Nov 2017 11:16am - Tommy Emmanuel specials "Center Stage," "Music Gone Public" to air on AETN
Tickets for concert at Reynolds Performance Hall available exclusively from Arkansas PBS Foundaion.
Posted 17 Nov 2017 8:52am - Dr. Michael Greger to visit AETN studios for 'How Not to Die' Dec. 2
Dr. Michael Greger will be live in the Arkansas Educational Television Network studios for the broadcast of his program "How Not to Die" Saturday, Dec. 2, at 4 p.m.
Posted 15 Nov 2017 3:30pm - 'The Beatles: Eight Days a Week - The Touring Years,' to premiere on AETN Nov. 25
Encore broadcast of 'Sgt. Pepper's Musical Revolution' to air Nov. 23
Posted 15 Nov 2017 3:02pm - 'Up Among The Hills: The Story of Fayetteville' to air on AETN Nov. 30
"Up Among the Hills: The Story of Fayetteville," a documentary telling the story of the character and characters of Fayetteville from the 1800s to present, will air on the Arkansas PBS Thursday, Nov. 30, at 6:30 p.m.
Posted 14 Nov 2017 4:02pm - 'Anne of Green Gables - The Good Stars' to premiere on AETN Nov. 23
"Anne of Green Gables - The Good Stars" will premiere on the Arkansas PBS Thursday, Nov. 23, at 7 p.m.
Posted 14 Nov 2017 7:06am - 'Beyond A Year In Space' to air on AETN Nov. 15
"Beyond A Year In Space" will air on the Arkansas Educational Television Network Wednesday, Nov. 15, at 8 p.m.
Posted 08 Nov 2017 4:07pm - AETN plans special programming for Veterans Day weekend
The Arkansas Educational Television Network will celebrate and honor veterans with special programming Sunday, Nov. 12, beginning at 12:30 p.m.
Posted 08 Nov 2017 4:03pm - Hutchinson to address viewer questions in AETN's 'Arkansans Ask' Nov. 20
Viewer questions, comments encouraged during live broadcast.
Posted 07 Nov 2017 3:49pm - AETN, Arkansas libraries partner for statewide Mister Rogers' Neighborhood Sweater Drive
Project helps provide warmth in Arkansas communities
Posted 26 Oct 2017 9:33am - New 'Agri Arkansas' episode premieres Oct. 26 on AETN
Program examines work of Arkansas State Plant Board, Brothers Honey Co., garlic growing methods.
Posted 24 Oct 2017 4:24pm - AETN's 'Ghosts, Blood and Zombies 3' to premiere Oct. 27
Halloween special features Arkansas student films
Posted 24 Oct 2017 4:21pm - AETN to host free screening of 'I Am Not Your Negro' in Little Rock
Panel discussion with authors Daniel Black, Vincent Tolliver to follow film
Posted 19 Oct 2017 12:19pm - 'Outdoor Hotline' to air on AETN Oct. 23
Call-in special to address hunting regulations, chronic wasting disease, green tree reservoirs
Posted 18 Oct 2017 12:57pm - PBS KIDS expands Whole Foods Market partnership through launch of tree planting initiative
A tree will be planted for each of the line's wooden toys sold during holidays
Posted 18 Oct 2017 12:55pm - FOI NOTICE: AETN Commission to meet via conference call Oct. 23
Members of the Arkansas Educational Television Network Commission will meet via conference call Monday, Oct. 23, at 4 p.m. to discuss current projects and activities.
Posted 16 Oct 2017 4:09pm - Arkansas PBS Foundaion shares resources for National Estate Planning Awareness Week
Free estate planning booklet available
Posted 10 Oct 2017 2:48pm - AETN, PBS productions to be screened at Hot Springs Documentary Film Festival
Festival's Emerging Filmmakers Program hosted by AETN ‘Student Selects'
Posted 06 Oct 2017 11:39am - Arkansas PBS Foundaion challenged to add 7,500 new members
Matching grant will award $100,000 when goal is met
Posted 05 Oct 2017 9:38am - 'Barnes and ... A Conversation With Col. Karen Lloyd' to premiere on AETN Oct. 9
Local production airing in conjunction with Ken Burns' 'The Vietnam War'
Posted 04 Oct 2017 4:03pm - Ken Burns' 'The Vietnam War' to repeat on AETN Tuesdays, beginning Oct. 3
Series available to watch on demand with AETN Passport until Dec. 31.
Posted 03 Oct 2017 1:41pm - Stand Up To Cancer, PBS open applications for 2018 Emperor Science Award program
100 science awards available to high school students.
Posted 26 Sep 2017 2:41pm - AETN Day to be held at Mid-America Science Museum Sept. 30
Special guests Nature Cat and Super WHY! come to Hot Springs
Posted 26 Sep 2017 10:41am - AETN shares educational resources for 'The Vietnam War'
PBS educational kits to be made available after broadcast
Posted 22 Sep 2017 9:57am - AETN partners with Arkansas Arts Center to host free screening event for 'Dream Land' in Little Rock
Documentary explores street's glory days
Posted 20 Sep 2017 11:10am - AETN original productions win Emmy awards
'Bell Ringer' earns award for post-production, 'Dream Land' for editing
Posted 20 Sep 2017 11:06am - 'The Ruff Ruffman Show' available on PBS KIDS digital platforms Sept. 28
Ruff Ruffman app to follow with adaptive, educational games
Posted 14 Sep 2017 3:49pm - AETN to host free preview screening of 'The Vietnam War' in Fayetteville
Network initiative salutes Arkansas Vietnam veterans
Posted 12 Sep 2017 9:56am - 'Arkansans Ask' to discuss Veterans History Project Sept. 14 on AETN
Viewer questions, comments encouraged during live broadcast
Posted 12 Sep 2017 9:52am - AETN partners with Hendrix College to host screening event for ‘The Vietnam War'
Network initiative salutes Arkansas Vietnam veterans
Posted 08 Sep 2017 8:30am - Ken Burns's ‘The Vietnam War' to premiere on AETN Sept. 17
Special Arkansas-focused local programming to air in conjunction with series
Posted 08 Sep 2017 8:24am - AETN to air films made by local students beginning Sept. 8
AETN to host Hot Springs Documentary Film Festival's Emerging Filmmakers Program this fall.
Posted 01 Sep 2017 4:43pm - AETN to partner with Arkansas Travelers for 'Operation: Military Appreciation Sunday'
Posted 24 Aug 2017 10:26am - AETN to host free preview screening of 'The Vietnam War' in Paragould
Posted 23 Aug 2017 10:51am - AETN partners with CSforAR PSA Campaign
Posted 22 Aug 2017 11:04am - AETN invites public to share experiences from Vietnam era
Posted 22 Aug 2017 10:55am - 'Outdoor Hotline' to air on AETN Aug. 24
Posted 17 Aug 2017 10:40am - AETN encourages Arkansans to help collect photos for The Wall of Faces
Posted 14 Aug 2017 10:23am - 'Arkansans Ask' to address opioid addiction Aug. 17 on AETN
Posted 14 Aug 2017 10:12am - 'Uncontrolled Variables: A Science Fair Story' to premiere on AETN Aug. 21
Posted 09 Aug 2017 3:16pm - 'NOVA: Eclipse Over America' to premiere on AETN Aug. 21
Posted 09 Aug 2017 3:12pm - AETN original productions receive 10 Emmy nominations
Posted 03 Aug 2017 9:53am - AETN to host screening events for 'The Vietnam War'
Posted 03 Aug 2017 9:42am - AETN distributes PBS KIDS ScratchJr coding kits statewide
Posted 03 Aug 2017 9:25am - 'The Texas Tenors: RISE' to premiere on AETN Aug. 12
Posted 02 Aug 2017 10:22am - 'Wuthering Heights' to air on AETN Aug. 6
Posted 31 Jul 2017 9:24am - Van Camp to visit AETN studios for 'More Trains Around North America' Aug. 6
Posted 26 Jul 2017 3:24pm - 'Joe Bonamassa: Muddy Wolf at Red Rocks' to premiere on AETN Aug. 8
Posted 26 Jul 2017 3:19pm - Bryant to visit AETN studios for 'I'll Have It My Way' Aug. 5
Posted 26 Jul 2017 3:12pm - 'Emmylou Harris – At The Ryman' to premiere Aug. 5 on AETN
Posted 26 Jul 2017 3:08pm - Herrington elected AETN Commission chair
Posted 25 Jul 2017 8:59am - 'Music Gone Public: Tommy Emmanuel' to air on AETN Aug. 3
Posted 24 Jul 2017 9:59am - Ken Burns's 'The Vietnam War' to premiere on AETN Sept. 17
Posted 13 Jul 2017 9:50am - 'Arkansans Ask' to address consumer fraud July 20 on AETN
Posted 13 Jul 2017 9:43am - AETN's 'Bell Ringer' wins two Telly Awards
Posted 13 Jul 2017 9:38am - Four part series of 'Barnes and … A Conversation With' to air on AETN beginning July 3
Posted 13 Jul 2017 9:28am - Sarah Shirley from Little Rock Central High selected as an Emperor Science Award Winner
Posted 13 Jun 2017 10:00am - AETN partners with Mid-America Science Museum for Tinkerfest June 17
Posted 13 Jun 2017 9:52am - AETN documentary 'Dream Land' to be screened at Mosaic Templars Juneteenth Celebration June 17
Posted 13 Jun 2017 9:45am - High blood pressure topic of next 'Arkansans Ask' June 15 on AETN
Posted 13 Jun 2017 9:38am - New episodes of 'Cook With Brooks' to premiere on AETN June 17
Posted 13 Jun 2017 9:28am - 'Joe Bonamassa Live at Carnegie Hall' to premiere on AETN June 5
Posted 05 Jun 2017 10:17am - AETN special celebrates 50th anniversary of The Beatles' 'Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band'
Posted 05 Jun 2017 10:08am - Arkansas PBS Foundaion recognizes volunteers with dinner, awards, silent auction
Posted 05 Jun 2017 9:47am - FOI NOTICE: AETN Commission to meet June 14
Posted 01 Jun 2017 10:53am - AETN documentary 'Dream Land' to be screened at Arts & Science Center for Southeast Arkansas June 3
Posted 22 May 2017 4:01pm - AETN addresses child-focused disaster preparedness in next 'Arkansans Ask' May 18
Posted 16 May 2017 10:58am - A Young Filmmakers Showcase to be held in Little Rock May 11
Posted 09 May 2017 10:15am - Winners announced in AETN PBS KIDS Writers Contest
Posted 01 May 2017 2:24pm - AETN announces Star City teacher selected for 2017 PBS LearningMedia Digital Innovators Program
Posted 01 May 2017 2:04pm - AETN to feature new episodes of 'LOUPE' May 1-29
Posted 26 Apr 2017 3:57pm - AETN, Clinton Foundation partner for Bridge to the Future Festival April 29
Posted 26 Apr 2017 3:49pm - AETN awarded 'Cyberchase' grant to encourage physical activity
Posted 25 Apr 2017 9:20am - 2017 Quiz Bowl champions announced
Posted 25 Apr 2017 9:05am - Weekly AETN PBS KIDS Family Night to premiere April 21
Posted 24 Apr 2017 10:52am - 'Outdoor Hotline' to air on AETN April 27
Posted 20 Apr 2017 8:50am - AETN to host annual Quiz Bowl state finals April 22
Posted 17 Apr 2017 9:36am - Arkansas PBS Foundaion offers exclusive tickets to Jesse Cook concert in Conway May 7
Posted 13 Apr 2017 9:04am - AETN to host Arkansas STEM Girls event at NWA Fab Lab April 29
Posted 11 Apr 2017 10:57am - AETN PBS KIDS Day at Dickey-Stephens Park set for April 11
Posted 06 Apr 2017 8:57am - Union Pacific Foundation donates $5,000 to Arkansas PBS Foundaion to support local programs
Posted 04 Apr 2017 8:54am - AETN announces schedule changes beginning April 2
Posted 30 Mar 2017 9:12am - AETN accepting entries for PBS KIDS Writers Contest through April 7
Children K-3 invited to write, illustrate stories for local prizes
Posted 23 Mar 2017 3:21pm - New episodes of 'Cook With Brooks' to premiere on AETN March 25
Series hosted by Chef Steven Brooks tells the story of food in Arkansas
Posted 23 Mar 2017 3:14pm - Arkansas parks, tourism to be featured in next 'Arkansans Ask' March 23 on AETN
Viewer questions, comments encouraged during live broadcast
Posted 23 Mar 2017 3:06pm - Little Rock's historic West 9th Street subject of new AETN film 'Dream Land' premiering April 6
Documentary explores history of former African-American cultural epicenter
Posted 15 Mar 2017 5:11pm - FOI NOTICE: AETN Commission to meet March 24
Posted 15 Mar 2017 5:02pm - Arkansas parks, tourism to be featured in next 'Arkansans Ask' March 23 on AETN
Viewer questions, comments encouraged during live broadcast
Posted 15 Mar 2017 4:59pm - AETN Foundation offers tickets to Brit Floyd June 5
Posted 13 Mar 2017 2:58pm - 'Daniel O'Donnell: Back Home Again' to premiere on AETN March 16
Posted 13 Mar 2017 2:48pm - Dr. Trevor Cates to visit AETN studios for 'Younger Skin From Within' March 12
Posted 07 Mar 2017 10:30am - Arkansas PBS Foundaion offers tickets to 'Celtic Woman'
Posted 07 Mar 2017 10:26am - Arkansas PBS Foundaion offers tickets to Joe Bonamassa concert Dec. 2
Posted 02 Mar 2017 11:08am - Arkansas PBS Foundaion offers tickets to Joe Bonamassa concert Dec. 2
Posted 02 Mar 2017 11:05am - 'Roy Orbison: Black & White Night 30' to premiere March 4 on AETN
Posted 02 Mar 2017 10:58am - 'Blue Suede Shoes: A Rockabilly Session' to air on AETN March 6
Posted 02 Mar 2017 10:45am - 'Last of the Breed' to air on AETN March 7
Posted 02 Mar 2017 10:38am - AETN Foundation offers exclusive tickets to Jesse Cook concert in Conway May 7
Posted 02 Mar 2017 10:16am - 'Tom Jones: A Soundstage Special' to premiere on AETN March 9
Posted 02 Mar 2017 10:09am - FOI NOTICE: AETN Commission to meet March 7
Posted 28 Feb 2017 10:38am - Little Rock's historic West 9th Street subject of new AETN film 'Dream Land' premiering April 6
Documentary explores history of former African-American cultural epicenter
Posted 28 Feb 2017 10:33am - AETN, UCA to host screening of 'Maya Angelou: And Still I Rise' Feb. 27
First feature documentary on the author/activist traces incredible journey
Posted 22 Feb 2017 3:31pm - AETN accepting student film showcase entries through March 31
Student films eligible for scholarships, prizes, broadcast, screenings
Posted 16 Feb 2017 4:24pm - AETN, Fayetteville Public Library to host screening of 'Black America Since MLK' Feb. 26
Henry Louis Gates Jr.'s latest documentary chronicles 50 years of the black experience
Posted 15 Feb 2017 2:47pm - FOI NOTICE: AETN Commission to meet Feb. 24
Posted 14 Feb 2017 10:32am - AETN announces call for entries for 5th annual PBS LearningMedia Digital Innovators Program
National search for top PreK-12 educators using digital technology, tools in the classroom
Posted 26 Jan 2017 10:23am - 5,000 items collected statewide in AETN Mister Rogers' Neighborhood Sweater Drive
Project aids Arkansans in winter months
Posted 25 Jan 2017 9:27am - AETN's 'Men & Women of Distinction' to feature fashion icon Korto Momolu Jan. 30
Special screening, discussion to be held in March
Posted 24 Jan 2017 11:08am - 'El Latino' to address impact of elections on Latin community Jan. 27 on AETN
Posted 23 Jan 2017 9:35am - 'Agri Arkansas' to feature Gov. Hutchinson in Jan. 29 episode on AETN
Episode examines normalization of Cuban relations, Arkansas harvests, African-American agricultural accomplishments
Posted 23 Jan 2017 9:30am - AETN accepting entries for PBS KIDS Writers Contest
Children K-3 invited to write, illustrate stories for local prizes; first place winners to receive PBS KIDS Playtime Pad
Posted 19 Jan 2017 9:41am - Experts discuss diabetes in next 'Arkansans Ask' Jan. 19 on AETN
Viewer questions, comments encouraged during live broadcast
Posted 17 Jan 2017 1:13pm - AETN to launch free 24/7 multiplatform PBS KIDS services Jan. 16
New channel will support AETN's mission to reach all Arkansas children with high-quality educational content
Posted 17 Jan 2017 1:09pm - FOI NOTICE: AETN Commission sub-committee to meet Jan. 18
Posted 11 Jan 2017 1:56pm - 'Cook With Brooks' tells whole story of Arkansas food
Weekly series hosted by Chef Steven Brooks premieres on AETN Jan. 7
Posted 03 Jan 2017 11:22am - Three-part series of 'Barnes and … A Conversation With' to air on AETN, beginning Jan. 9
Guests include Randall Woods, Ray Moseley, Kenneth Barnes
Posted 03 Jan 2017 11:06am - AETN premieres new season of 'Paint With Kevin' Jan. 7
Program features step-by-step landscape painting instruction
Posted 03 Jan 2017 10:52am - FOI NOTICE: AETN Commission to meet Dec. 13
Posted 06 Dec 2016 12:42pm - AETN to host blood drive Dec. 13 benefiting Arkansas Blood Institute
Donors receive free T-shirt
Posted 06 Dec 2016 12:38pm - 'Cook With Brooks' to premiere on AETN Jan. 7
Arkansas Chef Steven Brooks brings farm to table in new weekly series
Posted 05 Dec 2016 1:43pm - Dr. Rossman to discuss 'The Healing Mind' live on AETN
Special shares advice for managing worry, stress
Posted 28 Nov 2016 3:11pm - Brooks named AETN interim director following passing of Weatherly
Posted 21 Nov 2016 4:29pm - Tickets available for Eamonn McCrystal, Chloe Agnew concert at Walton Arts Center
Arkansas PBS Foundaion exclusive source for concert tickets
Posted 15 Nov 2016 10:05am - 'Soundbreaking' to premiere on AETN Nov. 14
Eight-part series features more than 150 artists sharing behind-the-scenes stories in a music-driven celebration of the art of recording
Posted 15 Nov 2016 9:56am - 'Healing Minds. Changing Attitudes.' to air on AETN Nov. 21
Program addresses stress, anxiety, sadness during holiday season
Posted 10 Nov 2016 3:42pm - AETN examines vaccinations in next 'Arkansans Ask' Nov. 17
Viewer questions, comments encouraged during live broadcast
Posted 10 Nov 2016 3:38pm - 'Black America Since MLK' to premiere on AETN Nov. 15, 22
Henry Louis Gates Jr.'s latest documentary chronicles 50 years of the black experience
Posted 10 Nov 2016 3:33pm - FOI NOTICE: AETN Commission to meet via conference call Nov. 16
Posted 10 Nov 2016 3:27pm - AETN, UCA to host screening of 'Black America Since MLK' Nov. 10
Henry Louis Gates Jr.'s latest documentary chronicling 50 years of the black experience to air Nov. 15, 22
Posted 07 Nov 2016 9:02am - FOI NOTICE: AETN Commission to meet Nov. 7
Posted 03 Nov 2016 2:52pm - AETN mourns the loss of Executive Director Allen Weatherly
Weatherly worked more than 36 years in public media
Posted 02 Nov 2016 1:41pm - AETN, Arkansas libraries partner for statewide Mister Rogers' Neighborhood Sweater Drive
Project helps provide warmth in Arkansas communities
Posted 31 Oct 2016 9:56am - FOI NOTICE: AETN Commission to meet via conference call Oct. 31
Posted 27 Oct 2016 3:48pm - AETN, Mosaic Templars Cultural Center to host screening of 'Black America Since MLK' Nov. 5
Henry Louis Gates Jr.'s latest documentary chronicling 50 years of the black experience to air Nov. 15, 22
Posted 27 Oct 2016 3:43pm - AETN's 'Ghosts, Blood and Zombies 3' to premiere Oct. 31
Halloween special features Arkansas student films
Posted 25 Oct 2016 9:36am - AETN examines families affected by incarceration in next 'Arkansans Ask' Oct. 20
Viewer questions, comments encouraged during live broadcast
Posted 20 Oct 2016 10:46am - 'Hamilton's America' to kick off PBS Arts Fall Festival on AETN Friday, Oct. 21
Posted 20 Oct 2016 10:40am - Arkansas PBS Foundaion offers exclusive tickets to Ethan Bortnick performances in Fort Smith, Maumelle
Posted 10 Oct 2016 10:16am - AETN to live-stream AECA keynote address by Lori Peek
Presentation to address resilience in children after disasters
Posted 10 Oct 2016 10:10am - 'Tavis Smiley: Courting Justice' taped in Little Rock to air on AETN Oct. 10
Arkansas judges team up with Smiley for 'Listening Tour'
Posted 10 Oct 2016 10:02am - Special edition of 'Exploring Arkansas' featuring state's scariest places to premiere on AETN Oct. 5
Posted 03 Oct 2016 2:33pm - 'Outdoor Hotline' addressing fall hunting regulations to air on AETN Oct. 6
Call-in special provides updated information, tips for local hunters
Posted 29 Sep 2016 2:24pm - AETN, Hendrix to host screening of 'Hamilton's America' Oct. 9
Broadway, history combine in a timely look at the making of Lin-Manuel Miranda's megahit 'Hamilton'
Posted 27 Sep 2016 10:36am - AETN continues its focus on poverty during special night of programming Oct. 7 examining the American dream in Arkansas
'Dream On' with John Fugelsang to premiere at 9 p.m.
Posted 27 Sep 2016 10:25am - ArkansasIDEAS celebrates 10th anniversary
Online professional development system has awarded nearly 1.5 million credit hours to Arkansas educators
Posted 20 Sep 2016 11:24am - AETN Family Day 2016 set for Saturday
Daylong event to feature 'Sesame Street' walkaround characters, educational activities, community service drives
Posted 20 Sep 2016 11:15am - AETN Day to be held at Mid-America Science Museum Oct. 1
Special guests Daniel Tiger, Curious George, The Cat in the Hat will take photos with visitors
Posted 20 Sep 2016 11:02am - Schedule announced for 'Election 2016: AETN Debates'
Democrat, Libertarian, Republican candidates to participate in debates
Posted 20 Sep 2016 10:54am - 'The Hanging of David O. Dodd' to air on AETN Sept. 19
Film addresses the life, trial of famous Civil War spy through reenactments, interviews with historians, actors, director
Posted 14 Sep 2016 3:55pm - AETN examines adult education opportunities in next 'Arkansans Ask' Sept. 15
Viewer questions, comments encouraged during live broadcast
Posted 12 Sep 2016 9:52am - AETN celebrates 50 years of public media in Arkansas with Family Day 2016 Sept. 24
Daylong event to feature 'Sesame Street' walkaround characters, educational activities, community service drives
Posted 07 Sep 2016 2:05pm - AETN to present 'Spotlight Education' week featuring reports about America's students, new models of learning
'Arkansans Ask: Adult Education,' 'FRONTLINE,' 'POV,' 'NOVA,' 'TED Talks' among featured programs Sept. 11-18
Posted 07 Sep 2016 1:50pm - FOI NOTICE: AETN Commission to meet Sept. 13
Posted 07 Sep 2016 1:39pm - 'American Experience: Command and Control' detailing Damascus, Arkansas, nuclear accident to premiere on AETN in early 2017
High-stakes documentary details story of deadly Titan II missile accident in 1980
Posted 25 Aug 2016 10:30am - Van Camp to visit AETN studios for 'Trains Around North America' Aug. 24
Posted 22 Aug 2016 11:05am - Eamonn McCrystal, Chloe Agnew to visit AETN studios Aug. 23 to promote upcoming concert
Tickets for concert, meet and greet available exclusively from AETN Foundation
Posted 18 Aug 2016 10:08am - Arkansas PBS Foundaion offers exclusive tickets to Ethan Bortnick performances in Fort Smith, Maumelle
Posted 18 Aug 2016 9:58am - AETN showcases Arkansas history, culture in 'Back Road Barns' Aug. 25
New film provides visual road trip through rural Arkansas
Posted 16 Aug 2016 4:05pm - Arkansas PBS Foundaion Board nominates new members, officers
Beene named Foundation chair, longtime member Bland honored
Posted 16 Aug 2016 3:48pm - AETN Commission nominates officers
Jones named commission chair for second term
Posted 16 Aug 2016 2:23pm - 'Arkansans Ask' to feature Arkansas Department of Human Services Aug. 4 on AETN
Viewer questions, comments encouraged during live broadcast
Posted 02 Aug 2016 11:12am - AETN night at Dickey-Stephens Park set for Friday, Aug. 5
AETN to celebrate 50th anniversary with the Arkansas Travelers; 'Super Why!' characters to greet fans
Posted 01 Aug 2016 1:57pm - AETN to host blood drive July 28 benefiting Arkansas Blood Institute
Donors receive free ticket to Magic Springs
Posted 21 Jul 2016 10:21am - AETN to celebrate National Summer Learning Day July 14 with events, programming, resources
Posted 14 Jul 2016 3:20pm - Lily Radtke wins nationwide Healthy Lunchtime Challenge
Winning dish, Asian in Arkansas, earns 11-year-old place at Kids' 'State Dinner'
Posted 27 Jun 2016 10:04am - AETN addresses poverty, opportunity in Arkansas in 'A Deeper Look' airing June 27
Special examines impact of poverty on society, possible solutions
Posted 21 Jun 2016 11:23am - New 'Agri Arkansas' episode to premiere June 26 on AETN
Program examines state's exports, DeWitt farm-to-fuel initiative, Olde Crow General Store
Posted 21 Jun 2016 11:08am - Arkansas PBS Foundaion receives bequest from Kielsmeier estate
Posted 21 Jun 2016 10:58am - AETN provides educational programming, resources for families to curb learning loss this summer
Posted 16 Jun 2016 3:21pm - AETN to host PBS KIDS ScratchJr Code-to-Learn Camp in Pine Bluff Elementary Schools June 13-July 13
Camp made possible by grant from Verizon Foundation; introduces children ages 5-8 to coding
Posted 15 Jun 2016 10:35am - FOI NOTICE: AETN Commission to meet June 14
Posted 02 Jun 2016 3:54pm - Arkansas PBS Foundaion offers tickets to Mannheim Steamroller in Fort Smith Dec. 13
Posted 31 May 2016 10:15am - Arkansas PBS Foundaion offers tickets to Nitty Gritty Dirt Band in Conway Sept. 22
Posted 31 May 2016 9:54am - 1990 concert featuring The Highwaymen to air on AETN June 4
Posted 31 May 2016 9:49am - AETN plans special programming to honor veterans for Memorial Day
'National Memorial Day Concert' to air Sunday, May 29, at 7 p.m.
