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Arkansas Constitution’s 150th Birthday Viewing
Shiloh Museum of Ozark History, 118 W. Johnson Ave., Springdale, AR. In honor of its 150th birthday, the 1874 Arkansas State Constitution is on tour and will make a stop at the Shiloh Museum of Ozark History on September 27 and 28! This is a rare opportunity to see up close the document that shaped Arkansas.
Optimum completes network upgrades in Texas, Arkansas communities
Optimum has announced the completion of enhancements to their network in Tyler, Texas, part of Optimum’s $4.6 million investment into improving Tyler’s network. Local customers of Optimum in Tyler, Texas should expect “enhancements to their internet network and product experiences” following Optimum’s completed network upgrades in the area.
As climate threats to agriculture mount, could the Mississippi River delta be the next California?
By Cassandra Stephenson, Tennessee Lookout; Illan Ireland, Mississippi Free Press and Phillip Powell, Arkansas Times. A smorgasbord of bright red tomatoes and vibrant vegetables line the walls of Michael Katrutsa’s produce shop in rural Camden, Tennessee. What began a decade ago as a roadside farm stand is now an air-conditioned outbuilding packed with crates of watermelon, cantaloupe and his locally renowned sweet corn — all picked fresh by a handful of local employees each morning.
Lawmakers grill Corrections over state’s largest proposed contract
(The Center Square) – Arkansas lawmakers grilled the Department of Corrections Department on Monday over a two-year inmate health care contract that could cost the state $235 million. The contract with Wellpath amounts to $7,500 per inmate annually, according to information presented to state lawmakers at the Arkansas Legislative Council Review Subcommittee. The 10-year contract […]
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 […]
San Pedro to Retire as The Venture Center’s Chief Strategy Officer
Mimi San Pedro, the chief strategy officer of The Venture Center, has announced her retirement effective Aug. 23, after more than five years of shaping the organization’s strategic direction. Though stepping down from her executive role, San Pedro will remain with the organization as a senior advisor until December to facilitate a smooth transition.
Forrest City vs. Bauxite High School football live stream, TV – Thursday, August 22
Bauxite High School will host Forrest City High School on Thursday, August 22 at 7:00 PM CT. Don’t miss out on a single high school game. Sign up for an NFHS Network annual pass and get full access to live regular season and postseason sporting events and get 45% off compared to a monthly pass.
Arkansas public defenders face layoffs without state financial aid, commission director warns
The Arkansas Public Defender Commission expects to lay off more than 30 attorneys if state lawmakers don’t allocate $1.25 million to continue processing a backlog of more than 5,000 cases due to the COVID-19 pandemic, executive director Gregg Parrish said Monday. The Arkansas Legislative Council will consider the request Friday after its Performance Evaluation and […]
Caddo River diving death ruled accidental
AMITY, Arkansas — Clark County authorities say a Bonnerdale man who live-streamed himself diving headfirst into the Caddo River died an accidental death. Leonard Rogers’s final moments were captured on a Facebook Live video at about 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2024. Rogers, 48, is seen diving headfirst into the Caddo River from the north abutment of the old Runyan Bridge, upstream from where the river begins to form DeGray Lake.
11-year-old girl dies in White County house fire
JUDSONIA, Ark. (KAIT) - Sheriff’s deputies and state officials are investigating a house fire that claimed the life of an 11-year-old girl. Just before 4 p.m. Monday, Aug. 19, White County sheriff’s deputies and area firefighters responded to a residential structure fire in the 100 block of Beacon Way in Judsonia.
Cooler And Drier Weather Continues For Your Hump Day
The good times will continue to roll in the weather world on this “Hump Day”, as cooler temperatures and low humidity look to remain in place across much of the area! High pressure will remain the dominant weather feature for the remainder of the work week, which will keep our highs generally in the 80s […]
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.
Roads open following 3-vehicle crash with injuries
RANDOLPH COUNTY, Ark. (KAIT) - Roads are now open after a three-vehicle crash with injuries. The Arkansas Department of Transportation reported the crash happened shortly before 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 20, on Highway 67, just south of Pocahontas. At around 6 p.m., ArDOT reported it cleared. Randolph County Sheriff...
Funk Festival to benefit Arkansas Support Network set for Sept. 22
A new one day music festival featuring coming up next month aims to make Fayetteville a little funkier. The event, called 2024 Funk Festival, is set for Sunday, Sept. 22 at George’s Majestic Lounge. The lineup for the festival will feature Arkansas funk artists including Rodney Block Collective, The...
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