Crystal Martinez
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Ardmore, OK, United States
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KNWA Today: Candidates needed for Kiss a Pig 2023
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — Kiss a Pig returns later this year, it’s another chance to get dressed up and raise money for the Arkansas Diabetes Assoc. Kiss a Pig will occur on Sat., Oct. 7 at the Rogers Convention Center. It’s Arkansas largest black-tie fundraiser. According to ADA’s website, business leaders serve as candidates. The […] → Read More
KNWA Today: Paradise Found 5k Returns
BENTONVILLE, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — Registration is now open for a race that gives you the opportunity to check out mountain bike trails in a new way. Paradise Found 5k is returning this year, registration is $35. The race is limited to the first 300 people to sign up. It’ll take place Sat., July 8 at […] → Read More
KNWA Today: Pink Ribbon Luncheon Preview
You can help raise money for the world's leading breast cancer organization and its mission to fund groundbreaking research that brings us closer to a cure. → Read More
KNWA Today: Best Friends Pet Resource Center Grand Opening Preview
BENTONVILLE, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — The countdown is on. We’re days away from Best Friends Pet Resource Center’s grand opening. The resource center will also serve as a hub for the community with a coffee shop inside and a cat room where people can come and play with the cats up for adoption. It’ll take place […] → Read More
KNWA Today: Life Styles Inc. to host Abilities Ball
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — Life Styles Inc. invites you to an inaugural event aimed to “foster the remarkable abilities of people with developmental disabilities.” The ball will take place Sat., March 11 at the Fayetteville Public Library from 6:00 – 9:30 p.m. Tickets are $50 for adults and $35 for kids. All proceeds go back […] → Read More
KNWA Today: Rogers Short Film Festival
ROGERS, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — The Rogers Short Film Festival returns, and with it comes to access to screenings, networking opportunities, and workshops. The festival takes place March 3-5 at Victory Theatre. Single-day and weekend passes are available. You can purchase passes online. → Read More
KNWA Today: FPL to host Pulitzer Prize finalist Jerry Mitchell
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — Soon, you’ll have the chance to hear from a Pulitzer Prize finalist about his book that looks into unsolved murder cases from the civil rights era. The Fayetteville Public Library invites you to discuss Jerry Mitchell’s book “Race Against Time: A Reporter Reopens the Unsolved Murder Cases of the Civil Rights […] → Read More
KNWA Today: Kendal Mountain Film Tour coming to Fayetteville
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — A mountain film festival is coming to NWA and will benefit a local non-profit, Pedal it Forward. Pedal it Forward makes bikes accessible to everyone in the community by repairing old bikes and donating them. The Kendal Mountain Film Festival will take place Thurs., March 2 at 6:30 p.m. at the […] → Read More
KNWA Today: Interform NWA Fashion Week 2023
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — Every year, NWA Fashion Week never fails to showcase fashion trends and designers’ hard work. There’s still time left for designers to apply to be featured in this summer’s fashion show. You can find the application online. The deadline to apply is March 3, 2022. Interform also hosts other events for […] → Read More
BHM Special: Meet award-winning filmmaker, Mike Day
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — A Northwest Arkansas film director is paving the way for other black filmmakers in the industry and has the accolades to prove it. Mike Day is living out his dream. “Some of my favorite film directors include John Singleton who made Boyz n the Hood,” Day said. “You had Spike Lee […] → Read More
KNWA Today: Community Service, Inc. hosts “Brighter Days”
BENTONVILLE, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — A non-profit is bringing brighter days to kids in NWA. Community Service, Inc. offers help to kids 18 and younger in need through services like day mental health services and juvenile justice. On Thursday, March 2, the Community Service Youth Foundation will host “Brighter Days,” a fundraiser that benefits the programs […] → Read More
KNWA Today: Black Music & Film Expo
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — You can check out some of our local talents during the Arkansas Black Music & Film Expo. The expo will take place Feb. 17 -18. The Film Expo and afterparty will take place Fri., Feb. 17 from 6-10 P.M. at the Fayetteville Town Center. The Music Expo will take place Sat., Feb 18 from 6-10 P.M. at Geroge’s Majestic Lounge. You can purchase tickets online. → Read More
KNWA Today: Single Parent Scholarship Fund
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — There’s still about a month left before scholarship applications close for single parents looking for financial help with summer school. SPSF’s applications for the summer semester close on March 15. Applications for the fall semester will open on April 15. You can find the application and eligibility on the website. → Read More
Missing in Arkansas: Jamie Valdez
BOONEVILLE, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — Sugar Grove, Arkansas is home to several trails and swimming holes. It’s also where Booneville Police are searching for Jamie Valdez. Police Chief Benjamin Villarreal says Valdez’s wife reported him missing on June 20, 2021, one day after Jamie’s blue Chevy Equinox was found near a bluff hole off Dry Creek […] → Read More
KNWA Today: NWA Girl Gang Winter Market
ELM SPRINGS, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — Come shop from small business owners, makers, artists, and crafters at the 2023 NWA Girl Gang Winter Market. The market, which features crafts and goods from local entrepreneurs, will take place Sat., Feb. 11 at Heroncrest Event Center from 10 A.M. – 3 P.M. You find more information about NWA […] → Read More
KNWA Today: Formal wear drive for HS students
FORT SMITH, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — You might want to get a head start on your spring cleaning and consider donating gently used formal attire. Future School of Fort Smith is in need of formal dresses and suits. Their goal is to provide students at the school who need a dress for their upcoming homecoming dance […] → Read More
KNWA Today: Volunteers needed for Fort Smith Night to Shine
FORT SMITH, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — Calling all queens and kings of Northwest Arkansas and the River Valley, get ready for a fun night at Night to Shine. Night to Shine is a prom experience for people ages 14 and older with special needs. This year, it’ll take place on Fri., Feb. 10 from 6 P.M. – 9 P.M. at Westarl Church of Christ. You can sign up to volunteer and be a buddy online. → Read More
KNWA Today: Amazeum Adult Night and Programs
BENTONVILLE, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — You may already know the Amazeum provides fun learning opportunities for kids but there are some events for adults to have some fun too! Staff from the Science Center joined KNWA Today to talk about upcoming programs that’ll be open to adults only. You find the full list of events and how to register online. → Read More
KNWA Today: Arkansas Beer & Bagel Off-Road Run
ROGERS, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — Grab a beer and a bagel and get ready to go running off-road for the Arkansas Beer & Bagel Off-Road series. The run will start at 9 A.M. Sat., March 25 at War Eagle. The 4-ish mile course will take you through War Eagle with bagels and brew waiting for you at the end. It costs $45 to register. You can sign up and find more details online. → Read More
KNWA Today: Girl Scouts cookie season underway
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — It’s everyone’s favorite time of year, it’s time to get your Girl Scout cookies. A few Junior scouts from Girl Scouts Diamonds of Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Texas joined KNWA Today to talk about what Girl Scouts has taught them and how excited they are for this year’s cookie sales. You can […] → Read More