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Debra Abshier Retiring After 22 Years at UAPD
After 22 years at the University of Arkansas Police Department, Debra Abshier will retire on July 31. Abshier served as an administrative assistant and then administrative support supervisor during her tenure at the U of A. "Debbie has over 20 years of service to our department, and she has garnered...
BACK TO SCHOOL: Tips for handling homework
The start of a new school year typically marks the dreaded return of homework for students and parents. Brittney Schrick, extension family life specialist and associate professor for the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture, said it’s key for parents to give children plenty of free time, manage their own expectations and think outside the box regarding homework help.
Practice caution to prevent heat-related illness
With summer 2024 on track to be the hottest summer on record for many cities in the U.S., it’s important to follow heat safety guidelines to prevent sunburns, heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Bryan Mader, extension assistant professor of health for the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture,...
Top Weekend Events: July 25 – July 28
There are always great things to do in The Natural State, and AY About You has compiled some of the most exciting events in Arkansas this weekend. Also, listen to 103.7 The Buzz every Friday morning for Morning Mayhem to learn more about what’s going on during the weekend, featuring AY About You President and Publisher Heather Baker.
Plan or penalty: The next step in Arkansas city’s path to better water infrastructure
Members of the Arkansas State Board of Health on Thursday approved formal orders requiring improvements for three municipal water systems, two of them in Helena-West Helena where failing infrastructure has left residents with poor drinking water and occasionally dry pipes. The Mississippi River towns of Helena and West Helena, with about 8,000 people combined, consolidated […]
Making glass recycling easier for restaurants, bars
Recycling glass for many bars and restaurants in the region is difficult or expensive or both. The Northwest Arkansas Council wants to increase the amount of glass diverted from the landfill and is working with a Little Rock recycling firm to do that. Lee Chalmers, the coordinator for the Northwest...
“Detailer” drives off with Woman’s new vehicle, never Returns it
Jonesboro, AR – (JonesboroRightNow.com) – July 25, 2024. A 35-year-old Jonesboro woman contacted police about her vehicle being stolen. She had recently purchased a gray 2023 Nissan Altima a couple weeks ago and she wanted to get it detailed. Her nephew knew a guy, and the victim contacted...
Arkansas standoff ends with suspect dead after exchange of gunfire with law enforcement
DEVALLS BLUFF, Ark. (AP) — A 32-year-old Little Rock, Arkansas, man is dead after an exchange of gunfire Thursday with Arkansas State Police’s SWAT team. The man, who was wanted on multiple felony warrants out of Little Rock, Sherwood and Pulaski County, barricaded himself inside a home in DeValls Bluff at about 9:30 a.m. and began firing at law enforcement, including state troopers and U.S. Marshals, state police said in a statement.
Police investigating Little Rock shooting that left one person dead
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — The Little Rock Police Department is investigating a shooting incident that left one person dead on Thursday afternoon. According to reports, officers were called to 2124 Labette Manor just before 3:40 p.m. Once they arrived at the scene they found a male who was suffering from apparent gunshot wounds.
Camden police dealing with weeks of back-to-back violence
CAMDEN, Ark. — Law enforcement in Camden has been dealing with a troubling few weeks of violence, and right now detectives are investigating two back-to-back homicides that happened in the same week. Camden Police Department's Interim Police Chief, Royce Carpenter, explained how having back-to-back incidents is unusual but how...
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