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Medical marijuana amendment group submits more than 100k signatures
The deadline has passed for ballot initiatives to turn in the required amount of signatures and the group behind one of the petitions says they have enough to get the Medical Marijuana Amendment of 2024 on the November ballot.
Arkansas group fails to get enough signatures to get educational amendment on November ballot
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — For AR Kids, a coalition determined to amend the education clause of the Arkansas Constitution, failed to get enough signatures to add the Educational Rights Amendment to the November ballot. The group said it had raised only 69,968 of the 90,704 required signatures when Friday's...
Arkansas Town Caught in Manhunt Drama Ends with Arrest
Stacy Lee Drake, 50, was arrested in Roland, Arkansas after an exhaustive search; he faces two murder charges and one robbery charge in Sequoyah County, Oklahoma, and an additional murder charge in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Drake's extensive criminal history includes multiple murder charges across different states. The manhunt intensified in Roland...
Arkansas cities secure vital federal grants for infrastructure upgrades, economic growth
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas — The Arkansas Municipal League has announced that four Arkansas cities – including Wynne – have been awarded major grants from the U.S. Economic Development Administration and the U.S. Department of Transportation. Wynne received a $1.2 million federal grant from the U.S. Economic Development...
Arkansas OB-GYN says proposed abortion-rights amendment could revive standard of care
Little Rock OB-GYN Dina Epstein, a volunteer trained by Arkansans for Limited Government, tries to gather signatures for Arkansas’s abortion-rights ballot initiative. (Submitted by Dina Epstein)
Arkansas cities launch fireworks postponed by Thursday night's rain
Heavy rain fell in Northwest Arkansas and the River Valley Thursday night, creating a problem for people planning to watch public fireworks shows. Some of those shows were held Friday night instead. Bentonville. The city of Bentonville's 4th of July celebration, Evening at Orchards Park, was delayed due to inclement...
Leaders in Arkansas water infrastructure hope for relief with latest federal funding
This story was updated at 10:12 a.m. on July 5, 2024 to distinguish between waitlisted projects and approved projects. Arkansas rural water systems are looking to $5 million in federal funds to help them improve aging pipes and other infrastructure, the CEO of the Arkansas Rural Water Association said this week. Dennis Sternberg, the association’s […] The post Leaders in Arkansas water infrastructure hope for relief with latest federal funding appeared first on Arkansas Advocate.
From a Bentonville hotel to a River Valley pawn shop, businesses offer recording studios among their services | Arkansas Online
Innovative ventures in Northwest Arkansas are offering recording studios among their services, creating diverse and unique opportunities for locals and visitors alike. A Bentonville hotel and a River Valley pawn shop are included among the businesses that have incorporated recording studios into their offerings, expanding their reach beyond traditional services.
Pleasant Plains woman killed in single-vehicle crash
INDEPENDENCE COUNTY, Ark. (KAIT) - A Pleasant Plains woman was killed in a crash on Friday. According to the crash report from the Arkansas Department of Public Safety, at around 6 p.m. on Friday, July 5, 22-year-old Insley Vinson was driving a 2013 Cadillac north on Highway 87 in Independence County when she tried going around a curve.
Post Malone headed to the Walmart AMP with his F-1 Trillion tour
Post Malone Heads to the Walmart AMP with His F-1 Trillion Tour. Grammy Award-nominated superstar Post Malone has announced his highly anticipated F-1 Trillion Tour, which is scheduled to make a stop at the Walmart AMP in Rogers, Arkansas, on Sunday, October 13. As part of the Cox Concert Series, the event promises to bring an unforgettable experience to fans of the multi-platinum artist.
HBCU names Texas Entrepreneur, MLB scout as next baseball HC
Logan Stout has over 2500 wins as a head coach and 27 World Series/National Titles as well as having started multiple companies that have generated over $3.5 Billion of revenue. The post HBCU names Texas Entrepreneur, MLB scout as next baseball HC appeared first on HBCU Gameday.
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