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University of Arkansas expects record enrollment, plans to build dorms
It is the first week of fall classes for the University of Arkansas, and the state's flagship school expects record enrollment, spokesperson John Thomas told Axios. By the numbers: The university saw an all-time high of 32,140 students in fall 2023, including undergraduate, graduate and law students. The numbers for this fall won't be available until the 11th day of classes, but officials expect even larger undergraduate and overall enrollment numbers, plus its second-largest freshman class.
Tenants at Fayetteville senior apartment complex say rent increase forcing them out
On Thursday night, residents of Wedington Place Senior Apartments complex packed around fold-out tables in the center's community room to discuss the news of steep rent hikes. Rosa Floyd, whose 78-year-old mother and 84-year-old father both live at Wedington, helped organize this listening session for the tenants. "Well, I mean...
Former Rogers City Council candidate ordered to pay $71K after taking money from church’s cemetery fund
A former Rogers City Council candidate was ordered to pay more than $70,000 in restitution for money he took from a church's cemetery fund.
Sanctuary/Santuario Call for Art Closing Aug. 23
Since the 1990s, multiple generations of the Latin American diaspora have set down roots in Arkansas that extend deeper and deeper—though our conception of home remains a complicated matter. In recognition of Latine/Hispanic Heritage Month, Sanctuary/Santuario invites us to ask: What circumstances and possibilities must be present for a place to transform into a home and for a region to blossom into a community? What circumstances and possibilities must be present for our homes and communities to transform into sites of sanctuary?
2024 fall bulky waste cleanups begin Sept. 28 in Fayetteville
The first of four fall bulky waste cleanup events is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 28 at two locations in Fayetteville. Crews will accept bulky items that are too large to fit into regular trash bins from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Shaver Foods, 1367 S. Beechwood Ave., and at the city’s Recycling & Trash Collection Facility, 1560 S. Happy Hollow Road.
Fayetteville library employees say they need to be paid more
"We need to make sure staff feel heard and that they feel appreciated and oftentimes you show that appreciation financially by being able to give them a raise," said Executive Director of the Fayetteville Public Library David Johnson.
Arkansas football bold predictions for 2024 season
FAYETTEVILLE — A new year is rapidly approaching, and it's time to tap into the crystal ball and unveil some preseason projections for Arkansas football. Over the next week, the Southwest Times Record will reveal a series of content previewing the upcoming season. There will be game-by-game predictions, a projected depth chart and...
Arkansas Sees Cooler Nights After Recent Rainfall Across Western Regions
Little Rock, AR – Dry and cooler weather has returned to Arkansas following the passage of a frontal system, bringing relief after days of rainfall. The National Weather Service in Little Rock reports that the western portion of the state received significant rainfall over the past 72 hours, with amounts exceeding 2.50 inches in many areas. Locations such as Birdtown and Long Pool saw the highest totals, with 4.56 inches and 4.34 inches of rain, respectively.
Little Rock ARC anchors to throw first pitch at Travelers' game
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KATV) — On Little Rock ARC, Isley and Kaelin were joined by Arkansas Travelers' Director of Community Relations Lance Restum to announce that Little Rock ARC will be at the Travelers' game against the Northwest Arkansas Naturals on Saturday, August 24, at 6 p.m. at Dickey Stephens Park in North Little Rock.
Panel OKs $7 million for Arkansas school districts to lock up students’ phones during class time
Public school districts across Arkansas are expected to be able to lock up students’ cell phones during school hours, with the state Department of Education distributing $7 million to pay for pouches or lockers. The Arkansas Legislative Council will take up the restricted reserve fund request Friday after the Performance Evaluation and Expenditure Review subcommittee […]
Research by Arkansas Scientists Focuses on Medical Potential for Scorpion Venom
Scientists at Arkansas Tech University and University of Arkansas have produced a high-quality genome assembly for a scorpion. The genome could lead to the development of new medically relevant pain treatments. Tsunemi Yamashita, biology professor at Arkansas Tech University, worked with students and University of Arkansas researchers Douglas Rhoads, Jeff...
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