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Sadie Townley shares experiences from Arkansas Rice’s scholarship program, industry
Sadie Townley Shares Insight on Arkansas Rice Scholarship and Industry in Interview. Sadie Townley, a representative from Arkansas Rice, recently spoke with Kaelin from Little Rock Arc about her experiences related to the scholarship program and its impact on the industry. This interview focused on Townley’s insights about educating friends...
Top Arkansas young farmers and ranchers recognized
Justin and Laycee Story of Cauthron (Scott County) and Hannah Walker of Henderson (Baxter County) earned the top Young Farmers & Ranchers awards Thursday during Arkansas Farm Bureau’s annual Officers & Leaders Conference at the Red Wolf Convention Center in Jonesboro. The awards honor young farmers and ranchers ages...
Food Bank Touts Senior Food Pantry Network
Jonesboro, AR – (Contributed) – July 29, 2024 – In Northeast Arkansas, seniors are experiencing hunger at a staggering rate of 7.6% of the state’s population. For these seniors, the choice often comes down to essentials like groceries or medicine, groceries or rent, groceries or utilities. Recognizing this dire need, the Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas, alongside other local nonprofits, started the Senior Food Pantry Network. Through the Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) and the Senior Food Pantry Network, the Food Bank provides much-needed support to seniors facing food insecurity. CSFP is an income-based program available to individuals over 60 years of age who need food assistance.
Woman accused of cutting, trying to stab victim
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - Police arrested a woman who they said cut a woman, and attempted to stab her. On Monday, July 29, Craighead County District Judge David Boling found probable cause to charge 51-year-old Susan Renee Sheppard with second-degree battery, a Class D felony. According to the affidavit, on...
Heat advisory in effect for Magnolia area
Columbia County and surrounding areas of South Arkansas and North Louisiana remain under a heat advisory until 8 p.m. Tuesday. The National Weather Service in Shreveport said heat index values in excess of 105 degrees may be expected in portions of south central and southwest Arkansas, north central and northwest Louisiana, and east and northeast Texas.
The Meteor Cafe sets opening date for Fayetteville location
The Meteor Cafe will open its new Fayetteville location at South Yard at 7 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 9, officials announced today. It marks the fourth location for the cafe, joining existing sites in Dallas and Austin, Texas, and Bentonville, Ark. The Meteor, co-founded by Doug Zell and Chris St....
UCA raises $16 million from donors in latest fiscal year
The University of Central Arkansas closed out fiscal year 2024 with more than $15.9 million raised from 6,916 donors. This is the seventh consecutive year the university has surpassed its fundraising goal and raised more than $10 million. The UCA Now Campaign raised more than $109 million ten months ahead...
After The Storm: Clarksville FBC Disaster Relief Team Brings Hope, Help To Storm Victims
Tornado, floods, and mudslides. The Disaster Relief team at Clarksville First Baptist Church is ready to respond after a natural disaster. The men grab their chain saws and begin removing tree limbs, clearing roads, and making temporary and minor structural repairs to homes. They operate heavy machinery such as skid steers and man lifts to assist in clearing the debris. They show up on the scene of destroyed neighborhoods and begin the heavy lifting to make room for restoration in the community.
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