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Eighth Annual Howard L. House Golf Tournament scheduled for weekend
Featured image: Participants in a recent Howard L. House Memorial Golf Tournament. This weekend, the tournament celebrates its eighth year. The Eighth Annual Howard L. House Memorial Golf Tournament, presented by First Community Bank, will be held on August 3 and 4 at The Course at Eagle Mountain in Batesville.
UA Little Rock Professor Explores Attitudes of Faculty Members Toward Online Teaching as a Result of the Pandemic
A majority of political science teachers in higher education felt more positive about teaching online after the first two years of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a study by a University of Arkansas at Little Rock professor. Dr. Rebecca Glazier, a professor of political science in the School Public Affairs,...
Postal Service Hosting Job Fairs in Pocahontas and Marked Tree
POCAHONTAS, Ark. – Both Pocahontas and Marked Tree are hosting job fairs from the United States Postal Service this week, a press release said. The USPS is focused on building a more stable and empowered workforce, and is seeking motivated individuals to fill immediate openings for Rural Carrier Associate (RCA) positions. A postal job offers employees the ability to work where they live, competitive pay, stability, lifelong benefits and career advancement opportunities throughout the entire agency.
Shannon Powers, Marcus Jarrett join Allen Engineering executive team
Allen Engineering Corp. of Paragould has added two members to its executive team. Shannon Powers is the new director of Finance and Administration and Marcus Jarrett has been promoted to director of Engineering and Product Development. As new members of the executive team, they will be responsible for leading, managing,...
Arkansas school district to begin new year-round school schedule
HOT SPRINGS, Ark. — Back-to-school season is here, and it's in full swing as Monday, July 29, 2024, will be the first day of school for the Hot Springs School District (HSSD). Not only is it the beginning of the 2024-2025 school year, but it will also be the start of their new year-round school schedule.
Marion County Woman Charged with Tampering
A Marion County woman is accused attempting to convince her teenage daughter to stay silent with her allegations of the mother’s boyfriend inappropriately touching her last year. 39-year-old Amber Woods was booked and released from the Marion County Law Enforcement Center Friday on a charge of tampering. According to...
Razorback players discuss Arkansas practices
Boogie Fland, Adou Thiero and Trevon Brazile discuss what it's like working with new Arkansas coach John Calipari. Fland is a high school recruit, Thiero played under Calipari at Kentucky, and Brazile is the lone returnee on the R�
Denali and Walmart Collaborate to Rollout Innovative Organic Recycling & Reuse Technology
RUSSELLVILLE, Ark.--Denali, the nation’s leading and largest recycler of organic materials, today announced a collaboration with Walmart to roll out innovative depackaging services that can help improve the food waste recycling process at more than a thousand Walmart and Sam's Club locations nationwide. The innovative depackaging technology aims to help drive operational efficiencies for Walmart enterprise associates, and based on early testing, has increased the volume of potentially reusable organic content recovered from participating Walmart and Sam's Club locations by more than 60% and reduced their compactor trash by an estimated 12%. As of today, the program has launched in over 1,400 Walmart and Sam's Club locations in more than 16 markets across the country including Houston, Dallas, Philadelphia, Washington D.C., Indianapolis, Phoenix and cities across New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Massachusetts and Connecticut – with rollout to continue nationwide into 2025.
Saunas May Be Key to Helping Frogs Survive Deadly Fungal Infection
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – As global diversity continues to decline due to a range of factors, amphibians have been particularly hard hit by infectious diseases. A pernicious fungal disease called chytridiomycosis, more commonly shortened to “chytrid,” has led to the extinction of 90 species of amphibians and has pushed another 500 species into decline.
First Friday is Going for the Gold!
BENTONVILLE, AR - First Friday Presented by Walmart is bringing the Olympic Spirit to Bentonville on August 2nd. Downtown Bentonville Incorporated proudly hosts ‘Going for the Gold’ this Friday with free, family fun for the entire community. The event will include Olympic-inspired activities around the famed Bentonville Square.
Fayetteville Utility Bills to Rise in August Amid Infrastructure and Regulatory Costs
Residents of Fayetteville, brace yourselves for a hike in your utility bills come August. The City of Fayetteville has announced that water, sewer, and stormwater rates will go up starting August 1, a move to contend with the escalating costs of maintaining these services. The increased rates are aimed to support the City's infrastructure and operational expenses that have seen a significant rise.
Razorbacks Recruiting: With Acuff on board, Calipari looking to add more 2025 5-stars to Arkansas visit and commitment lists
LITTLE ROCK — Now that Arkansas has jumped ahead of the pack in terms of picking up the first top-10-ranked 5-star commitment in what looks to be a historically rich national class of 2025, iconic Razorbacks head coach John Calipari is looking to pile on with more 5-star pledges moving forward.
‘Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience’ Opens in Little Rock This Week
“Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience” Arrives in Little Rock. “Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience,” a 360-degree digital art exhibition, is set to launch in Little Rock, Arkansas, this week. This new interactive experience invites you to step into the captivating universe of Vincent van Gogh. The exhibit, previously...
Students from southeast Arkansas awarded in welding contest
Twenty-six University of Arkansas at Monticello College of Technology-Crossett welding students competed at the Arkansas SkillsUSA Conference, with several earning top honors. The event was held this spring in Hot Springs, according to a news release. Three UAM-CTC college welding students and three UAM-CTC concurrently enrolled high school welding students...
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