AETN Pressroom
Student films to be showcased on AETN
posted 08 May 2008
The work of Arkansas's next generation of filmmakers will be showcased in "2008 AETN Student Selects: A Young Filmmakers Showcase" airing on the Arkansas Educational Television Network.
AETN partners help restore local service
posted 06 May 2008
In recent weeks, the Arkansas Educational Television Network has been able to restore consistent program service to cable subscribers in Vilonia, Beebe, Cabot and Jacksonville Air Force Base as the result of a partnership between KTWN-18, Charter Cable and Suddenlink Communications.
AETN’s Weatherly named Scottish Rite Citizen of the Year
posted 06 May 2008
Allen Weatherly, Executive Director of the Arkansas Educational Television Network and the AETN Foundation, has been named the Scottish Rite Citizen of the Year in Arkansas by the Arkansas Scottish Rite Freemasons.
SUBIACO ACADEMY PLACES SECOND IN 4A QUIZ BOWL FINALS
posted 29 Apr 2008
Subiaco Academy finished as runners up in the 4A conference finals of the Arkansas Governor’s Academic Competition Quiz Bowl Saturday, April 19, against Huntsville. The final score was 260 to 195. The team includes: Joshua Gage, James Kyle, Nehemiah Stephens; Tyler Carr, Josh Stewart, Matthew Sharum, Coach Alane Freerksen, Chance Kidd and Will Kluempers. The Arkansas Educational Television Network has hosted and aired the live competition since 1985. Students were challenged with difficult questions in literature, math, science, history, art, music and economics. This year, the top two teams from each of the seven conferences advanced to the State Conference Finals, resulting in seven champions. AETN provides lifelong learning opportunities, improves and enhances Arkansans’ lives and celebrates the unique culture of Arkansas through its programming and services. AETN’s digital and analog transmitters and numerous cable system connections give it statewide reach.
PARKERS CHAPEL PLACES SECOND IN 2A QUIZ BOWL FINALS
posted 29 Apr 2008
Parkers Chapel High School finished as runners up in the 2A conference finals of the Arkansas Governor’s Academic Competition Quiz Bowl Sunday, April 20, against Woodlawn. The final score was 215 to 190. The team includes: Chardai Tubbs, Captain Elizabeth Birchfield, Coach Sally Hudson; Daniel Lambert, MVP McKinley Hudson and Coach Andy Butterfield. The Arkansas Educational Television Network has hosted and aired the live competition since 1985. Students were challenged with difficult questions in literature, math, science, history, art, music and economics. This year, the top two teams from each of the seven conferences advanced to the State Conference Finals, resulting in seven champions. AETN provides lifelong learning opportunities, improves and enhances Arkansans’ lives and celebrates the unique culture of Arkansas through its programming and services. AETN’s digital and analog transmitters and numerous cable system connections give it statewide reach.
EPISCOPAL COLLEGIATE PLACES SECOND IN 3A QUIZ BOWL FINALS
posted 29 Apr 2008
Episcopal Collegiate High School finished as runners up in the 3A conference finals of the Arkansas Governor’s Academic Competition Quiz Bowl Saturday, April 19, against Bauxite. The final score was 215 to 200. The team includes: Will McLeane, Taylor Carney, Peter Ketch, Coach Stan Whittlesey; Coach Will Jennings, David Sunde, Perry Waters and Wilson Fricke. The Arkansas Educational Television Network has hosted and aired the live competition since 1985. Students were challenged with difficult questions in literature, math, science, history, art, music and economics. This year, the top two teams from each of the seven conferences advanced to the State Conference Finals, resulting in seven champions. AETN provides lifelong learning opportunities, improves and enhances Arkansans’ lives and celebrates the unique culture of Arkansas through its programming and services. AETN’s digital and analog transmitters and numerous cable system connections give it statewide reach.
CABOT PLACES SECOND IN 7A QUIZ BOWL FINALS
posted 29 Apr 2008
Cabot High School finished as runners up in the 7A conference finals of the Arkansas Governor’s Academic Competition Quiz Bowl Sunday, April 20, against Little Rock Central. The final score was 315 to 230. The team includes: Michael Godsey, Grace Coggins, Ralph Bellamy, Coach Daniel Fleming; Marshall Butler, MVP David Myers, Cody Dulaney and Captain Jason Haynes. The Arkansas Educational Television Network has hosted and aired the live competition since 1985. Students were challenged with difficult questions in literature, math, science, history, art, music and economics. This year, the top two teams from each of the seven conferences advanced to the State Conference Finals, resulting in seven champions. AETN provides lifelong learning opportunities, improves and enhances Arkansans’ lives and celebrates the unique culture of Arkansas through its programming and services. AETN’s digital and analog transmitters and numerous cable system connections give it statewide reach.
