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Arkansas player wins big with 200X the Win scratch-off
Little Rock, Arkansas – One Arkansas lottery player recently struck it big with a lucky scratch-off ticket he purchased on his way to work. Michael R., a resident of Dumas, won $500,000 by playing the $20 “200X the Win” instant game. He claimed his prize at the Arkansas Scholarship Lottery (ASL) Claim Center on July 19.
UAMS hopes new nurse midwifery program will address Arkansas maternal mortality rates
Officials with the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences say they’re in the early stages of working on a new program they hope will help soon-to-be mothers and lower maternal mortality rates in the state.
Arts town hall meeting to focus on workforce housing for creatives
Arkansans for the Arts, a statewide arts advocacy nonprofit, is hosting a town hall meeting in Northwest Arkansas as part of its four-city tour. The event will take place from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Friday, July 26 at The Medium, located at 214 S. Main St. in Springdale. The meeting will focus on workforce housing for artists, creatives, and arts workers in the region.
Survey reveals rising back-to-school expenses, Greenbrier schools have a solution
LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — A new survey from the online loan marketplace Lending Tree reported that 68% of back-to-school shoppers expect to spend more on school supplies this year than last year. The survey also reports that 73% of back-to-school shoppers are stressed about paying for supplies, and 40% expect to go into debt shopping.
24 Jul 2024 Bears earn top spot, six named to All-UAC Team
ARLINGTON, Texas — The University of Central Arkansas Bears were named Tuesday as the preseason favorite to win the second edition of the United Athletic Conference (UAC) football race during UAC Media Day at Texas Live. The Bears also had a league-high of six players named to the preseason...
24 Jul 2024 Two UCA golfers claim top spots at Central Arkansas Open
CONWAY — The Genesis of Conway Central Arkansas Open saw a couple of Bears claim the top spots in the event. Sophomore Valeria Ramirez cruised to a seven-stroke win over four rounds, and Madison Holmes finished behind her teammate, tying for second place in the Collegiate Series. “I am...
New Movie Theater with Entertainment Options Planned for Breckenridge
It has been over a year and a half since the theater at Breckenridge Village shut down, now a new theater concept is planned for the space. The new concept, Film Alley, plans to open in 2025 and will include not only a theater, but also bowling, arcade, a bar, and food options.
Jim Rowland, longtime Fort Smith Public Schools coach and athletic director, has died
Jim Rowland, the longtime and revered coach and athletic director with the Fort Smith Public School District who helped guide the district though an emotional and divisive mascot change, has died. He was 83. Rowland was employed by the school district for 53 years, and was the district’s athletic director...
Bankrupt Wadley Regional Medical Center bought by Pafford Health System and Hope, Hempstead county leaders
HOPE, Ark. (KSLA) - Pafford Health System is teaming up with Hope and Hempstead county leaders to purchase Wadley Regional Medical Center following the bankruptcy of its parent company. Steward Health Care Bankruptcy, the parent company to Wadley Regional Medical Center in Hope, Arkansas filed for bankruptcy. In an effort...
Sebastian County Quorum Court again rejects funds for Waterpark expansion
The Sebastian County Quorum Court in a special meeting Thursday (July 25) once again voted against funding its part of a slide expansion at Parrot Island Waterpark. The connected slide complex includes two tube slides, two mat racers and one body slide. Before a motion was put on the floor...
Banco Sí adds another branch in Springdale
SPRINGDALE, Ark — Signature Bank of Arkansas opened its Banco Sí location in downtown Springdale on June 24. It is the second branch for the Latino-focused bank. Signature Bank CEO Gary Head said the soft opening at 103 Emma Ave. went very well; the grand opening will be held in September.
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