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St. Bernard’s will be hosting 2024 Men’s Health Day
The event will take place September 20th from 7 a.m. until 10 a.m. at the St. Bernard's Auditorium, located at 505 East Washington Avenue in Jonesboro. The event is free and open to the public and will include screening opportunities such as sleep apnea, a flexibility assessment, prostate exam, blood pressure, height, weight, BMI, and much more.
Iconic Historic Building to be Torn Down in Hot Springs, Arkansas
A significant piece of Hot Springs, Arkansas history is about to go down in a pile of rubble soon. The iconic old St. Joseph Hospital which has been a part of Hot Springs for years is expected to be demolished, according to THV11. Several years ago the hospital was being used as the Arkansas School of Math, Sciences, and the Arts building.
OSU will be Hogs’ early season measuring stick
It’s hard to believe that a week from today, the Arkansas Razorbacks will already be 1-0 after blowing out Pine Bluff in Little Rock, and looking ahead to their Sept. 7 non-conference showdown with Oklahoma State in Stillwater. Whoa, Nellie, you might say. Don’t hook the cart before the...
Lake of the Ozarks Shootout boat races set for this weekend
The largest unsanctioned charity boat race in the U.S. returns to the Lake of the Ozarks this weekend. The 2024 Lake of the Ozarks Shootout boat races are scheduled this Saturday and Sunday, starting at 8:30 a.m. both days. Boats from across the country come to race over the weekend, and thousands of people will watch from the water and the land.
Daily Newscast for Friday, August 23, 2024
Here's the latest local and regional news from the Little Rock Public Radio Newsroom for Friday, August 23, 2024. - The Arkansas Supreme Court has ruled that signatures collected by paid canvassers for the Arkansas Abortion Amendment cannot be counted, meaning the ballot measure will likely not appear on the November ballot.
Scorching Temperatures Ahead for Arkansas: Relief Expected by Labor Day
Little Rock, AR – Arkansas residents can expect a hot and dry start to the week, with temperatures soaring into the upper 90s and even touching 100 degrees in some areas. Today, Saturday, will see temperatures reach up to 94°F in Little Rock. The heat will continue to build, with Sunday reaching 95°F and Monday expected to hit a high of 97°F.
Arkansas scientists studying medical properties of scorpion venom
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Scientists in Arkansas are researching the potential medical properties of scorpion venom. According to a release, scientists at Arkansas Tech University (ATU) and the University of Arkansas (U of A) have "produced a high-quality genome assembly for a scorpion," which they say could lead to the development of pain treatments.
Police: Man arrested after hitting police officer head-on while intoxicated
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - Police arrested a Jonesboro man after they said he hit a police officer who was responding to a call head-on. According to Public Information Specialist Sally Smith with the Jonesboro Police Department, at around 10:30 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 23, Sgt. Brian Arnold was driving in an unmarked car to assist in a shooting incident in Poinsett County when he was hit head-on by an oncoming vehicle.
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