BENTON PLACES SECOND IN 6A QUIZ BOWL FINALS
posted 29 Apr 2008
Benton High School finished as runners up in the 6A conference finals of the Arkansas Governor’s Academic Competition Quiz Bowl Saturday, April 19, against Parkview. The final score was 210 to 200. The team includes: Michael Layton, Tyan Shell, MVP Mariah Nehus, Ashley Pitcock; David Campbell, Will Dwane, Matthew Eldridge and Coach Bill Waskom. The Arkansas Educational Television Network has hosted and aired the live competition since 1985. Students were challenged with difficult questions in literature, math, science, history, art, music and economics. This year, the top two teams from each of the seven conferences advanced to the State Conference Finals, resulting in seven champions. AETN provides lifelong learning opportunities, improves and enhances Arkansans’ lives and celebrates the unique culture of Arkansas through its programming and services. AETN’s digital and analog transmitters and numerous cable system connections give it statewide reach.
MORRILTON PLACES SECOND IN 5A QUIZ BOWL FINALS
posted 29 Apr 2008
Morrilton High School finished as runners up in the 5A conference finals of the Arkansas Governor’s Academic Competition Quiz Bowl Saturday, April 19, against Little Rock Christian. The final score was 245 to 195. The team includes: Julia Lyon, Liz Caruth, Bailey Knapp, Allison McVey, Coach Linda Smith; Tyler Priest, Chase Stobaugh, Robbie Wilkerson, Eli Virden and Assistant Coach Cody Vest. The Arkansas Educational Television Network has hosted and aired the live competition since 1985. Students were challenged with difficult questions in literature, math, science, history, art, music and economics. This year, the top two teams from each of the seven conferences advanced to the State Conference Finals, resulting in seven champions. AETN provides lifelong learning opportunities, improves and enhances Arkansans’ lives and celebrates the unique culture of Arkansas through its programming and services. AETN’s digital and analog transmitters and numerous cable system connections give it statewide reach.
LISA ACADEMY PLACES SECOND IN 1A QUIZ BOWL FINALS
posted 29 Apr 2008
LISA Academy finished as runners up in the 1A conference finals of the Arkansas Governor’s Academic Competition Quiz Bowl Sunday, April 20, against Haas Hall Academy. The final score was 300 to 215. The team includes: Bijal Shah, Fatima Ugur, Lillian Tong, Captain Abubakar Abid, Vihitha Thota, Coach Emin Cavvsoglu; Coach Suzanne Roger, J.D. Francisco, Jesse Jones and Sreesh Reddy. The Arkansas Educational Television Network has hosted and aired the live competition since 1985. Students were challenged with difficult questions in literature, math, science, history, art, music and economics. This year, the top two teams from each of the seven conferences advanced to the State Conference Finals, resulting in seven champions. AETN provides lifelong learning opportunities, improves and enhances Arkansans’ lives and celebrates the unique culture of Arkansas through its programming and services. AETN’s digital and analog transmitters and numerous cable system connections give it statewide reach.
PARKVIEW WINS 6A QUIZ BOWL TITLE
posted 29 Apr 2008
Parkview High School claimed the 6A conference title in the Arkansas Governor’s Academic Competition Quiz Bowl Saturday, April 19, against Benton. The final score was 210 to 200. The team includes: Seemaab Ali, Max Roy, Silas Altheimer; Coach Judy Warren, John Sykes and Mason Allen. The Arkansas Educational Television Network has hosted and aired the live competition since 1985. Students were challenged with difficult questions in literature, math, science, history, art, music and economics. This year, the top two teams from each of the seven conferences advanced to the State Conference Finals, resulting in seven champions. AETN provides lifelong learning opportunities, improves and enhances Arkansans’ lives and celebrates the unique culture of Arkansas through its programming and services. AETN’s digital and analog transmitters and numerous cable system connections give it statewide reach.
LITTLE ROCK CHRISTIAN WINS 5A QUIZ BOWL TITLE
posted 29 Apr 2008
Little Rock Christian claimed the 5A conference title in the Arkansas Governor’s Academic Competition Quiz Bowl Saturday, April 19, against Morrilton. The final score was 245 to 195. The team includes: Jackman Corley, MVP Chris Mullen, Michael Thompson, Emma Gist; Coach Danny Erlandson, Tim Nissen and John Lepine. The Arkansas Educational Television Network has hosted and aired the live competition since 1985. Students were challenged with difficult questions in literature, math, science, history, art, music and economics. This year, the top two teams from each of the seven conferences advanced to the State Conference Finals, resulting in seven champions. AETN provides lifelong learning opportunities, improves and enhances Arkansans’ lives and celebrates the unique culture of Arkansas through its programming and services. AETN’s digital and analog transmitters and numerous cable system connections give it statewide reach.