Posted 25 May 2016 10:34am - FOI Notice: AETN Commission to meet via conference call May 23
Posted 23 May 2016 11:17am - Chronic wasting disease discussed in next 'Arkansans Ask' May 23 on AETN
Viewer questions, comments encouraged during live broadcast
Posted 17 May 2016 9:53am - A Young Filmmakers Showcase to be held in Little Rock May 11
Evening of curated digital shorts open to the public; scholarship winners to be announced
Posted 09 May 2016 3:20pm - AETN to host PBS KIDS ScratchJr Code-to-Learn Camp
Free camp introduces children ages 5-8 to coding June 21-24
Posted 05 May 2016 10:21am - 2016 Quiz Bowl champions announced
Posted 27 Apr 2016 1:52pm - Winners announced in AETN PBS KIDS Writers Contest
Children K-3 wrote, illustrated winning stories
Posted 27 Apr 2016 1:42pm - Four part series of 'Barnes and … A Conversation With'
Guests include Marsha Bemko, Andrew Young, Josh Radnor, Jon Meacham
Posted 27 Apr 2016 1:33pm - AETN, Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Arkansas to host Jackie Robinson Day at Lamar Porter Field April 24
Breaking Barriers sports equipment drive, Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities Program's first practice day to be held during free event
Posted 20 Apr 2016 3:19pm - AETN to host annual Quiz Bowl state finals April 23
Posted 20 Apr 2016 3:09pm - Arkansas PBS Foundaion receives bequest from Thom estate
Posted 19 Apr 2016 10:01am - AETN announces Arkansas teachers chosen for 2016 PBS LearningMedia Digital Innovators Program
Teachers recognized as leaders in classroom technology, digital media
Posted 14 Apr 2016 2:48pm - AETN to host screenings of Ken Burns's 'Jackie Robinson' April 9-10
Film chronicles life, times of Robinson, his breaking of baseball's color barrier, lifelong fight for equality
Posted 07 Apr 2016 11:20am - AETN to explore concussions in new film 'Bell Ringer' premiering April 7
Film addresses traumatic brain injuries through interviews with professional athletes, medical experts, researchers; live call-in program to follow premiere
Posted 29 Mar 2016 2:23pm - Ken Burns's 'Jackie Robinson' to premiere on AETN April 11-12
Film chronicles life, times of Robinson, his breaking of baseball's color barrier, lifelong fight for equality
Posted 28 Mar 2016 10:55am - AETN accepting entries for PBS KIDS Writers Contest
Children K-3 invited to write, illustrate stories for local prizes
Posted 14 Mar 2016 3:29pm - AETN accepting student film showcase entries through March 25
Student films eligible for scholarships, prizes, broadcast, film festival screenings
Posted 14 Mar 2016 3:15pm - AETN to bring 'Curious George,' 'Dinosaur Train' characters to Museum of Discovery for spring break activities
Family fun days planned March 21-22
Posted 14 Mar 2016 3:06pm - Arkansas PBS Foundaion offers tickets to Brit Floyd's Space & Time Continuum tour June 12
Limited tickets available for exclusive Soundcheck Party with the band
Posted 10 Mar 2016 10:18am - Dr. Frank Lipman to discuss health myths, solutions in live appearance on AETN March 13
Posted 10 Mar 2016 10:01am - Nitty Gritty Dirt Band 50th anniversary special to air on AETN March 12
Posted 10 Mar 2016 9:56am - Joy Bauer to visit AETN with 'From Junk Food to Joy Food' television special
Program details how to enjoy favorite foods without guilt
Posted 10 Mar 2016 9:52am - AETN to air 'Doc Martin: Legend of the Cloutie' March 10
Posted 09 Mar 2016 1:34pm - Chuck Wagon Gang to be featured in new special premiering on AETN March 15
Documentary tells the story of America's oldest country gospel quartet
Posted 08 Mar 2016 10:23am - FOI NOTICE: AETN Commission to meet March 8
Posted 29 Feb 2016 2:45pm - Dr. Mark Hyman to visit AETN studios March 10 to discuss new program 'Eat Fat, Get Thin'
Special explores health, weight loss benefits of higher fat diet
Posted 29 Feb 2016 2:42pm - AETN explores concussions in new film 'Bell Ringer' premiering April 7
Film addresses traumatic brain injuries through interviews with professional athletes, medical experts, researchers; live call-in program to follow premiere
Posted 17 Feb 2016 10:33am - AETN examines how to pay for college in next 'Arkansans Ask' airing Feb. 18
Viewer questions, comments encouraged during live broadcast
Posted 17 Feb 2016 10:21am - AETN accepting entries for PBS KIDS Writers Contest
Children K-3 invited to write, illustrate stories for local prizes
Posted 17 Feb 2016 10:16am - New 'Agri Arkansas' episode premieres Jan. 31 on AETN
Program examines Ouachita Mountains agriculture, bottled spring water, pecan grove
Posted 27 Jan 2016 2:12pm - Arkansas PBS Foundaion brings Tommy Emmanuel to Conway Feb. 19
Tickets available for 'It's Never Too Late' tour
Posted 21 Jan 2016 3:25pm - State's highways discussed in next 'Arkansans Ask' Jan. 21 on AETN
Viewer questions, comments encouraged during live broadcast
Posted 13 Jan 2016 2:11pm - 'Antiques Roadshow' Little Rock episodes to premiere Jan. 25
Hit PBS series celebrates 20th anniversary, features Little Rock Jan. 25, Feb. 1, 8
Posted 11 Jan 2016 2:01pm - 'Men and Women of Distinction: Dale Bumpers' to air on AETN
Jan. 6-8 in remembrance of former governor, senator
Posted 06 Jan 2016 1:51pm - New 'Agri Arkansas' episode premieres Dec. 27 on AETN
Program examines agriculture in the Ozarks, efforts to minimize Avian Influenza, Meadowcreek
Posted 14 Dec 2015 2:26pm - AETN announces call for entries for 4th annual PBS LearningMedia Digital Innovators Program
National search for top K-12 educators using digital technology, tools in the classroom
Posted 09 Dec 2015 1:47pm - AETN to host free season 6 preview screening for 'Downton Abbey' on 'Masterpiece'
Special sneak preview of Season 6, reception to be held in Little Rock Dec. 19
Posted 03 Dec 2015 2:09pm - 'The Carpenters: Close to You' to air on AETN Dec. 5
Posted 30 Nov 2015 10:30am - AETN to air 'Doc Martin: Seven Grumpy Seasons' Dec. 3
Posted 30 Nov 2015 10:24am - Dr. Kellyann Petrucci brings 21-day weight loss plan to AETN studios Dec. 7
Posted 30 Nov 2015 10:19am - 'Josh Groban: Stages Live' to premiere on AETN Dec. 7
Internationally renowned performer sings classics from the Broadway songbook
Posted 30 Nov 2015 10:08am - 'Desert Dreams' to air on AETN Dec. 2
Posted 30 Nov 2015 10:02am - Rick Steves Holy Land special to air on AETN Nov. 29
Posted 30 Nov 2015 9:58am - AETN to air 'The First Boys of Spring,' Nov. 30
Films details origins of baseball spring training in Hot Springs
Posted 24 Nov 2015 11:43am - 'Music Gone Public: Tommy Emmanuel' to air on AETN Nov. 30
Tickets available for Conway performance in 'It's Never Too Late' tour
Posted 24 Nov 2015 11:37am - 'Andrea Bocelli: Cinema' premieres on AETN Nov. 27
'Great Performances' special celebrates classic celluloid music, features special guests
Posted 23 Nov 2015 11:29am - 'Anne of Green Gables' marathon to air Thanksgiving Day on AETN
Special rebroadcast of 'Anne of Green Gables,' 'Anne of Green Gables: The Sequel' set for Nov. 26
Posted 19 Nov 2015 2:17pm - AETN, Fayetteville Public Library to host free season 6 preview screening for 'Downton Abbey' on 'Masterpiece'
Special sneak preview of Season 6, reception, costume contest set for Dec. 13
Posted 13 Nov 2015 8:41am - 'Steel Rails in Arkansas' to premiere on AETN Nov. 22
Special highlights railroads, depots, model trains throughout the state
Posted 13 Nov 2015 8:38am - All-new 'Bob the Builder' to premiere on AETN Nov. 15
Preschool series teaches STEM skill, language enrichment, social, emotional development
Posted 13 Nov 2015 8:36am - Veteran resources, concerns addressed on AETN in next 'Arkansans Ask' Nov. 19
Viewer questions, comments encouraged during live broadcast
Posted 11 Nov 2015 2:47pm - 'AETN Presents: On the Front Row' premieres new season Nov. 6
Music series airs as part of AETN Arts Fridays at 6:30 p.m.
Posted 04 Nov 2015 2:08pm - NEW LOOK, NEW TREASURES ALL-NEW EPISODES OF ANTIQUES ROADSHOW VISIT LITTLE ROCK
Hit PBS Series Celebrates 20th Anniversary With New Season
Posted 29 Oct 2015 3:10pm - FOI NOTICE: AETN Commission to meet via conference call Oct. 26
Posted 26 Oct 2015 1:36pm - AETN's 'Ghosts, Blood and Zombies 2' to premiere Oct. 30
Halloween special features Arkansas student films ***High resolution screen shots from each film are available upon request.***
Posted 22 Oct 2015 2:04pm - AETN, Arkansas libraries partner for statewide Mister Rogers' Neighborhood Sweater Drive
Project helps provide warmth in Arkansas communities
Posted 22 Oct 2015 9:17am - New 'Agri Arkansas' episode premieres Oct. 25 on AETN
Program examines role West Gulf Coastal Plain plays in agriculture, timberland best practices
Posted 20 Oct 2015 10:37am - AETN, Architecture and Design Network to host free screening of 'Pedro E. Guerrero: A Photographer's Journey' Oct. 20
Documentary explores Mexican American photographer's extraordinary life, modernist work
Posted 19 Oct 2015 11:01am - AETN's ArkansasIDEAS, '108°: Critical Response' honored nationally
Awards received for Collective Impact, Instructional Media
Posted 13 Oct 2015 10:27am - AETN examines cancer in live call-in program 'Arkansans Ask'
Companion broadcast, student competition takes the conversation deeper
Posted 01 Oct 2015 9:13am - AETN's 'LOUPE' to feature 'Arkansas Made Living Treasures'
Film series highlights Arkansans in the visual arts field of traditional craft
Posted 01 Oct 2015 9:04am - FOI NOTICE: AETN Commission to meet Sept. 29
Posted 17 Sep 2015 10:45am - FOI NOTICE: AETN Commission to meet via conference call Sept. 17
Posted 10 Sep 2015 4:03pm - 'Pedro E. Guerrero: A Photographer's Journey' premieres on AETN Sept. 18
Documentary explores Mexican American photographer's extraordinary life, modernist work
Posted 08 Sep 2015 10:33am - 'American Experience' profiles Walt Disney Sept. 14-15 on AETN
Film offers unprecedented look at life, legacy of one of America's most influential storytellers
Posted 08 Sep 2015 10:22am - AETN's 'Student Selects 2015' to premiere Sept. 4
Student film broadcasts feature new generation of filmmakers
Posted 31 Aug 2015 2:18pm - Ken Burns's 1990 masterpiece 'The Civil War' restored for new broadcast on AETN
25 years after original broadcast, PBS will air award-winning film over five consecutive nights beginning Sept. 7
Posted 31 Aug 2015 1:59pm - 'Big Blue Live' to premiere on AETN Aug. 31
PBS, BBC co-production brings majestic sea life of the California coast to viewers in three-part television event
Posted 31 Aug 2015 1:49pm - Four part series of 'Barnes and … A Conversation With' to air on AETN beginning Sept. 3
Guests include PBS president, history professor, poverty researcher, general
Posted 27 Aug 2015 10:45am - Isabella Nguyen chosen as finalist in national PBS KIDS Writers Contest
Story featured on pbskids.org
Posted 11 Aug 2015 10:33am - 'EUREKA! The Art of Being' to premiere on AETN Aug. 13
Posted 06 Aug 2015 10:12am - AETN to air new 'Curious George' movie Aug. 17
PBS KIDS Summer Safari continues, promotes school preparation
Posted 05 Aug 2015 10:50am - AETN to air 'Saving Luna' Aug. 12
Film explores connection between humans and baby killer whale
Posted 05 Aug 2015 10:38am - Rena Greenberg visits AETN studios Aug. 9 to discuss 'Easy Willpower'
Special provides behind-the-scenes look into popular program's production
Posted 04 Aug 2015 10:42am - 'Celtic Woman Fan Favorites' to air on AETN Aug. 7
Tickets available for Jonesboro performance
Posted 04 Aug 2015 10:30am - Dr. Mitchell Yass brings 'The Pain Prescription' to AETN studios Aug. 8
Program encourages viewers to explore alternative pain management
Posted 04 Aug 2015 10:12am - New 'Agri Arkansas' episode premieres June 28 on AETN
Program explores women's changing role in state agriculture, growth of community gardens
Posted 23 Jun 2015 1:53pm - AETN offers new 'Wild Kratts' episodes as part of PBS KIDS Summer Safari
New programs premiere Wednesdays in July
Posted 23 Jun 2015 1:46pm - FOI NOTICE: AETN Commission to meet June 24
Posted 18 Jun 2015 2:34pm - AETN, PBS KIDS offer educational resources to improve summer learning
Free, fun activities keep students smart during break
Posted 15 Jun 2015 3:25pm - AETN offers new 'Agri Arkansas' courses in ArkansasIDEAS learning management system (LMS)
Free professional development courses help educators meet Arkansas History requirement
Posted 08 Jun 2015 2:40pm - AETN, Thea Foundation announce 2015 student film scholarship winners
Four students awarded $2,500 scholarships from Thea Foundation
Posted 08 Jun 2015 2:26pm - Three AETN 'Student Selects' films to be screened in 'Made in Arkansas' competition at Little Rock Film Festival
AETN to sponsor LRFF YOUTH! workshops, screenings
Posted 07 May 2015 4:52pm - AETN 'Student Selects' past participants help other students look to the future
By Hope Montgomery AETN Production Intern
Posted 06 May 2015 2:17pm - Winners announced in AETN PBS KIDS Writers Contest
Children K-3 wrote, illustrated winning stories; four entered in national contest
Posted 04 May 2015 2:32pm - 'Healing Minds. Changing Attitudes.' to air on AETN May 6
Program addresses emerging mental health issues in early childhood
Posted 04 May 2015 2:11pm - 2015 Quiz Bowl champions announced
Team photos available upon request
Posted 30 Apr 2015 9:29am - 2015 Quiz Bowl champions announced
Team photos available upon request
Posted 30 Apr 2015 9:11am - AETN premieres new four-part series of 'Barnes and … A Conversation With' May 7
Guests include authors, professor, family of civil rights activist
Posted 28 Apr 2015 8:41am - AETN hosts 30th annual Quiz Bowl state finals April 25
High school students will showcase their intellect in the 30th annual Arkansas Governor's Academic Competition at the Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) Saturday, April 25, in 'Arkansas Quiz Bowl 2015.'
Posted 20 Apr 2015 10:15am - AETN announces Marion teacher selected for 2015 PBS LearningMedia Digital Innovators program
Tonya Parham recognized for use of digital media, technology in classroom
Posted 13 Apr 2015 4:10pm - AETN, Mercy bring the Cat in the Hat to Fort Smith Public Library April 18
Free event open to families
Posted 02 Apr 2015 2:58pm - AETN to host screenings of 'Last Days in Vietnam' in April
Screenings scheduled in Fayetteville, Little Rock, Jacksonville
Posted 02 Apr 2015 2:49pm - AETN, Mercy bring the Cat in the Hat to Rogers Public Library April 4
Free event open to families
Posted 30 Mar 2015 9:48am - AETN premieres new season of 'Paint With Kevin' April 4
Program features step-by-step landscape painting instruction
Posted 26 Mar 2015 2:33pm - New 'Agri Arkansas' episode premieres March 29 on AETN
'Miracle Bean' program examines soybeans' uses, commercial edamame growth
Posted 19 Mar 2015 2:12pm - AETN brings Curious George, Man with the Yellow Hat, Peg+Cat PBS KIDS characters to Museum of Discovery for spring break activities
Family fun days planned March 23-24
Posted 10 Mar 2015 1:37pm - AETN, UAMS to host screening, panel discussion
of 'Cancer: The Emperor of All Maladies' March 9
Posted 04 Mar 2015 4:02pm - AETN, UAMS to host screening, panel discussion
of 'Cancer: The Emperor of All Maladies' March 9
Posted 04 Mar 2015 3:40pm - AETN accepting student film showcase entries through March 27
Student films eligible for scholarships, historic film prize, broadcast, film festival screenings
Posted 03 Mar 2015 10:26am - Dr. William Davis discusses 'Wheat Belly Total Health' on AETN March 11
Cardiologist and author Dr. William Davis will discuss his new special 'Wheat Belly Total Health' live on the Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) Wednesday, March 11, at 7 p.m.
Posted 26 Feb 2015 1:59pm - 'Foyle's War Revisited' to air on AETN March 5
Special provides behind-the-scenes look into popular program's production
Posted 25 Feb 2015 11:51am - 'Blenko Glass: Behind the Scenes' to air on AETN March 9
New glass set with exclusive AETN piece available during broadcast
Posted 25 Feb 2015 11:44am - AETN to air 'Motown 25' special Feb. 28
Famous 1983 program hasn't aired since original NBC broadcast
Posted 24 Feb 2015 2:55pm - Dr. Joseph Mercola brings 'Effortless Healing' to AETN studios March 2
Program empowers viewers to reach health goals
Posted 24 Feb 2015 2:47pm - Sevier County Library Mister Rogers' Neighborhood Sweater Drive collects more than 200 items
Project helps keep neighbors warm in Sevier County, across Arkansas
Posted 19 Feb 2015 10:16am - Madison County Library Mister Rogers' Neighborhood Sweater Drive collects more than 250 items
Project helps keep neighbors warm across Madison County
Posted 19 Feb 2015 10:08am - West Poinsett Memorial Library Mister Rogers' Neighborhood Sweater Drive collects more than 250 items
Project helps keep neighbors warm in Weiner community
Posted 19 Feb 2015 9:58am - Delight Branch Library Mister Rogers' Neighborhood Sweater Drive collects more than 960 items
Project helps keep neighbors warm across Arkansas
Posted 19 Feb 2015 9:42am - Dumas Public Library Mister Rogers' Neighborhood Sweater Drive collects more than 80 items
Project helps keep neighbors warm in community, across Arkansas
Posted 19 Feb 2015 9:28am - PBS PRESIDENT PAULA KERGER VISITS ARKANSAS STATE CAPITOL WITH AETN COMMISSION
Dr. Andrew Fulkerson of Paragould, chair of the Arkansas PBS (AETN), visits with PBS President Paula Kerger and Rep. Mary Broadway (D) of Paragould.
Posted 19 Feb 2015 9:19am - AETN statewide Mister Rogers' Neighborhood Sweater Drive collects more than 2,700 items
Project helps keep neighbors warm across Arkansas as cold weather arrives
Posted 05 Feb 2015 3:31pm - PBS President Paula Kerger to host community conversation, reception at AETN Feb. 11
Public invited to discuss public media, Women and Girls Lead initiative
Posted 05 Feb 2015 2:21pm - AETN to host free screening of 'Sesame Street: The Cookie Thief' Feb. 10
Parents, children invited to screening at 10 a.m
Posted 05 Feb 2015 2:10pm - FOI NOTICE: AETN Commission to meet Feb. 12
Reception honoring PBS President Paula Kerger to be held prior to meeting
Posted 05 Feb 2015 1:49pm - AETN celebrates Black History Month throughout February
Special programs honor African-American contributions
Posted 29 Jan 2015 10:51am - AETN to air 'The Road to Little Rock,' 'Hoxie: The First Stand' Feb. 5
Films detail stories of integration in Arkansas public schools.
Posted 22 Jan 2015 1:54pm - 'EARTH A New Wild' to premiere on AETN Feb. 4
Series host, leading conservation scientist Dr. M. Sanjayan featured guest on 'Barnes and…A Conversation With'
Posted 21 Jan 2015 10:43am - New 'Agri Arkansas' episode premieres Jan. 25 on AETN
Program dedicated to the honeybee explores colony collapse disorder, backyard beekeeping
Posted 20 Jan 2015 9:49am - AETN accepting entries for PBS KIDS Writers Contest
Children K-3 invited to write, illustrate stories for local, national prizes The Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) is now accepting entries for the PBS KIDS Writers Contest through Friday, April 10.
Posted 20 Jan 2015 9:34am - AETN announces Healthy, Wealthy & Wise weekend marathon
The Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) has planned a Healthy, Wealthy & Wise weekend marathon Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 17 and 18, to help viewers kick off the new year with favorite health, wellness and financial planning programming.
Posted 12 Jan 2015 11:16am - 'Antiques Roadshow' to visit Little Rock Saturday, July 25
Applications being accepted for those interested in visiting set, being considered for broadcast
Posted 06 Jan 2015 2:23pm - 'Men & Women of Distinction: Miller Williams' to air on AETN
Jan. 9 in remembrance of famed Northwest Arkansas poet
Posted 05 Jan 2015 3:00pm - Scientist Dr. Mary Lowe Good profiled in AETN's 'Men & Women of Distinction' Jan. 1
"Men & Women of Distinction: Mary Lowe Good, Ph.D." will premiere on the Arkansas PBS (AETN) Thursday, Jan. 1, at 6:30 p.m.
Posted 18 Dec 2014 2:44pm - AETN calls for 2015 student film showcase entries
Student films eligible for scholarships, historic film prize, broadcast, film festival screenings
Posted 18 Dec 2014 2:30pm - '22 Straight' to air on AETN Jan. 1
Documentary celebrates 50th anniversary of Razorbacks 1964 national championship football win
Posted 18 Dec 2014 2:25pm - 'EARTH A New Wild' to premiere on AETN Feb. 4
Series host, leading conservation scientist Dr. M. Sanjayan to lead panel discussion at free screening in Little Rock Jan. 21
Posted 18 Dec 2014 2:10pm - New episode of 'Agri Arkansas' to premiere Dec. 28 on AETN
Program investigates dairy farming in Arkansas, raw milk sales, cheesemaking in the capitol city
Posted 16 Dec 2014 1:37pm - AETN announces schedule changes beginning in January
'MASTERPIECE,' 'Doc Martin,' 'Austin City Limits' among programs shifting times
Posted 11 Dec 2014 10:45am - PBS KIDS, Overstock.com partner to serve the unique needs of children through launch of Overstock Kid Zone
AETN, PBS KIDS to receive portion of sales from curated shop
Posted 11 Dec 2014 8:51am - 'EARTH A New Wild', a new five-part series, to premiere on AETN Feb. 4
Free screening, discussion with series host and leading conservation scientist Dr. M. Sanjayan to be held Jan. 21 in Little Rock
Posted 09 Dec 2014 8:02am - Arkansas PBS Foundaion offers tickets to The Midtown Men in Fayetteville, Forrest City
Performances scheduled March 20, 21
Posted 26 Nov 2014 6:04pm - The Texas Tenors tickets available from Arkansas PBS Foundaion
Group to perform at Reynolds Performance Hall in Conway April 18
Posted 26 Nov 2014 5:02pm - Haylie Pomroy to discuss 'The Fast Metabolism Revolution' live on AETN
New York Times bestselling author and nutritionist Haylie Pomroy will be live in the Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) studios Sunday, Dec. 7, at 3 p.m. to discuss her new program, "The Fast Metabolism Revolution With Haylie Pomroy."
