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UAMS hopes new nurse midwifery program will address Arkansas maternal mortality rates
Officials with the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences say they’re in the early stages of working on a new program they hope will help soon-to-be mothers and lower maternal mortality rates in the state.
Arts town hall meeting to focus on workforce housing for creatives
Arkansans for the Arts, a statewide arts advocacy nonprofit, is hosting a town hall meeting in Northwest Arkansas as part of its four-city tour. The event will take place from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Friday, July 26 at The Medium, located at 214 S. Main St. in Springdale. The meeting will focus on workforce housing for artists, creatives, and arts workers in the region.
Madison County proposes 1 cent sales tax increase for jail operations
In 2022 Voters did pass a sales tax increase to build the new jail, But they did not pass the tax to help run it. Madison county judge Larry Garrett stated that "Since the jail is now nearing completion, it's time to start training new jailers."
MH City Councilwoman Paige Evans to not seek re-election
Mountain Home City Councilwoman Paige Evans announced that she will not seek re-election for her Ward 3, Position 1 seat. Evans, who has served on the city council for five and a half years, expressed gratitude for the support she received from residents during her tenure. “It has been an...
Fayetteville announces plan for students to go phone-free during school day
FAYETTEVILLE — A plan was announced Thursday that will ban cell phones and smart devices during the school day at the city’s public schools. The new rules will be implemented across all district campuses for the 2024-25 school year, according to superintendent John Mulford. To start the year,...
No more uniforms at Watson Chapel
Uniforms are no longer required in the Watson Chapel School District following a unanimous vote at a special board meeting Thursday, the first with Superintendent Keith McGee at the helm. McGee said the district's executive leadership team, which consists of central office leadership, building principals and key district leaders, voted...
Baxter County Recovery Center to close permanently
On Tuesday, July 30, the Baxter County Recovery Center, located at the Food Bank of North Central Arkansas 1042 Highland Circle, in Mountain Home will close permanently at the end of the day. Survivors can still visit the center in Benton County at its new address Northwest Arkansas Community College’s...
Watershed hosts "Christmas in July" event
LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — It's Christmas in July event today Little Rock families gathered at the former Park school building today to receive bags of food to take home. Today was also the first day to sign up for the Watershed's Christmas giveaway in December. It's a program that...
Little Rock School District prepares for first year with new calendar
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — The time is now to begin getting your kid ready for another year of school. With a change to the schedule for Little Rock School District, Thursday night was the final board meeting before the first day. LRSD Superintendent Jermall Wright ensures everyone is ready...
High school football schedules for Arkansas, Oklahoma teams in Fort Smith area
The middle of the summer is here, which means high school football isn't far behind. Teams can begin practice for the 2024 Arkansas high school football season on Aug. 5, with first games scheduled for Labor Day weekend, Aug. 29-31. The regular season goes into early November, with the playoffs scheduled to begin Nov. 15. ...
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