HUNTSVILLE WINS 4A QUIZ BOWL TITLE
posted 29 Apr 2008
Huntsville High School claimed the 4A conference title in the Arkansas Governor’s Academic Competition Quiz Bowl Saturday, April 19, against Subiaco Academy. The final score was 260 to 195. The team includes: Kelsey Whitley, Claudia Richardson, Ryan Watson, Jessica Tvrz; Kip Edgmon, Coach Bill Epperson, Jason Doll, Tristan Sokol and Assistant Coach Tyler Tvrz. The Arkansas Educational Television Network has hosted and aired the live competition since 1985. Students were challenged with difficult questions in literature, math, science, history, art, music and economics. This year, the top two teams from each of the seven conferences advanced to the State Conference Finals, resulting in seven champions. AETN provides lifelong learning opportunities, improves and enhances Arkansans’ lives and celebrates the unique culture of Arkansas through its programming and services. AETN’s digital and analog transmitters and numerous cable system connections give it statewide reach.
BAUXITE WINS 3A QUIZ BOWL TITLE
posted 29 Apr 2008
Bauxite High School claimed the 3A conference title in the Arkansas Governor’s Academic Competition Quiz Bowl Saturday, April 19, against Episcopal Collegiate. The final score was 215 to 200. The team includes: Sara Armstrong, Christina Cordell, Coach Sherrie McAdow, Coach Suellen Watson; Cooper Vandevender, Hayden Davis, Jesse Mobbs, Ryan LaMere and MVP Keenan Gillispie. The Arkansas Educational Television Network has hosted and aired the live competition since 1985. Students were challenged with difficult questions in literature, math, science, history, art, music and economics. This year, the top two teams from each of the seven conferences advanced to the State Conference Finals, resulting in seven champions. AETN provides lifelong learning opportunities, improves and enhances Arkansans’ lives and celebrates the unique culture of Arkansas through its programming and services. AETN’s digital and analog transmitters and numerous cable system connections give it statewide reach.
HAAS HALL ACADEMY WINS 1A QUIZ BOWL TITLE
posted 29 Apr 2008
Haas Hall Academy claimed the 1A conference title in the Arkansas Governor’s Academic Competition Quiz Bowl Sunday, April 20, against LISA Academy. The final score was 300 to 215. The team includes: Coach Paul Wolf, Alyssa Draper, Captain and MVP Levi Foster, Matthew Heckmann; Kraege Mabie, T. Gideon Keas and David Joseph. The Arkansas Educational Television Network has hosted and aired the live competition since 1985. Students were challenged with difficult questions in literature, math, science, history, art, music and economics. This year, the top two teams from each of the seven conferences advanced to the State Conference Finals, resulting in seven champions. AETN provides lifelong learning opportunities, improves and enhances Arkansans’ lives and celebrates the unique culture of Arkansas through its programming and services. AETN’s digital and analog transmitters and numerous cable system connections give it statewide reach.
LITTLE ROCK CENTRAL WINS 7A QUIZ BOWL TITLE
posted 29 Apr 2008
Little Rock Central High School claimed the 7A conference title in the Arkansas Governor’s Academic Competition Quiz Bowl Sunday, April 20, against Cabot. The final score was 315 to 230. The team includes: Anne Ye, Captain Dillon Hepp, Cyrus Bahrassa, Peter Lin; Coach Justin Acree, Dallas Tompkins, Alex Richardson and Coach Lenora Murray. The Arkansas Educational Television Network has hosted and aired the live competition since 1985. Students were challenged with difficult questions in literature, math, science, history, art, music and economics. This year, the top two teams from each of the seven conferences advanced to the State Conference Finals, resulting in seven champions. AETN provides lifelong learning opportunities, improves and enhances Arkansans’ lives and celebrates the unique culture of Arkansas through its programming and services. AETN’s digital and analog transmitters and numerous cable system connections give it statewide reach.
WOODLAWN WINS 2A QUIZ BOWL TITLE
posted 29 Apr 2008
Woodlawn High School claimed the 2A conference title in the Arkansas Governor’s Academic Competition Quiz Bowl Sunday, April 20, against Parkers Chapel. The final score was 215 to 190. The team includes: Coach Reasa Britt, Rebecca Handly; Jody Mercer, Captain and MVP Justin Bird and Jordan Bird. The Arkansas Educational Television Network has hosted and aired the live competition since 1985. Students were challenged with difficult questions in literature, math, science, history, art, music and economics. This year, the top two teams from each of the seven conferences advanced to the State Conference Finals, resulting in seven champions. AETN provides lifelong learning opportunities, improves and enhances Arkansans’ lives and celebrates the unique culture of Arkansas through its programming and services. AETN’s digital and analog transmitters and numerous cable system connections give it statewide reach.
