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Arkansas Academy of Family Physicians Foundation to host fundraising event to support endowed scholarship for family medicine residents
BENTON, AR — The Arkansas Academy of Family Physicians Foundation is proud to announce a special fundraising event aimed at addressing the pressing challenges of recruiting and retaining family physicians in Arkansas. In response to the growing need for dedicated family physicians in our state, the Foundation is launching an endowed scholarship fund to support family medicine residents who commit to serving our local communities.
AFP-Arkansas to Launch Inaugural Festival of Philanthropy
The Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) Arkansas Chapter has announced the launch of its inaugural Festival of Philanthropy. This new event, set for Nov. 7 at Little Rock’s Robinson Center and DoubleTree Hotel, will combine the 42nd annual National Philanthropy Day awards luncheon with a full-day professional development conference. Registration for the event is now open, and sponsorships are also available.
KASU News: Historic Contract, Public Defender Shortage, and Political Crossroads
Today's headlines from KASU News for Wednesday, August 21, 2024, cover Arkansas lawmakers' concerns about the largest contract ask in state history involving WellPath LLC, and a potential shortage of public defenders if new funding isn't allocated. Additional stories include former Republican Governor Asa Hutchinson's appearance at the Democratic National Convention, updates on a tax break for Entergy, and the City of Jonesboro's council meetings outcomes. Other notable news features investigations into a former Jonesboro police officer and Johnson County Chief Deputy, and Arkansas football coach Sam Pittman's challenging season ahead.
Arkansas-exclusive draw games see jackpot surge for upcoming drawings
Little Rock, Arkansas – Arkansas lottery players have the chance to win big as in-state draw game jackpots continue to climb. The jackpot for the Arkansas-only LOTTO game has risen to an impressive $3.127 million for the upcoming Wednesday night drawing, offering one of the largest prizes seen in the state.
Arkansas officials outline next steps in federal broadband grant program
The Arkansas State Broadband Office on Tuesday launched a series of town hall meetings aimed at preparing community leaders to support local projects that will apply for a $1 billion broadband infrastructure grant program later this year. Created through the Infrastructure Investment Jobs Act of 2021, the Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment (BEAD) Program provides […]
Next court date set for man accused of mass shooting at grocery store in Fordyce
DALLAS COUNTY (KATV) — Travis Eugene Posey, the man accused of opening fire on shoppers at the Mad Butcher Grocery Store in Fordyce appeared in court via zoom on Wednesday for a hearing at the Dallas County Courthouse. Posey is charged with killing four people and injuring 11 others...
Catfish producers: Prevent sudden fish kills during summer months
Pine Bluff, AR — Channel catfish are one of the major food fish produced in the southern U.S., including Arkansas, Dr. Yathish Ramena, director of the Center of Excellence, Department of Aquaculture and Fisheries at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, said. These fish are well-suited to water temperatures between 75 to 85 F. However, summer heat waves often push water temperatures beyond this optimal range, surpassing 90 F.
Kelly Kazek's Odd Travels: Visit the only surviving film locale from ‘Gone With the Wind'
Only one real-life location still exists from filming “Gone With the Wind” and it draws more than 100,000 tourists each year, including some actors from the movie who visited before their deaths. It is known simply as the “Old Mill” and is located in a public park in...
Plane makes emergency landing overnight in Little Rock
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — According to reports, an American Airlines plane made an emergency landing in Little Rock due to reports of a possible odor in the cabin. Flight 196 from Boston to Dallas-Fort Worth diverted to Little Rock and landed safely for the plane to have a thorough inspection from a maintenance team. At this time, officials confirmed that there was no smoke or fire present on the aircraft.
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