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Waste Management fails to collect trash, causing sanitation issues in Jefferson County
LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — Jefferson County residents and business owners are having issues with Waste Management emptying their dumpsters, or even picking up trash at all. Several residents have told Seven on Your Side that Waste Management has skipped picking up their trash multiple times. They say it's causing...
Commission clarifies nonresident deer dog regulations, early archery hunt
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas — The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission today approved a dozen clarifications to regulations passed during May’s Commission meeting. While most changes were simple clarifications in wording, four changes may affect hunters during upcoming deer and turkey seasons. The first change was the reinstatement of...
Arkansas coalition receives $100 million in federal funds for energy, environment projects
Approximately half of Arkansas’ population is expected to feel the effects of a $100 million grant from the Environmental Protection Agency to reduce climate pollution. A coalition including Metroplan, Northwest Arkansas Regional Planning Commission and the city of Fort Smith is one of 25 recipients of the nationally funded grants, according to a press release. The funding is available through President Joe Biden’s Investing in America Agenda.
Teachers From Across Arkansas Take Part in 26th Annual Advanced Placement Summer Institute
Enrollment Services at the U of A welcomed nearly 200 teachers and consultants to the 26th annual Advanced Placement Summer Institute this week. The summer institute offers professional development opportunities to middle and high school teachers from across the state to enhance their teaching skills for 13 different advanced placement courses.
Pine Bluff's Back-to-School Unity Bash aims to deter violence, aid youth
LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — Pine Bluff is hosting its Back-to-School Unity Bash tomorrow in a dual effort with Group Violence Intervention. Featuring vendor booths, food, and family activities, it's an effort to provide school supplies for children in need while bringing the youth together to learn how to prevent group violence within the community.
Arkansas House, Senate Democrats say they are all in for Harris
(The Center Square) - The Arkansas House and Senate Democratic caucuses said they unanimously support Vice President Kamala Harris in her presidential bid, just days after Arkansas delegates pledged to support Harris at next month's Democratic National Convention. The Democratic Party of Arkansas said Tuesday that the caucuses were among the first to announce their support for her. “No one is better prepared than Kamala Harris to lead this country...
Arkansas natives who have won Olympic gold medals
LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — While the state of Arkansas might not have any major professional teams, the Natural State has been well represented on an even bigger stage: The Olympics, the top global competition in the world. Since 1924, 18 Arkansas-born athletes have won at least one Olympic gold...
Hot Springs police investigating after man shoots victim who 'refused' to move RV from property
HOT SPRINGS, Ark. — Hot Springs police are now investigating after a person was shot on Crescent Avenue on Thursday, July 25. According to reports, the incident happened around 5:40 p.m. with authorities responding to calls of a shooting in the area. Officers arrived at the scene, which is...
Ghidotti Promotes Madden to Content Producer
Little Rock-based public relations and marketing agency Ghidotti has promoted Jane Madden to content producer. Previously an account executive at the agency, Madden will now spearhead digital content creation for its clients. In this new position, Madden will oversee digital marketing efforts, from ideation to production and storytelling, to foster...
Former Centerton public works director accused of using city funds for personal purchases sentenced to 60 months probation
CENTERTON, Ark. — The former Centerton public works director, who was accused of using city funds for personal purchases, has pleaded guilty. According to court records, Ricky Dale Hudson sentenced to 60 months probation after pleading guilty to using $62,190.46 of city money for personal purchases. Documents show that...
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