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Hackett resident killed in single-vehicle crash
HACKETT, Ark. — A 34-year-old man was killed in a single-vehicle crash on Highway 45 in Sebastian County on July 27, according to Arkansas State Police (ASP). Dakota Gardner of Hackett was traveling southbound on the highway on Saturday around 4:45 p.m. When Gardner approached a left-hand curve, he reportedly veered off the highway.
Two Arkansans take first-place honors at 4-H barbecue contest
Arkansas 4-H members from 13 counties brought the heat at the 4-H State Barbecue Cook-Off, with first-place winners in chicken and turkey barbecue advancing to the national competition in Louisville, Ky., this fall. The contest was held June 21-22 in Rogers at the 64th annual Poultry Festival, hosted by the...
Washington Regional ranked top hospital in Arkansas for 4th year
Washington Regional Medical Center has been named the No. 1 hospital in Arkansas in U.S. News and World Report’s 2024-2025 edition of Best Hospitals. It marks the fourth consecutive year the hospital has received the ranking. The annual rankings aim to help patients and their doctors make informed decisions...
Traveling exhibition that looks into Black history during the Great Depression being offered to Arkansas organizations
BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Art Bridges Foundation (ABF) has announced an open call for venues interested in a new traveling exhibition called Crafting Sanctuaries: Black Spaces of the Great Depression South. Crafting Sanctuaries "explores how Black Southerners transformed private dwellings and public gathering places into havens of expression and refuge...
Arkansas Cities Receive $100 Million Climate Pollution Reduction Grant
Grants include funding for bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure and other measures to reduce climate pollution. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that the Arkansas Tri-Region CPRG Coalition has been selected for a $99,999,999 Climate Pollution Reduction Grant (CPRG) award for its “Energy and Environment Innovation for the Natural State” proposal. This sizable grant will finance projects across Central Arkansas, Northwest Arkansas, and the Arkansas River Valley, which together represent half of the state’s population. Metroplan was the lead agency for the grant submittal, and this grant was one of only 25 funded nationally.
Mapped: Arkansas too hot for Summer Olympic games
Most of the world is expected to be too hot to host the Summer Olympics by 2050, including all of Arkansas. By the numbers: An Axios analysis of CarbonPlan data finds that in 2050, 60% of locations globally will experience Wet Bulb Globe Temperatures above 82°F, the American College of Sports Medicine's recommended threshold for canceling outdoor, continuous activity to avoid heat illness.
Health care resources limited for income-constrained, working Arkansans, especially in rural areas
This story is part of a series about Arkansans who work hard but struggle to survive, people who are part of the asset limited, income constrained and employed (ALICE) population. Today’s story deals with issues of health care access. Brandy Sandersfeld had been putting off a minor surgery for her 4-year-old son, Cypress, for months. […]
July 29: What you need to know
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - We’re helping you plan your Monday on Good Morning Region 8. A SWAT team protecting former President Donald Trump during the assassination attempt reveals stunning details of that day. The abortion battle between Arkansas Secretary of State John Thurston and the group Arkansans for Limited...
UAMS Arkansas Geriatric Education Collaborative secures million grant
UAMS Arkansas Geriatric Education Collaborative Secures Million Grant. The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has received a significant boost in its efforts to improve the quality of care for older adults, securing a five-year, million federal grant for the UAMS Arkansas Geriatric Education Collaborative. This substantial funding will support the collaborative in its mission to train healthcare professionals, students, and supportive care workers.
Hot sunshine is back for Monday
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - Mostly sunny skies are in store for everyone throughout the ArkLaTex with no chances for any rain showers or storms. High temperatures roll into the mid 90′s with feels like temperatures getting into the triple digits. Dry conditions continue into Tuesday with mostly sunny skies...
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