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Biden-Harris administration awards over $8M to improve maternal health in Arkansas
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — On August 27, the Arkansas Department of Health was awarded $8,811,006 in funding to help improve maternal health across the state. The funding comes as part of over $568 million announced by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) through the Biden-Harris Administration’s White House Blueprint for Addressing the Maternal Health Crisis.
Louisiana bringing float to Tournament of the Roses celebration in Pasadena for fourth year in row
BATON ROUGE - Louisiana is set to make its fourth annual appearance in a row at the Tournament of Roses Parade in Pasadena, California, with a mid-parade performance by country artist Timothy Wayne performing "Louisiana Saturday Night." This year's float, themed accordingly with the parade's theme of "Best Day Ever!"...
Debt-free program sees over 700 freshmen enrollees
Over 700 students are enrolled at UCA under Commitment, the university’s debt-free tuition path for incoming Arkansas freshmen. At the Board of Trustees meeting Aug. 8, Vice President for Enrollment Services and Student Success Kevin Thomas said 758 freshmen registered at UCA under the new Commitment program. Courtney Bryant,...
Powhatan Historic State Park to host Trial by Jury
Powhatan Historic State Park will host a Trial by Jury on Saturday, September 21 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Join park staff and become the judge, part of the jury, a lawyer, or maybe even the accused as we bring a court case from Powhatan’s history to life! No acting experience is needed, but participants should come ready to dive in and interact with each other.
Chef Maune Bound for Paris
Little Rock’s Jennifer Maune, who thrilled Arkansas audiences with her runner-up performance on Gordon Ramsay’s popular cooking competition show “MasterChef” last season, is now bound for the City of Light. AY Media Group broke the story that for her next culinary adventure, Maune has been selected...
Bentonville opens pieces of Quilt of Parks
Bentonville plans to open the second phase of its Quilt of Parks project this week, just about a month after beginning the first phase, city parks officials told Axios.Why it matters: It's a step toward downtown's parks being connected via a walkable promenade. Parks director David Wright anticipates the public will get excited once the second phase — the downtown area in front of the courthouse that will go from being a roadway to part of the walkway — is complete. Construction in front of the courthouse on Aug. 26. Photo: Alex Golden/AxiosState of play: Freshly renovated Lawrence Plaza,...
Eleven year old wins Northwood Hills Club Championship
SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) — It’s impressive to win a men’s golf tournament, but to win a men’s golf tournament at only 11 years old is unbelievable. That’s exactly what Crews Galambos did. “My first thought was, ‘I’m here. I won,’ reflected Galambos. “I was just...
Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser spoke at Louisiana Travel Summit in Shreveport
SHREVEPORT, La. - Louisiana is known for its food, music and culture. Tourists from all over come here to the state to see and taste what we have to offer. And a sampling of what makes Louisiana unique was on full display this week in Shreveport during the annual Louisiana Travel Summit, featuring Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser as the guest speaker.
Mountain Home Public Schools celebrates AP Exam success
Mountain Home High School students have shown impressive performance in their Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to a report presented at the August 15th school board meeting. Judy Lawrence introduced Stephanie Hughes of the district’s GATE program to discuss the AP program’s results for the spring of 2024.
Foul Play Suspected in Death of Mountain Home Man; Homicide Investigation Underway
MOUNTAIN HOME, Ark. – The results of the autopsy by the Arkansas State Medical Examiner’s Office on 50-year-old Rickey Joe Millsap of Mountain Home, whose body was found in Moccasin Creek at the Baxter County/Izard County line on August 15th, indicates that foul play was involved in his death, a press release from the Baxter County Sheriff’s Office said on Wednesday.
Shreveport Group Continues to Try to Save Fair Grounds Field
FRIENDS OF FAIR GROUNDS FIELD MOUNTS NEW EFFORT TO STOP DEMOLITION OF SHREVEPORT’S BALLPARK. After what has now been years of legal wrangling, political maneuvers, and contentious discussions, efforts to stop the demolition of Shreveport's Fairground Field by the local group called Friends of Fairgrounds Field continue. 'Friends' just recently released the following statement.
Construction progresses on new Walmart corporate campus
BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Walmart's new, state-of-the-art home office is looking more and more complete by the day. Drive by the site of the future corporate campus and it's hard not to get excited. "I'm just so excited for what this is going to bring to our community," Bentonville Chamber...
Drive-Thru Health Fair to take place in El Dorado
EL DORADO, Ark. (KTVE/KARD) — On September 19, 2024, from 8AM-11AM the city of El Dorado will have a Drive-Thru Health Fair. Attendees will be able to visit vendors and learn about locally provided services. There will be flu shots, a blood drive, and food available. This is a free event that is open to […]
An old-time syrup mill has been revived
EL DORADO, Ark. (KTVE/KARD) — An old-time syrup mill has been revived and made operational again near EL Dorado. The mill uses sorghum cane and turns it into a liquidized sorghum. That liquid is then cooked and turned into sorghum syrup. This mill is an old school version of making syrup. It is powered by only […]
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