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LRPR staff honored with Arkansas SPJ Diamond Journalism Awards
Little Rock Public Radio earned top honors at this year’s Diamond Journalism Awards hosted by the Arkansas Society of Professional Journalists, securing first-place awards in all categories within the contest’s radio/audio division. Politics and Government Reporter Josie Lenora took home eight first prize awards for her work covering...
Arkansas Cities Receive $100 Million Climate Pollution Reduction Grant
Grants include funding for bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure and other measures to reduce climate pollution. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that the Arkansas Tri-Region CPRG Coalition has been selected for a $99,999,999 Climate Pollution Reduction Grant (CPRG) award for its “Energy and Environment Innovation for the Natural State” proposal. This sizable grant will finance projects across Central Arkansas, Northwest Arkansas, and the Arkansas River Valley, which together represent half of the state’s population. Metroplan was the lead agency for the grant submittal, and this grant was one of only 25 funded nationally.
Mapped: Arkansas too hot for Summer Olympic games
Most of the world is expected to be too hot to host the Summer Olympics by 2050, including all of Arkansas. By the numbers: An Axios analysis of CarbonPlan data finds that in 2050, 60% of locations globally will experience Wet Bulb Globe Temperatures above 82°F, the American College of Sports Medicine's recommended threshold for canceling outdoor, continuous activity to avoid heat illness.
UAMS MASH Program Introduces High School Students to Health Care Careers
July 29, 2024 | Ask Issabella Drew about her experience at one of the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences’ (UAMS) summer programs and you might be surprised when she mentions pig feet. “My favorite part of the week was probably suturing,” Drew said. “We used pig feet to...
17 Mississippi airports receive funds for upgrades
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – U.S. Senator Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) said 17 airports in Mississippi will receive funds to upgrade their runways, taxiways, and lighting, and purchase new safety and navigation equipment. “Safety and system upgrades will provide a better experience for travelers and support economic growth opportunities in Mississippi. These investments will pay dividends for […]
Dark Horse Cannabis moving headquarters to Rogers
ROGERS, Ark. — Dark Horse Cannabis — a regional cannabis manufacturer and retailer for Missouri, Arkansas, and Mississippi — is moving its headquarters from Little Rock to Rogers starting Aug. 1, 2024. "This relocation to Northwest Arkansas marks a significant milestone for Dark Horse Cannabis," CEO Casey...
Traffic cleared on I-430 in Little Rock after 3-vehicle accident on bridge
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Update: Traffic on I-430 has been cleared. Traffic on I-430 southbound has been blocked following a 3-vehicle accident on the Arkansas River bridge in Little Rock. According to traffic officials, the incident is impacting the right lane and the shoulder lane that's also used as...
Crystal Bridges, the Momentary announce new chief impact officer role
BENTONVILLE, Ark. — The Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art and The Momentary have announced the hiring of a new chief impact officer, Susan Peacock. With Crystal Bridges' 2026 expansion in development, Chief Impact Officer Peacock's appointment "signals an important effort to strengthen the institution's reach in Arkansas, nationally and globally," according to a Crystal Bridges press release.
First Community Bank Promotes Hughes to Sr. VP of Loan Administration
First Community Bank recently promoted Nikki Hughes to senior vice president of loan administration. With nearly four decades of banking experience, Hughes has been a vital member of the First Community Bank team since 2001. “Nikki has been a tremendous asset to our team,” said David Wood, executive vice president...
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