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UAMS nuclear pharmacy program has strong national presence
One of the nation’s leading pharmacy schools, the UAMS College of Pharmacy excels in an area few others do: nuclear pharmacy. UAMS is one of only a handful of nuclear pharmacy programs in the United States that offers the full 200-hour Authorized Nuclear Pharmacy Certificate Program in this specialized field.
Fair Valley Fins Continue Impressive run in GDSA, top Piranhas & Four Seasons
The Fair Valley Fins summer swim team put on another dominating performance at their Greater Dayton Swim Association (GDSA) home opener Thursday, June 13, with a season high score of 596.76. The Pinecrest Piranhas swim team finished second with 427.33 points, and the 4 Seasons Swim Club finished in third place with a score of 392. The Fair Valley Fins took 1st place in 44 of the 74 events.
The CALS Used Book Sale Returns July 11-13
Bookworms, rejoice. The sale your shelves have been craving is back again. Thanks to the next Friends of Central Arkansas Libraries (FOCAL) Used Book Sale on July 11-13, your shelves (and wallets) will have never been happier. As the CALS Main Library continues to undergo extensive renovations, the summer sale...
Oklahoma Braces for Dangerous Heat Wave: 105-109 Degrees Expected
Tulsa, OK – A significant heat wave is expected to impact Southeast Oklahoma and Western Arkansas this week, with heat indices climbing into the 105-109 degree range. The National Weather Service in Tulsa has issued a heat advisory from noon to 7 PM today. According to the National Weather...
Controversy arises over county jail petition signature collection
A signature gathering event from inside the Pulaski County Jail was canceled after public controversy. The advocacy group For AR Kids planned to gather signatures to support their proposed constitutional amendment, titled The Educational Rights Amendment of 2024. The proposal would require private schools that get tax money to adhere to certain regulations.
25th Annual Buffalo River Elk Festival slated for this weekend
BUFFALO RIVER (KATV) — Today begins the 25th annual Buffalo River Elk Festival, which runs from June 28 through the 29th. The festival will feature live music, elk viewing, interactive exhibits, hands-on activities and more. The live music lineup features Whislin' Dixie, Batterton and Edwards, Donald Payne - Vocal...
Arkansas MLK Jr. Commission prepares to honor 60th anniversary of Civil Rights Act
LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — The Civil Rights Act, the legislation that prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, or national origin, outlawed segregation, and paved the way for greater equity in employment, education, and access to public facilities, celebrates its 60th birthday on next Tuesday, Jul. 2. Commission executive...
UA Little Rock Receives 0K Grant to Address State’s Nursing Shortage
UA Little Rock Receives .5M Grant to Address State’s Nursing Shortage. The University of Arkansas at Little Rock has been awarded a substantial grant to tackle the pressing issue of nursing shortages in the state. The .5 million grant will enable the university to take a multi-pronged approach to addressing this critical healthcare concern.
Arkansas organizers work to get amendments on November ballot ahead of deadline
LITTLE ROCK, Ark — In Arkansas, the deadline to get a proposed amendment on the November ballot is Friday, July 5. By that date, organizers need a little over 90,000 signatures from registered voters throughout the state on each of the proposed amendments. They also need representation from at...
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