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Arkansas Outdoor School Coordinator receives lifetime service award from Arkansas Environmental Education Association
LITTLE ROCK — For more than 20 years, Eric De Vries has made a career of helping children discover a love of nature and a passion for learning. De Vries, extension coordinator of Arkansas Outdoor School for the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture, was recently recognized for his efforts by the Arkansas Environmental Education Association with the Robert McAfee Lifetime Service Award.
Arkansas receives $40 million in federal infrastructure grants
Three Arkansas infrastructure projects will receive $40 million in federal funding as part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg announced Wednesday. The funding is part of $1.8 billion in awards from the Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) discretionary grant program. Wednesday’s announcement brings...
Arkansas awarded $2 million for endangered species recovery effort
Arkansas has received a $2.2 million federal grant to support land acquisition for the recovery of endangered species, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced Monday. The funding is part of $48.4 million in grants to 19 states and Guam to support land acquisition and conservation planning projects on more than 23,000 acres of habitat […] The post Arkansas awarded $2 million for endangered species recovery effort appeared first on Arkansas Advocate.
Arkansas Racing Commission Awards Pope County Casino License to Cherokee Nation
The Arkansas Racing Commission has awarded the Pope County casino license to Oklahoma-based Cherokee Nation Entertainment (CNE). The unanimous decision came after Thursday’s meeting where commissioners interviewed representatives from Cherokee and reviewed their application. Arkansas Racing Commission awards fourth and final license in the Natural State to Cherokee Nation.
Advocate wins three first-place awards in Arkansas Press Association contest
The Arkansas Advocate took home first-place honors in three categories in the Arkansas Press Association’s annual Better Newspaper Editorial Contest. The awards were announced June 29 at the APA’s annual convention in Jonesboro. Advocate reporters Tess Vrbin and Antoinette Grajeda placed first in the news story category among online-only news outlets for their story “A […] The post Advocate wins three first-place awards in Arkansas Press Association contest appeared first on Arkansas Advocate.
St. Bernards Unveils Latest Robotic Surgical Option, Performing Device’s First Procedure in Arkansas
JONESBORO, Ark. – Building upon 16 years of successful robotic surgeries, surgeons at St. Bernards Medical Center have begun using a new, highly-advanced surgical robot that can improve outcomes for patients and give doctors better insights and accuracy. This new robot, the Intuitive da Vinci 5® surgical system, specializes...
Where to watch 4th of July fireworks in central Arkansas
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Arkansans are getting ready to celebrate the Fourth of July with incredible fireworks displays, parades, and more across the state— and there are plenty of different events to choose from!. Little Rock. When: Sunday, June 30 at 7:30 p.m. Where: Life Line Baptist Church...
Arkansas woman turns routine gas stop into $50,000 lottery win
Wynne, Arkansas – Christine H., a resident of Wynne, Arkansas, recently turned a routine gas station stop into a life-changing event by winning $50,000 from a $20 scratch-off lottery ticket. This significant win comes from the $1,000,000 VIP Club instant game, adding a touch of excitement to Christine’s regular lottery participation.
White named to spring 2024 Dean’s List in U of A’s Fulbright College
FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas — Tamia White of Wynne was named to the spring 2024 Dean’s List in the Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Arkansas. White joins more than 2,700 additional Fulbright College students on the spring 2024 Dean’s List. To qualify for the...
‘Battle of the Bats’ fastpitch tournament coming to Wynne in October
WYNNE — The Fastpitch America Softball Association will host “Battle of the Bats” on Saturday, Oct. 19, at the Wynne Sports Complex. It will be a double-elimination tournament featuring five-inning, 75-minute games. The entry fee is $250 for teams 8U through 18U. Rings will be presented to...
Cross County Chamber to host Back-to-School Bash with foam party, food trucks, and Miss Arkansas
WYNNE — The Cross County Chamber of Commerce will host a Back-to-School Bash on Saturday, July 27, in the parking lot of the Bill Thomas Tech Center in Wynne. The hours of the event are from noon to 3 p.m. The event will include a foam party, inflatables, food...
Closures, trash schedule changes announced for Independence Day
WYNNE — Wynne City Hall, the Wynne Street and Sanitation Department and the Cross County Courthouse will all be closed on Thursday, July 4, for the Independence Day holiday. The courthouse will also be closed on Friday, July 5. As a result, there will be no garbage pickup on...
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