Interview with Actor and Producer Michael Copon

Actor and Producer Michael Copon played the Blue Ranger on "Power Ranger Time Force" and starred in the movie "Universal's Scorpion King 2" and in "Bring it on: In It to Win It".  He was a part of  the Television series "One Tree Hill" and has played a part in many TV series. 

Michael Copon is attending Konsplosion in Fort Smith this weekend.  We had a chance to set down with Michael and talk about his life and what he is working on next.  Check out his interview below!

You can still catch Michael Copon today at Konsplosion in Fort Smith!

For other information about events at Konsplosion go to konsplosion.com 

McLarty Daniel Automotive is proud to present the 2nd Annual Attendance Is The Key Car Giveaway!

McLarty Daniel Automotive is in their 2nd year of acknowledging area high school students’ attendance achievements with the McLarty Daniel “ATTENDANCE IS THE KEY” car giveaway.  There will be four participating schools Bentonville, Bentonville West, Rogers and Rogers Heritage.   “I think it is really generous for McLarty Daniel to donate the car for that (student attendance incentive). It’s cool!” Jaydra Smith, 10^th grade BWHS.

Friday a pep rally was held to kick off the program at Rogers Heritage.      "The Rogers Community is very supportive of the schools.  McLarty Daniel is but one example and did they ever step up their support.  They know that being present at school (and on the job) is so very important, and their giving away a car to a student with perfect attendance is one way to encourage our students.  Thank you McLarty Daniel,” Karen Steen, Principal, Heritage High School.  

Click below to watch highlights from Rogers Heritage.

How do students win?  There will be ten lucky students at each school (Bentonville, Bentonville West, Rogers and Rogers Heritage) drawn from qualifying attendance entries.  They will choose a key in the order they are drawn and one lucky student at each school will have the key that starts a car.  Good luck!

#attend2win

About McLarty Daniel Automotive:

This passion for the Automotive business is evident in every employee at McLarty Daniel Automotive. Russ Daniel, hopes this passion translates into a team that is dedicated to serving the Northwest Arkansas area for years to come. Daniel believes in his dealerships being active and serving in the community.  It's all about the customer's experience at the McLarty Daniel stores. McLarty Daniel Automotive takes great pride in offering our customers amenities like comfortable waiting areas with snacks and beverages, Saturday service, and a lifetime powertrain program on our pre-owned vehicles.  McLarty Daniel Automotive is honored to be able to give back to the community that allows us to serve their car buying and service needs with this Attendance Is The Key Promotion.

7th annual 40/29 & The Arkansas CW Women’s Living Expo October 7-8 in Fort Smith

Mark your Calendars for the return of the 7th annual 40/29 & The Arkansas CW Women’s Living Expo October 7-8, 2017 at the Fort Smith Convention Center located at 800 Rogers Avenue Street in Fort Smith and there is free parking.

40/29 & THE ARKANSAS CW ARE PROUD SPONSORS OF THE WOMEN’S LIVING EXPO! 
“We so enjoy being a part of the Women’s Expo,” said KHBS/KHOG TV, MeTV and The Arkansas CW President and General Manager, Shawn Oswald. “Our news, sports and weather teams look forward to visiting with all the Expo attendees.

Show hours: Saturday, 10am to 6pm and Sunday, 11am to 5pm.
Tickets: $7 general admission, $5 with a discount coupon and children 8 and under are free.
$2 off admission coupons available at participating Harps stores.

SHOW HIGHLIGHTS

STOP BY THE ARKANSAS CW BOOTH AND MEET THE ARKANSAS CW CREW! Plus, grab a photo with your friends for free at our Superhero Photo Booth! The Arkansas CW Crew consists of local street team members, who are entertainers and online correspondents for local interviews on the Arkansas CW www.thearkansascwcrew.com blog and www.dotheozarks.com .

SPEND SOME TIME WITH THE 40/29 GET READY WEATHER TEAM!

Are you “weather wise?” The 40/29 GET READY WEATHER TEAM quizzes the audience and one lucky winner will walk away with a brand new 40” TV. Study up and we’ll see you at the Expo’s Crain Hyundai Entertainment Stage Saturday October 7th at 12:30! 

