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Private school participation grows in Arkansas voucher program’s second year
More than two dozen private schools have applied as first-time participants in the second year of Arkansas’ school voucher program. Created through the 2023 LEARNS Act, the Educational Freedom Account program allows state funds to be used for allowable expenses such as private school tuition. It’s being phased in with expanding eligibility criteria each year […] The post Private school participation grows in Arkansas voucher program’s second year appeared first on Arkansas Advocate.
Former Arkansas Sen. Joyce Elliott suffers stroke
Joyce Elliott, a former Arkansas state senator and prominent civil rights advocate, suffered a stroke this week while in Dallas, according to Get Loud Arkansas, her voter advocacy nonprofit. “The [Get Loud Arkansas] team truly appreciates everyone who has reached out to show support and love for Senator Elliott,” nonprofit...
Entergy Arkansas prepares to fill energy gap for when Independence, Redfield coal plants close
In a recently published Arkansas Business interview, Entergy Arkansas CEO Laura Landreaux said the state’s largest electrical utility should know by the end of 2024 what its replacement strategies will be when it shuts down its Independence County coal-fired plant in 2030. “That’s all under development now,” Landreaux told...
Magnolian among 18 drawn for Arkansas elk hunt permits
JASPER – The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission drew the names of 18 Arkansans on the stage of the Buffalo River Elk Festival on Saturday, June 29, 2024 to participate in this fall’s annual public land elk hunts. More than 6,600 applicants applied for elk permits online during...
Civil Rights Act 60th anniversary, local communities celebrate
(Little Rock, KATV) — "Today marks the 60th anniversary of civil rights act of 1964," Arkansas Martin Luther King Jr. Commission, Executive Director, Dushun Scarbrough said. Groups across the state have held ceremonies including the Martin Luther King Junior Commission right here in Little Rock. The passing of the...
Governor appoints Arkadelphia’s Tim Knight to state medical practice board
LITTLE ROCK — Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders this week announced appointments to various state boards. Among them is Tim Knight, of Arkadelphia, to the Osteopathic Rural Medical Practice Student Loan and Scholarship Board. The term expires July 1, 2027. Knight is a professor of biology at Ouachita Baptist...
Arkansas groups not asking US Supreme Court to review ruling limiting scope of Voting Rights Act
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Progressive groups in Arkansas have decided to not ask the U.S. Supreme Court to weigh in on a lower court's ruling that private groups can’t sue under a key section of the federal Voting Rights Act. The Arkansas Public Policy Panel and the Arkansas...
Tanner English Claims First Summer Nationals Win of 2024 at Old No.1
HARRISBURG, AR (July 2, 2024) – Tanner English was banging on the door for his first DIRTcar Summer Nationals win of the season and finally kicked it down Tuesday night at Old No.1 Speedway. Coming into the event, English had recorded seven-straight top-five finishes on the Hell Tour in...
Wynne Fire Department shines light on Lt. Doug Jones for service, mentorship
WYNNE — The Wynne Fire Department has put the firefighter spotlight on Lt. Doug Jones. The department said Jones has 16 years of experience in the fire service and is a vital part of the staff. The department said Jones serves as a mentor to others through his work ethic and attitude.
Wynne woman wins $50,000 prize playing instant game
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas — One lucky Arkansas lottery player recently won big with a $20 scratch-off ticket. Christine H., a Wynne resident, won $50,000 with a $20 ticket for the $1,000,000 VIP Club instant game. She claimed her prize at the Arkansas Scholarship Lottery Claim Center on June 28.
Wynne Fire Department urges fireworks safety ahead of July 4 celebrations
WYNNE — Fireworks add to the fun surrounding the 4th of July but they can also be dangerous. Aaron Mears is the fire prevention coordinator for the Wynne Fire Department. He says one of the biggest tips to prevent injury is to not misuse fireworks. “Don’t use them to...
Water resources provided to residents affected by Arkansas Highway 42 bridge collapse
EARLE, Arkansas — Earle Mayor Jaylen Smith is extending resources to area residents affected by the collapse of the Arkansas Highway 42 bridge in Coldwater in Cross County. The collapse left at least 100 rural water customers between Earle and Parkin without water. Mayor Smith said residents left without...
Judge blocks Biden trans healthcare discrimination ban from taking effect in early Loper-Bright test
A U.S. District Judge in Mississippi has blocked a Biden administration proposal to ban discrimination based on gender identity — including transgender status — among healthcare providers. The policy, finalized in May of this year, clarified existing sex discrimination protections within the Affordable Care Act to include discrimination...
Ribbon cutting to be held for recuperative care program
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) – A Jonesboro hospital system is working to help those recently discharged from the hospital who don’t have a place to go. St. Bernards will hold a ribbon cutting for its four-bed unit Recuperative Care Program at noon on Monday, July 8. It will be held at the Craighead County Regional Crisis Unit at 837 Willett Road.
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