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ROAD CLOSURE: City of Crossett officials announce that Jim Shoulders Road will be closed from Monday, August 26th to Friday, August 30th
CROSSETT, Ark. (KTVE/KARD) –– City of Crossett officials announced that, for infrastructure improvements, Jim Shoulders Road will be closed from Third Avenue to Wellfield Road in front of the rodeo grounds from Monday, August 26, 2024, to Friday, August 30, 2024. The Maple Street entrance to this area will also be closed. The city apologizes […]
Arkansas State Athletics Unveils "Howlin’ Red Wolves Pilsner" as Official Craft Beer
When the Arkansas State Red Wolves return to Centennial Bank Stadium next Saturday, fans will have something new to sip on in the stands. It was announced Friday, August 23 that Howlin’ Red Wolves Pilsner will be the official craft beer of Arkansas State Athletics. The beverage will be available for the home-opener football game on Saturday, August 31.
Little Rock ARC's anchors to throw first pitch in Travelers showdown against Naturals
LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — On Saturday, the Little Rock ARC anchors, Isley Gooden, and Kaelin Clay, will be at the Travelers game to throw the first pitch. The Travelers will be taking on theNorthwest Arkansas Naturals, with the first pitch being thrown just before 6 p.m. In anticipation of...
Arkansas lawmakers approve ADE request to identify professional development providers
State lawmakers on Friday approved a request from the Arkansas Department of Education to seek proposals from vendors to provide professional development programs to school districts. State law requires $16.5 million be provided for professional development activities and the implementation of professional learning communities. Education department staff told the Arkansas Legislative Council Friday morning that […]
Arkansas Beef Council to Launch Arkansas’s Best Burger Contest at Razorbacks vs. UAPB Tailgate
LITTLE ROCK – The Arkansas Beef Council is set to kick off the inaugural Arkansas’s Best Burger Contest with an exciting tailgate event during the highly anticipated University of Arkansas Razorbacks vs. University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) football game. The tailgate, which promises to be a flavorful celebration of 100% beef burgers, will take place on Thursday, August 29, 2024, at War Memorial Stadium in Little Rock.
Gov. Sanders, Arkansas Department of Human Services announce $15 million in grants
Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders and the Arkansas Department of Human Services announced $15 million in grants to fund infrastructure improvements that support individuals with substance use disorders, mental illnesses, or intellectual disabilities.
Gender-neutral IDs prohibited, electronic voter registration limited in Arkansas
Arkansas lawmakers gave final approval Friday to two rules that have generated opposition and litigation: one limiting the use of electronic signatures on voter registration forms and one eliminating the gender-neutral “X” marker on driver’s licenses. The Arkansas Legislative Council’s Administrative Rules Subcommittee approved both rules Thursday. The driver’s license rule prohibits the use of […]
Arkansas panel OKs $1.25 million to public defenders to forestall layoffs, clear case backlog
Arkansas lawmakers directed $1.25 million Friday to the state Public Defender Commission to support processing a backlog of more than 5,000 cases due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The commission would have had to lay off attorneys immediately without the money, executive director Gregg Parrish told a panel of the Arkansas Legislative Council on Monday. The […]
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