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KASU News: Lawsuit on Education Reform, Governor's Priorities, and Entrepreneurship Initiatives
Today's headlines from KASU News for Wednesday, August 14, 2024, include updates on a lawsuit against Arkansas' education reform law, Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders outlining her future priorities, and a new non-profit to support new business owners. Other news covers Missouri's upcoming vote on abortion rights, public input on a road project in Jonesboro, and the temporary shutdown of a South Arkansas petroleum refinery. Additional stories highlight legislative efforts for a radiation exposure compensation act and a newly formed coalition to boost entrepreneurship in Arkansas.
NOAA gives early look at winter forecast for the Ozarks
Don’t mind the fact there is a heat advisory in effect for most of the Ozarks on Wednesday, the National Weather Service is already preparing for winter. The Climate Prediction Center shows the Ozarks to be right down the middle. For the months of December, January and February, also known as meteorological winter, NOAA is […]
Two Harrisburg men killed in crash
POINSETT COUNTY Ark. (KAIT) - Two Harrisburg men died when their car crashed into a tree. Arkansas State Police reported the crash happened at 9:25 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 13, on State Highway 14 in rural Poinsett County. According to the preliminary fatal crash report, 71-year-old Vernon R. Houston of Harrisburg...
During Monday meteor shower, 2 mountain lions follow women on Arkansas hiking trail
Two mountain lions were encountered by hikers during Monday night's meteor shower at a state park in Arkansas, about two-and-a-half hours south of Springfield. Candy Wilkins and Karlee Roth of Russellville, Arkansas, encountered two mountain lions at Hawksbill Crag at Whitaker Point in Newton County, Arkansas on Monday around 9:30-10 p.m. In a post made to Facebook on Tuesday, Wilkins said the mountain lions followed her and Roth about 1.5 miles back to their vehicle and at...
Wynne City Council votes to add office manager for fire department
WYNNE — The Wynne Fire Department will be adding an officer manager position following a vote last night by the Wynne City Council. Fire Chief Kory Ward said the department has never had a secretary, but there is a need for one following the retirement of building inspector Chris Damron. Ward said the building inspector has always handled office work as well as on-site visits.
Little Rock VA to host Virtual Claims Clinic for Arkansas Veterans on Aug. 22
LITTLE ROCK, AR — The Little Rock VA Regional Office is hosting its next Virtual Claims Clinic for Arkansas Veterans on Thursday, August 22, from 4 to 6 p.m. This monthly event provides Veterans the opportunity to speak one-on-one with VA staff members who can assist with specific questions regarding claims for VA benefits.
Ross Dress for Less to open Fayetteville location
A retail chain that sells clothing, shoes, home decor, and other items is coming to Fayetteville. Ross Dress for Less is working to open a location at 3816 Mall Ave., in the building formerly home to Bed Bath & Beyond, according to signs that were recently placed on the building.
Ballet Arkansas’ ‘Bold New Moves’ Series Comes to Argenta
Dance enthusiasts are in for an artistic treat this September as Ballet Arkansas presents “Bold New Moves,” a series of free public performances at Argenta Plaza. Set to take place Sept. 13-15, the event will be Ballet Arkansas’ first time to take the stage this season and will feature debut works by next-gen choreographers. With three performances of world premieres from the company artists of Ballet Arkansas, unique musical compositions and an insightful Q&A, the showcase will be a highlight of this season’s cultural calendar.
Dollar General wants location on North Jackson Street
Magnolia may soon have its third Dollar General store, raising the total in Columbia County to seven. The Magnolia Planning Commission will hear a request at its 5 p.m. Monday, August 19, 2024 meeting from Rozier Construction. The request seeks a variance – an exception to zoning regulations – that would allow for a new retail commercial building at 1105 N. Jackson to exceed square footage requirements for the available lot.
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