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Report: One-third of Arkansans making less than $17
A recent report from a global nonprofit highlights a significant disparity in wages across Arkansas, revealing that nearly one-third of the state's workers earn less than $17 per hour. This figure stands in contrast to the $19 per hour deemed necessary to cover basic living expenses for a single individual without children, according to the MIT Living Wage Calculator.
A Hometown Provider Grows Up: Strategic Growth the Watchword for ARcare
Augusta, a quaint community perched on the banks of the White River, is known for great hunting and fishing and a Main Street that has been brightened by reinvestment in recent years. For all of its charms, however, it is not, at first blush, a likely launching pad for one of the most successful homegrown health care entities in Arkansas today.
Cover crops, limited-till championed by Delta farmer
For Adam Chappell, cover crops and limited tillage practices have not only decreased irrigation, pesticide and synthetic fertilizer use but also improved soil quality and decreased water runoff. Chappell, a fourth-generation tenant farmer in Cotton Plant, spoke to over 200 attendees of the Arkansas Agriculture, Forests, and Water Conference at...
Missouri woman pleads guilty to kidnapping and killing pregnant Arkansas woman
A Missouri woman pleaded guilty Tuesday in federal court to kidnapping and killing a pregnant woman and her unborn child. Amber Waterman, 44 of Pineville, admitted that she kidnapped Ashley Bush from Arkansas in order to claim her unborn baby, Valkyrie Willis, as her own, according to a news release from the U.S. Attorney's Office Western District of Missouri. ...
Arkansas State Police Seize 345 Pounds Of Pot In Just Two Busts
Interstate 40 through Arkansas continues to be a busy corridor for illegal drugs transitioning the state. Arkansas State Police (ASP) are reporting they have seized almost 350 pounds of marijuana just in the last few days during traffic stops. Monday, July 29, 2024:. This past Monday, July 29, at approximately...
Rangers Honored on World Ranger Day
Little Rock, AR – Today, July 31st, is World Ranger Day, a global observance honoring the dedicated men and women who protect our planet’s natural treasures. Rangers face countless challenges, from wildlife conservation to combatting illegal activities, often putting their lives on the line. Arkansas is home to...
Arkansas coffee shop pays employees ‘livable wage’
ROGERS, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — An Arkansas company is the first-ever to be recognized for paying its employees a “livable wage.” Onyx Coffee Lab announced in a news release that they have received the highest certification from Living Wage for US, a third-party nonprofit helping businesses reach living wages for their employees. People living in Washington County should […]
Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin seeks to join defense in defamation suit
Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin has requested to join the defense in a defamation lawsuit against state Senate president pro tempore Bart Hester, R-Cave Springs, brought by former Democratic gubernatorial candidate Chris Jones. Griffin moved to intervene on Friday in a case over a post that Hester made about Jones on X, formerly Twitter, in May. ...
Arkansas Latino Hall of Fame announces inaugural class
The Arkansas Latino Hall of Fame (ALHOF) revealed the names of its inaugural class of inductees — four individuals and one organization – that have made significant contributions to the state and their respective fields. The inductees, who will be honored at the inaugural ceremony on Thursday, October...
Faulkner County teen wins Arkansas 4-H Governor's Award
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Kacie Clark of El Paso is the third member of her family to be a finalist for the Arkansas 4-H Governor’s Award, and on July 24, she clinched the highest honor awarded in Arkansas 4-H and received a $3,000 scholarship. Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders...
Top Docs 2024: Brian Burton, M.D.
Dr. Brian Burton, whose small town roots helped foster a tight sense of community, followed in his father’s and grandfather’s medical school footsteps. His journey gave him a unique understanding of the health challenges faced by fellow Arkansans, while a passion for innovation and excellence in surgical care has earned him a respected reputation among peers and patients alike. While he has dedicated his practice to specializing in minimally invasive surgery including robotic assisted surgery, he also enjoys caring for complex obstetrics patients as well.
Five Arkansans included in new Top247 for 2026
The state of Arkansas has another deep crop of talent on the way for 2026, as five Natural State products landed on Wednesday's updated Top247 rankings for the Class of 2026. The group of Arkansans is topped by Cherry Valley (Ark.) Cross County four-star defensive lineman Danny Beale, who comes in at No. 87 nationally after previously being ranked 80th in April. Beale, 6-3, 315, is the state's top-ranked player with scholarship offers from Arkansas, Auburn, Georgia, Mississippi State, Ole Miss, Texas A&M, USC and others.
Danny Saili solid defensive line transfer for Arkansas
Arkansas is going to rely on several new faces to help out on the defensive line after losing five players from last year's team. The Razorbacks dug around in the transfer portal during the spring cycle and found junior Danny Saili to add some depth to the interior. Saili, a...
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