Posted 26 Nov 2014 4:00pm - Tom Hegna brings 'Don't Worry, Retire Happy' to AETN
Economist and bestselling author Tom Hegna will be live in the Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) studios Friday, Dec. 5, at 8 p.m. to discuss his new program, "Don't Worry, Retire Happy With Tom Hegna."
Posted 26 Nov 2014 3:58pm - JJ Virgin to discuss 'The Sugar Impact Secret' live in AETN studios
JJ Virgin, CNF, CHFS, a celebrity nutrition and fitness expert and three-time New York Times bestselling author, will be live in the Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) studios Thursday, Dec. 4, at 7 p.m. to discuss her new program, "The Sugar Impact Secret.
Posted 26 Nov 2014 1:56pm - Joy Bauer to visit AETN with 'Food Remedies' television special
Joy Bauer, MS, RDN, CDN, nutrition and health expert for NBC's "TODAY" show, will be live in the Arkansas PBS (AETN) studios Wednesday, Dec. 3, at 7 p.m. to discuss her new program, "Food Remedies."
Posted 26 Nov 2014 1:12pm - 'HIV/AIDS in Arkansas' to air on AETN Dec. 10
Broadcast provides update on HIV/AIDS in the state
Posted 26 Nov 2014 10:03am - Brenda Watson brings ‘Skinny Gut Vibrant You' to AETN
Brenda Watson, C.N.C., best-selling author and digestive care expert, will be live in the Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) studios Tuesday, Dec. 2, at 7 p.m. to discuss her new program, "Skinny Gut Vibrant You With Brenda Watson."
Posted 26 Nov 2014 10:02am - AETN announces 2014 Employee Awards
Station recognizes employees, productions during annual awards luncheon
Posted 25 Nov 2014 2:43pm - AETN celebrates the season with new holiday-themed PBS KIDS episodes
New festive episodes from 'Odd Squad,' 'Peg + Cat,' 'Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood,' 'Thomas & Friends' bring families holiday cheer.
Posted 21 Nov 2014 2:50pm - AETN, Whole Foods Market partner Dec. 5 to kick off holiday season with PBS KIDS sustainable toys
Free event features activities, story time, photos with Clifford the Big Red Dog
Posted 21 Nov 2014 12:20pm - AETN to host free season 5 preview screenings for 'Downton Abbey' on 'Masterpiece'
Special sneak preview of Season 5, reception to be held in Fayetteville, Little Rock
Posted 21 Nov 2014 10:37am - AETN Commission to meet Dec. 4
Posted 20 Nov 2014 10:11am - 'The Jim Lindsey Story' airs on AETN in November
Jerry Jones narrates film exploring former Arkansas Razorback Jim Lindsey's successes
Posted 06 Nov 2014 2:00pm - 'AETN Presents' premieres new season Nov. 7
Arts, culture series airs as part of AETN Arts Fridays at 6:30 p.m.
Posted 31 Oct 2014 3:04pm - AETN's 'Ghosts, Blood and Zombies' to premier Oct. 31
Student-made special will air in two parts Halloween night
Posted 24 Oct 2014 2:46pm - AETN, Arkansas libraries partner to hold statewide Mister Rogers' Neighborhood Sweater Drive
Project helps provide warmth in Arkansas neighborhoods
Posted 24 Oct 2014 8:26am - Candidates in nine races to participate in 'Election 2014: AETN Debates'
Democrat, Green, Libertarian, Republican candidates to participate; public invited
Posted 08 Oct 2014 4:14pm - AETN original documentary 'Champion Trees' wins Emmys, CINDYs
Award-winning film explores history, beauty of state's largest trees
Posted 07 Oct 2014 12:59pm - Beene accepts position as chair of Arkansas PBS Foundaion Board of Directors
Dr. Linda L. Beene, senior vice president of Martin-Wilbourn Partners, has accepted the position of chair of the Arkansas PBS Foundaion Board of Directors. Beene previously served as vice chair of the board.
Posted 07 Oct 2014 12:50pm - Giovanni Antipolo to perform free concert at AETN Oct. 2
Little Rock native brings classical piano to 'AETN Presents: On the Front Row'
Posted 23 Sep 2014 2:47pm - New episode of 'Agri Arkansas' to premiere Sept. 28 on AETN
State agricultural economics, Cummins prison farm, Clarksville peach orchards featured
Posted 23 Sep 2014 10:27am - New series of 'MAKERS' to premiere on AETN Sept. 30
Six, one-hour documentaries spotlight groundbreaking women in comedy, Hollywood, space, politics, business, war
Posted 22 Sep 2014 12:31pm - Arkansas PBS Foundaion hosts Irish Splendor tour March 24-31
Early bird rate for eight-day trip available until Sept. 25
Posted 22 Sep 2014 9:44am - MEDIA INVITED TO 'ELECTION 2014: AETN DEBATES'
The Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) has invited candidates in nine races to participate in "Election 2014: AETN Debates." New this year: debates will be streamed live during taping at aetn.org/elections.
Posted 19 Sep 2014 11:52am - AETN’s 'Student Selects 2014’ premieres Sept. 25
Student film broadcasts feature new generation of filmmakers
Posted 18 Sep 2014 3:18pm - Schedule announced for 'Election 2014: AETN Debates' Democrat, Green, Independent, Republican candidates to participate in debates
Candidates in nine races have agreed to participate in "Election 2014: AETN Debates," which will tape and air on the Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) Oct. 13-17.
Posted 12 Sep 2014 3:33pm - Ken Burns's 'The Roosevelts: An Intimate History' to air on AETN beginning Sept. 14
Seven-part documentary follows one of American politics' most influential families
Posted 09 Sep 2014 10:25am - AETN Commission to meet Sept. 11
Posted 09 Sep 2014 10:25am - Amy Garland Band to perform free concert at AETN
Guests, including Bonnie Montgomery, Mandy McBryde, R.J. Looney, join in studio Thursday, Aug. 28
Posted 22 Aug 2014 3:33pm - Four part series of ‘Barnes and … A Conversation With' to air on AETN beginning Sept. 3
Guests include LA Times music critic, civil rights leader, medical historian
Posted 21 Aug 2014 2:48pm - Mabel Wise chosen as finalist in national PBS KIDS Writers Contest Story featured on PBSKIDS.org
Mabel Wise of Rogers has been chosen as a finalist in the PBS KIDS Writers Contest. Wise’s original story “Cloudy and the Busy Street” placed first among third grade entries in Arkansas in the local contest hosted by the Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN).
Posted 08 Aug 2014 11:30am - AETN wins Aurora Awards for 'Champion Trees,' 'Bayou Bartholomew'
The Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) production department has been honored with two Aurora Awards in the Spring 2014 competition.
Posted 05 Aug 2014 3:08pm - AETN's '108°: Critical Response' to premiere July 21
Film addresses dangers of heat illness in high school sports; three families affected share personal experiences.
Posted 15 Jul 2014 3:00pm - AETN's '108°: Critical Response' to premiere with live special July 21
Film addresses dangers of heat illness in high school sports; three families affected share personal experiences.
Posted 08 Jul 2014 1:13pm - AETN to premiere new series 'Agri Arkansas' Sunday, July 27
Series designed to celebrate agriculture in Arkansas, develop conversations on complex issues.
Posted 01 Jul 2014 11:33am - Beebe to address student questions in AETN's 'Young Arkansans Ask' July 3
Special allows high school students to discuss economy, education, more with governor.
Posted 27 Jun 2014 1:50pm - Voting now open in PBS Online Film Festival; two Arkansas films featured
'Westland,' 'Diamond John' featured in national festival
Posted 17 Jun 2014 8:18am - ArkansasIDEAS launches redesigned website
Posted 11 Jun 2014 3:15pm - 'Freedom Summer' to screen at Little Rock Juneteenth Celebration
Film, panel discuss historical voting registration efforts of 1964
Posted 03 Jun 2014 10:28am - FOI NOTICE: AETN Commission to meet June 11
The Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) Commission will meet Wednesday, June 11, at 2 p.m. in the Hampton Board Room of the Evans Student Center at Ouachita Baptist University, 410 Ouachita Street, Arkadelphia.
Posted 03 Jun 2014 10:24am - AETN offers free, educational PBS KIDS content, tools for families this summer
Multiplatform content, daytime schedule change help kids, parents prevent summer learning loss.
Posted 30 May 2014 3:01pm - AETN, THEA Foundation announce 2014 student film scholarship winners
Four students awarded $2,500 scholarships from THEA Foundation.
Posted 30 May 2014 2:13pm - Holland chosen for second term as AETN Commission representative
Gov. Beebe reappoints Holland to serve District 4
Posted 22 May 2014 4:25pm - Hathcock selected as AETN Commission representative
Rev. Philip Hathcock appointed by Gov. Beebe as at-large member
Posted 22 May 2014 4:16pm - Dr. William Downs Jr. retires after 16 years of service to AETN Commission
Reception planned June 11 to recognize former chairman for his dedication
Posted 22 May 2014 12:39pm - AETN seeks stories, photos for Dreamland Ballroom documentary
New film explores history of Little Rock’s Ninth Street, Taborian Hall.
Posted 20 May 2014 11:56am - AETN to air '2014 National Geographic Bee' finals May 24
Hot Springs student Christian Boekhout competing as Arkansas winner
Posted 19 May 2014 10:56am - 'Coming Back With Wes Moore' to air on AETN beginning May 13
Series tells personal stories of Iraq, Afghanistan veterans as they struggle to reintegrate into society
Posted 08 May 2014 4:25pm - Jack Hill’s last film, 'War in the ’60s,’ to air on AETN May 15
First full-length film on Civil War Arkansas in more than 20 years.
Posted 02 May 2014 10:02am - 'Healing Minds. Changing Attitudes.' to air on AETN May 8
Program discusses post-traumatic stress disorder in children, youth.
Posted 01 May 2014 3:18pm - Winners announced in AETN PBS KIDS Writers Contest
Children K-3 wrote, illustrated winning stories; four entered in national contest.
Posted 01 May 2014 2:15pm - 2014 Quiz Bowl champions announced
The 2014 Arkansas Quiz Bowl champions have been decided in the state conference finals, held at the Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) in Conway April 26.
Posted 29 Apr 2014 4:35pm - AETN premieres new five-part series of 'Barnes and... A Conversation With' May 1
Guests include authors, celebrities, politicians, professors
Posted 24 Apr 2014 8:47am - Community Cinema offers free screening of 'The New Black' in North Little Rock May 6
Documentary examines intersection of race, religion in battle for same-sex marriage.
Posted 22 Apr 2014 3:52pm - AETN hosts annual Quiz Bowl state finals April 26
Posted 18 Apr 2014 3:37pm - Two Arkansas films chosen for PBS Online Film Festival
AETN announces 'Westland,' 'Diamond John' to be featured in national festival
Posted 18 Apr 2014 3:34pm - Adam Faucett and The Tall Grass to perform free concert at AETN
Posted 11 Apr 2014 3:26pm - AETN announces Greenbrier teacher selected for 2014 PBS LearningMedia Digital Innovators Program
Sarah Jerry recognized for use of digital media, technology in classroom
Posted 11 Apr 2014 10:45am - AETN wins Telly Awards for two programs
Posted 09 Apr 2014 3:08pm - Ken Burns's new film 'The Address' to premiere April 15 on AETN
Documentary tells stories of Vermont school where boys with learning differences memorize, recite the Gettysburg Address in public
Posted 07 Apr 2014 2:59pm - AETN, Mercy bring the Cat in the Hat to Fort Smith Public Library April 19
Free event open to families
Posted 07 Apr 2014 2:02pm - 'The Cyberchase Movie' to air on AETN April 22
Special 'Explore the Outdoors' programming scheduled throughout April
Posted 07 Apr 2014 8:06am - New episode of 'LOUPE' to premiere on AETN April 11
LOUPE magnifies Arkansas arts, artists, arts organizations with broadcast, website
Posted 07 Apr 2014 8:02am - AETN, Mercy bring the Cat in the Hat to Rogers Public Library April 5
Free event in Rogers open to families
Posted 31 Mar 2014 12:35pm - AETN premieres new series 'Paint With Kevin' April 5
Program features step-by-step landscape painting instruction
Posted 20 Mar 2014 4:35pm - Community Cinema offers free screening of 'Medora' April 1
Documentary explores how small town, high school basketball team fight to survive
Posted 20 Mar 2014 3:32pm - AETN seeking participants for AETN Youth Academy
June, July sessions scheduled
Posted 19 Mar 2014 10:15am - AETN brings Sid the Science Kid to Museum of Discovery for spring break activities
Family fun days planned March 27-28
Posted 18 Mar 2014 4:35pm - Community Cinema offers free screening of ‘The Trials of Muhammad Ali’ in North Little Rock March 18
Documentary explores life of legendary athlete who risked fame, fortune to follow his faith.
Posted 13 Mar 2014 8:06am - AETN wins Aurora Awards for 'AETN Presents,' 'Minority Matters'
Posted 13 Mar 2014 8:03am - AETN brings PBS NewsHour Student Reporting Labs to Arkansas
Dunbar Magnet Middle School, Searcy High School partner as labs
Posted 11 Mar 2014 4:13pm - AETN local production marathon to air Sunday, March 16
Favorite AETN films scheduled from noon to 8 p.m.
Posted 11 Mar 2014 11:06am - 'Joe Bonamassa: Tour de Force' to air on AETN March 13
Tickets available for Nov. 11 performance at Verizon Arena
Posted 10 Mar 2014 11:23am - Phyllis Speer, John Philpot return to AETN studios for reunion broadcast March 11
Posted 27 Feb 2014 10:00am - Arkansas PBS Foundaion brings Ethan Bortnick, Damian McGinty to Stuttgart for special September concert
Fans can watch preview of concert, order tickets during broadcast March 9
Posted 27 Feb 2014 9:58am - AETN celebrates Dr. Seuss' birthday with PBS KIDS' all new 'Cat-ebration'
Special week of science-focused 'The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That!' kicks off with new one-hour special March 3
Posted 27 Feb 2014 9:52am - 'Night of the Proms' stars make AETN studio appearance March 5
Exclusive tickets available for June 20 performance at Verizon Arena
Posted 27 Feb 2014 9:48am - AETN special features Dr. Steven Masley’s prescription for younger heart
Posted 24 Feb 2014 1:10pm - Orman offers viewers expert money management tips in AETN special
Posted 21 Feb 2014 3:29pm - AETN original documentary 'Champion Trees' to premiere March 3
Film explores history, beauty of state's largest trees
Posted 20 Feb 2014 2:37pm - AETN calls for 2014 student film showcase entries
Student entries eligible for scholarships, AETN broadcast, screenings at Arkansas film festivals
Posted 19 Feb 2014 1:37pm - AETN accepting entries for PBS KIDS Writers Contest
Children K-3 invited to write, illustrate stories for local, national prizes
Posted 13 Feb 2014 3:33pm - 'Sunshine by the Stars' to air on AETN Feb. 13
Musicians perform unique versions of Louisiana State Song 'You are my Sunshine'
Posted 10 Feb 2014 12:29pm - 'After the Tsunami' to premiere Feb. 5 on AETN
Film follows Indonesian graduate students who came to U.S. after 2004 tsunami
Posted 03 Feb 2014 11:18am - 'Black Marks on White Paper' to premiere Feb. 3 on AETN
Film produced by Paragould minister follows life of former Liberian vice president
Posted 31 Jan 2014 12:24pm - Community Cinema offers free screening of 'The Trials of Muhammad Ali' in North Little Rock Feb. 4
Documentary explores life of legendary athlete who risked fame, fortune to follow his faith
Posted 27 Jan 2014 10:06am - AETN's 'LOUPE' to be screened at Eureka Springs Indie Film Fest Jan. 25
Short films magnify arts, artists in Arkansas
Posted 24 Jan 2014 3:32pm - Sen. John Boozman to be interviewed in AETN's 'Arkansas Week: Special Edition'
Posted 20 Dec 2013 2:18pm - Community Cinema offers free screening of 'Las Marthas' in North Little Rock Jan. 7
Documentary explores debutante tradition in Texas border town
Posted 20 Dec 2013 2:03pm - AETN Executive Director Weatherly completes terms on PBS Board
Posted 20 Dec 2013 2:00pm - AETN announces weekend schedule changes beginning in January
Favorites 'Arkansas Week,' 'The Lawrence Welk Show' among programs shifting times
Posted 18 Dec 2013 3:23pm - AETN encourages people across the state to recite the Gettysburg Address in conjunction with new Ken Burns documentary
Public outreach campaign tied to Burns's film, 'The Address,' premiering April 15
Posted 16 Dec 2013 4:15pm - AETN to feature interview with Eric Schlosser Dec. 19
Special 'Barnes and… A Conversation With' addresses Damascus, Ark., explosion
Posted 09 Dec 2013 12:10pm - 'HIV/AIDS in Arkansas' to air on AETN Dec. 6
Broadcast provides update on HIV/AIDS in the state, shares patient's inspiring story
Posted 02 Dec 2013 8:30am - AETN to air 'Doc Martin: Revealed' Dec. 8
Behind-the-scenes footage, cast interviews, 'Season 6' news featured in special broadcast
Posted 02 Dec 2013 8:27am - 'Cooking on the Wild Side: A Phyllis & John Reunion' to premiere on AETN Dec. 7
John Philpot reprises role as 'official taste-tester,' makes in-studio appearance
Posted 25 Nov 2013 4:10pm - Dr. David Perlmutter outlines steps for brain health on AETN Dec. 2
Nutritional medicine authority discusses effects of wheat, sugar, carbohydrates on human brain
Posted 25 Nov 2013 12:22pm - AETN, Hatfield Family to Host Screening of 'Men and Women of Distinction: Gene Hatfield'
Posted 22 Nov 2013 3:51pm - 'Return to Downton Abbey' to air Dec. 1 on AETN
Special episode features preview, interviews, favorite moments
Posted 22 Nov 2013 3:47pm - John Willis to be featured on AETN Arts Fridays Nov. 29
'Great Performances: Barbra Streisand: Back to Brooklyn' to follow at 9 p.m.
Posted 20 Nov 2013 4:41pm - AETN Commission to meet Dec. 4
Posted 20 Nov 2013 4:37pm - AETN to host free screening of 'Men & Women of Distinction: Gene Hatfield' Nov. 26
Reception, screening followed by panel discussion with artist, producers
Posted 19 Nov 2013 11:09am - 'The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About Christmas' to air on AETN Nov. 27
Holiday programming kicks off on Thanksgiving, airs throughout holiday season
Posted 15 Nov 2013 9:01am - 'Cooking on the Wild Side: A Phyllis & John Reunion' premieres on AETN Dec. 7
Phyllis Speer, John Philpot of 'Arkansas Outdoors,' 'Cooking on the Wild Side' reunite for cooking special
Posted 15 Nov 2013 8:57am - Booyah! Dad featured in concert as part of AETN Arts Fridays Nov. 22
'Nashville 2.0' to follow at 9 p.m.
Posted 12 Nov 2013 11:27am - Arkansas PBS Foundaion Roaring '20s cocktail reception features period costume contest, dancing, door prizes Dec. 19
'Masterpiece - Downton Abbey: Season 4' preview screening to follow event
Posted 08 Nov 2013 7:46am - AETN to air 'Islam in Arkansas' Nov. 22
Documentary explores Muslims' lives, religion, community impact in state
Posted 07 Nov 2013 2:16pm - National Park Radio featured as part of AETN Arts Fridays Nov. 15
'Great Performances: Rodgers & Hammerstein's Oklahoma!' to follow at 9 p.m.
Posted 05 Nov 2013 4:02pm - AETN launches STEM site for Arkansas Educators
New program resources focus on classroom-level strategies, materials, assessments
Posted 05 Nov 2013 9:05am - Isaac Alexander featured in concert as part of AETN Arts Fridays Nov. 8
'Great Performances: Stephen Sondheim's Company' to follow at 9 p.m.
Posted 30 Oct 2013 3:16pm - 'Plantation Homes of Arkansas' to premiere on AETN Dec. 2
Documentary features stately homes, explores historical triumphs, tragedies
Posted 25 Oct 2013 3:03pm - Artist Gene Hatfield profiled in AETN's 'Men & Women of Distinction' Dec. 12
Hatfield discusses life, career, artwork, training
Posted 25 Oct 2013 2:42pm - AETN Foundation recognizes volunteers in annual banquet
Chappell, organizer of The Golden Guys and Gals, honored for more than 10 years of volunteer service
Posted 25 Oct 2013 2:02pm - Rodney Block & The Real Music Lovers to be featured on AETN Arts Fridays Nov. 1
'Moby-Dick from San Francisco Opera' to follow at 9 p.m.
Posted 25 Oct 2013 8:36am - Arkansas PBS Foundaion to host Roaring '20s cocktail reception, season 4 preview screening for 'Downton Abbey' on 'Masterpiece'
Special sneak preview of season 4 to be held at Wildwood Park for the Arts
Posted 24 Oct 2013 2:27pm - Community Cinema offers free screeningof 'The State of Arizona' in North Little Rock Nov. 5
Film explores 'papers please' law, reshaping of national conversation around immigration reform
Posted 22 Oct 2013 1:53pm - Tenth season of 'AETN Presents' kicks off Nov. 1
Arts, culture series airs as part of AETN Arts Fridays at 6:30 p.m.
Posted 21 Oct 2013 3:02pm - La Catrina Quartet appears on AETN's 'El Latino' Oct. 31
Winners of the 2012 Latin Grammy Award discuss style, importance of music in schools
Posted 21 Oct 2013 3:00pm - 'How Can I Afford Retirement' addresses concerns Oct. 21
Special program answers questions about Social Security, 401k, investments
Posted 17 Oct 2013 8:45am - AETN 'Outdoor Hotline: Totally Deer' airs Oct. 17
Call-in special provides updated information, deer season forecast, tips for local hunters
Posted 14 Oct 2013 4:32pm - John Willis to perform free concert at AETN
Singer-songwriters brings chamber pop, folk, jazz to AETN studios
Posted 10 Oct 2013 2:35pm - AETN to host free student workshop, screen 'Student Selects' at Hot Springs Documentary Film Festival
Student filmmakers invited to participate in free workshop
Posted 10 Oct 2013 2:33pm - AETN's 'LOUPE' to be screened at Hot Springs Documentary Film Festival Oct. 16
Short films magnify arts, artists in Arkansas
Posted 10 Oct 2013 2:16pm - Beebe to address viewer questions in AETN's 'Arkansans Ask' Oct. 10
Live program provides opportunity for questions, comments.
Posted 03 Oct 2013 4:24pm - 'Healing Minds. Changing Attitudes.' to air on AETN Oct. 8
Program increases awareness of major depressive disorder in adults.
Posted 03 Oct 2013 4:16pm - AETN to premiere new four-part series of "Barnes and... A Conversation With" Oct. 9
Host Steve Barnes discusses sports, journalistic ethics, childhood obesity, more
Posted 03 Oct 2013 3:18pm - AETN, Whole Foods Market to host healthy habits event Sept. 27
Free event features new PBS KIDS series 'Peg + Cat'
Posted 23 Sep 2013 4:37pm - Community Cinema offers free screening of 'The Graduates/Los Graduados' in North Little Rock Oct. 1
Documentary explores troubles, triumphs of Latino students across America
Posted 13 Sep 2013 10:07am - AETN Family Day 2013 set for Saturday in Conway
Free event to feature Daniel Tiger, Arthur, Clifford, Cat in the Hat, Martha
Posted 09 Sep 2013 4:41pm - AETN Commission to meet Sept. 11
The Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) Commission will meet Wednesday, Sept. 11, at 10 a.m. in the conference room of AETN’s headquarters, 350 South Donaghey Avenue, Conway.
Posted 09 Sep 2013 3:05pm - AETN premieres statewide arts documentary Sept. 13
LOUPE magnifies Arkansas arts, artists, arts organizations with broadcast, website
Posted 06 Sep 2013 10:26am - AETN accepting recipes for new 'Cooking on the Wild Side' cookbook
The Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) is currently accepting recipe submissions for possible publication in a new cookbook to accompany the network's "Cooking on the Wild Side" series.
Posted 05 Sep 2013 1:54pm - AETN explores health insurance changes in special Sept. 10
'Get In: Connecting to Affordable Health Insurance' allows consumer questions before open enrollment.
