KARV "Regional Radio"

KARV "Regional Radio" KARV is a radio station local to the Arkansas River Valley that brings you your favorite news talk programs and local favorites like Dial-A-Trade!

The first radio station between Ft. Smith and Little Rock, Arkansas officially went on the air on February 25th, 1947. KXRJ in Russellville, owned and managed by Russ Horne and Jerrell Shepherd, Paris and Russellville natives, respectively, became one of about 1,600 radio stations in the country. Horne and Shepherd had originally asked to get KARV as the call-letters for their new station, but tha

t was not available. The second choice was KRUS, but it was also unavailable. So, the FCC awarded the station is third choice, KXRJ – the “R” standing for Russ and the “J” for Jerrell. KXRJ first went on the air for a 7-hour test on February 24th from 5 PM until midnight. The first studio was located on the campus of Arkansas Polytechnic College in Russellville. KXRJ started its regular broadcast schedule on February 25th, 1947. During the first hours on the air, the station received several hundred calls of congratulations and praise for the clearness of reception and quality of the programs. KXRJ was broadcasting 250 watts on 1490, or the station could be found at 150 on older radios. The 17 hours of broadcast on the 25th included transcribed music and request numbers, spot news, sports summaries, and programs from the mutual broadcasting system, including news casts by Fulton Lewis, Jr. and Gabriel Heatter, The Inside of Sports, and Guy Lombardo’s Orchestra. Russ Horne and Jerrell Shepherd were the owners and managers of KXRJ. Approximately 8,000 people turned out on March 1st and 2nd, 1947, for KXRJ’s Open House ceremonies. The station had officially gone on the air on February 25th. During the Open House, special programs were presented by groups from Atkins, Dardanelle, Clarksville, Morrilton, and Russellville. Listeners were asked to make their choice of the best program by mail. Atkins won and was honored with a 30 minute remote broadcast originating from Atkins. KXRJ, now KARV, moved to a new spot on the radio dial in February of 1980. During the 7:30 news on February 13th, 1980, KARV moved from 1490 AM to 610 AM, enabling many residents of the Arkansas River Valley to hear KARV radio for the first time during nighttime hours and gave outlying areas of the River Valley their first opportunity to hear KARV during daytime hours.

12/02/2025
🎁 Ultimate Holiday Giveaway! 🎄EAB Media Group–Russellville is giving away 3 HUGE holiday prize packs — and you could win...
12/02/2025

🎁 Ultimate Holiday Giveaway! 🎄

EAB Media Group–Russellville is giving away 3 HUGE holiday prize packs — and you could win!

📅 Final Round:
• Nov 22–Dec 19

✨ How to Enter:
Visit participating sponsor locations
Scan the QR code to enter
➡️ Unlimited entries — the more stops you make, the better your chances!

🏆 Prizes from our sponsors:
• Aaron’s – 100" Big Screen TV ($3,000)
• Carr’s Chain Reaction – Big Green Egg Stand ($1,500)
• Arkansas Beauty College – Shampoos & Haircuts for a Year ($200)
• Fat Daddy’s Bar-B-Cue – $150 & $200 Gift Certificates
• Joshua’s Jewelry – $500 in Jewelry
• K & M Auto Detailing – $95 Gift Certificates
• River Valley Tinting & Glass – $150 & $200 Gift Certificates
• Georgia Carpet Mills – $150 & $200 Gift Certificates
• Yell County Gin Company – Tool Set ($500)
• Sumo Japanese Steakhouse – Chicken Combo Trays ($150 each)
• West Main Gallery – $150 & $200 Gift Certificates
• Gold Master’s Jewelry – $150 & $200 Gift Certificates
• River Valley Furniture/Ashley’s – $500 Gift Certificate
• Jayroe and Associates – $150 & $200 Gift Cards

Must be 18 to enter. Winners notified by phone or email.
🎄 Good luck & happy holidays! 🎄

12/02/2025

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12/02/2025
CONGRATULATIONS to our🎁 November Ultimate Holiday Giveaway Winner, Shelby Steuber of Dover! 🎄🏆 Shelby won these awesome ...
12/02/2025

CONGRATULATIONS to our🎁 November Ultimate Holiday Giveaway Winner, Shelby Steuber of Dover! 🎄

🏆 Shelby won these awesome Prizes from our sponsors:

• Arkansas Beauty College – Shampoos for a Year
• Fat Daddy’s Bar-B-Cue – $150 Gift Certificate
• Georgia Carpet Mills – $150 Gift Certificate
• Gold Master’s Jewelry – $150 Gift Certificate
• Jayroe and Associates – $150 Gift Card
• K & M Auto Detailing – $95 Gift Certificate
• River Valley Tinting & Glass – $150 Gift Certificate
• 10 Jeff Dunham tickets at Simmons Bank Arena
• 10 Jonas Brother tickets at Simmons Bank Arena
• 10 Trans-Siberian Orchestra tickets at Simmons Bank Arena
• Sumo Japanese Steakhouse – Chicken Combo Tray ($150 value)
• West Main Gallery – $150 Gift Certificate

Our December round ends on Dec 19, so visit our sponsors for your chance to win TONS of great prizes!
---Aaron’s of Russellville and Clarksville
---Carr’s Chain Reaction
---Arkansas Beauty College
---Fat Daddy’s Bar-B-Cue
---Joshua’s Jewelry
---K & M Auto Detailing
---River Valley Tinting and Glass
---Georgia Carpet Mills
---Yell County Gin Company
---Sumo Japanese Steakhouse
---West Main Gallery
---Gold Master’s Jewelry
---River Valley Furniture/Ashley’s
---Jayroe and Associates

Must be 18 to enter. Winners notified by phone or email.
🎄 Good luck & Merry Christmas! 🎄

12/02/2025

Our Sand Lizards will be walking the halls at each of our campuses this Thursday followed by a drive by parade on Front Street. We hope to see you there, help us spread the word!

12/01/2025
11/30/2025

It’s parade time, Russellville! 🎄✨

Bring the family, line the route, and let’s kick off the season together!

Want to be in the parade? 🎺🚒🎁
Entry deadline: Noon on Monday, December 1 (entries can’t be accepted after this time).
How to register: Online via Russellville Recreation & Parks.
Need assistance? Call 479-968-1272.

We invite all school groups, nonprofits, local businesses, marching bands, and more to join and spread holiday cheer while supporting our community traditions. See you there! 🙌

11/29/2025

Address

2705 E. Parkway Drive
Russellville, AR
72801

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+14799686816

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