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TWO ARRESTED IN VEHICLE BREAK-IN AND THEFT
On July 18, 2024, Izard County Chief Deputy Steve Davidson took a report of a vehicle break-in and theft of over $40,000 from a residence on Circle Drive in Mount Pleasant. During the investigation the victim’s roommate, Jessica Adams, was interviewed. Due to information gained during the interview, along...
The California-to-Arkansas farmer pipeline
This story was originally published by Ambrook Research. The thick, squelching mud means there’s no outrunning the mosquitoes, which pierce any bit of skin left un-doused by bug repellant. Still, the discomfort of slogging through flooded Arkansas rice fields in the sticky month of June is offset by visions of abundance. A few glistening inches of water lie across several paddies on Hallie Shoffner’s 2,000-acre seed farm, Delta Harvest, from which thousands of bright green stalks of specialty rice protrude. An assistant stands on a metal levee bridge perched above the wet, taking measurements — part of a U.S. Department of Agriculture partnership pilot to determine how much methane, carbon dioxide, and nitrous oxide these fields are generating. When the pilot wraps up at the end of next year, Shoffner will share the results, for free, with any producer who’s interested.
Gun thefts from cars: Dangerous but preventable
Little Rock (KATV) — A new report finds gun thefts from cars make up the single largest source of stolen guns in America, fueling violent crime and putting lives at risk. It's happening here in Arkansas, too, where firearms are a way of life for many - popular for shooting, for sport, and for self-defense - and the victims are often responsible gun owners.
Arkansas Board of Corrections eyes new public information officer
The seven members of the Arkansas Board of Corrections met Monday morning for a special-called meeting to discuss applicants for a new public information officer. Following an hour-long private conversation during executive session, members voted to form a committee that would whittle down the applicant pool from 26 to five for the board to interview […] The post Arkansas Board of Corrections eyes new public information officer appeared first on Arkansas Advocate.
Stakeholders weigh in on Arkansas water plan update
Last week, a coalition of water, agriculture and environmental experts and PR actioners filled the Don Tyson Center for Agricultural Sciences located in the agriculture park of the the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville. The annual Agriculture, Forests and Water Conference is hosted by the University of Arkansas Water Resources...
EPA provides $100 million grant to Arkansas three-district coalition, more than $45 million to central Arkansas
A coalition representing roughly half of the Arkansas population has received a grant from the Environmental Protection Agency to improve the Natural State’s sustainability.
UAMS receives $5 million for geriatric education
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has received a five-year, $5 million federal grant to support the UAMS Arkansas Geriatric Education Collaborative in its mission to improve the quality of care for older adults. The Geriatric Workforce Enhancement Program grant, awarded by the Health Resources and Services Administration...
Agricultural Experiment Station Awards Four Outstanding Faculty and Staff With RoPE Awards
The Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station is recognizing four outstanding faculty and staff members with the prestigious Early Career Recognition of Professional Excellence Awards, or RoPE. This award celebrates individuals who have demonstrated exceptional performance in the experiment station's mission and goals. "These four recipients exemplify the dedication, innovation and excellence...
Serving Arkansans: Chancellor Robinson Visits Community Colleges to Support Transfer Students
Staying true to the university's mission of serving students from all parts of the state, Chancellor Charles Robinson, Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs Jeremy Battjes, Vice Provost for Enrollment and Dean of Admissions Suzanne McCray and others recently visited several Arkansas community colleges to discuss transfer pathways to the U of A.
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