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Giving Guide: Arkansas Urology Foundation
The Arkansas Urology Foundation connects men and women from all walks of life to comprehensive urological care and wellness through identifying and addressing health disparities across Arkansas. Established more than 25 years ago, Arkansas Urology was founded during a time when sexual health and prostate cancer was largely discussed behind closed doors, if at all. By providing free 10-point health check ups, the Foundation encourages men to stay on top of their health care.
Brickbat: Caught a Big One
The city of Memphis, Tennessee, lost $773,000 in a phishing scam in 2022, but officials did not disclose the loss until a local media outlet asked about it recently. The city was making regular payments to a local construction company. "Following a request from who they believed to be Zellner Construction, they changed the account details and wired $773k to an account that was, indeed, not Zellner," city media affairs manager Arlenia Cole said in a statement. Officials said that by the time they discovered the error the time period to reclaim the money had expired.
Sanctuary Provides Sanctuary for Those Escaping Domestic Violence
It's a "domestic violence shelter and outreach program," according to Haylea Roberson. She got into the organization after applying for a job with it close to December. It serves Boone, Marion, Carroll, Newton and Madison counties. Roberson also helps advocate for people coming to Sanctuary in court. The organization helps...
Family wins more than $60K in lawsuit against former Huntsville School Resource Officer
A federal jury ruled in favor of former student Justin Freeman in the civil trial against a former School Resource Officer Lynn Whittle, who used excessive force against Freeman.
Arkansas secretary of agriculture asks attorney general to investigate possible Chinese ownership of Sebastian County business
Arkansas Secretary of Agriculture Wes Ward is asking Attorney General Tim Griffin to investigate a Sebastian County business for Chinese government ties.
Arkansas court orders state to count signatures collected by volunteers for abortion-rights measure
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The Arkansas Supreme Court on Tuesday night ordered the state to begin counting signatures submitted in favor of putting an abortion-rights measure on the ballot — but only ones collected by volunteers for the proposal’s campaign. The one-page order from the majority-conservative court left uncertainty about the future of the proposed ballot measure. Justices stopped short of ruling on whether to allow a lawsuit challenging the state’s rejection of petitions for the measure to go forward. The court gave the state until 9 a.m. Monday to perform an initial count of the signatures from volunteers. Election officials on July 10 said Arkansans for Limited Government, the group behind the measure, did not properly submit documentation regarding signature gatherers it hired.
Martin Luther King Jr. Commission talks about home ownership
LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — Homebuying has been a constant problem and challenge for many, especially in today's economy. To remedy this, the Martin Luther King Jr. Commission has partnered with US Bank to assist Arkansans who may not have the best chances to buy a house. They work with...
Bailey Library joins Oberlin Group of Libraries
Bailey Library Makes History as First in Arkansas to Join Oberlin Group of Libraries. Hendrix College’s Olin C. Bailey Library has become the first library in Arkansas to earn the prestigious affiliation with the Oberlin Group of Libraries. This accomplishment solidifies the library’s position among top-tier liberal arts colleges, reflecting the high quality of education provided at Hendrix College.
Mr Brews Taphouse Continues Growth with Expansion into Arkansas
Growing craft beer brand’s latest partnership will bring its tasty brews to The Natural State. , the award-winning, full-service craft brew pub and restaurant, will soon expand into Arkansas via a franchise partnership with Andy Patel, President and CEO of Span Holding LLC of Little Rock. The new Mr...
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