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KASU News: Fundraising, Flooding, and Child Care Initiatives
Today's headlines from KASU News for Thursday, July 18, 2024, cover Arkansas Governor Sarah Sanders's early fundraising efforts, significant flash floods affecting counties like Marion and Faulkner, and collaboration between businesses and a nonprofit to improve child care access for working parents. Additional updates include FEMA's hiring in Arkansas post-severe weather, a federal appeals court's ruling on Title IX, John Deere's shift from diversity events, Little Rock's sales tax discussions, and safety tips for summer heat. Little Rock Central High School's UNESCO World Heritage Site nomination is also highlighted.
Plans in Motion: State’s First Dental, Veterinary Schools Taking Shape
Arkansas students have more opportunities than ever before. Thanks to two institutions in Arkansas higher education, there will be more options available for those aspiring to be veterinarians and dentists. Arkansas State University in Jonesboro recently announced that it would bring a veterinary school to the city, and Lyon College...
Lake Chicot draw down angers some, pleases others
LAKE VILLAGE- Every five years the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Arkansas game and Fish Commission let some water out of Lake Chicot, to increase the game fish population of the lake. They also plant new vegetation to provide an environment for freshly spawned fish where they can...
Arkansas baseball had the third-most players drafted in the MLB Draft, 8 total
The 2024 MLB draft ended yesterday, with many Arkansas players getting their chance at the pros. Although the Diamond Hogs‘ season and climatically — a 5-9 record in the last 14 games — Arkansas produced eight draft picks, tying for third for the most players drafted. The first of which was Hagen Smith.
Mr Brews Taphouse to open new location in Park Plaza Mall, first in state
LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — The burger and craft beer chain Mr Brews Taphouse is set to open a new franchise in Little Rock's Park Plaza Mall later this year. The restaurant is set to be the chain's first location in the Natural State. Second Horizon Capital Co-Founder and Managing...
Pine Bluff mother awaits son's headstone two years after purchase
PINE BLUFF (KATV) — At just 17-years-old, Tristian Harris lost his life to gun violence in Pine Bluff. His mother, Jornetta Shaw, said she never got to see him walk across the stage to graduate high school. "That was my last one to see out of 5 kids to...
Arkansas Children’s Hospital receives $1 million for expansion project
Arkansas Children’s Hospital (ACH) in Little Rock has announced a $1 million grant from the East North Street Foundation. The grant from the foundation—launched in May by local businessmen, brothers David and Doug Hendrix—will bolster ACH’s $235.2 million expansion, which includes new facilities with increased bed capacity and an ambulatory surgery center. The revitalized campus will provide clinical care that leverages a multidisciplinary approach in an accessibility-focused environment. The expansion is slated for completion in 2026.
Little Rock airport back online after worldwide tech outage
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Overnight, flights across the United States and the globe were grounded after a widespread network outage impacted computer systems at multiple airlines. According to officials with the Bill and Hillary Clinton National Airport, so far there have been 17 delays and four cancellations as a result of the outage.
Former Texas High School Band Instructor Receives Sentence For Grooming Students
A Texarkana, Arkansas Man Is Going To Federal Prison For A Very Long Time After Pleading Guilty To Some Heinous Acts. A former director of the Texas High School color guard plead guilty to federal charges connected to alleged sexual misconduct in a shocking story that rocked educators and parents across the area.
Sam Pittman is on the hot seat at Arkansas, and he brought in former Hogs coach Bobby Petrino as OC
DALLAS (AP) — Arkansas coach Sam Pittman made a headline-grabbing hire in the offseason when he brought Bobby Petrino back to Fayetteville as offensive coordinator. Petrino was head coach of the Razorbacks from 2008-11, but was fired after a scandal involving an extramarital affair and a motorcycle crash. Petrino...
Pitching performance propels Stuttgart Ricemen to state championship game today in Hot Springs
Another game brought another superb pitching performance for the Stuttgart Ricemen. This time it was rising sophomore Beau Barnes who delivered Stuttgart’s second complete game of the tournament, powering his team to the American Legion Junior State Championship game as a result. Stuttgart faced off against Conway in the...
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