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Arkansas investigating Fort Smith property over allegation of ties to Chinese government
FORT SMITH, Ark. — The Arkansas Attorney General says there’s reasonable suspicion the owner has ties to the Chinese Communist Party.Watch the videocast above to learn more. 7-Day Forecast River Valley | 7-Day Forecast Northwest Arkansas | Interactive Radar | Live Skycams. 40/29 Get Ready Weather Team. Majestic:...
Daily Newscast for Friday, July 26, 2024
Here's the latest local and regional news from the Little Rock Public Radio Newsroom for Friday, July 26, 2024. - The Secretary of State's office says an abortion advocacy group does not have enough signatures to place an amendment on the November ballot. - A Little Rock man is dead...
Lake Fayetteville monitoring reveals peak months for harmful algal blooms
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Five years of water quality monitoring at Lake Fayetteville is shedding light on the cycles of waterborne nutrients and bacteria-produced toxins, offering a better way to measure the risk to recreational users. Water quality scientists with the Arkansas Water Resources Center, a part of the Arkansas...
Faulkner County teen wins Arkansas 4-H Governor’s Award
Faulkner County Teen Wins Arkansas 4-H Governor’s Award. Kacie Clark, an 18-year-old from El Paso, has been declared the winner of the Arkansas 4-H Governor’s Award. Clark, who is the third member of her family to achieve this recognition, was announced as the winner in a recorded message by Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders during the Awards of Excellence Ceremony on July 24.
Arkansas school districts consider implementing new state cell phone, mental health program
More than 200 Arkansas school districts have expressed interest in a new pilot program to reduce cell phone access with the goal of improving students’ mental health, according to the Arkansas Department of Education. In early July, Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders and Education Secretary Jacob Oliva issued a letter to superintendents inviting them to participate […]
Bentonville director of administration retires after five-year tenure with city
Long-Time Director of Administration Retires in Bentonville. After serving the City of Bentonville for five years, the influential director of administration has decided to retire. This significant departure marks the end of an era in the city’s administrative leadership. The retiring director has been pivotal in shaping the city’s policies and ensuring its departments run smoothly and efficiently.
Warren school district could see benefits of grant for student mental health services
The Warren School Board met for its monthly meeting on Monday, July 22. The board made a motion to approve the minutes from the previous month’s meeting. All were in favor. The financial report was then presented. A motion was made to approve the financial report, and all were in favor.
Review: DISNEY AND CAMERON MACKINTOSH'S MARY POPPINS at South Arkansas Arts Center
For my inaugural visit to the South Arkansas Arts Center in El Dorado, I was able to snag a highly sought after seat to a production of Disney and Cameron Mackintosh's MARY POPPINS, which sold out most nights during their July 11-21 run, and it was obvious why after I saw this Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious cast. Based on the stories of P.L. Travers and the Walt Disney Film and Directed by Ian Aipperspach, this heartwarming production had a delightful blend of charm and local flair that proved that South Arkansas brings an artistic challenge to the rest of the state in talent, imagination and theatrical skill.
Rogers adopts development code focused on walkability, creating community spaces
ROGERS, Ark. — The Rogers City Council unanimously approved new land code standards on July 23, effectively redesigning the city's approach to developmental design. The City of Rogers Unified Development Code (UDC), the document that controls how things are built in the city, is arguably one of the most urban-development minded plans in the region, maybe even the state, with a specific emphasis on promoting walkability, increasing housing, and preserving nature.
PHOTOS: Raising money with lemonade for Lifesource in Fayetteville – Northwest Arkansas
On a sunny morning in Fayetteville, the Day Camp for Lifesource International came together to make a difference. With the spirit of community service strong, campers dedicated their morning to selling lemonade to raise funds for the non-profit organization, Lifesource. The collaborative effort was a testament to the engagement and commitment of the young participants.
Tickets now on sale for inaugural Simmons Bank Championship, first ever PGA Tour event held in Natural State
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Tickets are now on sale for the inaugural Simmons Bank Championship presented by Stephens, the first-ever PGA Tour event held in Arkansas. The tournament, which serves as the second round of the PGA Tour Champions’ annual Charles Schwab Cup Playoffs, will be held at Pleasant Valley Country Club throughout the week of Oct. 21-27.
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