Posted 04 Sep 2013 11:36am - 'Latino Americans' premieres on AETN Sept. 17
Landmark documentary series celebrates Latino American history, Hispanic Heritage Month
Posted 29 Aug 2013 4:36pm - AETN builds community spirit with Family Day Conway 2013
Arkansans asked 'Won't You be My Neighbor?' in daylong event for families, education, giving back to the community.
Posted 26 Aug 2013 8:51am - AETN to premiere new four-part series of 'Barnes and… A Conversation With' Sept. 4
Host Steve Barnes discusses how national policies affect Arkansans at home.
Posted 19 Aug 2013 3:46pm - National Park Radio to perform free concert at AETN
Ozark band brings new modern folk to AETN studios
Posted 19 Aug 2013 9:50am - AETN's 'Student Selects 2013' premieres Sept. 26
Student film broadcasts feature new generation of filmmakers
Posted 19 Aug 2013 9:47am - AETN offers classes for Arkansas educators via webinars
Series designed to introduce AETN/PBS resources
Posted 12 Aug 2013 9:29am - 'Elvis: Aloha From Hawaii' to air on AETN Aug. 5
40th anniversary special presents Presley at pinnacle of stardom
Posted 12 Aug 2013 9:25am - Arkansas PBS Foundaion brings Tommy Emmanuel to Conway
Acclaimed acoustic guitarist to perform at Reynolds Performance Hall Oct. 1
Posted 12 Aug 2013 9:19am - Arkansas PBS Foundaion offers Don McLean tickets
Legendary singer-songwriter visits Little Rock Sept. 7
Posted 12 Aug 2013 9:17am - ‘Elvis: Aloha From Hawaii’ to air on AETN Aug. 5
CONWAY, Ark. (AETN) – “Elvis: Aloha From Hawaii” will air on the Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) Monday, Aug. 5, at 7 p.m.
Posted 06 Aug 2013 10:20am - Arkansas PBS Foundaion brings Tommy Emmanuel to Conway
CONWAY, Ark. (AETN) — The Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) Foundation is currently offering exclusive tickets to Tommy Emmanuel’s performance Tuesday, Oct. 1, at 7:30 p.m. in the Reynolds Performance Hall at the University of Central Arkansas in Conway.
Posted 06 Aug 2013 10:19am - Arkansas PBS Foundaion offers Don McLean tickets
CONWAY, Ark. (AETN) — Tickets to Don McLean’s performance Saturday, Sept. 7, at 7:30 p.m. at Robinson Center Music Hall in Little Rock are now available exclusively from the Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) Foundation.
Posted 06 Aug 2013 10:18am - Riley Sellers of Conway places first in AETN PBS KIDS GO! Writers Contest
CONWAY, Ark. (AETN) — Riley Sellers of Conway placed first among kindergarten entries in the Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) PBS KIDS GO! Writers Contest with “The Adventures of Joe.” Sellers was one of 150 students across Arkansas who participated in this year’s contest, and all 12 winning stories can be viewed at aetn.org/writerscontest.
Posted 06 Aug 2013 10:15am - 'Inside Foyle’s War’ to air on AETN Aug. 4
Special provides behind-the-scenes look into popular program’s production
Posted 29 Jul 2013 1:27pm - 'Jerry Apps: A Farm Story' to air on AETN Aug. 4
Documentary shares history of Midwestern author’s home, life
Posted 26 Jul 2013 3:43pm - Arkansas PBS Foundaion offers tickets to Celtic Thunder
'Mythology' tour stops in Fort Smith Oct. 27
Posted 26 Jul 2013 3:41pm - AETN builds community spirit with Family Day Conway 2013
Arkansans asked ‘Won’t You be My Neighbor?’ in daylong event for families, education, giving back to the community
Posted 22 Jul 2013 4:42pm - Isaac Alexander to perform free concert at AETN
Isaac Alexander will perform a free concert in the Arkansas PBS studios Tuesday, July 30, at 7 p.m. for an upcoming episode of "AETN Presents: On the Front Row.”
Posted 22 Jul 2013 8:12am - AETN seeking participants for AETN Youth Academy
The Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) will host AETN Youth Academy: Reading and Writing Camp July 22-26 for children ages 7-10.
Posted 12 Jul 2013 5:00pm - AETN invites questions about the future of Social Security, Medicare
Program addresses challenges, coverage, benefits.
Posted 10 Jul 2013 2:13pm - Arkansas PBS Foundaion receives HP grant
Technology grant equips AETN studio with computers, monitors
Posted 27 Jun 2013 9:09am - AETN Commission elects officers
Fulkerson succeeds Williams as commission chair.
Posted 26 Jun 2013 9:06am - Beebe to address student questions in AETN’s 'Young Arkansans Ask' July 1
Special allows high school students to discuss economy, education, more with governor.
Posted 21 Jun 2013 9:21am - AETN explores health insurance changes in special June 27
'Get In: Connecting to Affordable Health Insurance' to feature insurance experts.
Posted 18 Jun 2013 12:32pm - AETN, THEA Foundation announce 2013 student film scholarship winners
Four students awarded $2,500 scholarships from THEA Foundation
Posted 12 Jun 2013 9:45am - Community Cinema offers free screening of ‘Love Free or Die’ in Fayetteville June 17
Documentary traces ordination of Christendom’s first openly gay bishop, aftermath.
Posted 07 Jun 2013 10:49am - AETN Commission to meet June 5
Resources help parents encourage learning through summer months.
Posted 03 Jun 2013 4:05pm - AETN addresses summer learning loss with public media resources
Resources help parents encourage learning through summer months.
Posted 03 Jun 2013 4:01pm - AETN launches TESS website for Arkansas educators
New system helps ensure quality leadership, instruction, student achievement
Posted 21 May 2013 9:04am - Community Cinema offers free advance screening of Wonder Women! The Untold Story of American Superheroines in Fayetteville March 17
The Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN), KUAF FM 93.1 and the Fayetteville Public Library invite the public to a free advance screening of Wonder Women! The Untold Story of American Superheroines as part of Community Cinema Sunday, March 17, at 2 p.m.
Posted 06 Mar 2013 4:17pm - Bayou Bartholomew to premiere on AETN March 14
Bayou Bartholomew, a one-hour documentary hosted by Chuck Dovish, will premiere on the Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) Thursday, March 14, at 6:30 p.m.
Posted 06 Mar 2013 3:29pm - AETN digital subchannels restored in Northwest Arkansas
The Arkansas PBS (AETN) completed repairs today to restore AETN Create (AETN-2), AETN Plus/World (AETN-3) and the Arkansas Information Reading Service for the Blind (AIRS, AETN-4) audio channel in Northwest Arkansas on the KAFT transmitter.
Posted 06 Mar 2013 3:27pm - AETN brings Cat in the Hat, Clifford the Big Red Dog to Museum of Discovery for spring break activities
The Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) has partnered with the Museum of Discovery to bring the Cat in the Hat and Clifford the Big Red Dog to the museum for family fun days during spring break March 21-22.
Posted 05 Mar 2013 2:17pm - AETN digital subchannels temporarily off air in Northwest Arkansas
The Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) announced today that AETN Create (AETN-2), AETN Plus/World (AETN-3) and the Arkansas Information Reading Service for the Blind (AIRS, AETN-4) audio channel are temporarily unavailable in Northwest Arkansas on the KAFT transmitter.
Posted 05 Mar 2013 2:15pm - Community Cinema offers free advance screening of Wonder Women! The Untold Story of American Superheroines in North Little Rock March 5
The Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN), UALR Public Radio/KUAR FM 89.1 and William F. Laman Library invite the public to a free advance screening of Wonder Women! The Untold Story of American Superheroines as part of Community Cinema Tuesday, March 5, at 6:30 p.m. The screening will be held in the librarys auditorium.
Posted 05 Mar 2013 2:14pm - Arkansas PBS Foundaion brings Celtic Thunder: Mythology to Arkansas
The Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) will welcome members of Celtic Thunder to the AETN studios Sunday, March 3, and Thursday, March 7, in conjunction with the broadcast of the groups latest special, Mythology.
Posted 26 Feb 2013 6:44pm - MAKERS: Women Who Make America to air on AETN Feb. 26
MAKERS: Women Who Make America will premiere on the Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) Tuesday, Feb. 26, at 7 p.m. The film tells the story of how women in pursuit of their rights to a full and fair share of political power, economic opportunity and personal autonomy have helped shape America over the last 50 years through one of the most sweeping social revolutions in the countrys history.
Posted 26 Feb 2013 6:42pm - AETN to air special After Newtown programming Feb. 18-22
In an effort to continue the national discussion surrounding the tragedy in Newtown, Conn., the Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) will air After Newtown, a series of specials offering insight into how communities can be better protected and served in the face of catastrophe. These specials will highlight issues including public conversation on gun laws, mental illness, the science of detecting violent impulses, community recovery and school security affecting all Americans.
Posted 26 Feb 2013 6:40pm - Dinosaur Train: Submarine Adventure to premiere on AETN Feb. 18
Dinosaur Train: Submarine Adventure, a brand new science special from The Jim Henson Company, will premiere on the Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) Monday, Feb. 18, at 8 a.m. and repeat at 1 p.m.
Posted 26 Feb 2013 6:38pm - FOI NOTICE: AETN Commission to meet Feb. 20
The Arkansas Educational Television Network Commission will meet Wednesday, Feb. 20, at 10 a.m. in room 309 of the Arkansas State Capitol, 500 Woodlane Avenue, Little Rock.
Posted 26 Feb 2013 6:37pm - Community Cinema offers free advance screening of The Powerbroker in Fayetteville Feb. 17
The Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN), Fayetteville Public Library and KUAF 91.3FM invite the public to a free screening The Powerbroker: Whitney Youngs Fight for Civil Rights as part of Community Cinema Sunday, Feb. 17, at 2 p.m. at the library, 401 West Mountain Street.
Posted 26 Feb 2013 6:36pm - AETN celebrates Black History Month throughout February
In celebration of Black History Month and as part of its year-round commitment to diverse programming, throughout February the Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) will recognize the contributions African-Americans have made to the national fabric.As part of a special on-air lineup, AETN will explore the role African-Americans have played in music, the military and civil rights providing an in-depth look at key figures and events that have shaped American history.
Posted 26 Feb 2013 6:34pm - Community Cinema offers free advance screening of The Powerbroker in North Little Rock Feb. 5
The Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN), UALR Public Radio/KUAR FM 89.1 and William F. Laman Library invite the public to a free advance screening of The Powerbroker: Whitney Youngs Fight for Civil Rights as part of Community Cinema Tuesday, Feb. 5, at 6:30 p.m. in the library auditorium.
Posted 26 Feb 2013 6:32pm - Arkansas Champion Trees exhibit to open at AETN Feb. 18
Arkansas Champion Trees: An Artists Journey, featuring drawings by Linda Williams Palmer of Hot Springs, will open in the Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) atrium Monday, Feb. 18. A reception will be held Saturday, Feb. 23, from 1-4 p.m. with a gallery talk by Palmer and preview of the new AETN documentary Champion Trees.
Posted 26 Feb 2013 6:30pm - AETN special addresses grade-level reading, student achievement
The Arkansas PBS (AETN) has partnered with the Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation and Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families to present the one-hour program Raising Arkansas's Readers: The Campaign for Grade-Level Reading Thursday, Feb. 7, at 7 p.m.
Posted 26 Feb 2013 6:28pm - Beebe to address viewer questions in AETNs Arkansans Ask Jan. 24
Gov. Mike Beebe will discuss state issues and answer viewer questions about the economy, education, health care and other issues in the next episode of Arkansans Ask, airing on the Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN), Thursday, Jan. 24, at 7 p.m.
Posted 26 Feb 2013 6:26pm - AETN to broadcast State of the State address, Arkansas House of Representatives session
The Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) will broadcast Gov. Mike Beebes State of the State address on AETN-1 Tuesday, Jan. 15, at approximately 10:30 a.m.
Posted 26 Feb 2013 6:25pm - Community Cinema returns with free advance screening of Soul Food Junkies in Fayetteville Jan. 13
The Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN), Fayetteville Public Library and KUAF 91.3FM invite the public to a free advance screening of Soul Food Junkies as part of Community Cinema Sunday, Jan. 13, at 2 p.m. in the library, 401 West Mountain Street.
Posted 26 Feb 2013 6:22pm - AETN accepting entries for PBS KIDS GO! Writers Contest
The Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) is now accepting entries for the PBS KIDS GO! Writers Contest through Friday, April 5.
Posted 26 Feb 2013 6:19pm - Community Cinema returns with free advance screening of Soul Food Junkies in North Little Rock Jan. 8
The Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN), UALR Public Radio/KUAR FM 89.1 and William F. Laman Library invite the public to a free advance screening of Soul Food Junkies as part of Community Cinema Tuesday, Jan. 8, at 6:30 p.m. in the library auditorium.
Posted 26 Feb 2013 6:17pm - PBS special After Newtown furthers national conversation about recent tragedies, related issues
As the country comes together to grieve the loss of life in Newtown, a national conversation has begun about how to better protect and serve communities in the face of catastrophe. Continuing PBS participation in this vital discussion, After Newtown, an hour-long special from WNET, will air on the Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) Friday, Dec. 21, at 7 p.m.
Posted 26 Feb 2013 6:15pm - Arkansas PBS Foundaion recognizes volunteers in annual banquet
The Arkansas PBS (AETN) Foundation recently held their annual Volunteer Appreciation and Awards Dinner to recognize those who assist with fundraising for public service media throughout the year.
Posted 26 Feb 2013 6:14pm - Arkansas PBS Foundaion to host Downton Abbey reception, screening
The Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) Foundation will host a special reception honoring the award-winning Masterpiece series Downton Abbey Wednesday, Dec. 19, at 6 p.m. at Argenta Community Theater, 405 Main Street, North Little Rock. The reception will be followed by a screening of the first hour of Downton Abbey: Series 3.
Posted 26 Feb 2013 6:12pm - MEDIA ALERT: AETN, UAMS HEAD START TO HOST DIGITAL EDUCATION NIGHT FOR PARENTS; AETN TO PRESENT TECHNOLOGY LAB TO SCHOOL
The Arkansas Educational Television Network and UAMS Head Start in Little Rock will host a free event for the schools parents tonight, Nov. 29, from 6 to 7:30 p.m.
Posted 26 Feb 2013 6:11pm - MEDIA ALERT: AETN, THEODORE JONES ELEMENTARY TO HOST DIGITAL EDUCATION NIGHT FOR PARENTS; AETN TO PRESENT TECHNOLOGY LAB TO SCHOOL
The Arkansas Educational Television Network and Theodore Jones Elementary School in Conway will host a free event for Jones Elementary parents tonight, Nov. 27, from 5:30 to 7 p.m.
Posted 26 Feb 2013 6:09pm - Up Among the Hills: The Story of Fayetteville to air on AETN Dec. 2
Up Among the Hills: The Story of Fayetteville, a documentary narrated by former President Bill Clinton that tells the story of the character and characters of Fayetteville from the 1800s to present, will air on the Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) Monday, Dec. 2, at 8:30 p.m. The film will rebroadcast Sunday, Dec. 9, at 2 p.m., and Sunday, Dec. 30, at 3 p.m.
Posted 26 Feb 2013 6:07pm - AETNs On the Same Page to feature Rick Steves Nov. 30
Travel expert Rick Steves will be featured on AETN Presents: On the Same Page Friday, Nov. 30, at 6:30 p.m. on the Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) as part of AETN Arts Fridays. The program repeats Wednesday, Dec. 19, at 6:30 p.m.
Posted 26 Feb 2013 6:05pm - Hermans Hermits: Listen People 1964-1969 to air on AETN Nov. 29
Hermans Hermits: Listen People 1964-1969 sets the record straight on one of the most underrated bands of the 1960s Thursday, Nov. 29, at 7 p.m. on the Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN). The program repeats Monday, Dec. 3, at 10 p.m.
Posted 26 Feb 2013 6:04pm - AETN to air Muddy Waters & The Rolling Stones Live Nov. 27
Muddy Waters & The Rolling Stones: Live at the Checkerboard Lounge, Chicago, 1981, a recording of an impromptu collaboration between the legendary bluesman and Rock-and-Roll Hall of Fame band, will air Tuesday, Nov. 27, at 8:30 p.m. on the Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN). The program repeats Saturday, Dec. 1, at 11 p.m.
Posted 26 Feb 2013 6:02pm - Downton Abbey Revisited to air Sunday on AETN
The Academy Award-winning series Downton Abbey provides viewers with a special behind-the-scenes episode, Downton Abbey Revisited, Sunday, Nov. 25, at 8 p.m. on the Arkansas PBS (AETN). The program will repeat at 9:30 p.m.
Posted 26 Feb 2013 5:58pm - Grand Serenade featured in next episode of AETN Presents: On the Front Row Friday, Nov. 23
AETN Presents: On the Front Row With Grand Serenade will premiere Friday, Nov. 23, at 6:30 p.m. on the Arkansas PBS (AETN) as part of AETN Arts Fridays.
Posted 26 Feb 2013 5:56pm - The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About Christmas to air Nov. 21 as part of AETN kids lineup
CONWAY, Ark. (AETN) The Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) will air a special block of holiday programming Wednesday, Nov. 21, at 6 a.m. and 1 p.m. featuring the all new The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About Christmas, as well as Arthurs Perfect Christmas and Curious George: A Very Monkey Christmas. These special programs will also air throughout Thanksgiving weekend and in December.
Posted 20 Nov 2012 1:54pm - AETN digital subchannels restored ahead of schedule
CONWAY, Ark. (AETN) The Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) is pleased to announce that AETN Create (AETN-2), AETN Plus/World (AETN-3) and the Arkansas Information Reading Service for the Blind (AIRS, AETN-4) audio channel returned to their normal broadcasts Thursday, Nov. 8. AETN staff and crews finished relocating equipment used to send programming signals from the network headquarters in Conway to transmitters around the state ahead of their projected schedule because of clear weather.
Posted 13 Nov 2012 12:49pm - AETN Presents: On the Front Row With WoodSongs Old-Time Radio Hour to Air Nov. 16
CONWAY, Ark. (AETN) As part of the fall 2012 season of AETN Presents: On the Front Row, the Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN), will air a special thirty-minute broadcast of folksinger Michael Jonathans WoodSongs Old Time Radio Hour March 2012 visit to the University of Central Arkansas Reynolds Performance Hall. AETN Presents: On the Front Row With WoodSongs Old-Time Radio Hour will air Friday, Nov. 16, at 6:30 p.m. and repeat Sunday, Nov. 18, at 1 a.m. following Austin City Limits.
Posted 13 Nov 2012 12:47pm - The Dust Bowl to premiere on AETN Nov. 18, 19
CONWAY, Ark. (AETN) The Dust Bowl, a new two-part, four-hour documentary by Ken Burns, will air on the Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) Sunday and Monday, Nov. 18-19, at 7 each night. The film chronicles the environmental catastrophe that destroyed the farmlands of the Great Plains, turned prairies into deserts and unleashed a pattern of massive, deadly dust storms in the 1930s the worst manmade ecological disaster in American history.
Posted 13 Nov 2012 12:46pm - Beebe to address viewer questions in AETNs Arkansans Ask Nov. 15
CONWAY, Ark. (AETN) Gov. Mike Beebe will discuss state issues and answer viewer questions in the next episode of Arkansans Ask airing on the Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) Thursday, Nov. 15, at 7 p.m.
Posted 13 Nov 2012 12:44pm - AETN Presents features Runaway Planet Nov. 9
CONWAY, Ark. (AETN) AETN Presents: On the Front Row With Runaway Planet will air Friday, Nov. 9, at 6:30 p.m. on the Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN). The program will repeat Sunday, Nov. 11, at 1 a.m. following Austin City Limits.
Posted 13 Nov 2012 12:43pm - Locally produced film details creation of Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art
CONWAY, Ark. (AETN) The Art of Crystal Bridges, a film detailing the story behind the creation and opening of the first museum in half-a-century dedicated exclusively to American Art, will air on the Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) Thursday, Nov. 15, at 6:30 p.m.
Posted 13 Nov 2012 12:42pm - AETN digital subchannels to be off air temporarily in early November
CONWAY, Ark. (AETN) The Arkansas PBS (AETN) announced today that AETN Create (AETN-2), AETN Plus/World (AETN-3) and the Arkansas Information Reading Service for the Blind (AIRS, AETN-4) audio channel will be temporarily unavailable beginning the week of Nov. 5. AETN is working quickly to assure that any broadcast interruptions are minimal. The station must interrupt broadcasts to relocate equipment used to send programming signals from the network headquarters in Conway to transmitters around the state.
Posted 13 Nov 2012 12:41pm - AETN provides statewide update on HIV/AIDS
CONWAY, Ark. (AETN) The Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) will present its annual program HIV/AIDS in Arkansas: An Update Wednesday, Nov. 14, at 6:30 p.m. AETN has been covering this subject for Arkansans each year since 1989.
Posted 13 Nov 2012 12:39pm - On the Front Row With Dont Stop Please kicks off new season of AETN Presents Friday, Nov. 2
CONWAY, Ark. (AETN) AETN Presents: On the Front Row With Dont Stop Please debuts a new season of AETN Presents Friday, Nov. 2, at 6:30 p.m. on the Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN). The program repeats Sunday, Nov. 4, at 1 a.m., following Austin City Limits.
Posted 13 Nov 2012 12:38pm - Arkansas PBS Foundaion offers tickets to Celtic Thunder
CONWAY, Ark. (AETN) Tickets to Celtic Thunders performance Thursday, Nov. 15, at 7:30 p.m. at the Robinson Center Music Hall in Little Rock are now available exclusively through the Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) Foundation.
Posted 13 Nov 2012 12:37pm - Community Cinema offers free advance screening of Solar Mamas in North Little Rock Oct. 30
CONWAY, Ark. (AETN) The Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN), UALR Public Radio/KUAR FM 89.1 and William F. Laman Library invite the public to a free advance screening of Solar Mamas as part of Community Cinema Tuesday, Oct. 30, at 6:30 p.m. The screening will be held in room 126 of the library.
Posted 13 Nov 2012 12:34pm - AETNs Minority Matters discusses 2012 election cycle Oct. 28
CONWAY, Ark. (AETN) The Arkansas Educational Television Networks (AETN) monthly series Minority Matters, which provides a dedicated forum for discussion and exploration of issues affecting Arkansans from a minority perspective, will explore local and national 2012 elections in the next episode, Sunday, Oct. 28, at 4:30 p.m.
Posted 13 Nov 2012 12:32pm - Community Cinema offers free screening of Solar Mamas in Fayetteville Oct. 28
CONWAY, Ark. (AETN) The Arkansas PBS (AETN), Fayetteville Public Library and KUAF 91.3FM invite the public to a free screening of Solar Mamas as part of Community Cinema Sunday, Oct. 28, at 2 p.m. in the library, 401 West Mountain Street.
Posted 13 Nov 2012 12:31pm - New season of AETN Presents kicks off Nov. 2
CONWAY, Ark. (AETN) The Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) delivers a new season of AETN Presents beginning Friday, Nov. 2, at 6:30 p.m.
Posted 13 Nov 2012 12:29pm - Union Pacific Foundation donates $10,000 to Arkansas PBS Foundaion to support local programs
CONWAY, Ark. (AETN) The Union Pacific Foundation recently donated $10,000 to the Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) Foundation to help support research, development and broadcast of locally focused programming in the state. This is the 17th year that the Union Pacific Foundation has provided a grant to public television in Arkansas.
Posted 13 Nov 2012 12:27pm - AETN to host Portfolio Day 2012 - High school students invited to showcase artwork to more than 18 colleges from three states
CONWAY, Ark. (AETN) The Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN), in partnership with the Arkansas Arts Educators, will host Portfolio Day 2012 Saturday, Nov. 10, from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the network headquarters, 350 South Donaghey Avenue, Conway. The event is designed for high school students interested in pursuing a post-secondary education in an art-related degree program.
Posted 13 Nov 2012 12:26pm - MEDIA INVITED TO AETNS ELECTION 2012: THE DEBATES
CONWAY, Ark. (AETN) The Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) has invited candidates in four races to participate in Election 2012: The Debates, which will tape and air Oct. 23 and 25.
Posted 13 Nov 2012 12:24pm - Community Cinema offers free screening of As Goes Janesville in Fayetteville Oct. 14
CONWAY, Ark. (AETN) The Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN), Fayetteville Public Library and KUAF 91.3FM invite the public to a free screening of As Goes Janesville as part of Community Cinema Sunday, Oct. 14, at 2 p.m. at the library, 401 West Mountain Street.
Posted 13 Nov 2012 12:18pm - AETN to host four debates in Election 2012
CONWAY, Ark. (AETN) Candidates in four races have agreed to participate in Election 2012: The Debates, which will tape and air on the Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) Oct. 23-25. All debates will be held at the AETN studios, 350 South Donaghey Avenue, on the University of Central Arkansas campus in Conway. Seating is limited, and seats may be reserved by calling 800-662-2386. Doors will open one hour prior to taping times.
Posted 13 Nov 2012 12:17pm - AETNs Clean Lines, Open Spaces wins three Emmys
CONWAY, Ark. (AETN) Clean Lines, Open Spaces: A View of Mid-Century Modern Architecture, a production of the Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN), received three Emmys in the 2012 annual awards competition of the Mid-America Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS).
