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Tax free weekend in Arkansas 2024 | When it is & list of tax-exempt items
ARKANSAS, USA — It's about that time again — summer is fading and the first day of school is just around the corner. For many families in Arkansas, that means back-to-school shopping. According to the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration, the weekend begins exactly at 12:01 a.m....
Arkansas Attorney General warns about scam callers posing as law enforcement
Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin said there is an uptick in scam callers pretending to represent law enforcement in order to wrangle money from unsuspecting victims.
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...
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