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East Arkansas Community College receives praise from HLC for joining U of A System
FORREST CITY — East Arkansas Community College has received positive news concerning its plans to join the University of Arkansas System. EACC president Dr. Cathie Cline said the college recently presented its four-year assurance argument to the Higher Learning Commission (HLC). Dr. Cline said the Commission praised EACC for...
Friday Frenzy Preseason Roundup: Van Buren
VAN BUREN, Ark. — After earning their first playoff win in three years, the Van Buren Pointers enter the 2024 season with a new taste for success. "Being able to go into the playoffs and get a good win over a really good West Memphis team has done some good for us in catapulting us into the spring and summer workouts," second-year head coach Moe Henry said. "So, that's what we're trying to do is just using that to know that if we can execute and be consistent that some good things can happen for us."
Purchase of Wadley Regional Medical Center in Hope, Ark., delayed
HOPE, Ark. – Wadley Regional Medical Center is up for sale in Hope, Ark. and is the only hospital in the region to serve patients. The U.S. Bankruptcy Court hearing was to consider Pafford Health Systems' proposal to purchase the license to operate the Medical Center, and the proposal by Hempstead County and the city of Hope to buy the real estate for the medical center has been delayed again.
Remember When Vince Gill Confronted a Slew of Protesters, Showing Even the “Nicest Guy in Nashville” Has His Limits
Vince Gill might be the “nicest guy in Nashville,” but that doesn’t mean he won’t take a stand when necessary, like the time he cussed out a group of religious protestors outside the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts in Kansas City, Missouri. The 2013 incident...
Arkansas lawmakers table corrections department medical contract
A legislative subcommittee on Monday delayed approval of a $235.5 million medical contract for the Arkansas Department of Corrections after lawmakers voiced concerns about the extent of coverage for inmates and an ongoing dispute over prison bed expansion. The contract presented to the Arkansas Legislative Council’s Review subcommittee represents the first two years of a […]
FEMA assistance available to Arkansans with vehicles damaged by severe storms
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Assistance from FEMA is available to Arkansans after recent severe storms and tornadoes hit the Natural State between May 24 and 27, damaging property, downing trees, and causing power outages. If you have a vehicle that was damaged as a result of this severe weather,...
State Capitol Week in Review from Representative Steve Hollowell
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas — As we approach Labor Day, it’s crucial to highlight a significant initiative aimed at making our roads safer. From August 16 through September 2, including the Labor Day holiday weekend, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) will partner with Arkansas law enforcement for the “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” high-visibility enforcement campaign. This effort is designed to deter impaired driving and prevent the tragic accidents that have marked previous Labor Day weekends.
Governor declares emergency after thunderstorms hit northwestern Arkansas
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders issued an emergency declaration Saturday after severe thunderstorms knocked down power lines in the northwestern part of the state. Storms with strong winds blew through that part of the state Friday night. About 10,000 customers in Arkansas were without electrical service at midday Saturday, according […]
Why do I have to sign in at a dry county bar?
WARD, Ark. — If you’re looking to grab a drink during happy hour over the weekend at a bar or restaurant, you may notice you have to put pen to paper before your first pint. According to A.B.C. spokesperson Scott Hardin, this state law requires restaurants to maintain...
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