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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.
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.
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.
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.
Wynne School Board to consider weapons detector, construction approvals tonight
CROSS COUNTY — The Wynne School Board will consider the approval of construction items and the purchase of a weapons detector at its meeting tonight. It will be the second meeting for the Wynne School Board this month. Board members will also review the athletic meal rates and reimbursement...
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...
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.
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.
Library to host End of Summer Reading celebration at downtown splash pad Thursday
WYNNE — The Cross County Library will celebrate the end of the 2024 Summer Reading Program this week with a field day at the downtown splash pad. The celebration will be held from 1-3 p.m. this Thursday, July 25. Here’s the complete list of Weekly Library Happenings for the...
Online university expands nursing program in Mississippi
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Officials with an accredited online university announced the expansion of their nursing program to Mississippi. According to Melissa Temple, director of nursing education for Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning (IHL), there are about 3,000 vacant nursing positions in the state’s hospitals. She said that this is not due to a shortage of nursing […]
Mississippi man paralyzed in job accident just hours after finding out his wife is pregnant
Just hours after he found out his wife was pregnant with their first, a Mississippi man suffered a tragic fall at work that doctors say will likely leave him paralyzed for the rest of his life. For newlyweds Brianna and Luke Byrd, July 11 began with joyous news—they were expecting...
Stuttgart’s Grand Prairie Farmers Market among Arkansas Department of Agriculture Arkansas Farmers Market Promotion Program recipients
LITTLE ROCK, AR – The Arkansas Department of Agriculture (Department) is pleased to announce the grant recipients of the ninth annual Arkansas Farmers Market Promotion Program. This program, which is administered by the Department and funded by the Farm Credit Associations of Arkansas, provides funding assistance to build awareness for farmers markets and their vendors.
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