THE CRAIN HYUNDAI ENTERTAINMENT STAGE features festive entertainment throughout the weekend. Bring your friends and join us for one-of-a-kind events specially put together just for you.

MEET GENERAL HOSPITAL’S MICHAEL CORINTHOS played by Chad Duell will be appearing at the Expo on Saturday at 12pm. Hang out with Chad at his fanfest and receive a free autographed picture. Sponsored by FFO HOME

MEET THE ORIGINAL "ICING SLINGERS" CHEF DANNY LANE AND CHEF REBECCA WOODARD PRESENTED BY HARPS.  They will be exploring the delicious worlds of taste, texture and temptation... “TEMPASTIONS.” These mind-bending, hand crafted, sweet morsels of flavor will remodel your idea of full flavored desserts.

PETIT JEAN MEATS CHEFS KITCHEN features award winning CHEF JASON KNAPP as he prepares his specialties along with cooking demos throughout the weekend. Learn time saving tips, watch simple cooking techniques and enjoy delicious tastings. Follow the aroma to our stage and taste wonderful foods while being delightfully entertained.

THE RUNWAY FALL FASHION EVENT  featuring fashions for all at premium prices. At the runway, clothes and accessories from Arkansas Fashion School, Be’ljoy, J10 Design, LulaRoe, Rags N’ Calico, S 28th Boutique, Stage Stores and Zoe Bug’s Boutique at prices that work for you. Watch NWAA models walk the runway and enjoy a glass of wine from Diamond Head Wineries, the official wine of the Expo.

SUNDAY IS MOTHER DAUGHTER DAY sponsored by 102.7 the vibe. The fun starts at the front door with a special goody bag (while supplies last) and then take part in exciting mother-daughter contests.

MOTHER DAUGHTER LOOK- ALIKE CONTEST! All entries receive a free ticket to the Expo. The Grand Prize Mother-Daughter winners receive Dinner for Two, Two Movie Passes, Flowers from Johnston Quality Florists, Pandora Bracelets from Rags N’ Calico and $25 each in Show Dollars courtesy of Elizabeth Johnson Farmers Insurance Agency. Our 2nd and 3rd place winners will receive a beautiful bouquet from Johnston Quality Flowers. Enter in advance at www.womenslivingexpo.com or in person at the Expo on Sunday October 8th from 11am-2pm at the 102.7 the Vibe table in the lobby.

MOTHER DAUGHER CAKE DECORATING CONTEST! Do you dare? In a timed event, mothers and daughters will challenge their creative skills as they race to decorate a fantastic fall themed 8” cake layer! 30 minutes may seem impossible to create a masterpiece, but join the fun and find out! Judges Chef Danny Lane and Chef Rebecca Woodard will award a $50 HARPS gift certificate to the winning team. The Arkansas CW Crew will be on hand to join the fun.

YOUR TIME TO MOVE FORWARD AS AN ENTREPRENEUR explores the social retail opportunities that will engage and empower you to be your own boss. Meet representatives from Avon, Chloe & Isabel and Tupperware, 3 brands that women love and that you can believe in! Sat. at 11am and Sun. 12pm.


FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION GO TO WWW.WOMENSLIVINGEXPO.COM

Win Tickets to The Halloween Festival at The Castle of Muskogee!

The Halloween Festival at the Castle of Muskogee and The Arkansas CW want to give a scary good time!  Enter below for your chance to win tickets to the Halloween festival at the Castle of Muskogee.  

For more information on the Halloween Festival go to www.okcastle.com/halloween. 

Click here for contest rules.  

Don't Miss NWA and the River Valley's Local Comic Con "Konsplosion" in Fort Smith

Konsplosion will be held in the Fort Smith Convention Center on Friday, September 29th through Sunday, October 1st.  We are so excited about Konsplosion's special guests this year!  Check them out below!