Posted 13 Nov 2012 12:10pm - AETNs Minority Matters discusses womens issues Sept. 30
CONWAY, Ark. (AETN) The Arkansas Educational Television Networks (AETN) monthly series Minority Matters, which provides a dedicated forum for discussion and exploration of issues affecting Arkansans from a minority perspective, will focus on womens changing roles and perspectives in the next episode, Sunday, Sept. 30, at 4:30 p.m.
Posted 13 Nov 2012 12:07pm - Half the Sky: Turning Oppression Into Opportunity for Women Worldwide to premiere on AETN Oct. 1-2
CONWAY, Ark. (AETN) Half the Sky: Turning Oppression Into Opportunity for Women Worldwide, a special television event that uses in-the-moment investigations and emotionally explosive storytelling to confront the moral challenge of the oppression of women and girls around the world, will premiere on the Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) Monday and Tuesday, Oct. 1-2, at 8 each night.
Posted 13 Nov 2012 10:52am - Community Cinema offers free advance screening of As Goes Janesville in North Little Rock Oct. 2
CONWAY, Ark. (AETN) The Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN), UALR Public Radio/KUAR FM 89.1 and William F. Laman Library invite the public to a free advance screening of As Goes Janesville as part of Community Cinema Tuesday, Oct. 2, at 6:30 p.m. Screenings will be held in the librarys auditorium.
Posted 13 Nov 2012 10:49am - Community Cinema season launches in Fayetteville with screening of highly anticipated Half the Sky: Turning Oppression Into Opportunity for Women Worldwide
CONWAY, Ark. (AETN) The Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN), Fayetteville Public Library and KUAF 91.3FM invite the public to a free advance screening of Half the Sky: Turning Oppression Into Opportunity for Women Worldwide as part of Community Cinema Sunday, Sept. 23, at 2 p.m. at Fayetteville Public Library, 401 West Mountain Street.
Posted 13 Nov 2012 10:45am - Be Healthy With Medicare to air on AETN Sept. 26
The Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) will discuss preventive services available to Medicare beneficiaries with a panel of experts in Be Healthy With Medicare, airing Wednesday, Sept. 26, at 7 p.m.
Posted 13 Nov 2012 10:42am - AETN, Fayetteville Public Library, KUAF 91.3FM partner to bring Community Cinema to Northwest Arkansas
The Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN), Fayetteville Public Library and KUAF 91.3FM have partnered to bring Community Cinema, a free monthly screening and discussion series, to Northwest Arkansas beginning Sept. 23.
Screenings will be held at Fayetteville Public Library, 401 West Mountain Street, Fayetteville, on Sundays from 2-4 p.m. A community discussion will follow each screening.
Posted 13 Nov 2012 10:39am - FOI NOTICE: AETN Commission to meet Sept. 19
The Arkansas PBS Commission will meet Wednesday, Sept. 19, at 10 a.m. at the Arkansas PBS (AETN), 350 South Donaghey Avenue, Conway.
Posted 12 Sep 2012 4:05pm - Call the Midwife to premiere on AETN Sept. 30
Call the Midwife, the highest-rated drama debut in BBC history, will premiere on the Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) Sunday, Sept. 30, at 7 p.m. The first season will air Sundays, Sept. 30-Nov. 4, at 7 each night.
Posted 11 Sep 2012 3:04pm - AETNs Student Selects 2012 to air Sept. 21, 28
The work of Arkansas's next generation of filmmakers will be showcased in Student Selects: A Young Filmmakers Showcase 2012 airing on the Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) Fridays, Sept. 21 and 28, at 9 each night.
Posted 11 Sep 2012 3:02pm - Death and the Civil War to air on AETN Sept. 18
Death and the Civil War will premiere on American Experience on the Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) Tuesday, Sept. 18, at 7 p.m. in conjunction with the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Antietam to this day the single bloodiest day in American history.
Posted 11 Sep 2012 3:00pm - AETN features local film Sept. 20 marking 100th anniversary of composer Conlon Nancarrows birth
Conlon Nancarrow: Virtuoso of the Player Piano, a film exploring the extraordinary life and unique musical gifts of the eponymous Texarkana native, will air on the Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) Thursday, Sept. 20, at 7 p.m.
Posted 11 Sep 2012 2:58pm - Sept. 10 episode of Exploring Arkansas celebrates Buffalo National Rivers 40th Anniversary
Exploring Arkansas, with host Chuck Dovish, will feature three segments highlighting the natural wonders and activities available at the Buffalo National River in a special episode Monday, Sept. 10, at 6:30 p.m. on the Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN).
Posted 11 Sep 2012 2:55pm - Three-part series Broadway or Bust premieres Sept. 9 on AETN
Broadway or Bust, a three-part series following Americas top high school musical theater performers as they arrive in New York City, documents an intensive week of theatrical boot camp as students vie for a chance at stardom in the National High School Musical Theater Awards (NHSMTA). The series will premiere on the Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN), Sunday, Sept. 9, at 7 p.m. and continues on Sundays, Sept. 16 and 23, at 7 each night.
Posted 11 Sep 2012 2:54pm - Beebe to address viewer questions in AETNs Arkansans Ask Sept. 12
Gov. Mike Beebe will discuss state issues and answer viewer questions in the next episode of Arkansans Ask, airing on the Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN), Tuesday, Sept. 12, at 7 p.m.
Posted 11 Sep 2012 2:52pm - Community Cinema season launches in North Little Rock with screening of highly anticipated Half the Sky: Turning Oppression Into Opportunity for Women Worldwide
The Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) and UALR Public Radio/KUAR FM 89.1 invite the public to a free advance screening of Half the Sky: Turning Oppression Into Opportunity for Women Worldwide as part of Community Cinema Tuesday, Sept. 4, at 6:30 p.m. at the programs new venue, William F. Laman Public Library in North Little Rock.
Posted 11 Sep 2012 2:51pm - AETN hosts Young Arkansas Artists exhibit Sept. 3-21
The Arkansas PBS (AETN) will host the 51st annual "Young Arkansas Artists" traveling exhibition Sept. 3-21.
Posted 11 Sep 2012 2:43pm - AETN celebrates 10th broadcast anniversary of El Latino
The Arkansas Educational Television Networks (AETN) premiere Spanish language program, El Latino, celebrated its 10th broadcast anniversary Aug. 14 by taping a new episode, which will air Sunday, Aug. 26, at 10:30 p.m.
Posted 11 Sep 2012 2:40pm - AETN to premiere new four-part series of Barnes and
A Conversation With Sept. 6
A new series of "Barnes and … A Conversation With" will premiere on the Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) beginning Thursday, Sept. 6, at 6:30 p.m.
Posted 11 Sep 2012 2:37pm - AETNs Minority Matters addresses education issues Aug. 26
The Arkansas Educational Television Networks (AETN) new monthly series Minority Matters, which provides a dedicated forum for discussion and exploration of issues affecting Arkansans from a minority perspective, will explore minority education issues in the next episode, Sunday, Aug. 26, at 4:30 p.m.
Posted 11 Sep 2012 2:34pm - Daniel Tigers Neighborhood debuts on AETN Sept. 3
A new generation of preschool neighbors will get to experience the Neighborhood of Make-Believe when Daniel Tigers Neighborhood premieres Monday, Sept. 3, at 10 a.m. on the Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN).
Posted 11 Sep 2012 2:31pm - AETN to air Republican, Democratic convention coverage - Judy Woodruff, Gwen Ifill co-anchor
The Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) will feature the nation's only complete, live broadcast coverage of the 2012 national political conventions from PBS NewsHour beginning Tuesday, Aug. 29.
Posted 29 Aug 2012 10:55am - Members of retro vocal group Under the Streetlamp to make AETN on-air appearance Aug. 19
CONWAY, Ark. (AETN) Two members of Under the Streetlamp, Americas hottest new vocal group who performs electrifying classic hits from the American radio songbook, will make a special appearance in the Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) studios for a live broadcast Sunday, Aug. 19, at 6:30 p.m.
Posted 13 Aug 2012 11:04am - AETN, THEA Foundation announce 2012 student film scholarship winners
CONWAY, Ark. (AETN) The Arkansas Educational Television Network and the THEA Foundation have announced winners in the Student Selects: A Young Filmmakers Showcase scholarship competition for high school seniors.
Posted 13 Aug 2012 11:00am - Celebrating the Music of Johnny Cash: We Walk the Line! to air on AETN Aug. 20
CONWAY, Ark. (AETN) Celebrating the Music of Johnny Cash: We Walk the Line will air on the Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) Monday, Aug. 20, at 8:30 p.m.
Posted 13 Aug 2012 10:57am - Quilts of Valor to air on AETN Aug. 18
CONWAY, Ark. (AETN) Quilts of Valor, a film that documents the efforts of the Quilts of Valor Foundation (QOVF), a grassroots community service organization that has awarded nearly 65,000 quilts to Americas wounded veterans since 2003, will air on the Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) Saturday, Aug. 18, at 7 a.m.
Posted 13 Aug 2012 10:55am - Exploring Arkansas features contest winners Aug. 6
CONWAY, Ark. (AETN) Exploring Arkansas, with host Chuck Dovish will feature three new segments, including winners of the family outing contest this spring, in a new episode Monday, Aug. 6, at 6:30 p.m. on the Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN.)
Posted 13 Aug 2012 10:53am - LinkAsia to premiere Aug. 4 on AETN Plus
CONWAY, Ark. (AETN) The Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) welcomes LinkAsia, a compelling television and digital news magazine produced by independent network Link TV, to its third digital channel AETN Plus (AETN-3) Saturdays at 5:30 p.m. beginning Aug. 4.
Posted 13 Aug 2012 10:47am - Locally produced film highlighting rise, fall of Menas Commonwealth College to air on AETN Aug. 1
CONWAY, Ark. (AETN) Southern Utopia: The Rise and Fall of Commonwealth College, a film exploring the creation and destruction of a small socialist college in Mena, will air on the Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) Wednesday, Aug. 1, at 6:30 p.m.
Posted 13 Aug 2012 10:41am - Exploring Arkansas features contest winners Aug. 6
"Exploring Arkansas," with host Chuck Dovish will feature three new segments, including winners of the family outing contest this spring, in a new episode Monday, Aug. 6, at 6:30 p.m. on the Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN.)
Posted 27 Jul 2012 1:20pm - AETNs Minority Matters addresses health concerns July 29
CONWAY, Ark. (AETN) The Arkansas Educational Television Networks (AETN) new monthly series Minority Matters, which provides a dedicated forum for discussion and exploration of issues affecting Arkansans from a minority perspective, will explore minority health concerns in the next episode Sunday, July 29, at 4:30 p.m.
Posted 26 Jul 2012 3:17pm - AETN hosts Young Arkansas Artists exhibit Sept. 3-21
CONWAY, Ark. (AETN) The Arkansas PBS (AETN) will host the 51st annual "Young Arkansas Artists" traveling exhibition Sept. 3-21.
Posted 26 Jul 2012 3:14pm - The Grainger Foundation supports AETN through the AETN Foundation
CONWAY, Ark. (AETN) The Grainger Foundation has donated $5,000 to the Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) Foundation in support of educational programming on AETN.
Posted 26 Jul 2012 3:09pm - Locally produced film highlighting rise, fall of Menas Commonwealth College to air on AETN Aug. 1
CONWAY, Ark. (AETN) Southern Utopia: The Rise and Fall of Commonwealth College, a film exploring the creation and destruction of a small socialist college in Mena, will air on the Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) Wednesday, Aug. 1, at 6:30 p.m.
Posted 26 Jul 2012 3:06pm - LinkAsia to premiere Aug. 4 on AETN Plus
CONWAY, Ark. (AETN) The Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) welcomes LinkAsia, a compelling television and digital news magazine produced by independent network Link TV, to its third digital channel AETN Plus (AETN-3) Saturdays at 5:30 p.m. beginning Aug. 4.
Posted 26 Jul 2012 3:03pm - Burns' "The War" to be rebroadcast on AETN beginning July 31
Ken Burns' acclaimed documentary series "The War," winner of three Primetime Emmys, will be rebroadcast on the Arkansas Educational Television Network beginning Tuesday, July 31, at 8 p.m. "Their Journey: A Veterans' Tribute Tour" follows Aug.5 episode.
Posted 20 Jul 2012 12:59pm - Grand Serenade to perform free concert at AETN
CONWAY, Ark. (AETN) Heber Springs band Grand Serenade will perform a free concert in the Arkansas Educational Television Network studios Tuesday, July 31, at 7 p.m. for an upcoming episode of AETN Presents: On the Front Row.
Posted 12 Jul 2012 1:52pm - AETN invites questions about the future of Medicare, Social Security - program addresses challenges, coverage, benefits
CONWAY, Ark. (AETN) The Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) invites viewer questions for the live, call-in program Youve Earned a Say on Medicare and Social Security, airing Thursday, July 12, at 7 p.m.
Posted 12 Jul 2012 1:46pm - AETN invites questions about the future of Medicare, Social Security
CONWAY, Ark. (AETN) The Arkansas PBS (AETN) invites viewer questions for the live, call-in program Youve Earned a Say on Medicare and Social Security, airing Thursday, July 12, at 7 p.m.
Posted 10 Jul 2012 3:03pm - AETN invites questions about the future of Medicare, Social Security
The Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) invites viewer questions for the live, call-in program Youve Earned a Say on Medicare and Social Security, airing Thursday, July 12, at 7 p.m.
Posted 05 Jul 2012 3:06pm - PBS Arts Summer Festival premieres June 29
The PBS Arts Summer Festival will premiere on the Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) as part of AETN Arts Fridays June 29. AETN Arts Fridays provides Arkansans with world-class arts and culture programming, including the locally produced series "AETN Presents" at 6:30 p.m. and the PBS Arts Summer Festival at 9 p.m.
Posted 28 Jun 2012 2:20pm - Beebe addresses student questions in Young Arkansans Ask: Governor Mike Beebe airing on AETN July 5
Gov. Mike Beebe answers 2012 Governors School student questions in "Young Arkansans Ask: Governor Mike Beebe," airing on the Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) Thursday, July 5, at 7 p.m.
Posted 28 Jun 2012 2:00pm - Dont Stop Please to perform free concert at AETN
Conway band Dont Stop Please will perform a free concert in the Arkansas Educational Television Network studios Tuesday, June 26, at 7 p.m. for an upcoming episode of "AETN Presents: On the Front Row."
Posted 15 Jun 2012 2:10pm - FOI NOTICE: AETN Commission to meet June 13
The Arkansas Educational Television Network Commission will meet Wednesday, June 13, at 10 a.m. at the Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN), 350 South Donaghey, Conway.
Posted 07 Jun 2012 2:07pm - New AETN series Minority Matters premieres June 24
The Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) will premiere "Minority Matters," a new series that provides a dedicated forum for discussion and exploration of issues affecting Arkansans from a minority perspective, Sunday, June 24, at 4:30 p.m.
Posted 06 Jun 2012 2:06pm - AETN program examines youth Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder ADHD affects an estimated nine percent of children ages 3-17
CONWAY, Ark. (AETN) The Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) will address youth Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), including signs, symptoms, treatment and other issues, in Healing Minds. Changing Attitudes. airing Wednesday, May 30, at 7 p.m.
Posted 29 May 2012 3:44pm - AETN announces Arkansas winners in PBS KIDS GO! Writers Contest. Children K-3 wrote, illustrated winning stories; four entered in national contest.
CONWAY, Ark. (AETN) The Arkansas PBS (AETN) congratulates the more than 500 students across Arkansas who participated in this years PBS KIDS GO! Writers Contest. Stories such as The Horse That has Talent and The Dingo and the Sparrow were two of 12 stories named first, second or third place in the K-3 contest. All 12 winning stories can be viewed online at aetn.org/kids/writerscontest.
Posted 29 May 2012 3:34pm - AETN brings Arkansas Boomers Next Avenue website
The Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) has launched Next Avenue, an extensive PBS system website designed to meet the needs and the potential of the states 50-plus population.
Posted 24 May 2012 4:08pm - AETN's "Student Selects" to be screened at Little Rock Film Festival
AETN sponsors YOUTH! workshops, screenings. The debut screenings of winning entries in the 2012 Student Selects: A Young Filmmakers Showcase, a production of the Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN), and announcements of the 2012 THEA Foundation Young Filmmaker Scholarship recipients will be part of the Little Rock Film Festival YOUTH! program June 2-3.
Posted 23 May 2012 1:44pm - AETN named Ambassador in Governors Work-Life Balance Awards
The Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) has been recognized by the Governors Work-Life Balance Awards as a Work-Life Ambassador and a Mature Worker Ambassador.
Posted 16 May 2012 4:26pm - Runaway Planet to perform free concert at AETN
Little Rock bluegrass band Runaway Planet will perform a free concert in the Arkansas Educational Television Network studios Thursday, May 24, at 7 p.m. for an upcoming episode of "AETN Presents: On the Front Row."
Posted 16 May 2012 4:23pm - AETN, UALR Public Radio/KUAR FM 89.1 host Community Cinema; free advance screening of 'Strong!'
The Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) and UALR Public Radio/KUAR FM 89.1 invite the public to a free advance screening of "Strong!" as part of Community Cinema Monday, May 21, at 6 p.m. at Roosevelt Thompson Library in Little Rock.
Posted 16 May 2012 4:17pm - AETN to premiere new four-part series of "Barnes and... A Conversation With" May 3
A new series of "Barnes and A Conversation With" will premiere on the Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) Thursday, May 3, at 6:30 p.m.
Posted 25 Apr 2012 2:05pm - AETN hosts annual Quiz Bowl state finals Saturday, April 28, 2012
High school students will showcase their intellect in the annual Arkansas Governors Academic Competition at the Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) Saturday, April 28, in "Arkansas Quiz Bowl 2012."
Posted 24 Apr 2012 12:29pm - 'American Experience' profiles 42nd president in 'Clinton' airing on AETN Feb. 20,21
Clinton, the latest installment in the critically acclaimed and successful collection of presidential biographies by American Experience, explores the story of an American president who rose from a turbulent childhood in Arkansas to become one of the most successful politicians in modern American history and one of the most complex and conflicted characters ever to stride across the public stage. Clinton airs on the Arkansas PBS (AETN) in two parts Monday, Feb. 20, at 8 p.m. and Tuesday, Feb. 21, at 7 p.m.
Posted 01 Feb 2012 12:14pm - AETN examines dropout rates, resources in Arkansas as part of national American Graduate initiative
Approximately 20 percent of Arkansas ninth graders do not obtain a high school diploma, with an even higher dropout rate for black and Latino students, according to the Arkansas Department of Education (ADE). The Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) addresses this problem in Staying Power: Helping Students Reach Graduation, airing Tuesday, Jan. 31, at 8 p.m.
Posted 23 Jan 2012 4:22pm - Beebe to address viewer questions in AETNs first 'Arkansans Ask' of 2012
Gov. Mike Beebe will discuss state issues and answer viewer questions, in the next episode of Arkansans Ask, airing on the Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) Tuesday, Jan. 31, at 7 p.m.
Posted 23 Jan 2012 8:57am - AETN, UALR Public Radio/KUAR FM 89.1 host Community Cinema; free advance screening of 'Daisy Bates: First Lady of Little Rock'
The Arkansas PBS (AETN) and UALR Public Radio/KUAR FM 89.1 invite the public to a free screening of Daisy Bates: First Lady of Little Rock as part of Community Cinema Monday, Jan. 30, at 6 p.m. at Roosevelt Thompson Library in Little Rock.
Posted 20 Jan 2012 9:20am - AETN Public Media Center to open in New Museum of Discovery Saturday
The Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) has partnered with the all new Museum of Discovery in Little Rock to open the AETN Public Media Center, an interactive resource room highlighting the best in public broadcasting with a science and nature focus. The museums official reopening is Saturday, Jan. 14.
Posted 12 Jan 2012 8:54am - 'Men and Women of Distinction' featuring late Francis McBeth to be rebroadcast on AETN Thursday
The Arkansas Educational Television Network looks at the life of world-renowned composer Francis McBeth in Men and Women of Distinction airing Thursday, Jan. 12, at 7 p.m. McBeth died Friday, Jan. 6, at the age of 78.
Posted 10 Jan 2012 11:13am - 'Masterpiece Classic: Downton Abbey' season two premieres Jan. 8
Downton Abbey, winner of six Primetime Emmy Awards, and nominated for four Golden Globes will premiere its second season on the Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) Sunday, Jan. 8, at 9 p.m. and air Sundays through Feb. 19 at 9 each night.
Posted 30 Dec 2011 8:39am - 'Arkansas Week: Special Edition to feature interviews with Arkansas's U.S. Senators Jan. 5
A new series of Arkansas Week: Special Edition, the Arkansas Educational Television Networks (AETN) public affairs series with host Steve Barnes, will premiere on AETN Thursday, Jan. 5, at 7 p.m.
Posted 30 Dec 2011 8:36am - AETN Arts Fridays to feature Arkansas student films, 'Great Performances: The Little Mermaid From the San Francisco Ballet'
Student Selects: A Young Filmmakers Showcase 2011 will air on the Arkansas PBS (AETN) Friday, Dec. 16, at 6:30 p.m.
Posted 13 Dec 2011 9:38am - FOI NOTICE: AETN Commission to meet Dec. 7
The Arkansas Educational Television Network Commission will meet Wednesday, Dec. 7, at 10:30 a.m. at the Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN), 350 South Donaghey Avenue, Conway.
Posted 06 Dec 2011 12:38pm - AETN, UALR Public Radio/KUAR FM 89.1 host Community Cinema; free advance screening of 'Lioness'
The Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) and UALR Public Radio/KUAR FM 89.1 invite the public to a free screening of Lioness as part of Community Cinema Monday, Dec. 12, at 6 p.m. at Roosevelt Thompson Library in Little Rock.
Posted 05 Dec 2011 11:23am - AETN Executive Director Weatherly re-elected PBS Board Professional Vice Chairman
Allen Weatherly, Executive Director of the Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) and the AETN Foundation, has been re-elected to serve as Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) Board of Directors Professional Vice Chairman. He is serving his second term as an elected member of the Board.
Posted 02 Dec 2011 1:21pm - Bonnie Montgomery and Montgomery Trucking performance to air on AETN
AETN Presents: On the Front Row With Bonnie Montgomery and Montgomery Trucking will air on the Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) Friday, Dec. 1, at 6:30 p.m.
Posted 02 Dec 2011 1:18pm - AETN provides statewide update on HIV/AIDS
In recognition of World AIDS Day, a panel of experts will look at HIV and AIDS in Arkansas during HIV/AIDS in Arkansas, airing Thursday, Dec. 1, at 6:30 p.m. on the Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN).
Posted 21 Nov 2011 12:48pm - AETN examines Social Security, Medicare for Arkansans
Will Social Security and Medicare be There for You? will air on the Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) Tuesday, Nov. 29, at 7 p.m.
Posted 18 Nov 2011 2:57pm - Beebe to address viewer questions on AETN's 'Arkansans Ask'
Gov. Mike Beebe will discuss state issues and answer viewer questions in the next episode of Arkansans Ask, airing on the Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) Tuesday, Nov. 22, at 7 p.m.
Posted 18 Nov 2011 1:52pm - 'AETN Presents' to feature Celtic Thunder's Keith Harkin in solo performance
AETN Presents: On the Front Row With Keith Harkin will air on the Arkansas PBS (AETN) Friday, Nov. 25, at 6:30 p.m.
Posted 18 Nov 2011 12:13pm - The Smittle Band featured in concert as part of AETN Arts Fridays Nov. 18
AETN Presents: On the Front Row With the Smittle Band Featuring Stephanie Smittle will premiere on the Arkansas PBS (AETN) Friday, Nov. 18, at 6:30 p.m.
Posted 18 Nov 2011 11:32am - AETN kicks off the holiday season with broadcast premiere of Curious George movie on PBS KIDS
The Arkansas Educational Television Network will feature the broadcast premiere of the original Curious George movie, which will air as part of the Curious George Holiday Spectacular, Wednesday, Nov. 23, at 7 a.m.
Posted 15 Nov 2011 9:29am - China Wind: The ENCU Exhibit to open in AETN atrium Nov. 14
The Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) in partnership with the University of Central Arkansas Confucius Institute will open China Wind: The ECNU Exhibit in the AETN atrium Monday, Nov. 14.
Posted 10 Nov 2011 1:47pm - Kevin Kerby + Battery performance to air Nov. 11 as part of AETN Arts Fridays
AETN Presents: On the Front Row With Kevin Kerby + Battery will premiere on the Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) Friday, Nov. 11, at 6:30 p.m.
Posted 07 Nov 2011 4:21pm - 'Clean Lines, Open Spaces' to premiere on AETN Nov. 14
Clean Lines, Open Spaces: A View of Mid-Century Modern Architecture, a new documentary produced by the Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) will premiere Monday, Nov. 14, at 9 p.m. on AETN.
Posted 04 Nov 2011 11:01am - 'AETN Presents' to feature folk artists Still on the Hill Friday
AETN Presents: On the Front Row With Still on the Hill will premiere Friday, Nov. 4, at 6:30 p.m. on the Arkansas PBS (AETN).
