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Hayden Balgavy

Little Rock

Co-Host, Wake Up Central at KTHV-THV11 (Little Rock, AR)

Morning News Anchor at TEGNA

Tanner’s Dad l Arkansan | Co-Host of Wake Up Central on @THV11 | @ArkansasState Graduate | 501 Forever l Annoying lifelong Cowboys & Braves Fan

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  • This sweet spot in downtown Malvern has visitors buying by the pound | KB's Love by the Pound and More

    1 week ago | thv11.com | Hayden Balgavy

    MALVERN, Ark. — This week, Eat It Up travels to Hot Spring County to try KB's Love by the Pound and More! This spot is located in downtown Malvern, along with a handful of other local businesses, including an arcade. KB's has visitors coming back for the chocolate chip cookies, chicken and dumplings, and of course, the cake. Owner and founder Kendalynn Bolton admits it's been a long journey to this point. "I couldn't back to save my life.

  • Ferndale Market has fresh produce and hot lunches to go

    2 weeks ago | thv11.com | Hayden Balgavy

    LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — This week, Eat it Up travels to west Pulaski County for some fresh produce, hot lunches, and heat-it-up dinners to go at Ferndale Market! Here you can try steak tacos for lunch, a classic club, and Hayden's personal favorite, the Oklahoma onion burger. Chef Ian Davis believes Ferndale Market is off and running since opening at the beginning of 2025. "It's been crazy, we're just kind of hanging on as it grows around us, and we're just trying to keep up.

  • Real Fish reels in fresh catfish and Southern eats

    3 weeks ago | thv11.com | Hayden Balgavy

    ENGLAND, Ark. — This week, Eat It Up travels to southern Lonoke County to the small town of England to try Real Fish! This hometown spot features some of the freshest catfish, fried okra, fried green tomatoes, and live crawfish. Owner and operator Thomas Harper likes to keep things simple at his restaurant. "I'm a fisherman. I start out fishing, and that's what I do.

  • This food truck has some of the best vegan food in central Arkansas | Utopia Deli

    1 month ago | thv11.com | Hayden Balgavy

    LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — This week, Eat it Up is in downtown Little Rock with Utopia Deli! The weather is heating up, which means food truck season is back in Central Arkansas. This food truck features tacos, sliders, sides, and a club— but the crazy part is, it's all vegan! Owner and operator Trisha Snyder said the idea behind Utopia Deli was inspired by her family.

  • What is a stakes race at Oaklawn?

    Feb 26, 2024 | thv11.com | Hayden Balgavy

    HOT SPRINGS, Ark. — Almost nothing beats a day at the races. Some spend hours doing their research, while others simply pick a horse by name to bet on— either way, while you’re at the track, likely all the talk will be around a “stakes race”. “A stakes race means the owner has paid to either nominate the horse to be able to run in the entries. They may pay to start and might even pay to enter the horse in the race so there’s a fee attached,” explained Nancy Holthus, paddock analyst at Oaklawn Park.

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Hayden Balgavy @HaydenBalgavy
29 Oct 24

The final phase of the I-30 widening project has officially begun After years of construction, the long-awaited final phase of the I-30 widening project in Saline County has finally begun. https://t.co/dYaoaCT94E

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Hayden Balgavy @HaydenBalgavy
27 Oct 24

My boy @KCL_12 is an Emmy winner!!! Let’s go!!! https://t.co/L4B4t63fZV

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Hayden Balgavy @HaydenBalgavy
26 Oct 24

I’m sold. Final Four