Quiz Bowl champions announced
posted 28 Apr 2008
The 2008 Arkansas Quiz Bowl champions have been decided in the state conference finals, held at the Arkansas Educational Television Network in Conway April 19 and 20.
FOI NOTICE: AETN Commission to meet 4/26
posted 24 Apr 2008
The Arkansas Educational Television Network Commission will meet Saturday, April 26, at 8:30 a.m. at 300 Tower Building, 300 East Third, Little Rock.
AETN works with contractor to restore KETS
posted 08 Apr 2008
The Arkansas Educational Television Network reported today that a rigging contractor has been selected for the installation of the KETS emergency antenna and the process is underway to finalize a contract in accordance with Arkansas state law.
Tickets still available for AETN Doo Wop celebration
posted 08 Apr 2008
Tickets to the "AETN Foundation Doo Wop Celebration" Sunday, May 11, 2008, at the Robinson Center Music Hall in Little Rock are still available exclusively through the Arkansas Educational Television Network Foundation.
AETN Foundation offers tickets to Blue Man Group
posted 08 Apr 2008
The Arkansas Educational Television Network Foundation has a limited number of tickets and meet and greet passes remaining for the Blue Man Group’s "How to be a Megastar 2.1" tour coming to Alltel Arena Saturday, April 12, at 8 p.m.
Chesapeake Energy donates $10,000 to AETN Foundation
posted 25 Mar 2008
Chesapeake Energy presented $10,000 to the Arkansas Educational Television Network today to support "In Their Words: AETN’s World War II Oral Histories Project."
Public invited to Epiphany performance at AETN
posted 17 Mar 2008
One of the top-selling independent hip-hop artists in the state, Epiphany, will perform a free concert in the Arkansas Educational Television Network studios Tuesday, March 25, at 7 p.m. for an upcoming episode of "AETN Presents: Front Row."
AETN, Jones Center to host Family Day 2008 Tuesday
posted 14 Mar 2008
The Arkansas Educational Television Network and the Jones Center for Families in Springdale invite the public to Family Day 2008 Tuesday, March 18, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. during Spring Break Week at the Jones Center.
AETN wins two national ‘Best Place to Work’ awards
posted 12 Mar 2008
In recognition of its workplace practices promoting employee health and well-being, the Arkansas Educational Television Network received the American Psychological Association’s (APA) 2008 Psychologically Healthy Workplace Award at a ceremony in Washington, D.C. on March 9. One of five employers from across North America to receive APA’s workplace award this year, AETN won in the government/military/educational institution category.
AETN Foundation offers tickets to ‘Celtic Thunder’
posted 10 Mar 2008
Tickets to the performance of "Celtic Thunder" Monday, Nov. 17, at Alltel Arena in Little Rock are now available exclusively through the Arkansas Educational Television Network Foundation.
AETN Foundation to host Doo Wop celebration
posted 10 Mar 2008
Tickets to the "AETN Foundation Doo Wop Celebration" Sunday, May 11, 2008, at the Robinson Center Music Hall in Little Rock are now available exclusively through the Arkansas Educational Television Network Foundation.
AETN completes tower analysis, awaits antenna installation approval
posted 05 Mar 2008
The Arkansas Educational Television Network reported today that tower analysis for the KETS Channel 2 antenna has been completed, and the network is awaiting approval from KASN and the Arkansas Building Authority to begin the installation of new equipment. Repairs are expected to be completed during March."Towers are designed to hold only a certain weight, including heavy ice in the winter time, and withstand a maximum amount of high winds," AETN Executive Director Allen Weatherly said. "A complete structural analysis had to be performed by a licensed tower engineering firm to be sure the tower can safely hold the additional load of the emergency analog KETS Channel 2 antenna before we could install anything on the KASN tower.
AETN completes tower analysis, awaits antenna installation approval
posted 03 Mar 2008
The Arkansas Educational Television Network reported today that tower analysis for the KETS Channel 2 antenna has been completed, and the network is awaiting approval from KASN and the Arkansas Building Authority to begin the installation of new equipment. Repairs are expected to be completed during March."Towers are designed to hold only a certain weight, including heavy ice in the winter time, and withstand a maximum amount of high winds," AETN Executive Director Allen Weatherly said. "A complete structural analysis had to be performed by a licensed tower engineering firm to be sure the tower can safely hold the additional load of the emergency analog KETS Channel 2 antenna before we could install anything on the KASN tower.