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Workforce program celebrates first graduating class
Blytheville, Ark. (KAIT) - A recent event in Mississippi County marked one class’ first graduation from a notable program. The event was held on Friday, July 18, and took place at the Holiday Inn in Blytheville. It brought together members of the community to commemorate the achievement of the state’s inaugural graduates from the Master Millwright program, a collaborative effort between Arkansas Northeastern College and Mississippi County.
Meet members of Fayetteville’s housing crisis task force
Fayetteville is the second largest growing city in Arkansas, gaining 11 people per day. Housing has not been able to keep up with population growth resulting in the city council declaring a housing crisis in April.
Crowder’s Colby Morrow Announces Commitment to University of Arkansas-Fort Smith
NEOSHO, MO — Crowder Right-Handed Pitcher Colby Morrow has announced he will be taking his talents to the University of Arkansas-Fort Smith. The University of Arkansas-Fort Smith just recently joined the MIAA as a new member and will be competing with the conference this upcoming sports calendar year. With the Roughriders, Morrow made two appearances […]
Tontitown making second attempt at special election
After a filing error delayed Tontitown's attempt to get a bond refinancing on the March primary ballot, it has reapplied for ballot title approval through the Washington County Clerk's office.
County judge talks progress on program in Blytheville
BLYTHEVILLE, Ark. (KAIT) - Mississippi County is striving to become an ideal place to live and work through the Work Here Live Here program. The Mississippi County judge expressed his pride in the program’s success over the last two years. Judge John Nelson mentioned that the program has facilitated...
Saline Co. Republicans will name new justice of the peace candidate during upcoming convention
SALINE COUNTY, Ark. — Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders has called for a convention in Saline County in order to fill a Republican Party vacancy that'll determine the Justice of the Peace candidate for the District 2 race. According to a press release sent by the governor on Friday,...
New mobile health initiative for contraceptive care in rural Arkansas
LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — Mobile health units will travel to 14 counties across the state in a new initiative to provide care to women in rural communities. Kelly Conroy with UAMS spoke about the Mobile Health initiative. "We are now able to provide reproductive health and contraceptive services in...
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