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Gun thefts from cars: Dangerous but preventable
Little Rock (KATV) — A new report finds gun thefts from cars make up the single largest source of stolen guns in America, fueling violent crime and putting lives at risk. It's happening here in Arkansas, too, where firearms are a way of life for many - popular for shooting, for sport, and for self-defense - and the victims are often responsible gun owners.
Arkansas Board of Corrections eyes new public information officer
The seven members of the Arkansas Board of Corrections met Monday morning for a special-called meeting to discuss applicants for a new public information officer. Following an hour-long private conversation during executive session, members voted to form a committee that would whittle down the applicant pool from 26 to five for the board to interview […] The post Arkansas Board of Corrections eyes new public information officer appeared first on Arkansas Advocate.
Stakeholders weigh in on Arkansas water plan update
Last week, a coalition of water, agriculture and environmental experts and PR actioners filled the Don Tyson Center for Agricultural Sciences located in the agriculture park of the the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville. The annual Agriculture, Forests and Water Conference is hosted by the University of Arkansas Water Resources...
Agricultural Experiment Station Awards Four Outstanding Faculty and Staff With RoPE Awards
The Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station is recognizing four outstanding faculty and staff members with the prestigious Early Career Recognition of Professional Excellence Awards, or RoPE. This award celebrates individuals who have demonstrated exceptional performance in the experiment station's mission and goals. "These four recipients exemplify the dedication, innovation and excellence...
Serving Arkansans: Chancellor Robinson Visits Community Colleges to Support Transfer Students
Staying true to the university's mission of serving students from all parts of the state, Chancellor Charles Robinson, Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs Jeremy Battjes, Vice Provost for Enrollment and Dean of Admissions Suzanne McCray and others recently visited several Arkansas community colleges to discuss transfer pathways to the U of A.
EPA provides $100 million grant to Arkansas three-district coalition, more than $45 million to central Arkansas
A coalition representing roughly half of the Arkansas population has received a grant from the Environmental Protection Agency to improve the Natural State’s sustainability.
Driver injured when vehicle hits cow near Harrisburg
A woman was taken to a local hospital on Monday evening after the Jeep Sport Utility Vehicle she was driving hit a cow on Farm to Market Road 1738, east of Jasper. The volunteers of the East End Fire Department were dispatched to the location just north of Highway 63, shortly before 9:00, when it was reported that the accident had occurred.
Wynne High School seniors to continue tradition of painted parking spots
WYNNE — Wynne High School is continuing the tradition of senior painted parking spots. Seniors are encouraged to express themselves through positive artwork, beautify the campus, build school spirit, create a tradition and support senior class activities and events. In order to paint a parking spot, students must complete...
Vote now for your favorite Hickory Fest T-shirt design
HICKORY RIDGE — Voting is now open in a design contest for this year’s Hickory Fest T-shirt. The Hickory Fest Committee has posted three designs on its Facebook page from which to choose. One is gray with golden trees. The second is tan and shows a guitar with a tree growing out of the top and roots underneath while the third is midnight green with a Hickory Fest seal and a tractor in the middle.
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