2022 Cast and Crew

The cast and the crew of the 2022 NWA Gridiron are journalists who work at regional publications, broadcast outlets and public relations agencies as well as faculty, students and alumni of the School of Journalism and Strategic Media at the University of Arkansas. The cast and crew here will updated when casting begins in September.

Quarantining With the Stufflebeams

Social distancing comes even to the Arcadian land of our Ozark Gothic, as the Timely News Update country correspondents, Elmer and Letitia Mae Stufflebeam, will attest. Cast Introduction — Ray MinorChris Wallace — Dave EdmarkLetitia Mae Stufflebeam — Brenda BlaggElmer Stufflebeam — Steve VoorhiesVideo Producers — Brenda Blagg and Steve VoorhiesEditor — Andrew Epperson Donate

Ridin’ With Biden

Joe Biden spent months playing coy about who his running mate would be. The Timely News Update anchors Chris Wallace and Norah O’Donnell bring you the reveal at the wheel of that decision. Cast Introduction — Ray MinorChris Wallace — Dave EdmarkNorah O’Donnell — Stacey RobertsKamala Harris — Nikita ReedJoe Biden — Steve VoorhiesVideo Producer … More Ridin’ With Biden

King Trump

Anchor Norah O’Donnell of Timely News Update brings into focus a Donald Trump Rally where the president takes his shot at wooing suburban housewives to vote for him. But some things have changed in four years. … More King Trump

In the Depths of Bethel Heights

Timely News Update brings you breaking news about Bethel Heights and the stink it has raised. Here are Norah O’Donnell and Chris Wallace with the stench from the trench. CAST Introduction — Ray MinorNorah O’Donnell — Stacey RobertsChris Wallace — Dave EdmarkThe Cesspool Serenader — Katherine ShurldsVideo Producer — Frou GallagherEditor — Andrew Epperson Donate

Two Stand-up Guys

After the Black Lives Movement kicked into gear during the summer and protesters began toppling statues, Timely News Update’s crack reporting team went looking for some man-on-the-street interviews. They found the usual suspects. CAST Introduction — Ray MinorChris Wallace — Dave EdmarkNorah O’Donnell — Stacey RobertsColonel Halftrack — Flip PutthoffSenator Halfbright — Charlie AlisonVideo Producer … More Two Stand-up Guys

2019 Cast and Crew

The cast and the crew of the 2019 NWA Gridiron are journalists who work at regional publications, broadcast outlets and public relations agencies as well as faculty and students from the School of Journalism and Strategic Media at the University of Arkansas. Full Cast and Crew Emcee – Bret and Stephanie Schulte, professors of journalism … More 2019 Cast and Crew