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Petition to repeal Fort Smith ordinance banning residents from feeding strays gathers over 700 signatures
FORT SMITH, Ark. — Several people have aired concerns about an ordinance in Fort Smith that allows the city to fine residents if they are caught feeding or watering stray animals. Now, two people have started a petition to get part of that ordinance repealed. "A person should not...
LRSD to receive over $11 million to make energy upgrades to 17 schools
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – More than $11 million is headed to the Little Rock School District to support upgrades in energy efficiency and indoor air quality for K-12 public schools. LRSD won the 2024 Renew America’s Schools Prize and Grant competition administered by the U.S. Department of Energy.
UAM’s Ferrer in panel at fan meet
Arturo Quintero Ferrer, assistant professor of biology at the University of Arkansas at Monticello, participated in an educators' panel at the 2024 San Diego Comic Convention (Comic-Con International) at the San Diego Convention Center. Comic-Con International is an annual multicultural event representing artists from around the world, with attendance exceeding...
Rice center hosts first field day
The new Northeast Rice Research and Extension Center in Harrisburg welcomed more than 250 attendees to its inaugural rice field day to hear region-specific updates from researchers and extension specialists. Arkansas is the nation's top rice producer, with the top four rice producing counties in the state located in the...
Woman shares concerns as possible MATA layoffs, bus route cuts approach
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC)— The Memphis Area Transit Authority (MATA) could lay off over 200 employees in just two days. The city’s transportation system has been under a watchful eye as possible layoffs and service cuts are anticipated. Action News 5 spoke with a woman who says because a...
Arkansas initiative advances organic farming, diversity
With U.S. organic food sales topping $63 billion last year, the Center for Arkansas Farms and Food wants to help Arkansas farmers grab a larger share of that market. Arkansas has 107 certified organic farms, most of which are poultry or egg operations, with 19 fruit or vegetable farms, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. That’s an increase from 82 organic farms in 2021, as reported in the latest USDA Certified Organic Survey. However, Luke Freeman, program associate for CAFF, says there’s still room for growth to meet consumer demand, especially in specialty crops.
Arkansas Advocate : Behavioral health funding will aid Arkansas groups, including Hope's Rainbow of Challenges
Six Arkansas organizations that focus on supporting people who have substance abuse disorders, mental illness or intellectual disabilities will receive a total of $15 million in grant funding for infrastructure improvements and developments. Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders’ office on Friday announced the grants via a press release. The Department of...
Meleek Thomas sets date for Arkansas visit
Meleek Thomas, a consensus five-star prospect and the No. 9 overall player in the 2025 class, has locked in an official visit date with the Arkansas Razorbacks, HawgSports has confirmed. Thomas will begin his visit to Fayetteville on Sept. 13 which is the same weekend the football team hosts UAB. He also announced he'll be visiting Alabama two weeks later on Sept. 27.
Bears Set for Home Opener agaisnt Oklahoma State
CONWAY, Ark. – The Central Arkansas women's soccer team will play its home opener on Sunday, hosting the Oklahoma State Cowgirls at the Bill Stephens Track and Soccer Complex. Kickoff against the Cowgirls is set for 1 p.m. The Bears (0-1) didn't get to play their regularly scheduled match...
New pay to park rule at one apartment complex has residents frustrated
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC)- Residents in one Frayser Apartment complex are having parking problems due to a new rule from their management. When you drive around the Bayou Square Apartments, you see many signs letting people know that if you have a visitor, they must pay to park. It’s a new rule that one resident is not too happy about.
MPD responds to multi-car crash at I-40W of Hollywood
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Memphis Police responded to a multi-car crash at I-40 Sunday morning, police said. Officers responded just after 3:00 a.m. to a crash at Interstate 40 West Rd/N Hollywood St. The driver of what police describe as car number two was traveling westbound on I-40W when the car...
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