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Blood drive held in honor of girl battling tumor
BROOKLAND, Ark. (KAIT) - People came together in Brookland on Sunday to give back to those battling medical issues. The Woods Chapel Baptist Church held its third annual blood drive with the Red Cross on July 21. The blood drive was held and named in honor of Piper Keeler, a...
Rogers tornado cleanup continues
ROGERS, Ark. — Nearly two months after the Memorial Day weekend tornadoes in Benton County, the City of Rogers is continuing storm debris cleanup efforts. Officials say they are hoping to do one last complete pass of debris pickup starting Aug. 12. Ahead of this last sweep, the city advises residents to move any debris to the curb as soon as possible.
Community Blood Center of the Ozarks says they have an emergency need for blood
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — The Community Blood Center of the Ozarks (CBCO) says they urgently need all types of blood from donors immediately. In a press release, CBCO says they only have a one-day supply level, a historic low, and are asking eligible donors to give blood at a CBCO blood drive or donor center as […]
EPA provides $100 million grant to Arkansas three-district coalition, more than $45 million to central Arkansas
A coalition representing roughly half of the Arkansas population has received a grant from the Environmental Protection Agency to improve the Natural State’s sustainability.
Nigel Pringle commits to Arkansas
FAYETTEVILLE — Arkansas has picked up a commitment from Houston North Shore three-star cornerback Nigel Pringle. Pringle, 6-2, 178, committed to Arkansas on Monday. Pringle had 17 offers and took an official visit to Arkansas the June 14 weekend. On June 22, Pringle named a Top 6 of Arkansas, Kansas, Oregon, Arizona, UCF and Houston.
Meeting planned to discuss Black historic district, bicycle safety at Walker Park
FAYETTEVILLE — A community meeting is planned this week to offer more information about a proposed Black historic district. The nonprofit group NWA Black Heritage is working to create the district as part of a plan to preserve Black history in Fayetteville, specifically in the Spout Spring neighborhood where many Black families settled following the Civil War.
Northbound lane of West at Dickson closed this week for construction
The northbound lane of West Avenue at the intersection of Dickson Street will be closed to through-traffic and detoured during the day this week as part of a downtown walkability improvement project. The closure will be in effect from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. through Thursday, July 25, according to...
Mark Your Calendar for the Staples Supplier Connection Event July 29
The U of A Business Services Procurement Team, together with Staples, would like to invite U of A faculty and staff members to a Supplier Connection Event. This event will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 29 in the Arkansas Union International Connections Lounge. Representatives from Staples and the U of A Business Services Procurement Team will be on site to help you get better acquainted with Staples' products and services and answer your purchasing questions. And, of course, there will be swag.
Celebrate the 10th Annual Native Youth in Food and Agriculture Leadership Summit Cohort Today
The Indigenous Food and Agriculture Initiative at the U of A School of Law recently welcomed its 10th class of Native Youth in Food and Agriculture Leadership Summit participants to the U of A campus. Nearly 40 Native youth travelled from across the United States for the opportunity to engage in professional and educational development and gain first-hand exposure with Tribal food and agriculture.
John Calipari brought the Razorbacks to Russellville for satellite camp
RUSSELLVILLE, Ark. (KAIT) - John Calipari continues to travel across the state ahead of his first season as Arkansas basketball coach. He held a satellite camp Friday in Russellville. Kids from the 1st-6th grade got to learn the finder points of the game from the Razorback coaching staff. There was...
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