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Earliest African-American undergraduate of U of A’s College of Agriculture receives overdue honors
LITTLE ROCK – When Harold Betton received his diploma and became the earliest known African American undergraduate of the U of A College of Agriculture in 1969, something was missing. Fifty-five years later, amid a gathering of family, administrators and trustees at the U of A System Office, that...
Bottoms Up Community Fest kicks off in Parkin tomorrow with music, food, fun
PARKIN — The Bottoms Up Community Fest will be held tomorrow in Parkin at the downtown square and baseball field. Festivities will begin at 11 a.m. There will be music, food trucks, bounce houses, and mechanical bull riding. Pie and cracker eating contests will begin at 1 p.m. There...
Hospice of the Ozarks Unveils Non-Medical Caregiver Training Program
Arkansas-based Hospice of the Ozarks has launched a non-medical care training program to improve caregiving support. The hospice’s new Care Coaching program is being offered at no cost to family caregivers. Through the program, interdisciplinary staff use phone calls and in-person visits and assessments to assist caregivers who are navigating the needs of serious and terminally ill patients in the home.
Table Rock Lake incident causes serious injuries to Oklahoma man
A boating accident on Table Rock Lake on August 31, 2024, left a 29-year-old man from Chandler, Oklahoma, seriously injured. The incident occurred at approximately 4:49 p.m. in the Fishers Creek Cove area, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. The accident involved a 1996 Yamaha Wave Runner, operated by...
Yankees robbed of fair shot at 9th-inning comeback vs. Cardinals by umpire power trip
The New York Yankees were essentially dead and buried in the eighth inning of Saturday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals -- as they often are when Will Warren's on the mound. Trailing 6-1 with two outs in the frame after being lulled to sleep by Kyle Gibson (who hasn't...
Japan eyes Northwest Arkansas' culinary scene
Japan's state minister of agriculture, forestry and fisheries sees promise in future trade with Arkansas, even if only in small bites.Why it matters: Minister Norikazu Suzuki's purview includes not only rice, but also rural tourism, and the country's culturally significant, globally influential cuisine.State of play: Suzuki and his entourage toured Northwest Arkansas last week with Phil Libin, a co-founder of the virtual restaurant Bentoville and CEO of All Turtles, and Hitoshi Hokamura of All Turtles.Through an interpreter, Suzuki told Axios his team decided to visit NWA because of its growth trajectory and the potential business opportunities between his ministry and...
NAEC remembers employees 20 years after fatal accident
Saturday marks the 20th anniversary of one of the Twin Lakes Area’s most tragic accidents. It was Aug. 31, 2004, when four employees of North Arkansas Electric Cooperative were injured in an explosion at the Baxter substation, and three would later succumb to their injuries. Desi Jones, Ivey Hodge,...
'You can be brave': Alma High School celebrates 60 years of integration
ALMA, Ark. — Before the annual Alma and Van Buren Battle of the Bone football game, Alma celebrated a group of students who were the first black students to attend the high school. On Sept. 8, 1964, the Alma School Board voted to integrate Alma High School, grades 7th...
Clark County Fair Pageant entry deadline is Tuesday
The 2024 Clark County Fair Pageant and Talent Contest will be held Saturday, Sept. 7, at 6 p.m. at Arkansas Hall on the campus of Henderson State University. Email beverlyquillin@gmail.com for more information.
First case of corn stunt confirmed in Missouri
COLUMBIA, Mo. — University of Missouri Extension specialists have confirmed the first case of corn stunt in Missouri. The disease, which is transmitted by an insect, was found in southwest Missouri. Corn leafhopper is the insect capable of infecting corn with three pathogens that result in corn stunt disease.
Little Rock, AR – Heavy Rain Expected Across Arkansas Saturday
Little Rock, AR – Arkansas residents should prepare for a wet and warm Saturday as rain chances increase throughout the afternoon, leading into the evening with high temperatures expected to reach the upper 80s to near 90 degrees. The National Weather Service in Little Rock advises that rain chances will decrease overnight into Saturday morning, but showers and storms are likely to redevelop later in the day.
UA Texarkana LPN graduates achieve 100% pass rate
The class of 2023 University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana, Texarkana campus, Licensed Practical Nursing graduates achieved a 100% first-attempt pass rate on the NCLEX board exam. The national average pass rate for all candidates is 89.82%. Jessica Schroader, UAHT LPN Director, said the success of LPN students at the college is...
Razorback Defense shines, gets the first shutout since 2018
LITTLE ROCK — An outmanned UAPB Golden Lion offense was no match for the Razorback defense that went out and proved they are improved with a 70-0 shutout Thursday night in War Memorial Stadium. It was three and out for the UA Pine Bluff offense, the first three possessions...
Performer from Springfield 'grateful' for support amid kidney failure, genetic disease
Brandon Looney is feeling a newfound sense of "overwhelming love" from family, friends and colleagues. Though the past year and a half has been anything but expected, Looney continues to express gratitude for his life. Thirty-two-year-old Looney was diagnosed with end-stage kidney disease in May 2023 and atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome, or aHUS, in July. Nonetheless, the Springfield native, who has lived and worked in New York for the past decade, isn't letting physical challenges hold him...
Springfield staple adds new menu feature; drive-thru coffee shop gets new location
This week in 417 food news, a Springfield staple adds something new to the menu and a coffee chain sets up another location along Battlefield Road. Metropolitan Grill debuts new menu addition ...
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