Posted 01 Nov 2011 4:24pm - AETN to host Portfolio Day 2011
The Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN), in partnership with the Arkansas Arts Educators, will host Portfolio Day 2011 Saturday, Nov. 19, from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the network headquarters, 350 South Donaghey Avenue, Conway. The event is designed for high school students interested in pursuing a post-secondary education in an art-related degree program.
Posted 31 Oct 2011 10:32am - 'Adama' to air on AETN Plus Nov. 6
Adama, the story of a young Muslim girl being held as a potential suicide bomber, will air on the Arkansas Educational Television Networks (AETN) third digital channel, AETN Plus, Sunday, Nov. 6, at 1 and 8 p.m.
Posted 27 Oct 2011 10:18am - Mark Spitzer shares stories of his great gar hunt in AETN's 'On the Same Page' Oct. 28
Author Mark Spitzer will discuss his newest book, Season of the Gar: Adventures in Pursuit of Americas most Misunderstood Fish, as part of AETN Presents: On the Same Page on the Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) Friday, Oct. 28, at 6:30 p.m.
Posted 26 Oct 2011 11:56am - Arkansas PBS Foundaion offers tickets to Celtic Thunder; group members to make in-studio appearance
Tickets to the performance of Celtic Thunder Sunday, Nov. 6, at the Robinson Center Music Hall in Little Rock are now available exclusively through the Arkansas PBS Foundation.
Posted 24 Oct 2011 10:11am - AETN collects food, sweaters in fall public service drives
The Arkansas Educational Television Network's (AETN) public service campaigns to benefit those in need in Central Arkansas will continue through Friday, Nov. 4. AETN kicked off a Growing Hope Against Hunger food drive and a Mister Rogers' Neighborhood Sweater Drive on Sept. 17.
Posted 21 Oct 2011 10:33am - AETN provides Hendrix College with free educational programs
Hendrix College students can learn more about the arts, culture, history, and natural wonders of Arkansas thanks to a new partnership with the Arkansas PBS (AETN). Beginning in November 2011, students can watch programs produced by AETN during the week in the technology clusters located throughout the Student Life and Technology Center. AETN will provide Hendrix with more than 50 free original educational programs.
Posted 18 Oct 2011 9:22am - AETN to screen new film highlighting mid-century modern architecture at Fort Smith Public Library
"Clean Lines, Open Spaces: A View of Mid-Century Modern Architecture," a new documentary produced by the Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) that will premiere in November, will be screened at the Fort Smith Public Library, 3201 Rogers Avenue, Sunday, Oct. 23, from 2 to 4 p.m.
Posted 14 Oct 2011 9:01am - AETN calls for 2012 student film showcase entries
The Arkansas PBS (AETN) is now accepting entries for Student Selects: A Young Filmmakers Showcase, which highlights the creativity and talent of the states kindergarten through 12th grade students, through Friday, April 6, 2012.
Posted 13 Oct 2011 11:19am - AETN, UALR Public Radio/KUAR FM 89.1 host Community Cinema; free advance screening of 'Deaf Jam'
The Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) and UALR Public Radio/KUAR FM 89.1 invite the public to a free screening of Deaf Jam as part of Community Cinema Monday, Oct. 24, at 6 p.m. at Roosevelt Thompson Library in Little Rock.
Posted 12 Oct 2011 9:46am - Children's Author Darcy Pattison featured in AETN's 'On the Same Page' on Oct. 21
Author Darcy Pattison will discuss her latest childrens book, Prairie Storms as part of AETN Presents: On the Same Page on the Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) on Friday, Oct. 21, at 6:30 p.m.
Posted 11 Oct 2011 11:54am - 'American Masters: Pearl Jam Twenty' premieres Oct. 21 as part of AETN Arts Fridays
American Masters: Pearl Jam Twenty, a new film by Academy Award-winning director Cameron Crowe, will premiere on the Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) Friday, Oct. 21, at 9 p.m. as part of AETN Arts Fridays.
Posted 11 Oct 2011 11:52am - Arkansas native C.D. Wright featured in AETNs next On the Same Page
Poet C.D. Wright, a native of Mountain Home, will discuss her latest book, One With Others: [a little book of her days], as part of AETN Presents: On the Same Page on the Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) Friday, Oct. 14, at 6:30 p.m.
Posted 04 Oct 2011 3:07pm - The Smittle Band to perform free concert at AETN
The Smittle Band will perform a free concert at the Arkansas Educational Television Network studios Monday, Oct. 17, at 7 p.m. for an upcoming episode of "AETN Presents: On the Front Row."
Posted 04 Oct 2011 11:11am - AETN to screen new film highlighting mid-century modern architecture at Arkansas Arts Center Tuesday
"Clean Lines, Open Spaces: A View of Mid-Century Modern Architecture," a new documentary produced by the Arkansas PBS (AETN) that will premiere in November, will be screened at the Arkansas Arts Center Tuesday, Oct. 4.
Posted 30 Sep 2011 10:38am - AETN to screen new film highlighting mid-century modern architecture at Jonesboro Public Library Sunday
"Clean Lines, Open Spaces: A View of Mid-Century Modern Architecture," a new documentary produced by the Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) that will premiere in November, will be screened across the state beginning Sunday at the Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library.
Posted 29 Sep 2011 3:45pm - AETN Foundation hosts exclusive performance with legendary guitar player Tommy Emmanuel
Tickets are still available for Tommy Emmanuels performance Thursday, Oct. 6, at 7:30 p.m. at the Reynolds Performance Hall on the University of Central Arkansas campus in Conway. Tickets are available exclusively through the AETN Foundation.
Posted 29 Sep 2011 8:47am - Ken Burns' 'Prohibition' premieres Oct. 2 on AETN
Ken Burns new documentary series Prohibition will premiere on the Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) Sunday, Oct. 2, at 7 p.m.
Posted 28 Sep 2011 8:47am - AETN Arts Fridays premieres Oct. 14 with 'AETN Presents: On the Same Page,' PBS Arts Fall Festival
The Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) will debut AETN Arts Fridays beginning Friday, Oct. 14, to provide Arkansans with world class arts and culture programming, including the locally produced series AETN Presents at 6:30 p.m. and the PBS Arts Fall Festival at 9 p.m.
Posted 22 Sep 2011 4:29pm - AETN program examines severe weather in Arkansas
The Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) will address Arkansas's recent severe weather conditions in "Extreme Weather" airing Tuesday, Sept. 27, at 7 p.m.
Posted 22 Sep 2011 8:42am - AETN, UALR Public Radio/KUAR FM 89.1 kick off third season of Community Cinema featuring free advance screening of 'Pray the Devil Back to Hell'
The Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) and UALR Public Radio/KUAR FM 89.1 invite the public to a free screening of Pray the Devil Back to Hell as part of Community Cinema Monday, Sept. 26, at 6 p.m. at Roosevelt Thompson Library in Little Rock.
Posted 22 Sep 2011 8:38am - AETN to hold screenings of new film highlighting mid-century modern architecture
Clean Lines, Open Spaces: A View of Mid-Century Modern Architecture, a new documentary produced by the Arkansas PBS (AETN) that will premiere in November, will be screened across the state beginning in October.
Posted 15 Sep 2011 10:50am - AETN Family Day Conway 2011 set for Saturday
The Arkansas PBS (AETN) will host Family Day Conway 2011 Saturday, Sept. 17, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the statewide network headquarters, 350 South Donaghey Avenue, Conway. This years theme is Find Your Inner Superhero.
Posted 13 Sep 2011 3:15pm - Mister Rogers' Neighborhood Sweater Drive to launch at AETN Family Day Sept. 17
The Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) will team up with The Salvation Army of Conway to conduct a Mister Rogers' Neighborhood Sweater Drive as a tribute to the late Fred Rogers and his example of being a caring neighbor. The drive will kick off as part of AETN Family Day Conway 2011 Saturday, Sept. 17, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Posted 13 Sep 2011 10:30am - AETN to collect non-perishable food items for CAPCA
The Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) will kick off a public service campaign to benefit the hungry in central Arkansas as part of AETN Family Day Conway 2011, Saturday, Sept. 17, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Attendees are encouraged to bring canned and non-perishable food items to the event to benefit the Community Action Program for Central Arkansas (CAPCA).
Posted 12 Sep 2011 2:48pm - AETN boosts community spirit with Family Day Conway 2011
The Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) has announced Family Day Conway 2011 a free public event to encourage community spirit through family-friendly fun and entertainment, educational activities and community service campaigns to be held Saturday, Sept. 17, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the statewide network headquarters, 350 South Donaghey Avenue, Conway. This years theme is Find Your Inner Superhero.
Posted 29 Aug 2011 4:33pm - 'Arkansas Week: Special Edition' to feature interviews with Arkansas's U.S. Representatives; premieres on AETN Sept. 2
A new series of "Arkansas Week: Special Edition," the Arkansas Educational Television Network's (AETN) public affairs series with host Steve Barnes, will premiere on AETN Friday, Sept. 2, at 6:30 p.m.
Posted 25 Aug 2011 2:20pm - AETN to air student films from across Arkansas
The work of Arkansas's next generation of filmmakers will be showcased in "Student Selects: A Young Filmmakers Showcase 2011" airing on the Arkansas PBS Mondays, Sept. 5 and 12, at 9 each night.
Posted 17 Aug 2011 2:43pm - AETN/PBS LearningMedia digital education service available free to Arkansans
To foster classroom innovation and engagement, the Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) has launched AETN/PBS LearningMedia (aetn.pbslearningmedia.org), a free service for all teachers, students and families in Arkansas, created in collaboration with PBS and WGBH, and their producing partners WNET and KET.
Posted 16 Aug 2011 3:54pm - 'Mentoring Youth' invites viewers to help make positive change in Arkansas communities
"Mentoring Youth," a live call-in program about the importance of providing positive role models for youth in Arkansas communities, will premiere on the Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) Wednesday, Aug. 24, at 8 p.m.
Posted 11 Aug 2011 2:59pm - AETN wins Videographer, Communicator awards for 'Silent Storytellers,' 'Men & Women of Distinction,' 'Arkansas's National Wildlife Refuges'
The Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) production department has been honored with three Communicator Awards and two Videographer Awards in the 2011 competitions.
Posted 27 Jul 2011 4:15pm - Placido Domingo stars in 'Rigoletto from Mantua' on 'Great Performances' airing July 17 on AETN
Giuseppe Verdis Rigoletto recorded in high definition in the Renaissance splendor of Mantua, Italy, in the actual places and hours of the day specified in the libretto comes to Great Performances on the Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) Sunday, July 17, at 1 p.m.
Posted 07 Jul 2011 3:14pm - Arkansas First Lady Ginger Beebe Visits AETN GO Camp
Arkansas first lady Ginger Beebe visited the Arkansas PBS (AETN) Thursday to discuss healthy habits and active lifestyles with the 41 children, ages 6 to 10, participating in the 2011 AETN GO Camp.
Posted 01 Jul 2011 12:23pm - 'Zen' series premieires as part of 'Masterpiece Mystery!' July 17 on AETN
"Zen," starring Rufus Sewell, will premiere on the Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) Sunday, July 17, at 9 p.m. as part of "Masterpiece Mystery!" and air in three parts June 17,24 and 31 at 9 each night.
Posted 01 Jul 2011 11:58am - 'Masterpeice Mystery!': Miss Marple Series VI' premieres July 10 on AETN
Miss Marple Series VI, starring British actress Julia McKenzie, will air on the Arkansas PBS (AETN) Sunday, July 10, at 9 p.m. as part of Masterpiece Mystery!
Posted 01 Jul 2011 9:25am - PBS LearningMedia, AETN launch new digital education service with world-class content from public media, its partners
To foster classroom innovation and engagement, the Arkansas PBS (AETN) today partnered with PBS to launch AETN/PBS LearningMedia (pbslearningmedia.org), a free service for all teachers, students and families in Arkansas, created in collaboration with PBS and WGBH, and their producing partners WNET and KET.
Posted 27 Jun 2011 3:17pm - Beebe addresses student questions in 'Young Arkansans Ask: Governor Mike Beebe' airing on AETN July 5
Gov. Mike Beebe answers 2011 Governor's School student questions in "Young Arkansans Ask: Governor Mike Beebe," airing on the Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) Tuesday, July 5, at 7 p.m.
Posted 24 Jun 2011 1:33pm - AETN receives two Governor's Work-Life Balance Awards
The Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) has been recognized by the Governor's Work-Life Balance Awards for medium companies for the fourth consecutive year.
Posted 20 Jun 2011 11:22am - AETN, UALR Public Radio/KUAR FM 89.1 host Community Cinema; free screening of 'Two Spirits'
The Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) and UALR Public Radio/KUAR FM 89.1 invite the public to a free screening of Two Spirits as part of Community Cinema Monday, June 27, at 6 p.m. at Roosevelt Thompson Library in Little Rock.
Posted 15 Jun 2011 4:17pm - 'Hidden in Plain Sight: Homeless in Arkansas' to air on AETN June 21
The Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) will address homelessness in Hidden in Plain Sight: Homeless in Arkansas airing Tuesday, June 21, at 7 p.m.
Posted 15 Jun 2011 9:02am - AETN, Faulkner County Library host Community Cinema; free screening of 'Two Spirits'
The Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) and the Faulkner County Library invite the public to a free screening of Two Spirits as part of Community Cinema Thursday, June 23, at 6 p.m. at the Faulkner County Library in Conway.
Posted 14 Jun 2011 2:17pm - FOI NOTICE: AETN Commission to meet June 15
The Arkansas Educational Television Network Commission will meet Wednesday, June 15, at 1 p.m. at the Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) located at 350 S. Donaghey in Conway.
Posted 09 Jun 2011 4:05pm - 'Hercule Poirot Series XI' saga continues as part of 'Masterpiece Mystery!' June 19
Hercule Poirot Series XI, starring David Suchet, will premiere on the Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) Sunday, June 19, at 9 p.m. as part of Masterpiece Mystery! and airs in three parts June 19, 26, and July 3 at 9 p.m.
Posted 09 Jun 2011 4:03pm - AETN's 'Student Selects: A Young Filmmakers Showcase' celebrates scholarship winners, student films at Little Rock Film Festival
Student Selects: A Young Filmmakers Showcase, a production of the Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN), scholarships will be awarded, student film selections will be screened and workshops will be held at this years Little Rock Film Festival (LRFF) to celebrate and support young filmmakers talent.
Posted 03 Jun 2011 3:35pm - Bill Murray Hosts 'Great Performances: Eric Clapton Crossroads Guitar Festival 3' Tuesday, June 7, at 9 p.m. on AETN
Great Performances: Eric Clapton Crossroads Guitar Festival 3 will premiere on the Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) Tuesday, June 7, at 9 p.m.
Posted 03 Jun 2011 3:34pm - 'Great Performances at the Met: Nixon in China' to be broadcast on AETN June 19
Nixon in China, an opera based on President Richard Nixons visit to China in 1972, will air as part of Great Performances: At the Metropolitan Opera on the Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) on Sunday, June 19, at 12:30 p.m.
Posted 24 May 2011 3:42pm - 'National Memorial Day Concert' to feature special commemoration of 9/11 live from U.S. Capitol
The 2011 National Memorial Day Concert, featuring a special commemoration of 9/11, will air Sunday, May 29, at 7 p.m. on the Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) and repeat at 8:30 p.m.
Posted 24 May 2011 3:16pm - New four-part series of 'Barnes and...A Conversation With' to premiere on AETN June 3
A new series of Barnes and…A Conversation With, the Arkansas PBSs (AETN) public affairs series with host Steve Barnes, will premiere on AETN Friday, June 3, at 6:30 p.m.
Posted 24 May 2011 3:14pm - AETN's 'Outdoor Hotline' to discuss fishing forecast
The next episode of Outdoor Hotline, airing on the Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) Thursday, May 12, at 7 p.m., will address the states fishing forecast.
Posted 05 May 2011 3:26pm - AETN, Faulkner County Library host free advance screening of 'Welcome to Shelbyville'
The Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) and the Faulkner County Library invite the public to a free screening of Welcome to Shelbyville as part of Community Cinema Tuesday, May 17, at 6 p.m. at the Faulkner County Library in Conway.
Posted 04 May 2011 4:07pm - Beebe to address viewer questions on AETN's 'Arkansans Ask'
Gov. Mike Beebe will discuss state issues and answer viewer questions in the next episode of Arkansans Ask, airing on the Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) Tuesday, May 10, at 7 p.m.
Posted 04 May 2011 11:48am - 'Freedom Riders' to premiere on AETN May 16
From award-winning filmmaker Stanley Nelson comes Freedom Riders, the powerful, harrowing and inspirational story of six months in 1961 that changed America forever. The film will premiere as part of the American Experience series Monday, May 16, at 9 p.m. on the Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN).
Posted 29 Apr 2011 3:09pm - AETN hosts annual 'Quiz Bowl' state finals April 30
Students will showcase their intellect in the annual Arkansas Governors Academic Competition at the Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) Saturday, April 30, in Arkansas Quiz Bowl 2011.
Posted 20 Apr 2011 3:22pm - AETN programs aim to break the cycle of violence in Arkansas
U.N.I.T.Y, a 60-minute documentary featuring a group of gang-affiliated inmates in an Arkansas maximum security prison reinventing themselves to reach beyond prison walls to keep teens from following the path to incarceration, will premiere on the Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) Thursday, April 28, at 7 p.m.
Posted 20 Apr 2011 3:20pm - AETN contest offers kids a chance to win a ride on the Arkansas & Missouri Railroad with 'Dinosaur Train'
Thirty Dinosaur Train fans, along with one guardian per child, will be randomly chosen to embark on a three-hour, 70-mile roundtrip, train ride hosted by the Arkansas PBS (AETN) and the Arkansas & Missouri Railroad on Saturday, May 21.
Posted 15 Apr 2011 2:01pm - Henry Louis Gates Jr. uncovers Latin America's roots in new four-part series 'Black in Latin America' premiering April 19 on AETN
Black in Latin America, the third of the trilogy Wonders of the African World and hosted by Henry Louis Gates Jr., will premiere on the Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) Tuesday, April 19, at 8 p.m. and air in four parts April 19 and 26 at 8 p.m. and May 3 and 10 at 7 p.m.
Posted 15 Apr 2011 1:58pm - U of A student Williams chosen for 'American Experience' Freedom Ride
Samantha Williams of Bryant, a junior political science major at the University of Arkansas, is one of 40 college students in the United States who has been selected for the American Experience 2011 Student Freedom Ride, an experiential learning opportunity for college students in conjunction with the broadcast of Freedom Riders and the 50th anniversary of the original May 1961 Freedom Rides. Anyone interested in following Williams experience on the Student Freedom Ride is encouraged to visit www.aetn.org/engage to read her blog posts and see photos.
Posted 14 Apr 2011 2:34pm - AETN, UALR Public Radio/KUAR FM 89.1 host Community Cinema; free advance screening of 'Bhutto'
The Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) and UALR Public Radio/KUAR FM 89.1 invite the public to a free screening of Bhutto as part of Community Cinema Monday, April 25, at 6 p.m. at Roosevelt Thompson Library in Little Rock.
Posted 13 Apr 2011 4:21pm - AETN, Hendrix College host Community Cinema; free advance screening of 'Bhutto'
The Arkansas PBS (AETN) and Hendrix College invite the public to a free screening of Bhutto as part of Community Cinema Tuesday, April 19, at 6 p.m. at the Murphy Building on Hendrixs campus in Conway.
Posted 13 Apr 2011 4:18pm - FOI NOTICE: AETN Commission to meet April 19
The Arkansas Educational Television Network Commission will meet Tuesday, April 19, at 1:30 p.m. in the boardroom of the Donald W. Reynolds Community Services Center, 300 West Second Street, Pine Bluff.
Posted 08 Apr 2011 3:56pm - AETN remembers the Civil War in Arkansas in new special
CW150: Remembering the Civil War in Arkansas will air on the Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) Thursday, April 21, at 8 p.m.
Posted 08 Apr 2011 3:52pm - Arkansas PBS Foundaion offers tickets to 'Celtic Woman: Songs From the Heart' May 11
Tickets to "Celtic Woman: Songs From the Heart Tour" Wednesday, May 11, at 7:30 p.m. at the Robinson Center Music Hall in Little Rock are now available exclusively through the Arkansas PBS (AETN) Foundation.
Posted 08 Apr 2011 8:40am - 'Forgiveness' two-part special to air on AETN April 17, 24
"Forgiveness: A Time to Love and a Time to Hate," a film in which acclaimed writer, producer and director Helen Whitney explores the timely applications and limitations of the concept and practice of forgiveness through a compelling range of stories, will air on the Arkansas PBS (AETN) in two 90-minute parts on Sundays, April 17 and 24, at 10 each night.
Posted 07 Apr 2011 8:41am - Shiloh Christian football team featured in April 12 'FRONTLINE' on AETN
FRONTLINE investigates the new face of high school football by following the Shiloh Christian High School team in Football High, airing on the Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) Tuesday, April 12, at 9 p.m.
Posted 05 Apr 2011 2:46pm - AETN, US Department of Veterans Affairs, Arkansas Department of Workforce Services to host Veterans Job Readiness Workshop this weekend
The Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN), U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and Arkansas Department of Workforce Services will host the Veterans Job Readiness Seminar Friday, April 8, and Saturday, April 9, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Arkansas Workforce Center, 5401 South University, Little Rock.
Posted 04 Apr 2011 4:16pm - AETN wins Telly Awards for 'Silent Storytellers,' 'Men & Women of Distinction'
The Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) production department has been honored with two Telly Awards in the 32nd annual competition.
Posted 04 Apr 2011 11:20am - Ken Burns's 'The Civil War' to rebroadcast on AETN beginning Sunday to coincide with 150th anniversary of the war
THE CIVIL WAR, the award-winning film produced and directed by Ken Burns that first aired in September 1990, will be rebroadcast on the Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) over five consecutive nights beginning Sunday, April 3, to coincide with the 150th anniversary of the start of the Civil War.
Posted 04 Apr 2011 9:13am - 'Masterpiece Classic: Upstairs Downstairs' saga continues on AETN after almost 30 years
Upstairs Downstairs, the acclaimed saga featuring the beloved 165 Eaton Place, will premiere on the Arkansas PBS (AETN) on Sunday, April 10, at 9 p.m. and air in three parts April 10, 17 and 24 at 9 each night.
Posted 30 Mar 2011 4:31pm - AETN programs aim to break the cycle of violence in Arkansas
U.N.I.T.Y, a 60-minute documentary featuring a group of gang-affiliated inmates in an Arkansas maximum security prison reinventing themselves to reach beyond prison walls to keep teens from following the path to incarceration, will premiere on the Arkansas PBS (AETN) Thursday, April 28, at 7 p.m.
Posted 28 Mar 2011 10:12am - AETN, Hendrix College host Community Cinema; free advance screening of 'Pushing the Elephant'
The Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) and Hendrix College invite the public to a free screening of Pushing the Elephant as part of Community Cinema Thursday, March 31, at 6 p.m. at the Murphy Building on Hendrixs campus in Conway.
Posted 18 Mar 2011 10:45am - AETN, UALR Public Radio/KUAR FM 89.1 host Community Cinema; free advance screening of 'Pushing the Elephant'
The Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) and UALR Public Radio/KUAR FM 89.1 invite the public to a free screening of Pushing the Elephant as part of Community Cinema Monday, March 28, at 6 p.m. at Roosevelt Thompson Library in Little Rock.
Posted 18 Mar 2011 10:40am - AETN, Jones Center set Family Day March 22 in Springdale
The Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) brings its award-winning AETN Family Day to the Jones Center for Families in Springdale Tuesday, March 22, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Posted 15 Mar 2011 4:16pm - Kevin Kerby + Battery to perform free concert at AETN
Kevin Kerby + Battery will perform a free concert at the Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) studios Thursday, March 24, at 7 p.m. for an upcoming episode of "AETN Presents: On the Front Row."
Posted 14 Mar 2011 1:35pm - AETN Foundation brings 'Celtic Thunder: Heritage' to Arkansas; Keith Harkin to perform exclusive acoustic show in AETN studios March 11.
The Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) will premiere the latest program from Celtic Thunder, "Heritage," on Friday, March 11, at 8:30 p.m., followed by an exclusive acoustic performance by Keith Harkin in the AETN studios.
Posted 08 Mar 2011 9:51am - Brenda Watson brings 'The Road to Perfect Health' to AETN
Brenda Watson, N.D., best-selling author and digestive care expert, will be live in the Arkansas PBS (AETN) studios Wednesday, March 16, at 7 p.m. to discuss her new program, "The Road to Perfect Health with Brenda Watson."
Posted 08 Mar 2011 9:48am - Beebe to address viewer questions on AETN's 'Arkansans Ask'
Gov. Mike Beebe will discuss state issues and answer viewer questions in the next episode of Arkansans Ask, airing on the Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) Thursday, March 3, at 7 p.m.
