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Traveling exhibition that looks into Black history during the Great Depression being offered to Arkansas organizations
BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Art Bridges Foundation (ABF) has announced an open call for venues interested in a new traveling exhibition called Crafting Sanctuaries: Black Spaces of the Great Depression South. Crafting Sanctuaries "explores how Black Southerners transformed private dwellings and public gathering places into havens of expression and refuge...
Senator Caldwell to propose $3.5M in permanent funding for Division of Agriculture
JONESBORO, Arkansas — Senator Ronald Caldwell of Wynne plans to introduce a bill to establish funding for the Arkansas Division of Agriculture during the next legislative session. Caldwell is the chairman of the Senate Agriculture Committee. He and State Representative Fran Cavenaugh of Walnut Ridge participated in a panel...
Washington Regional ranked top hospital in Arkansas for 4th year
Washington Regional Medical Center has been named the No. 1 hospital in Arkansas in U.S. News and World Report’s 2024-2025 edition of Best Hospitals. It marks the fourth consecutive year the hospital has received the ranking. The annual rankings aim to help patients and their doctors make informed decisions...
C-130 plane to land in Bono for training
BONO, Ark. (KAIT) - A pop-up airport in the middle of a Northeast Arkansas highway is part of a unique way to prepare for disasters and emergencies in the area. The United States Air Force is set to land a C-130 on Highway 63 in Bono. Craighead County Sheriff Marty...
New Walmart shopping car to benefit children, adults with special needs
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - Paragould Walmart Supercenter now offers Caroline’s Cart, a specialized grocery cart designed for children and adults with special needs. This cart aims to ease the shopping experience for caregivers by eliminating the struggle of pushing a grocery cart while caring for their loved ones. A...
Paragould Man Accused of Running Over, Dragging Victim Amid Argument
PARAGOULD, Ark. – A man faces charges, including aggravated assault, after an altercation where he is alleged to have driven over a woman and dragged her a short distance. Fortunately, the woman was not seriously injured. On July 26, 2024, the Paragould Police Department responded to Gene Street following...
29 Jul 2024 Baptist Health schedules free immunization clinics
LITTLE ROCK—As the new school year quickly approaches and many parents with young children are already thinking of back-to-school supplies, it’s also important not to forget about immunizations required by state law. Baptist Health Community Outreach is offering several opportunities for free back-to-school shots. Immunizations will be administered...
New football teams coming to NEA
Two recently formed semi-pro football teams to represent NEA in the Triumph Football League. BLYTHEVILLE and PARAGOULD, Ark. — Joshua Hall, a store manager in Blytheville and semi-professional football player, is bringing a new semi-professional football team to Northeast Arkansas. Called the NEA Knights, the team will help represent the Northeast Arkansas region in the Triumph Football League.
Jonesboro Animal Control hosts BISSELL Pet Foundation's Empty the Shelter Event
The Jonesboro Animal Control is participating in the national BISSELL Pet Foundations Empty the Shelter event. The campaign ends Wednesday. Dog and puppy adoption fees are reduced to just $40 and that includes spay and neuter, vaccines, microchip, and heartworm test for dogs six months and older. So far, the...
Bradley County Extension Service Celebrates Robin Hollis at Retirement Reception
WARREN, Ark. – The Bradley County Extension Service, a part of the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture, celebrated the retirement of Robin Hollis today with a heartfelt reception held at the Bradley County Extension office in Warren. Colleagues, friends, and community members gathered from 1 to 3 pm to honor Hollis and her exceptional 33-year career dedicated to the UofA System.
NIFA grant supports innovative blackberry research in Arkansas
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Ryan Dickson, an assistant professor of horticulture for the Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station, has been developing research since 2018 on growing blackberries indoors and recently secured a nearly $750,000 grant to further that work over the next four years. The experiment station is the research arm...
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