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Arkansas is sued for rejecting petitions on an abortion-rights ballot measure
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas is being sued for rejecting petitions in favor of a proposed ballot measure to scale back the state’s abortion ban, with supporters asking the state Supreme Court on Tuesday to order officials to start counting more than 100,000 signatures from people who back amending the constitution. The ballot measure wouldn’t make abortion a constitutionally protected right, but it would limit when abortion can be banned. Giving voters a chance to weigh in on the state’s ban would test support for abortion rights in Arkansas, where top elected officials regularly promote their opposition to the...
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UA System President Donald Bobbitt announces retirement
University of Arkansas System President Dr. Donald Bobbitt announced Tuesday (July 16) plans to retire as president after almost 13 years leading the state’s largest university system. Bobbitt began his tenure as president on Nov. 1, 2011, succeeding Dr. B. Alan Sugg, who had led the system for 21...
Arkansas veterans, lawmakers say PBMs slowing access to pharmacies, adding extra steps to get prescriptions
Pharmacies and veterans are expressing frustration over what they call an uphill battle with filling prescriptions, with both pointing to the insurance company used by many veterans as the one needing to fix the problems.
Corn College offers tours, training for Arkansas corn producers
MARIANNA, Ark. — Corn producers will have the opportunity to learn about the latest research and get hands-on training in weed control, insect and disease management, nutrient deficiency identification and more at the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture’s inaugural Corn College on Aug. 7. The training...
Arkansas' first Smalls Sliders coming to Jonesboro
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - The first Smalls Sliders in Arkansas is coming to Jonesboro. Haag Brown Commercial Real Estate and Development announced Tuesday that the new restaurant will be located at 2807 Red Wolf Blvd. “It was a lot of fun getting to work with the Smalls’ group on their...
Nearly two years after alleged kidnapping and murder, Amber Waterman set to appear in Benton County court
BENTON COUNTY, ARKANSAS, Ark. — Amber Waterman was arrested in Missouri in 2022 and charged federally for allegedly kidnapping a pregnant woman and killing her with the intent to claim her unborn child as her own. Since her arrest, Waterman has been held by authorities in Missouri awaiting a...
Caring and Sharing Food Pantry in DeWitt seeks donations and volunteers amid increased demand
The Caring and Sharing Food Pantry in DeWitt is for South Arkansas County residents seeking supplemental food assistance. Pantry organizer and volunteer Jean Prange said it is open four times a month from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. “We are open the second Tuesday and Thursday and the fourth Tuesday...
Terracon Acquires Little Rock-based Harbor Environmental, Adds 38 Employees
Olathe-based Terracon announced its acquisition of Arkansas-based Harbor Environmental, Inc., to continue expanding its services to the Southeastern region. Effective immediately, Harbor’s 38 employees will join Terracon and the firm will continue to be headquartered locally as Harbor Environmental, A Terracon Company, according to a release Monday. Terracon assured the transition will be seamless for clients and will continue to work with the same Harbor teams.
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