Posted 24 Feb 2011 3:28pm - AETN, UALR Public Radio/KUAR FM 89.1 host Community Cinema; free advance screening of 'Me Facing Life: Cyntoia's Story'
The Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) and UALR Public Radio/KUAR FM 89.1 invite the public to a free screening of Me Facing Life: Cyntoias Story as part of Community Cinema Monday, Feb. 28, at 6 p.m. at Roosevelt Thompson Library in Little Rock.
Posted 24 Feb 2011 10:59am - Chuck Dovish takes viewers to Arkansas's National Wildlife Refuges in special edition of "Exploring Arkansas"
"Arkansas's National Wildlife Refuges," a special edition of "Exploring Arkansas," will premiere on the Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) on Sunday, March 6, at 4:30 p.m.
Posted 15 Feb 2011 3:14pm - AETN, ADE, ASCD partner to add world-renowned online professional development for educators to Arkansas IDEAS
The Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN), Arkansas Department of Education (ADE), and ASCD, the internationally renowned producer of books, video, audio and onsite professional development for educators and leadership, have partnered to enhance professional development opportunities for Arkansas educators through the Arkansas IDEAS (Internet Delivered Education for Arkansas Schools) professional development website.
Posted 07 Feb 2011 4:23pm - 'Ask This Old House' Little Rock episodes to air on AETN
"Ask This Old House" kicked off a new season in the fall by traveling from coast to coast tackling home improvement projects and offering practical tips and instruction to help homeowners with projects around the home. The crew stopped in Little Rock in October, taping two segments that will air Sunday, Feb. 12 and 19, at 1 p.m.
Posted 31 Jan 2011 3:32pm - AETN's 'Outdoor Hotline' examines 2011-2012 hunting regulations
The next episode of Outdoor Hotline, airing on the Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) Tuesday, Jan. 25, at 7 p.m., will address the 2011-2012 hunting regulations in the state.
Posted 19 Jan 2011 2:28pm - Beebe to address legislative session, viewer questions in AETN's first 'Arkansans Ask' of 2011
Gov. Mike Beebe will discuss state issues and the opening of the 2011 legislative session, as well as answer viewer questions, in the next episode of Arkansans Ask, airing on the Arkansas PBS (AETN) Thursday, Jan. 27, at 7 p.m.
Posted 19 Jan 2011 2:24pm - AETN Foundation brings renowned violinist David Garrett to Little Rock
The AETN Foundation and Celebrity Attractions will present internationally renowned violinist David Garrett live in concert, Monday, Feb. 7, at 7:30 p.m. at Robinson Center Music Hall in Little Rock.
Posted 19 Jan 2011 2:22pm - AETN, UALR Public Radio/KUAR FM 89.1 host Community Cinema featuring 'For Once in My Life'
The Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) and UALR Public Radio/KUAR FM 89.1 invite the public to a free screening of For Once in My Life as part of Community Cinema Monday, Jan. 31, at 6 p.m. at Roosevelt Thompson Library in Little Rock.
Posted 14 Jan 2011 9:44am - AETN to feature new season of public affairs interviews as special four-part series of "Barnes and..."
A new season of "Barnes and...," public affairs series with host Steve Barnes, will premiere on the Arkansas PBS (AETN) on Friday, Feb. 4, at 6:30 p.m.
Posted 13 Jan 2011 3:20pm - AETN calls for 2011 student film showcase entries
The Arkansas Educational Television Network is now accepting entries for "Student Selects: A Young Filmmakers Showcase," which highlights the creativity and talent of the state's kindergarten through 12th grade students.
Posted 13 Jan 2011 8:59am - AETN, Hendrix College host Community Cinema; features free advance screening of 'For Once in My Life'
The Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) and Hendrix College invite the public to a free screening of For Once in My Life as part of Community Cinema Thursday, Jan. 20, at 6 p.m. at the Murphy Building on Hendrixs campus in Conway.
Posted 11 Jan 2011 4:03pm - Most-watched primetime science series moves to new night, time with premiere of 'NOVA: Making Stuff'
NOVA: Making Stuff, a four-part series examining the innovations that are ushering in a new generation of scientific breakthroughs, will premiere on the Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) Wednesday, Jan. 19, at 8 p.m. and air in four parts on Wednesdays, Jan. 19, 26, and Feb. 2 and 9, at 8 each night.
Posted 11 Jan 2011 10:16am - 'Pioneers of Television' celebrates extraordinary talent, themes of early television
"Pioneers of Television," a four-part series examining the inception and influence of some of the most popular genres in film and television, will premiere on the Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) Tuesday, Jan. 18, at 7 p.m. and air in four parts on Tuesdays, Jan. 25, at 8 p.m. and Feb. 1 and 8 at 7 p.m.
Posted 07 Jan 2011 4:56pm - AETN to broadcast State of the State address, Arkansas House of Representatives session
The Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) will broadcast Gov. Mike Beebe's State of the State address on AETN-1 Tuesday, Jan. 11, at approximately 10:30 a.m., following the swearing in of new representatives.
Posted 07 Jan 2011 4:32pm - Famed Northwest Arkansas poet Miller Williams featured in AETN's 'Men & Women of Distinction'
"Men & Women of Distinction: Miller Williams" will premiere on the Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) Monday, Jan. 10, at 9:30 p.m.
Posted 03 Jan 2011 2:50pm - Gregory named 2010 AETN Employee of the Year
Ryan Gregory of Maumelle, program manager for the Arkansas PBS (AETN) in Conway, has been named the 2010 AETN Employee of the Year, as chosen by the AETN staff.
Posted 29 Dec 2010 12:04pm - AETN schedules repeat of 'On the Same Page' in memory of Norris Church Mailer
The Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) will air AETN Presents: On the Same Page With Norris Church Mailer in memory of Mailer Wednesday, Dec. 8, at 6:30 p.m.
Posted 06 Dec 2010 4:41pm - AETN, Hendrix College host Community Cinema featuring free advance screening of 'The Calling'
The Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) and Hendrix College invite the public to a free screening of "The Calling" as part of Community Cinema Tuesday, Dec. 7, at 6 p.m. at the Murphy Building on Hendrixs campus in Conway.
Posted 23 Nov 2010 1:42pm - FOI NOTICE: AETN Commission to meet Dec. 1
The Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) Commission will meet Wednesday, Dec. 1, at 2 p.m. at The Center of Bryant in Bishop Park, 6401 Boone Road, Bryant.
This is an open meeting under the provisions of the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act, and the public is invited.
Posted 23 Nov 2010 9:44am - 'American Experience invites college students to 'get on the bus' 50 years later to retrace 1961 Freedom Rides
"American Experience" is currently accepting applications for the Student Freedom Ride, an all expenses paid trip retracing the original 1961 Freedom Rides from Washington, D.C., to Jackson, Miss., May 6-17, 2011.
Posted 23 Nov 2010 9:39am - "American Masters: LENNONYC" to explore John Lennon's life in New York City as father, husband, activist, artist
"LENNONYC," a documentary about John Lennon's years in New York City with Yoko Ono and their son Sean, will premiere on the Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) Monday, Nov. 22, at 8 p.m.
Posted 19 Nov 2010 12:20pm - AETN's 'Silent Storytellers' wins three Emmys
"Silent Storytellers," a production of the Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN), received three Emmy awards in the 2010 annual awards competition of the Mid-America Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS).
Posted 17 Nov 2010 1:58pm - AETN, Hendrix College host Community Cinema; features free advance screening of 'Deep Down'
The Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) and Hendrix College invite the public to a free screening of Deep Down as part of Community Cinema Tuesday, Nov. 16, at 6 p.m. at the Murphy Building on Hendrixs campus in Conway.
Posted 08 Nov 2010 2:52pm - Famed Northwest Arkansas poet Miller Williams featured in AETN's 'Men & Women of Distinction'
The Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN), The University of Arkansas J. William Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences Department of English and University of Arkansas Press invite the public to a free advance screening of Men & Women of Distinction: Miller Williams and poetry reading with the famed poet Sunday, Nov. 14, at 2 p.m. at the University of Arkansas Global Campus in Fayetteville.
Posted 04 Nov 2010 4:59pm - Wayland Holyfield joins acclaimed musicians, songwriters in exclusive AETN concert premiering Nov. 7
Four native Arkansans turned hit Nashville songwriters, producers and musicians Wayland Holyfield, Mark Wright, Randy Goodrum and Shawn Camp are featured in an exclusive concert in the next episode of AETN Presents: On the Front Row, premiering Sunday, Nov. 7, at 6 p.m.
Posted 03 Nov 2010 12:47pm - New Arts and Culture season kicks off this week with 'AETN Presents: On the Front Row'
The Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) delivers a new season of arts and cultural programming beginning Wednesday, Nov. 3, at 6:30 p.m. and will repeat immediately following Austin City Limits on Saturdays at midnight.
Posted 01 Nov 2010 4:25pm - Still on the Hill to perform free concert at AETN
Still on the Hill will perform a free concert at the Arkansas Educational Television Network studios Wednesday, Nov. 10, at 7 p.m. for an upcoming episode of AETN Presents: On the Front Row.
Posted 01 Nov 2010 8:41am - AETN Executive Director Weatherly elected PBS Board Vice Chairman
Allen Weatherly, Executive Director of the Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) and the Arkansas PBS Foundaion, has been elected to serve as Vice Chairman of the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) Board of Directors.
Posted 28 Oct 2010 8:50am - Documentary 'Circus' to premiere on AETN Nov. 3; provides intimate look at mystery, thrill of big top
"Circus," a six-hour series examining the life of big-top performers, will premiere on the Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) Wednesday, Nov. 3, at 9 p.m. and air in three parts Wednesdays Nov. 3, Nov. 10 and Nov. 17, at 9 each night.
Posted 27 Oct 2010 12:09pm - AETN's 'On the Same Page' takes a look at zombies with Robin Becker just in time for Halloween
Robin Becker will discuss her debut book, "Brains: A Zombie Memoir," as part of "AETN Presents: On the Same Page," on the Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) Wednesday, Oct. 27, at 6:30 p.m.
Posted 25 Oct 2010 3:06pm - AETN, Verizon recognize Domestic Violence Awareness Month in October with special programming, events, website
Nearly one in four women are beaten or raped by a partner during adulthood, according to the U.S. Department of Justice. This alarming statistic prompted the Arkansas PBS (AETN) and Verizon to partner to address domestic violence in Arkansas through special programming and events.
Posted 14 Oct 2010 2:22pm - AETN to host nine debates in 'Election 2010'
Candidates in nine races have agreed to participate in "Election 2010: The Debates," which will tape and air on the Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) Oct. 11-15.
Posted 06 Oct 2010 4:34pm - AETN, Hendrix College kick off second season of Community Cinema featuring free advance screening of 'Reel Injun: On the Trail of the Hollywood Indian'
The Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) and Hendrix College will launch the second season of Community Cinema in Conway with a free advance screening of "Reel Injun: On the Trail of the Hollywood Indian" Tuesday, Oct. 19, at 6 p.m. at the Murphy Building on Hendrix's campus in Conway.
Posted 04 Oct 2010 4:40pm - AETN Commission meeting canceled
The AETN Commission meeting scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 30, at the Arkansas Studies Institute has been canceled.
Posted 29 Sep 2010 4:38pm - 'God in America' to premiere on AETN Oct. 11
"God in America," a six-hour documentary about the history of religion in America, will premiere on the Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) Monday, Oct. 11, at 9 p.m., and will air in three parts Oct. 11-13 at 9 each night.
Posted 27 Sep 2010 11:02am - AETN helps Arkansans reconnect with lost property
Each year, millions of dollars in unclaimed property are turned over to the state by businesses that cannot locate the owners. "The Great Arkansas Treasure Hunt," airing Tuesday, Oct. 5, at 7 p.m. and Saturday, Oct. 9, at 4 p.m. on the Arkansas Educational Television Network, will attempt to reunite people with their lost property.
Posted 24 Sep 2010 4:31pm - Branagh returns as Swedish detective in 'Wallander II' as part of 'Masterpiece Mystery!' on AETN
"Wallander II," a series based on the bestselling mystery novels by Henning Mankell, will premiere on the Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) Sunday, Oct. 3, at 9 p.m. and air in three parts Oct. 3, 10 and 17 at 9 each night.
Posted 24 Sep 2010 4:24pm - AETN's Weatherly re-elected to PBS Board of Directors
Allen Weatherly, Executive Director of the Arkansas PBS and the Arkansas PBS Foundaion, has been re-elected to serve a second three-year term on the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) Board of Directors.
Posted 16 Sep 2010 9:59am - Arkansas PBS Foundaion hosts benefit honoring public broadcasting advocate Jane Krutz for lifetime of volunteer service, benefit supports Arkansas PBS Foundaion's Jane Krutz Volunteer Program Endowment Fund
The Arkansas Educational Television Network Foundation invites the public to a special 85th birthday tribute luncheon to honor Jane Krutz, longtime volunteer and public broadcasting advocate, at the William J. Clinton Presidential Center Thursday, Sept. 30, at 11:30 a.m.
Posted 13 Sep 2010 4:20pm - FOI NOTICE: AETN Commission to meet Sept. 30
The Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) Commission will meet Thursday, Sept. 30, at 1:30 p.m. at the Arkansas Studies Institute, 401 President Clinton Avenue, Little Rock.
Posted 13 Sep 2010 9:50am - The Tenth Inning of Burnss historic Baseball to premiere on AETN Sept. 28 Burns, Travelers, Naturals donate prizes for AETN trivia contest
The Arkansas PBS (AETN) treats baseball fans in September with the premiere of Ken Burns's "The Tenth Inning" and a baseball trivia contest with prizes from Burns, the Arkansas Travelers and the Northwest Arkansas Naturals.Thousands of bats, three home run records and one curse have been broken since Burns last explored the history of Americas national pastime with his landmark 1994 PBS series Baseball. Now Burns and co-director Lynn Novick bring the series to the present with "The Tenth Inning," a four-hour, two-part documentary series airing Tuesday-Wednesday, Sept. 28-29, at 7 each night on AETN.
Posted 03 Sep 2010 9:54am - 'The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That!' to premiere on AETN this Labor Day; series to appeal to preschooler's curiosity, engage them in scientific exploration
The Cat in the Hat Knows a lot About That!, a new series that will support science and learning for preschoolers, will premiere on the Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) Monday, Sept. 6, at 7:30 a.m.
Posted 01 Sep 2010 4:48pm - AETN productions receive Emmy nominations
The Arkansas PBSs Silent Storytellers and Men & Women of Distinction: Dr. Joycelyn Elders have received Emmy nominations in the 2010 annual awards competition of the Mid-America Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS).
Posted 01 Sep 2010 4:25pm - AETN schedules student film broadcasts; 'Student Selects 2010' to air Mondays, Sept. 6 and 13
The work of Arkansas's next generation of filmmakers will be showcased in Student Selects: A Young Filmmakers Showcase 2010 airing on the Arkansas Educational Television Network Mondays, Sept. 6 and 13, at 9 each night.
Posted 01 Sep 2010 8:35am - Bonnie Montgomery, Montgomery Trucking to perform free concert at AETN
Bonnie Montgomery and Montgomery Trucking will perform a free concert at the Arkansas Educational Television Network studios Thursday, Aug. 26, at 7 p.m. for an upcoming episode of AETN Presents: On the Front Row.
Posted 19 Aug 2010 3:14pm - AETN FOUNDATION HOSTS BENEFIT HONORING PUBLIC BROADCASTING ADVOCATE JANE KRUTZ FOR LIFETIME OF VOLUNTEER SERVICE Benefit supports AETN Foundations Jane Krutz Volunteer Program Endowment Fund
The Arkansas Educational Television Network Foundation invites the public to a special 85th birthday tribute luncheon to honor Jane Krutz, longtime volunteer and public broadcasting advocate, at the William J. Clinton Presidential Center Thursday, Sept. 30, at 11:30 a.m.
Posted 26 Jul 2010 2:14pm - Go Fast to perform free concert at AETN
Go Fast will perform a free concert at the Arkansas Educational Television Network studios Wednesday, July 28, at 7 p.m. for an upcoming episode of AETN Presents: On the Front Row.
Posted 22 Jul 2010 9:03am - Grammy nominee Wayland Holyfield joins acclaimed musicians, songwriters in free AETN concert
Four native Arkansans turned hit Nashville songwriters, producers and musicians Wayland Holyfield, Mark Wright, Randy Goodrum and Shawn Camp will perform a free concert at the Arkansas Educational Television Network studios Thursday, June 24, at 7 p.m. for an upcoming episode of AETN Presents: On the Front Row.
Posted 25 Jun 2010 2:24pm - Grammy nominee Wayland Holyfield joins acclaimed musicians, songwriters in free AETN concert
Arkansas (You Run Deep in Me) artist, Arkansas natives bring top hits to AETN. Four native Arkansans turned hit Nashville songwriters, producers and musicians Wayland Holyfield, Mark Wright, Randy Goodrum and Shawn Camp will perform a free concert at the Arkansas Educational Television Network studios Thursday, June 24, at 7 p.m. for an upcoming episode of AETN Presents: On the Front Row.
Posted 17 Jun 2010 2:31pm - AETN makes depression resources available statewide
The Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) is making resources available statewide for people suffering from or affected by mood disorders, specifically depression.
Posted 14 Jun 2010 11:08am - AETN receives Corporation for Public Broadcasting grants to maximize broadcast signals in Fayetteville, Arkadelphia
The Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) has been awarded $219,841 in grants from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) to improve digital coverage in Fayetteville and Arkadelphia.
Posted 14 Jun 2010 10:24am - AETNs Silent Storytellers, Student Selects to be screened at Little Rock Film Festival AETN sponsors YOUTH! workshops, screenings, video race
Silent Storytellers and Student Selects: A Young Filmmakers Showcase, productions of the Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN), have been chosen for screening as part of the Little Rock Film Festival.
Posted 01 Jun 2010 10:27am - Fayetteville Highs Sharp wins $2,500 scholarship from THEA Foundation as part of AETN Student Selects
William Michael Sharp, a Fayetteville High School senior, has been awarded a $2,500 scholarship from the THEA Foundation for editing Outside the Lines as part of the Arkansas Educational Television Networks Student Selects: A Young Filmmakers Showcase.
Posted 26 May 2010 5:45pm - Fayetteville student wins $2,500 scholarship from THEA Foundation as part of AETN Student Selects
Landry Parks Harlan, a Fayetteville High School senior, has been awarded a $2,500 scholarship from the THEA Foundation for directing Outside the Lines as part of the Arkansas Educational Television Networks Student Selects: A Young Filmmakers Showcase.
Posted 26 May 2010 5:39pm - Searcy Highs Cannon wins $2,500 scholarship from THEA Foundation as part of AETN Student Selects
Sean Cannon, a Searcy High School senior, has been awarded a $2,500 scholarship from the THEA Foundation for cinematography in Small Town as part of the Arkansas Educational Television Networks Student Selects: A Young Filmmakers Showcase.
Posted 26 May 2010 5:37pm - Manila Highs Smith wins $2,500 scholarship from THEA Foundation as part of AETN Student Selects
Tanner Smith, a Manila High School senior, has been awarded a $2,500 scholarship from the THEA Foundation for screenwriting Specter as part of the Arkansas Educational Television Networks Student Selects: A Young Filmmakers Showcase.
Posted 26 May 2010 5:36pm - AETN, THEA Foundation announce 2010 student film scholarship winners Four students awarded $2,500 scholarships from THEA Foundation
The Arkansas Educational Television Network and the THEA Foundation have announced winners in the Student Selects: A Young Filmmakers Showcase scholarship competition for high school seniors.
Posted 26 May 2010 4:25pm - AETN replacing KEMV DT antenna to maximize signal Improvements increase broadcast reach for AETN in North Central Arkansas
The Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) has begun work at the KEMV DT transmitter site near Mountain View to increase the broadcast coverage area of AETN in North Central Arkansas.
Posted 24 May 2010 4:33pm - FOI NOTICE: AETN Commission to meet via conference call
The Arkansas Educational Television Network Commission will convene via conference call Monday, May 24, at 4 p.m.
Posted 24 May 2010 4:30pm - AETN to host Community Cinemafeaturing A Village Called Versailles Free concert with Damn Bullets to follow screening
The Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) invites the public to a free screening of A Village Called Versailles as part of Community Cinema Tuesday, May 25, at 6 p.m. at the network studios, 350 South Donaghey, Conway.
Posted 24 May 2010 4:27pm - AETN receives two Governors Work-Life Balance Awards
The Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) has been recognized by the Governors Work-Life Balance Awards for medium companies for the third consecutive year.
Posted 24 May 2010 4:23pm - AETN, Faulkner County Library to host free advance screening of The Misunderstood Epidemic: Depression
The Arkansas PBS (AETN) and the Faulkner County Library will host a free advance screening of The Misunderstood Epidemic: Depression Saturday, May 15, beginning at 6 p.m. at the library, 1900 Tyler Street, Conway.
Posted 13 May 2010 7:38am - AETN examines depression epidemic in special programming National documentary followed by locally produced House Calls Depression
The Arkansas PBS (AETN) will present a special evening of programming addressing depression Tuesday, May 18, at 7 p.m.
Posted 13 May 2010 7:36am - Damn Bullets to perform free concert at AETNAudience invited to screen A Village Called Versailles before taping
Damn Bullets will perform a free concert at the Arkansas Educational Television Network studios Tuesday, May 25, at 7:30 p.m. for an upcoming episode of AETN Presents: On the Front Row.
Posted 13 May 2010 7:33am - AETN program examines teen prescription drug abuse Arkansas ranks first in nation for teen prescription pain reliever abuse; panel to discuss prevention, treatment
The Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) will address prescription drug use among adolescents and provide information about prevention, treatment and other issues in Healing Minds. Changing Attitudes. airing Wednesday, May 5, at 7 p.m.
Posted 04 May 2010 5:17pm - FOI NOTICE: AETN Commission retreat cancelled
The Arkansas Educational Television Network Commission retreat set for Thursday, April 22, has been cancelled.
Posted 21 Apr 2010 12:19pm - AETN hosts 25th annual Quiz Bowl state finals
Students are again preparing to showcase their intellect in the silver anniversary of the Arkansas Governors Academic Competition at the Arkansas Educational Television Network Saturday, April 24, in Arkansas Quiz Bowl 2010.
Posted 20 Apr 2010 3:48pm - Arkansas PBS Foundaion offers tickets toCeltic Woman: Songs from the Heart
Tickets to Celtic Woman: Songs from the Heart Tour Wednesday, April 28, at 7:30 p.m. at the Robinson Center Music Hall in Little Rock are now available exclusively through the Arkansas Educational Television Network Foundation.
Posted 20 Apr 2010 3:43pm - FOI NOTICE: AETN Commission to meet April 21
The Arkansas Educational Television Network Commission will meet Wednesday, April 21, at 2 p.m. in the Egret Room of DeGray Lodge, DeGray Lake Resort State Park, 2027 State Park Entrance Road, Bismarck.
Posted 15 Apr 2010 4:45pm - AETN, Hendrix College host Community Cinema featuring free advance screening of The Horse Boy Documentary follows Texas couples spiritual journey to Mongolia in search of treatment for sons autism
The Arkansas PBS (AETN) and Hendrix College invite the public to a free screening of The Horse Boy as part of Community Cinema Tuesday, April 20, at 6 p.m. at the Murphy Building on Hendrixs campus in Conway.
Posted 08 Apr 2010 4:50pm - FOI NOTICE: AETN Commission to work phone bank, meet via conference call
The Arkansas Educational Television Network Commission will work the phone bank during the Arkansas PBS Foundaion membership campaign Friday, March 12, from 5:30 to 9 p.m. and convene via conference call Monday, March 15, at 4 p.m.
Posted 15 Mar 2010 10:25am - AETN Family Day set for March 23 at Jones Center in Springdale Free event offers fun, educational activities during spring break
The Arkansas PBS brings its award-winning AETN Family Day to the Jones Center for Families in Springdale Tuesday, March 23, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Posted 15 Mar 2010 10:23am - Arkansas high school choirs perform with acclaimed composer Tim Janis on AETN New special taped in AETN studios features 14 Arkansas high schools
Fourteen Arkansas high school choirs will perform with nationally acclaimed composer Tim Janis in his new Celebrate America musical special on AETN Tuesday, March 16, at 6:30 p.m.
Posted 11 Mar 2010 8:23am - AETNs Arkansas Week introduces new interactive components during live broadcast Friday Viewers invited to create short news videos, suggest discussion topics
Arkansas Week, the Arkansas Educational Television Networks weekly news analysis program, will introduce a new program format during a special live broadcast Friday, March 12, at 8 p.m.
Posted 11 Mar 2010 8:20am - Arkansas PBS Foundaion gift supports HD programming for Arkansas viewers
The Arkansas PBS (AETN) Foundation has granted a Sony HDCAM studio editing recorder to the AETN Commission to assist AETN in providing High Definition (HD) programs to the state of Arkansas.