Michael Copon
Actor and Producer

Michael Copon played Blue Ranger on "Power Ranger Time Force" and was one of the main leads for the movie "Universal's Scorpion King 2" and "Bring it on: In It to Win It".  He also starred in the Television series "One Tree Hill" and has played a part in many other TV series. in Konsplosion will be held in the Fort Smith Convention Center on September 29th - October 1st.  Click here for more information on Michael Copon

"Ryngs"
Artist and Illustrator

Ryngs (aka: Odis Holcomb) is a Freelance artist and illustrator.  He works with oils, acrylics, pastels and graphite.  He not only does custom commissions, he does work for RPG game art, album covers, periodical illustrations, book covers and advertisements.

Bound by Fire 

Bound by Fire returns for Konsplosion!  Based out of Springfield, MO they are a high performance midwest spinning poi and you can't miss their cheesy jokes!  This group is very entertaining and a must see at Konsplosion!

Chocobros

Come see Noctis, Prompto, Ignis and Gladiolus take the stage and give you an epic show!  

DJs from Starlight Entertainment

Game Room Sponsor

GameXchange

Don't miss all the fun in the game room with tournaments and prizes brought to you by GameXchange! 

The Arkansas CW Crew
Dustin, Devante and Shane

Stop by The Arkansas CW booth: 
Meet the Arkansas CW Crew, get a free picture at our Superhero Photo Booth and chance to win prizes!

The Arkansas CW is the home of well received shows such as Flash, Arrow, legends of Tomorrow, Supergirl, Supernatural, Arrow, Flash, Reign, iZombie, Vampire Diaries and Originals.  


This is one Konsplosion you don't want to miss out on!  Get your tickets now, Click here!  For other information about events at Konsplosion go to konsplosion.com

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Youth Talent Competition This Sunday at the Arkansas Oklahoma State Fair!

Lucky finalists have been chosen for a chance to perform in the Expo Center building on fairgrounds during the Arkansas Oklahoma State Fair Talent Competition on Sunday September 24th, at 5:00 PM!  Come by and show your support!  Good luck to all contestants!

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PROUD SPONSOR OF 

THE ARKANSAS AND OKLAHOMA STATE FAIR 
YOUTH TALENT COMPETITION

Interview with Illusionist Sean Paul

Dustin Williams had the chance to sit down with Illusionist Sean Paul at the Intrigue Theater in Eureka Springs.  

Sean Paul will be featured on Thursday's episode of Penn & Teller: Fool Us at 7pm on The Arkansas CW.  If you miss the show on Thursday don't worry an encore episode will air on The Arkansas CW Friday at 8pm.  Check out the interviews below!

Here is a list of where you can find The Arkansas CW in our area.

Antenna: 29.2 or 40.2

Cox Cable:  4 or  2004

AT&T U-verse: 30 or 1030

DirecTV: 41

DISH: 21 

Interview with cast of new CW show "Dynasty"

The Arkansas CW Entertainment Reporter Dustin Williams had the opportunity to sit down with the stars of the CW Network's new fall show "Dynasty".  Grant Show (Blake Carrington) and Nathalie Kelley (Cristal Flores) talk about what viewers can expect from the reboot of the classic 80's show!  

You can catch the series premiere of "Dynasty" on Wednesday, October 11th at 8pm following the season premiere of Riverdale.  Check out the interview below!

The Arkansas CW and Fun City Free Lego Movie Screening

The Arkansas CW and Fun City want to send you to a Free Screening of The Lego Ninjago!  This Tuesday at 7pm, September 19th we will be holding a free screening at the Razorback Malco in Fayetteville. Seating is limited, it is first come first serve as long as you are holding a ticket that you can pick up from Fun City in Springdale.  Pick up your ticket (each ticket is for two people) at Fun City 5320 W Sunset Ave #157 Springdale AR.  Ticket does not guarantee seating. Pick up your ticket now while they are available.

Only ticket holders will be allowed entrance into theater for seating.  Seating is limited. It is first come first serve.  Ticket does not guarantee seating.

40/29 News Launches Weekend 5pm Newscast on The Arkansas CW.

