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Arkansas medical marijuana amendment supporters submit 39K more signatures
Supporters of changes to Arkansas’ medical marijuana industry submitted petitions with 38,933 additional signatures to Secretary of State John Thurston’s office Friday in hopes their proposed measure qualifies for the November ballot. The ballot question committee Arkansans for Patient Access submitted 108,512 signatures July 5. Thurston’s staff verified that 77,000 were from registered voters, totaling […]
Arkansas metro areas see rise in employment
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - Job numbers seem to be on the rise in many Arkansas metro areas. According to our content partner Talk Business and Politics, the areas with the most workforce are the northwest and central areas of the state, however, the Jonesboro metro area has seen an increase in employment as well.
Poland to train on new F-35 jets in Arkansas under US foreign military sales program
LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — New F-35A Lightning II fighter jets fresh off the manufacturing line will soon be based in Arkansas—but they’re not for the U.S. Air Force; they’re being sold to key NATO ally Poland. The warplanes destined for Poland, 32 in all, are first...
Bryant emerges victorious in Salt Bowl, beats Benton 52-42
LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — This year's Salt Bowl had no shortage of explosiveness and both teams showed why it is the biggest high school football game in Arkansas — year in, year out. The Benton Panthers gave the Bryant Hornets a run for their money as the Panthers...
Arkansas declines absurd penalties levied against opponents' uniform colors
The game between the Arkansas Razorbacks and Arkansas-Pine Bluff had not even kicked off yet before the Golden Lions were assessed a penalty.What for? Not wearing contrasting uniforms as the away team.According to NCAA rules, the away team must either wear white or jerseys of contrasting colors with the home team unless both teams agreed in writing prior to the game on which color each will wear.Apparently the latter didn't happen and Arkansas-Pine Bluff wore black uniforms against Arkansas' trademark cardinal red. As a result, the Golden Lions were assessed a 15-yard penalty at the start of each half —...
Swapping red meat for other proteins may lower dementia risk, study suggests
LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — A new study from the Alzheimer's Association shows that processed red meat raises the risk of dementia, but swapping it out for another form of protein may lower the risk. David Cook, Director of Public Policy and Government Affairs for the Alzheimer's Association Arkansas Chapter,...
Tech company announces expansion into Northeast Arkansas
WALNUT RIDGE, Ark. (KAIT) - A tech company plans to make its way into northeast Arkansas, creating 200 new jobs for the community. Information Technology company Provalus announced on Facebook they are expanding into the Walnut Ridge area. “This new site will allow us to tap into the incredible talent...
Pielemeier, Rogers lead Razorbacks in Mizzou Opener
COLUMBIA, Missouri – Arkansas sophomores Olivia Pielemeier and Mackenzie Rogers led the Razorbacks in the Mizzou Opener, placing third and fourth over the 5,000m Gans Creek course on Friday morning. As a team Arkansas placed second to host Missouri, 28-36, while Saint Louis finished third with 67 points. The...
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