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‘Outlaw’ Tommy Smith Rides Again, in Heber
Tommy Smith, Arkansas' iconic radio star, is back on air at KSUG-FM in Heber Springs, after a brief retirement and navigating health challenges. read more >
by Kyle Massey -
The Buzz Shifts TV Partnership From KATV to KARK/Fox 16
The move surprised some Buzz listeners, especially fans of former Arkansas Razorback linebacker David Bazzel, a KABZ star who has done notable work with KATV over the years. read more >
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Broyles Award Ceremony to Move to Oaklawn
Leaders of the Broyles Foundation say they will move its annual Frank Broyles Award ceremony to Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort in Hot Springs starting w read more >
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Country Star Justin Moore Continues as KABZ Co-Host
Moore made his debut with co-hosts Roger Scott and former University of Arkansas linebacker David Bazzel on New Year’s Eve 2001. read more >
by Kyle Massey -
Award-Winning Sports Journalist Kyle Deckelbaum Leaving KATV
In a Twitter post, Deckelbaum said he was departing "after it became clear that the needs of the station have changed." read more >
by Kyle Massey -
‘Small Town USA’ Singer Justin Moore to Succeed Tommy Smith on The Buzz
With his 2.4 million Facebook followers, the country musician brings a large audience to the radio station. read more >
by Kyle Massey -
‘Outlaw’ Tommy Smith to Drop the Microphone at Year’s End
It could be the final sign-off for a provocative figure who ruled the local radio ratings for almost two decades. read more >
by Kyle Massey -
KARK’s Kellerman, Who Put Spotlight On ‘Babe Bracket,’ Heading Home to Texas
KARK-TV News Director Austin Kellerman says he’s going home to Texas to work for parent company Nexstar Communications, ending a seven-year stint of directing news coverage for the Little Rock NBC affiliate. read more >
by Kyle Massey -
Bye-Bye Babe: A Controversial Contest Goes Nameless
KABZ-FM's embattled radio contest pitting local female newscasters against one another in a March Madness-style bracket has avoided elimination by changing its name. read more >
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