The Arkansas CW Launches Weekend 5PM Newscast

40/29 Weekend News at five on the Arkansas CW will air Saturday and Sunday

Starting Saturday, September 23^rd.

Beginning Saturday, September 23rd viewers will be able to watch 40/29 News at 5pm on the Arkansas CW every weekend from 5:00 – 5:30 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.

Using the award-winning news gathering resources from local ABC affiliate and sister station 40/29 TV, the 5:00 p.m. weekend newscast on The Arkansas CW will offer local viewers an option for the LIVE. LOCAL. LATE BREAKING. coverage they have come to expect from 40/29 News.  40/29 Weekend News at 5pm on the Arkansas CW will feature familiar faces, including news anchor Allison Wise, weather with Taylor Pannell and Reese Miller with sports.  Teams of field crews from across the entire region will cover important news and weather events from Fort Smith, The River Valley and all of Northwest Arkansas.

“We continue to be committed to localism and to serving our community on The Arkansas CW by providing local viewers our award-winning coverage at a time that is important to them.” said KHBS/KHOG-TV President and General Manager, Shawn Oswald. “On September 11th, we expanded our morning news, 40/29 News Sunrise on The Arkansas CW at 7 am to an hour and we are excited to continue our expansion of our local news product into the weekends for the 5:00 p.m. time period.   

The Arkansas CW is one of America’s leading CW affiliates and winner of the CW’s “CW Network Model Affiliate” for 2013-14. The station was also awarded the prestigious “CW Plus Station of the Year” award in 2012, a PromaxBDA Bronze in 2017, PromaxBDA Gold Award in 2016 and was nominated for a regional Emmy in 2017. 

Here is a list of where you can find The Arkansas CW in our area.

Antenna: 29.2 or 40.2

Cox Cable:  4 or  2004

AT&T U-verse: 30 or 1030

DirecTV: 41

DISH: 21 

Harry moves to The Arkansas CW

Harry is moving to The Arkansas CW!  You can catch Harry starting September 11th at noon!

Here is a list of where you can find The Arkansas CW in our area.
Antenna: 29.2 or 40.2
Cox Cable:  4 or  2004
AT&T U-verse: 30 or 1030
DirecTV: 41
DISH: 21

For more information on the show click here!

KHBS/KHOG available again on Cox Communications

KHBS/KHOG and the Arkansas CW today announced a restoration of its TV station signal to the Cox Communications cable systems in the Ft. Smith DMA.

KHBS/KHOG and the Arkansas CW’s carriage was briefly discontinued on the Cox systems beginning late Tuesday night, September 5, after an impasse was reached in retransmission-consent negotiations following the expiration of an existing contract.
“We are thankful for the patience of our viewers,” said KHBS/KHOG General Manager Shawn Oswald. “We appreciate that both parties recognized the heightened sense of urgency to resolve these negotiations both fairly and quickly so that our respective viewers and customers could be once again served by our stations.”

“We are very pleased to once again have KHBS/KHOG providing Cox customers the quality local and national programming that we invest so highly in for our local communities," said Oswald.

Hearst Television owns and operates local television and radio stations serving 26 media markets across 39 states reaching over 21 million U.S. television households. Through its partnership with nearly all of the major networks, Hearst Television distributes national content over nearly 70 video channels including programming from ABC, NBC, CBS, CW, MY Net, MeTV, This TV, Estrella and more. Hearst Television is recognized as one of the industry's premier companies, and has been honored with numerous awards for distinguished journalism, industry innovation, and community service. Hearst Television is a wholly owned subsidiary of Hearst. www.hearsttelevision.com.

40/29 News and The Red Cross hosted a "Telethon for Texas"

40/29 and the Northwest Arkansas Chapter of the American Red Cross partnered to hosted a “Telethon for Texas” on Wednesday, August 30^th from 4:00pm to 7:00pm.  They raised over $45,000 for their disaster relief efforts.

The telethon was a special appeal for donations to assist disaster relief efforts for the people in Houston, Texas, and the surrounding areas affected by Hurricane Harvey that has led to devastating flooding, displaced families, and damaged homes.

