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Arkansas AG approves language for two 2026 ballot initiatives
Supporters of measures addressing government transparency and eliminating the sales tax on feminine hygiene products can begin collecting signatures for the 2026 ballot following the Arkansas attorney general’s approval of their proposals Thursday. Groups behind both ballot initiatives refiled their proposals with the attorney general’s office last week for the 2026 ballot after failing to […] The post Arkansas AG approves language for two 2026 ballot initiatives appeared first on Arkansas Advocate.
New mobile health initiative for contraceptive care in rural Arkansas
LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — Mobile health units will travel to 14 counties across the state in a new initiative to provide care to women in rural communities. Kelly Conroy with UAMS spoke about the Mobile Health initiative. "We are now able to provide reproductive health and contraceptive services in...
Search underway for missing Little Rock man whose truck was found abandoned
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — The Newton County Sheriff's Office and the Little Rock Police Department are searching for 41-year-old Clyde Holmes, who reportedly hasn't been seen since leaving his Little Rock home on July 10. Newton County sheriffs said they found an abandoned truck registered to Holmes on July...
Mr Brews Taphouse to Open First Arkansas Location
Park Plaza is set to enhance its dining landscape with the introduction of Mr Brews Taphouse, a gourmet burger and craft beer restaurant. Slated to open later this year, this establishment marks the national chain’s first venture into Arkansas and will be the first taphouse and grill in the Midtown area of Little Rock.
That Dam Night Run in its 36th year; race draws hundreds of visitors to DeGray Lake
DEGRAY LAKE, Arkansas — One of the largest 5K races in South Arkansas is scheduled for Saturday, July 27, 2024, at DeGray Lake. That Dam Night Run began in 1988 and will celebrate its 36th anniversary this year. Year after year over 800 participants and their supporters congregate at...
Saline Co. Republicans will name new justice of the peace candidate during upcoming convention
SALINE COUNTY, Ark. — Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders has called for a convention in Saline County in order to fill a Republican Party vacancy that'll determine the Justice of the Peace candidate for the District 2 race. According to a press release sent by the governor on Friday,...
Ark. Supreme Court Chief Justice praises court system during visit to Texarkana
TEXARKANA, Ark. (KSLA) - Chief Justice John Dan Kemp, of the Arkansas Supreme Court, paid a visit to the Miller County Courthouse in Texarkana Friday (July 19). The chief justice met with area judges and other members of the court system. He said he’s visiting the districts across the state and praising the work being done in the Arkansas court system.
Final Schedule Announced for Hot Springs Baseball Weekend At the Convention Center August 23 – 24
HOT SPRINGS NATIONAL PARK, Arkansas — The schedule for this year’s Hot Springs Baseball Weekend has been finalized, and a scheduled youth baseball clinic led by Cardinal legend Al (The Mad Hungarian) Hrabosky has been dropped because of anticipated hot weather. Baseball Weekend, which celebrates Hot Springs’ fame...
John Calipari announces mentor, legendary AD Bob Marcum has been hospitalized
Former UMass athletics director Bob Marcum has been hospitalized for complications from a stroke, Arkansas head coach John Calipari announced on Sunday. Marcum crossed paths with the Razorbacks coach during his time as AD at UMass beginning in 1993 until Calipari’s departure in 1996. He held the position until 2002 where he oversaw one of […] The post John Calipari announces mentor, legendary AD Bob Marcum has been hospitalized appeared first on On3.
Update – Bomb Threat at ASU
Jonesboro, AR – (JonesboroRightNow.com) – July 20, 2024 – 10:16 am UPDATE: The ASU buildings have been cleared by officials. Normal operation in and around the campus can resume. Around 7:15am on Saturday, the ASU Alert System sent out two texts advising of a bomb threat on campus.
ACHE Strengthens Leadership with Key Appointments
The Arkansas Colleges of Health Education (ACHE) recently revealed the appointments of Teressa Brown, PT, DPT, PhD, as the new Vice President and Provost, and Christopher Smith, EdD, as the Assistant Provost and Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. These internal promotions reflect ACHE’s dedication to academic excellence and inclusivity within its five academic programs.
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