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Region welcomes I-55, US 79 work
As southeast Arkansas citizens and college students often travel to Memphis either for a weekend vacation, concert or ballgame, the expansion of two roadways along the pathway is viewed as welcome news. Not only are plans to replace the Interstate 55 bridge -- aka America's River Crossing Bridge -- from...
Watershed improvement project planning phase is winding down
Engineers for a federally funded pilot watershed project supported by the Arkansas Black Mayors Association are asking for residents affected by flooding to send photos and descriptions of the impact by July 28. Edwin Jones, a Dallas-based engineer, led a community meeting Thursday night at the Pine Bluff Convention Center...
UAPB faculty join in research program
A collaboration of faculty members from the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences and the Arkansas Children's Research Institute is leading the way to improving the quality of life and stimulating economic growth through the Connect Arkansas Research Scholars program. Scientists, professors, researchers,...
How Arkansas officials are helping those without flood insurance
FAULKNER COUNTY, Ark — Many people in Arkansas have had a firsthand experience with floodwaters, especially the people living in Faulkner County. The recent heavy rains have damaged homes and businesses in the area and caused several roads to have to close until the rain subsided. Though those roads and streets have reopened, the damage that was left behind can be difficult to repair and some insurance policies may not cover the costs.
Arkansas State Renews Contracts for Women’s Bowling, Soccer, and Golf Coaches
Arkansas State's head coaches in women's bowling, soccer, and golf, Justin Kostick, Brian Dooley, and MJ Desbiens Shaw, have all been granted three-year contract extensions, leading their teams to significant victories and accomplishments. Kostick has led the women's bowling program for 16 seasons, with three NCAA national runner-up finishes in...
Arkansas Symphony Orchestra's new music center opening day announced
LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — The Arkansas Symphony Orchestra (ASO) has moved its Steinway grand piano into its permanent home in its new music center. The 20-thousand-square-foot Stella Boyle Smith Music Center is officially set to open in September. It will be the Symphony Orchestra's first permanent headquarters, providing space...
Marketing Agency Anniversary Marked by Rebranding, New Leadership
Happy birthday, indeed. MHP/Team Si, one of the state’s oldest and largest full-service marketing agencies, recently announced a rebranding and expanded next-generation leadership in conjunction with the agency’s 52nd anniversary. Now streamlined as mhp.si, the agency named Julie C. Robbins, vice president of client services, and Whitney Burgess...
Tech Tidbits: Retirement of an ATU Basketball Legend
It was a routine April day in 2003 when Coach Joe Foley walked into the sports information office at Arkansas Tech University and sat down. He was mulling an offer to leave behind the renowned women’s basketball powerhouse at Arkansas Tech and accept leadership of what was then a beleaguered program at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock.
Campus Spotlight: UA Little Rock Trojan Way project to be completed by start of fall semester
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – The campus of UA Little Rock is drawing close to the end of a makeover. The Trojan Way project, of a walkway and library plaza, will be complete when students return this fall. The new 5-acre project will stretch from 28th Street to the south...
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