Posted 08 Mar 2010 8:47am - AETN, Arkansas School for the Blind host Community Cinema featuring The Eyes of Me Free community screening of documentary following four blind teenagers at the Texas School for the Blind
The Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) and the Arkansas School for the Blind invite the public to a free screening of The Eyes of Me as part of Community Cinema Tuesday, March. 9, at 6 p.m. at the schools auditorium in Little Rock.
Posted 01 Mar 2010 3:17pm - Silent Storytellers to premiere on AETN March 11 Documentary explores history, culture, importance of preserving Arkansass cemeteries
Silent Storytellers, an original documentary produced by the Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN), will premiere on AETN Thursday, March 11, at 6:30 p.m.
Posted 01 Mar 2010 3:15pm - SILENT STORYTELLERS TO BE SCREENED AT CLINTON SCHOOL OF PUBLIC SERVICE Documentary explores history, culture, importance of preserving Arkansass cemeteries
The Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN), the Clinton School for Public Service and the Arkansas Film Commission, a division of the Arkansas Department of Economic Development, invite the press to an advance screening of Silent Storytellers, Friday, March 5, at 6 p.m.
Posted 01 Mar 2010 3:12pm - AETN, Hendrix College host Community Cinema featuring free screening of Garbage Dreams Award-winning documentary highlights worlds largest garbage village being threatened by multi-national recycling corporation
The Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) and Hendrix College invite the public to a free screening of Garbage Dreams as part of Community Cinema Tuesday, Feb. 23, at 6 p.m. at the Murphy Building on Hendrixs campus in Conway.
Posted 22 Feb 2010 2:25pm - AETN calls for 2010 student film showcase entries Student entries eligible for $2,500 scholarships, AETN broadcast of films, screenings at Little Rock Film Festival
The Arkansas Educational Television Network is now accepting entries for Student Selects: A Young Filmmakers Showcase, which highlights the creativity and talent of the states kindergarten through 12th grade students.
Student Selects is an annual event that grants these future filmmakers the opportunity to submit their film and video handiwork for possible broadcast on AETN, streaming on www.aetn.org and screening at the Little Rock Film Festival.
Posted 17 Feb 2010 10:12am - AETN broadcasts Arkansas House of Representatives special session on second digital channel
The Arkansas Educational Television Network is broadcasting the Arkansas House of Representatives special session live on AETN-2 beginning at approximately 1:30 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday for the next four to six weeks.
Posted 17 Feb 2010 10:09am - FOI NOTICE: AETN Commission to meet Feb. 16
The Arkansas Educational Television Network Commission will meet Tuesday, Feb. 16, at 2:30 p.m. at the Arkansas Studies Institute, 401 President Clinton Avenue, Little Rock.
Posted 11 Feb 2010 4:13pm - Emmy-winning documentary The Buffalo Flows now available as professional development course for Arkansas teachers Six other educational programs also available
The Buffalo Flows, a one-hour documentary showcasing Americas first national river, is now available as an online Arkansas history professional development course made possible by the Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) and the Arkansas Department of Education (ADE).
Posted 21 Jan 2010 9:59am - AETN, Hendrix College host Community Cinema featuring free screening of Young@Heart Documentary features elderly chorus group performing popular rock and punk songs
The Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) and Hendrix College invite the public to a free screening of Young@Heart as part of Community Cinema Thursday, Jan. 28, at 6 p.m. at the Murphy Building on Hendrixs campus in Conway.
Posted 13 Jan 2010 2:50pm - AETN documents life of Dr. Joycelyn Elders; Personal interview with first black U.S. surgeon general premieres Dec. 28
Overcoming great adversity to become a respected physician and the first black U.S. surgeon general, Dr. Joycelyn Elders discusses her life in Men and Women of Distinction, airing on the Arkansas Educational Television Network Monday, Dec. 28, at 9:30 p.m.
Posted 28 Dec 2009 9:38am - FOI NOTICE: AETN Commission to meet Dec. 10
The Arkansas Educational Television Network Commission will meet Thursday, Dec. 10, at 11 a.m. in room 410 of the University of Arkansas Global Campus, 2 East Center Street, Fayetteville. The Commission will meet in executive session from 10-11 a.m.
Posted 10 Dec 2009 1:57pm - AETN Presents: On the Tamale Trail to air on AETN Three Arkansans scour the state for the best soul food in the form of tamales
AETN Presents: On the Tamale Trail featuring three Arkansans in search of the best tamales will air on the Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) Wednesday, Dec. 2, at 6:30 p.m.
Posted 02 Dec 2009 4:44pm - AETN, Hendrix College host Community Cinema featuring free screening of Between the Folds Documentary to explore artistic and scientific applications of paper folding;community discussion to follow
The Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) and Hendrix College invite the public to a free advanced screening of Between the Folds as part of Community Cinema at Hendrixs Olin C. Bailey Library in Conway, Tuesday, Dec. 1, at 6 p.m.
Posted 24 Nov 2009 8:45am - AETN CELEBRATES 40 YEARS OF SESAME STREET Season premiere Nov. 10 features First Lady Michelle Obama, nature curriculum and block format
Sesame Street, the longest running childrens program on television, will kick-off its 40th season on the Arkansas Educational Television Network, Tuesday, Nov. 10 at 9 a.m. Arkansans can vote for their favorite Sesame Street episode over the years by visiting www.aetn.org.
Posted 09 Nov 2009 3:58pm - AETN, Hendrix College host Community Cinema featuring free screening of Copyright Criminals Documentary to explore intellectual property rights in music sampling
The Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) and Hendrix College invite the public to a free advanced screening of Copyright Criminals as part of Community Cinema at Hendrixs Olin C. Bailey Library in Conway, Tuesday, Nov. 17, at 6 p.m.
Posted 05 Nov 2009 8:49am - AETN receives $750,000 USDA grant Funds designated for maximization of broadcast power in Jonesboro
The Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) has been notified by Sen. Mark Pryors office that the network has been selected to receive a grant of $749,417 under the USDA Public Television Station Digital Transition Grant Program, administered by the Rural Utilities Service.
Posted 04 Nov 2009 4:14pm - AETN program examines adult mental health issues
The Arkansas PBS (AETN) will address adult mental health issues and provide information about diagnosis, treatment and other issues in Healing Minds. Changing Attitudes. airing Wednesday, Oct. 28, at 7 p.m.
Posted 27 Oct 2009 8:18am - AETN, Hendrix College partner to launch Community Cinema in Documentary screening series raises social issues, creates discussion
The Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) and Hendrix College invite the public to the launch of Community Cinema at Hendrixs Olin C. Bailey Library in Conway, Tuesday, Oct. 27, at 6 p.m.
Posted 22 Oct 2009 3:51pm - AETN Executive Director Weatherly to serve on Corporation for Public Broadcasting panel
Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) Executive Director Allen Weatherly of Conway has agreed to be a panelist for the Corporation for Public Broadcastings (CPB) Community Service Grant (CSG) Review.
Posted 20 Oct 2009 4:21pm - Union Pacific Foundation donates $15,000 to Arkansas PBS Foundaion to support local programs
The Union Pacific Foundation recently donated $15,000 to the Arkansas PBS (AETN) Foundation to help support public broadcasting efforts in the state. On hand for the presentation were (from left): AETN Major Giving Coordinator Karen Cooper and Union Pacific Foundation Director of Public Affairs Drew Tessier.
Posted 20 Oct 2009 4:14pm - AETN Foundation Honors Volunteers
The Arkansas Educational Television Network Foundation hosted its annual volunteer appreciation dinner last Friday night to honor volunteers who believe in and support Arkansass public television network.
Posted 12 Oct 2009 8:55am - AETN launches new season of arts, cultural programming Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m.Season features authors, performances, documentaries;offers something for everyone
The Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) delivers a full season of arts and cultural programming beginning Sunday, Oct. 11.
Posted 12 Oct 2009 8:44am - AETN TO HOST H1N1, SEASONAL FLU LIVE CALL-IN
The Arkansas Educational Television Network and the Arkansas Department of Health will answer questions concerning H1N1 and seasonal flu with Seasonal Flu and H1N1: The Facts on Tuesday, Oct. 6, from 8 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Posted 05 Oct 2009 12:26pm - AETN announces Great Arkansas Treasure Hunt
Each year, millions of dollars in unclaimed property are turned over to the state by businesses that cannot locate the owners. The Great Arkansas Treasure Hunt, airing Tuesday, Oct. 6, at 7 p.m. and Saturday, Oct. 10, at 5 p.m. on the Arkansas Educational Television Network, will attempt to reunite people with their lost property.
Posted 30 Sep 2009 11:38am - Burns The National Parks premieres Sunday on AETN Network hosts live premiere party beginning at 5 p.m.
Ken Burns new documentary series The National Parks: Americas Best Idea will premiere on the Arkansas PBS Sunday, Sept. 27, at 7 p.m.
Posted 24 Sep 2009 12:41pm - AETNs Arkansas Parks Photo Contest closes Wednesday Entries accepted until midnight Sept. 23
The Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) wraps up its Arkansas State & National Parks Amateur Photo Contest at midnight on Wednesday, Sept. 23.
Posted 23 Sep 2009 8:23am - FOI NOTICE: AETN Commission to meet Sept. 24
The Arkansas Educational Television Network Commission will meet Thursday, Sept. 24, at 3 p.m. at the Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site, 2120 Daisy L. Gatson Bates Drive, Little Rock.
Posted 18 Sep 2009 10:04am - AETN, Hot Springs National Park invite public to Meet Me in the Park Saturday Daylong event free to all ages; AETN Parks Initiative presented in conjunction with latest Ken Burns documentary
The Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) and Hot Springs National Park invite the public to the sixth and final Meet Me in the Park event.
Posted 17 Sep 2009 10:23am - Arkansas PBS Foundaion hosts violinist David Garrett in concert
The Arkansas PBS Foundaion will present violinist David Garrett live in concert, Tuesday, Sept. 15, at 7:30 p.m. at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville.
Posted 09 Sep 2009 8:40am - AETN, Fort Smith National Historic Site invite public to Meet Me in the Park Sept. 12 Daylong event free to all ages; AETN Parks Initiative presented in conjunction with latest Ken Burns documentary
The Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) and Fort Smith National Historic Site invite the public to the fifth of six Meet Me in the Park events being held at Arkansass National Park Service sites this summer.
Posted 03 Sep 2009 3:02pm - Films documenting Central High crisis to air on AETN
The Giants Wore White Gloves and The Lost Year, two one-hour documentaries by filmmaker Sandra Hubbard, will air on the Arkansas Educational Television Network Sunday, Sept. 6, beginning at 1 p.m.
Posted 03 Sep 2009 3:00pm - AETN announces free Ted Ludwig Jazz Trio performance
AETN Presents: Front Row will be hosting a free concert by the Ted Ludwig Jazz Trio, featuring Ted Ludwig on seven-string guitar, Brian Brown on drums and Joe Cripps on bass. The concert will be held at the Arkansas Educational Television Network studios Tuesday, Sept. 8, at 7 p.m.
Posted 03 Sep 2009 2:55pm - AETN announces free performance by 3 Penny Acre
3 Penny Acre will perform a free concert at the Arkansas Educational Television Network studios Thursday, Sept. 10, at 7 p.m. for an upcoming episode of AETN Presents: Front Row.
Posted 03 Sep 2009 2:53pm - AETN, Buffalo National River invite public to Meet Me in the Park this Saturday Daylong event free to all ages; AETN Parks Initiative presented in conjunction with latest Ken Burns documentary
The Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) and Buffalo National River invite the public to the fourth of six Meet Me in the Park events that will be held at Arkansass National Park Service sites this summer.
Posted 28 Aug 2009 8:53am - Sammie Benjamin of Glenwood selected as AETN Commission chair
Sammie Benjamin, public school media specialist for the Centerpoint School District, of Glenwood has been chosen to serve as chairman of the Arkansas Educational Television Network Commission.
Posted 28 Aug 2009 8:25am - British comedy star to make appearance at AETN Mr. Rumbold of Are You Being Served? to visit AETN studios
Nicholas Smith, known for his role as Mr. Rumbold" on the popular British comedy Are You Being Served?, will be in Conway at the AETN studios on Saturday, Aug. 22. Smith will be featured during a special Are You Being Served? marathon airing on AETN that evening from 7 to 10:30.
Posted 20 Aug 2009 9:26am - AETN, Little Rock Central High National Historic Site invite public to Meet Me in the Park this Saturday Daylong event free to all ages; AETN Parks Initiative presented in conjunction with latest Ken Burns documentary
The Arkansas PBS (AETN) and Little Rock Central High National Historic Site invite the public to the third of six Meet Me in the Park events that will be held at Arkansass National Park Service sites this summer.
Posted 30 Jul 2009 3:56pm - A Trip Unplanned: An ATV Safety Story to air on AETN
The Arkansas Educational Television Network will address all terrain vehicle safety training in A Trip Unplanned: An ATV Safety Story airing Wednesday, July 29, at 7 p.m.
Posted 22 Jul 2009 11:16am - AETN, Pea Ridge National Military Park invite public to Meet Me in the Park this Saturday
Daylong event free to all ages; AETN Parks Initiative presentedin conjunction with latest Ken Burns documentary
Posted 17 Jul 2009 2:23pm - FOI NOTICE: AETN Commission to meet 6/23
The Arkansas Educational Television Network Commission will meet Tuesday, June 23, at 1 p.m. at the AETN headquarters, 350 South Donaghey Avenue, in Conway.
Posted 23 Jun 2009 2:25pm - AETN features contemporary Native American artwork exhibit, schedules gallery talk
The Arkansas Educational Television Network recently opened a contemporary Native American artwork exhibit in conjunction with the PBS/WGBH blockbuster documentary series "We Shall Remain" and AETN's "Arkansas's First People" Native American Initiative for Arkansas Educators. A free gallery talk and public reception will be held Saturday, June 13, from 2-4 p.m. at AETN, 350 South Donaghey, Conway.
Posted 08 Jun 2009 10:24am - AETN wins Governors Work-Life Balance Award
The Arkansas PBS has received first place recognition in the Governors Work-Life Balance Awards for medium companies for the second consecutive year.
Posted 01 Jun 2009 2:46pm - AETN productions win national awards
Arkansas Educational Television Network Executive Producer Carole Adornetto has announced several honors AETN productions have recently received.
Posted 01 Jun 2009 12:23pm - Student films to be showcased on AETN
The work of Arkansas's next generation of filmmakers will be showcased in “2009 AETN Student Selects: A Young Filmmakers’ Showcase” airing on the Arkansas Educational Television Network Sunday, May 31, at 2 p.m.
Posted 26 May 2009 8:46am - AETN announces free Shannon Boshears performance
Shannon Boshears will perform a free concert at the Arkansas Educational Television Network studios Thursday, May 28, at 7 p.m. for an upcoming episode of “AETN Presents: Front Row.”
Posted 26 May 2009 8:45am - AETN Foundation to embrace the mobile channel, utilizing SMS text messaging for fundraising and cutting edge constituent interaction
Taking a leadership role in the move to incorporate mobile technology into the world of philanthropy, the AETN Foundation announced it will launch a new program designed to capture donations via text message. To power its mobile platform, the AETN Foundation has partnered with Denver-based Mobile Accord, Inc., the premier provider of mobile technology to the nonprofit sector. The mobile giving channel is supported by AT&T, Verizon Wireless, Sprint/Nextel, T-Mobile and US Cellular representing the vast majority of U.S. mobile users.
Posted 20 May 2009 8:26am - FOI NOTICE: AETN Commission to meet 4/25
The Arkansas Educational Television Network Commission will meet Saturday, April 25, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the Club Room of the Red Apple Inn, 100 Club Road, Heber Springs.
Posted 21 Apr 2009 9:13am - AETN, Arkansas Center for the Book schedule Native American film screening in Magnolia
From television's most watched history series, "American Experience,"comes the groundbreaking Native history series, "We Shall Remain." The Arkansas PBS and the Arkansas Center for the Book will host a screening of this national series, as well as the locally produced component "Arkansas's First People," Saturday, April 25, in Magnolia.
Posted 15 Apr 2009 3:47pm - FOI NOTICE: AETN Commission to convene for meeting, conference call
The executive committee of the Arkansas Educational Television Network Commission will meet Thursday, April 16, at 4 p.m. The entire commission will convene via conference call Monday, April 20, at 4 p.m.
Posted 15 Apr 2009 3:45pm - AETN hosts Quiz Bowl State Finals
Students are again preparing to showcase their intellect in the Arkansas Governor’s Academic Competition at the Arkansas Educational Television Network Saturday, April 18, in “Arkansas Quiz Bowl 2009.”
Posted 14 Apr 2009 10:39am - AETN, Arkansas Center for the Book schedule Native American film screening in Bryant
From television’s most watched history series, “American Experience,” comes the groundbreaking Native history series, “We Shall Remain.” The Arkansas PBS and the Arkansas Center for the Book will host a screening of this national series, as well as the locally produced component “Arkansas’s First People,” Saturday, April 18, in Bryant.
Posted 09 Apr 2009 3:41pm - AETN, Arkansas Center for the Book schedule Native American film screening in Conway
From television’s most watched history series, “American Experience,” comes the groundbreaking Native history series, “We Shall Remain.” The Arkansas Educational Television Network and the Arkansas Center for the Book will host a screening of this national series, as well as the locally produced component “Arkansas’s First People,” Tuesday, April 21, in Conway.
Posted 09 Apr 2009 3:39pm - AETN, Arkansas Center for the Book schedule Native American film screening in Jonesboro
From television’s most watched history series, “American Experience,” comes the groundbreaking Native history series, “We Shall Remain.” The Arkansas Educational Television Network and the Arkansas Center for the Book will host a screening of this national series, as well as the locally produced component “Arkansas’s First People,” Sunday, April 19, in Jonesboro.
Posted 09 Apr 2009 3:37pm - AETN, Arkansas Center for the Book schedule Native American film screening in Fort Smith
From television’s most watched history series, “American Experience,” comes the groundbreaking Native history series, “We Shall Remain.” The Arkansas Educational Television Network and the Arkansas Center for the Book will host a screening of this national series, as well as the locally produced component “Arkansas’s First People,” Wednesday, April 15, in Fort Smith.
Posted 09 Apr 2009 3:33pm - AETN schedules screening of Native American films in Pocahontas
From television’s most watched history series, “American Experience,” comes the groundbreaking Native history series, “We Shall Remain.” The Arkansas PBS will host a screening of this national series, as well as the locally produced component “ Arkansas’s First People,” Thursday, April 2, in Pocahontas.
Posted 31 Mar 2009 9:56am - Beebe to respond to viewer questions on AETN
Gov. Mike Beebe will discuss state issues and answer viewer questions in the next episode of "Arkansans Ask," airing on the Arkansas Educational Television Network Wednesday, March 18, at 7 p.m.
Posted 16 Mar 2009 3:58pm - AETN Foundation prepares for final weekend of membership drive
The Arkansas Educational Television Network Foundation, the 501 (c)(3) nonprofit fundraising arm of the states only public television broadcaster and statewide network, is entering the final weekend of its March Membership Campaign almost 50 percent behind projections due to the recession and the loss of two transmitters.
Posted 16 Mar 2009 10:03am - AETN to air El Dorado concert honoring Martin Luther King Jr.
El Dorados 12th annual community concert honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. will air on the Arkansas Educational Television Network Sunday, March 22, at 2 p.m.
Posted 16 Mar 2009 9:50am - AETN Family Day set for March 24 at Jones Center Event offers fun, educational activities during spring break
The Arkansas Educational Television Network brings its award-winning AETN Family Day to the Jones Center for Families in Springdale Tuesday, March 24, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Posted 12 Mar 2009 2:35pm - AETN calls for 2009 student film showcase entries Category created for AETNs State and National Parks Initiative
The Arkansas PBS is now accepting entries for "Student Selects: A Young Filmmakers Showcase," which highlights the creative video works of the states kindergarten through 12th grade students
Posted 05 Mar 2009 9:44am - 'The Buffalo Flows' to premiere on AETN
"The Buffalo Flows," a one-hour documentary showcasing America's first national river, will premiere on the Arkansas Educational Television Network Sunday, March 8, at 5 p.m.
Posted 02 Mar 2009 9:20am - AETN broadcasts expected to resume in central, southern Arkansas by June 13
The Arkansas PBS expects to resume over-the-air broadcasts for KETS Channel 2/Little Rock and KETZ Channel 12/El Dorado no later than Saturday, June 13, 2009, when the nation completes the digital transition.
Posted 02 Mar 2009 9:16am - We're Number One (Again), We're Number One (Again)...
For the sixth consecutive year, a GfK Roper Public Affairs & Media poll shows Americans consider PBS the nations most trusted institution among nationally known organizations and the best choice in childrens programming for ages 2-8. PBS remains #1 in public trust, with 49% trusting PBS a great deal. Second in trust are courts of law, which are trusted a great deal by 27%. Among those polled, 18% found PBS to be an excellent use of tax dollars, second only to military defense, which garnered 23%.
Posted 18 Feb 2009 10:05am - FOI NOTICE: AETN Commission to meet 2/18
The Arkansas PBS Commission will meet Wednesday, Feb. 18, at 1:30 p.m. in room 207 of the State Capitol in Little Rock.
Posted 17 Feb 2009 3:56pm - AETN Commissioners attend Capitol Hill Days
Four members of the Arkansas Educational Television Network Commission are participating in Capitol Hill Days in Washington, D.C., this week.
Posted 10 Feb 2009 8:39am - AETN to turn off KETZ transmitter Feb. 5
The Arkansas Educational Television Network will turn off the KETZ Channel 12/El Dorado transmitter in Huttig on Thursday, Feb. 5. The shutdown is necessary for final preparations for the digital transition, and KETZ will be available again on Feb. 18, 2009, following the nations conversion to DTV.
Posted 04 Feb 2009 3:33pm - AETN to feature interview with Charlaine Harris
New York Times bestselling author Charlaine Harris, who resides in southern Arkansas, discusses the genre-bending Southern Vampire series with veteran journalist Steve Barnes on the Arkansas Educational Television Network Friday, Feb. 6, at 6:30 p.m.
Posted 04 Feb 2009 3:31pm - AETN to turn off KETS transmitter Jan. 25
The Arkansas Educational Television Network will turn off the KETS Channel 2/Little Rock transmitter in Redfield at midnight on Sunday, Jan. 25. The shutdown is necessary for final preparations for the digital transition, and KETS will be available again on Feb. 18, 2009, following the nations conversion to DTV.
Posted 26 Jan 2009 9:53am - AETN prepares for temporary shutdown, announces alternate delivery plans
The Arkansas Educational Television Network anticipates the temporary shut down of KETS Channel 2/Little Rock transmitter in Redfield to occur within the next week, weather permitting. The KETZ Channel 12/El Dorado transmitter in Huttig will also be off air later this month when a tower crew becomes available.
Posted 22 Jan 2009 2:49pm - AETNs In Their Words, Delta Dreams win top national honors
In Their Words, AETNs oral history project for Arkansass World War II veterans, and the documentary Delta Dreams took three first place honors at the National Educational Telecommunications Association (NETA) awards ceremony on Jan. 15.
Posted 22 Jan 2009 2:34pm - FOI NOTICE: AETN Commission to meet via conference call
The Arkansas Educational Television Network Commission will convene via conference call Monday, Jan. 12, at 4 p.m.
Posted 08 Jan 2009 2:30pm - Arkansas PBS Foundaion honors volunteers
The Arkansas PBS Foundation recently held their annual Volunteer Appreciation Dinner themed "Volunteers are the Stars of the Show."
Posted 29 Dec 2008 2:16pm - AETN to feature interview with Richard Leakey
Veteran journalist Steve Barnes discusses climate change and international efforts to affect environmental issues with paleoanthropologist Richard Leakey Friday, Dec. 19, at 6:30 p.m. on the Arkansas Educational Television Network.
Posted 17 Dec 2008 5:02pm - AETN schedules DTV testing for Dec. 17
To help viewers prepare for the upcoming digital transition, the Arkansas Educational Television Network, in partnership with the Arkansas Broadcasters Association and many Arkansas commercial television broadcasters, will conduct a shutdown test of the analog broadcast signal on Wednesday, Dec. 17, at 6:30 and 10 p.m.
Posted 17 Dec 2008 4:53pm - AETN, Secretary of State Daniels partner to stream Electoral College proceedings
The Arkansas PBS and Arkansas Secretary of State Charlie Daniels have partnered to deliver the 2008 Electoral College proceedings live via Web streaming Monday, Dec. 15, beginning at 10 a.m.
Posted 17 Dec 2008 4:41pm - AETN announces 2008 Employee Awards
The Arkansas Educational Television Network has announced recipients of the 2008 Employee Awards.
Posted 17 Dec 2008 4:39pm
Media invited to 'Election 2022: Arkansas PBS Debates"
Arkansas PBS will present nine debates featuring 24 candidates in “Election 2022: Arkansas PBS Debates.” Debates will be broadcast live and will livestream at youtube.com/arkansaspbs. Press conferences for candidates who choose to participate will directly follow each debate and will also livestream at youtube.com/arkansaspbs.
Members of the media are required to preregister at myarpbs.org/presspass at least 24 hours prior to each debate.