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'Now is the time to prepare' | Beryl expected to bring flooding and gusty winds to Arkansas
ARKANSAS, USA — As Tropical Storm Beryl makes its way to the Gulf of Mexico and heavy rain chances increase in Arkansas, Angie Springs with the American Red Cross said it's best to start preparing now. "Now is the time to prepare," she said. "Make sure that you have...
Buffalo National River seeking public input for plan to improve accessibility
ARKANSAS, USA — The Buffalo National River is asking for the public's input on drafting a plan to improve accessibility for visitors with disabilities. The self-evaluation and transition plan (SETP) is supposed to help the national park identify areas such as public structures, campsites, river access points, signs, and services that can be improved.
Proton Center of Arkansas marks 100th patient milestone
Arkansas’ first and only proton radiation center has treated 100 patients since opening in September 2023. To commemorate the milestone, Carson Placker, 7, of Mountain Home, and Bob Sanders, 71, of Conway, rang the end of treatment bell together June 14, surrounded by their physicians and family. Though 64...
Which states could have abortion on the ballot in 2024? Arkansas organizers aim to join the list
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Organizers of an effort to scale back Arkansas’ abortion ban said they have more than enough signatures to try to put their proposal before voters in November’s election. Arkansans for Limited Government submitted petitions said they turned in more than the 90,704 signatures from registered voters needed to qualify. Election […]
Groups working to add additional affordable housing in NWA
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — As the population has gone up in Northwest Arkansas, so has the need for affordable housing. “This is the end result of higher interest rates and a more challenging economy," Groundwork Workforce Housing Executive Director Duke McLarty said. McLarty says that affordable housing is a topic...
Hardy police has busy Fourth of July week
HARDY, Ark. (KAIT) - Hardy is a hot spot in northeast Arkansas for visitors to go to during the Fourth of July, and this week was no different. Hardy Police Department had a busy week and weekend, receiving multiple phone calls. Officer Anthony Gielen says most of the problems were...
Walmart facing lawsuit over ‘deceptive and unfair pricing practices’
Walmart is facing a class-action lawsuit over "deceptive and unfair pricing practices" on groceries after a federal appeals court reversed a lower court's decision on June 3, according to court documents.
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