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Afternoon Newscast for Friday, August 30, 2025
Here's the latest local and regional news from the Little Rock Public Radio Newsroom for Friday, August 30, 2024. - Federal court overturns so-called "wet signature" rule preventing online voter registrations after lawsuit from Get Loud Arkansas. - University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture opens Arkansas Rice Research and...
A-State Receives $1.77 Million NIH Oral Health Grant
Jonesboro, AR – (Contributed) – August 30, 2024 – While most people know that tooth decay can result in an unsightly smile, the impact of this disease has serious implications for one’s overall health. A faculty member in Arkansas State University’s Beck College of Sciences and...
Military Service Sisters Connects Women who Served
Military Service Sisters provides a space for women who served in the military to connect with others who relate. Lauri Rottmayer is with the Military Service Sisters and Holly Scoma is with the Arkansas Department of Veterans Affairs, and she's the Arkansas Women Veterans Coordinator. The two appeared on KHOZ's "Around The Table" on Friday to discuss Military Service Sisters.
Arkansas metro areas see rise in employment
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - Job numbers seem to be on the rise in many Arkansas metro areas. According to our content partner Talk Business and Politics, the areas with the most workforce are the northwest and central areas of the state, however, the Jonesboro metro area has seen an increase in employment as well.
Japan eyes Northwest Arkansas' culinary scene
Japan's state minister of agriculture, forestry and fisheries sees promise in future trade with Arkansas, even if only in small bites.Why it matters: Minister Norikazu Suzuki's purview includes not only rice, but also rural tourism, and the country's culturally significant, globally influential cuisine.State of play: Suzuki and his entourage toured Northwest Arkansas last week with Phil Libin, a co-founder of the virtual restaurant Bentoville and CEO of All Turtles, and Hitoshi Hokamura of All Turtles.Through an interpreter, Suzuki told Axios his team decided to visit NWA because of its growth trajectory and the potential business opportunities between his ministry and...
City awards grant for Children's Museum Feasibility study
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - The city of Jonesboro announced that the Arkansas Tourism Attraction Feasibility Study Matching Grant Program awarded the city a grant. The grant is used to conduct a comprehensive feasibility study for the proposed Northeast Arkansas Children’s Museum. According to a release from the city, the...
New arena coming to Paragould High School
PARAGOULD, Ark. (KAIT) - A new sports arena is something that Paragould has been wanting for years. On Friday, Aug. 23, the school finally broke ground on the new arena. Athletic Director Mike Chipman said this project has been in the works for years. “When I was first hired here...
Ole Miss Volleyball splits opening-day doubleheader
JONESBORO, Ark. – Ole Miss volleyball opened the 2024 regular season with an opening day split on Friday at the A-State Invitational. The Rebels (1-1, 0-0 SEC), began the day with a 3-0 win over Saint Louis (1-1, 0-0 A-10) before dropping the finale to Arkansas State (2-0, 0-0 Sun Belt) in a 3-1 decision.
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