Volunteers staffed phones at 40/29 for viewers to call in and easily donate to disaster relief. Thank you for donating!

If you are unable to call during the telethon and want to help, other ways to donate include:

Making a $10 donation by texting “REDCROSS” to 90999

Making a donation, of any amount, on the American Red Cross website or by calling 1-800-RED CROSS.

Donating blood.  Visit the American Red Cross website to find a collection location or blood drive near you. 

The Crew Tour the Cox Communications Smart Home.

The Crew traveled to The Parks at Brighton , a Buffington Homes community in Bentonville, to tour Cox Communications Smart Home. The smart home, powered by Cox's broadband network, featured more then 60 connected smart devices.

Here is a list of some the the connected smart devices that where featured.

Dustin had the opportunity to talk to Curt Stamp of Cox Communications and Violinist /Composer Jason Yang. They talked about  how Jason uses High Speed internet to connect with people across the globe.

Jenna spoke with Brent Wheelbarger of Trifecta Communications, Brent explained how the internet was helping them bring a storybook to life.

Dustin sat down with Annie Kraybill of Crystal Bridges. They talked about how high speed internet allows students to access high quality arts education.

Jenna hit the kitchen with food blogger Whitney Bond.  Whitney showcased several smart devices that make life easier in the kitchen.

Dustin talked to Michael Allen of NWA 3D about the many uses of 3D Printing.

Jenna talked security with Emily from Cox Communications.  Emily highlighted a few of the many connected devices to secure your home.

40/29 News Coverage of the Eclipse on The Arkansas CW

The solar eclipse will darken the skies on Monday, August 21st.  You can catch updates on the solar eclipse with 40/29 News, updates will be aired on The Arkansas CW between 9AM and 2PM.

The eclipse will peak in our area just after 1PM. Here is a list of peak times and eclipse percentages in our area.

If you are planning on watching the solar eclipse make sure you have the proper eye protection.  Looking at the sun, even when it is partially covered by the moon, can cause serious eye damage or blindness.  Regular sunglasses will not protect your eyes, you will need to purchase eclipse viewing glasses. When purchasing these glasses make sure they meet the current international standard : ISO 12312-2.

If you are unable to find these glasses don't worry, there is still a way for you to enjoy the eclipse. Click here for a step by step tutorial from The NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory on how to make a pinhole camera.

Remembering Coach Broyles

The University of Arkansas will be holding a "Celebration of Life" on Saturday for Frank Broyles who passed away on Monday at the age of 92.  The celebration will start at 2pm at the Bud Walton Arena. 40/29 News will be covering the event live on both ABC 40/29 and The Arkansas CW.  The live coverage celebrating his life will begin at 1pm on Saturday.

Konsplosion announces headlining guest: Michael Copon

Konsplosion! announces headlining guest actor and producer Michael Copon! Konsplosion will be held in the Fort Smith Convention Center on September 29th - October 1st.

Michael Copon played Blue Ranger on "Power Ranger Time Force" and was one of the main leads for the movie "Universal's Scorpion King 2" and "Bring it on: In It to Win It".  He also starred in the Television series "One Tree Hill" and has played a part in many other TV series. in Konsplosion will be held in the Fort Smith Convention Center on September 29th - October 1st.

Get your tickets now! For tickets and other event information click here!

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A PROUD SPONSOR OF KONSPLOSION

Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge Celebrates their 25th Anniversary

This year the Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge is celebrating it's 25th anniversary for providing a place for wildlife rescue animals.  They have rescued 490 animals in the past 25 years and are one of the top ten destinations in Arkansas.

TCWR has become one of the nation's leading big cat and bear sanctuaries. We had a chance to talk with Co-Founder and president Tonya Smith and Assistant Curator Laurie Vandorwal. Check out their interviews below and the gallery.

All the animals at Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge have been rescued.  They have more than 100 tigers, lions, leopards cougars and servals. Turpentine Creek receives no federal, state or city funding. They rely on donations and A small admission fee goes to the care of these animals.     

For more information on the refuge click here
Wish to donate click here

The Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge is located 10 minutes south of Eureka Springs on Highway 23.

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