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Arkansas-exclusive draw games see jackpot surge for upcoming drawings
Little Rock, Arkansas – Arkansas lottery players have the chance to win big as in-state draw game jackpots continue to climb. The jackpot for the Arkansas-only LOTTO game has risen to an impressive $3.127 million for the upcoming Wednesday night drawing, offering one of the largest prizes seen in the state.
LRSD board holds special meeting to discuss new leadership transition following Superintendent Jermall Wright’s resignation announcement
The topic of transitioning was the focus at the Little Rock School District board’s special meeting on Monday after the superintendent announced his resignation last week.
19 Aug 2024 Biagi, Crouch, Madrid join Clinton School as Visiting Fellows
LITTLE ROCK – Gia Biagi, Michael Crouch, and Mark Madrid will join the Clinton School of Public Service as Visiting Fellows for the 2024-25 academic year.Biagi is Principal of Urbanism & Civic Impact at Studio Gang, Crouch is a Senior Program Officer at the Walton Personal Philanthropy Group, and Madrid is Entrepreneur-In-Residence at the National Minority Supplier Development Council.
Lyon College, LR Zoo offer ‘animal enrichment’ course
The Little Rock Zoo and Lyon College recently announced a long-term partnership, offering new hands-on educational opportunities for undergraduate students interested in pursuing animal-related professions. This partnership takes the form of a new course called “Animal Enrichment,” which will be taught by Dr. Mary Jones, associate professor of biology, and...
Arkansas Game & Fish Commission launches new volunteer program for high school students
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — In 2023, Governor Sanders passed the LEARNS Act, which requires students to complete 75 hours of community service in order to graduate. While many schools have worked to create volunteer opportunities for students, a newly established program aims to help out. The Arkansas Game &...
‘The Soul of Philanthropy’ Opens Aug. 22 at Mosaic Templars Cultural Center
August is Black Philanthropy Month, and to celebrate, the Mosaic Templars Cultural Center is partnering with the Arkansas Black Philanthropy Collaborative to bring a new touring exhibit to the MTCC. “Giving Back: The Soul of Philanthropy Reframed and Exhibited” is a reimagining of the book “Giving Back” by Valaida Fullwood,...
Panel OKs $7 million for Arkansas school districts to lock up students’ phones during class time
Public school districts across Arkansas are expected to be able to lock up students’ cell phones during school hours, with the state Department of Education distributing $7 million to pay for pouches or lockers. The Arkansas Legislative Council will take up the restricted reserve fund request Friday after the Performance Evaluation and Expenditure Review subcommittee […]
Longtime Badgers announcer Steve Patterson reinstated for 40th season amid social media uproar
Following a controversial social media post this weekend, longtime announcer of Arkadelphia athletics Steve Patterson will return to the press box for a 40th season. The English teacher and “Voice of the Badgers” took to Facebook on Saturday afternoon, Aug. 17, 2024. Patterson, in his mid-60s, called out the “powers that be” for removing him from his post as football and basketball announcer.
Lightning Strike Sparks Tree Fire in Banks
BANKS, Ark. – The Banks Volunteer Fire Department responded to a report of a tree fire early Sunday morning, following a call from a deer hunter. The fire, located off County Road 378 on the Hooks Moro Lease, was reported at approximately 8:30 a.m. Upon arrival, the fire department...
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