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Demand for Education Freedom Accounts spikes as more Arkansas families become eligible for funds
As students adjust to being back in class for the new school year, Arkansas is doubling the number of students eligible for Education Freedom Accounts.
Paper-ballot group files suit against nine counties over rejected petitions
Nine lawsuits have been filed so far this month over failed ballot-counting petitions in Arkansas counties. A group opposed to using ballot machines to count votes has tried to put forth ballot petitions across the state that would ban voting machines and requiring votes be counted by hand. Nine hand-counting petitions were thrown out over […]
Blue-green algae problematic during summer months
Pine Bluff, AR — Blue-green algae, also known as cyanobacteria, occurs every summer in Arkansas, Scott Jones, small impoundment Extension specialist at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, said. The hottest part of the season tends to be the period where potentially harmful blue-green algae blooms are most prevalent. This is caused partially by the temperature, but most importantly by nutrient accumulation.
Cumulus Names Erik Gee Program Director, Host At KQSM 92.1 ‘The Ticket.’
Cumulus Media has appointed Erik Gee as Program Director and On-Air Host, Mornings, on Fayetteville, AR, sports station KQSM “92.1 The Ticket.”. According to a news release, Gee will make his debut Thursday morning (Aug. 29), which will coincide with the Arkansas Razorbacks’ football season opener. He’ll be heard on the new morning show Monday through Friday from 6 to 9am.
Pittman waiting to see what happens when adversity hits
FAYETTEVILLE — Arkansas Coach Sam Pittman is taking a different approach to the team selecting captains this season. Pittman was asked Monday about the captains for Thursday’s season opener against UAPB in Little Rock. “Well, I’ve changed that one too,” Pittman said. “With the portal and all that,...
Coach Hampton: UAPB is ready for Arkansas
For decades, other Arkansas schools didn't have the opportunity to play the University of Arkansas. That has changed, and the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff football team is set to face the Razorbacks for the second time in four years Thursday night at War Memorial Stadium in Little Rock at 6:30 p.m. on ESPNU.
Crews responding to downed power line on Windsor and North 50th in Fort Smith
FORT SMITH, Ark. — Crews responded to a downed powerline in Fort Smith on Tuesday, Aug. 27 at around 7:30 a.m. The downed power line is near Windsor Drive and North 50th Street, according to the Fort Smith Police Department (FSPD). FSPD says the cause is unknown but asks...
26 Aug 2024 5th annual event planned Aug. 31st in observance of International Overdose Awareness Day
LITTLE ROCK — Hope Movement Coalition, along with CWC Alliance, is encouraging Arkansans to observe International Overdose Awareness Day, a time to remember those we have lost to drug overdose and Fentanyl poisoning, with its 5th Annual Bridge the Gap event on Saturday, Aug. 31 at the Riverfront Park in North Little Rock.
Grand Prairie Quilt Society discusses projects, plans upcoming field trip at August meeting
The Grand Prairie Quilt Society met on Wednesday, Aug. 14 at the First Christian Church Fellowship Hall in Stuttgart with six members present. The meeting was opened with the Thought for the Day, “Whoever said, ‘Less is More’ never had a desert and she certainly never bought fabric!” from author Carrie Nelson. The July minutes and treasurer’s report were given. August birthday greetings were extended to those celebrating during the month.
Warren Tennis Team Shines at White Hall in Non-Conference Match
WARREN, Ark. – The Warren tennis team faced off against White Hall on Monday in a challenging non-conference match. The Lumberjacks emerged victorious, winning 7 out of 10 matches, with standout performances in both singles and doubles play. In the girls’ singles, Jaycee Courtney secured a hard-fought 8-5 victory...
Fall Registration begins for MHPS Second-Chance Diploma Program
The second-chance diploma program at Mountain Home Public Schools Guy Berry College & Career Academy has opened its registration window for the Fall 2024 semester. The program — called Night Flight — allows young people, ages 18-21, who have previously dropped out of school an opportunity to earn their high school diplomas.
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