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Last Chance to Nominate Your 2024 Men on a Mission
You can’t put it off much longer. Nominations for Little Rock Soirée’s Men on a Mission close at 11:59 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 24. Now in its fourth year, this special section is back to showcase men changing the way people do business and life together in central Arkansas, and we need you to help us build the 2024 class.
Bill management tools help Entergy Arkansas customers keep cool and save money this summer
Little Rock, Ark. – Extreme heat can increase electricity use and costs, and the past two summers have brought record-level temperatures and higher electricity usage by our customers. Entergy Arkansas is committed to helping customers stay cool and save money with various bill management tools and customer assistance resources.
Austin Powell of Arkansas Game and Fish Commission on his career, awards recognition
LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — Austin Powell, the recent awardee of the Arkansas Game and Fish Officer of the Year, shared his journey to winning the award with Little Rock ARC. Considered the youngest to ever receive the award at 26, Powell's love for outdoors has fueled him to rise through the ranks and serve as game warden.
FEMA assistance available to Arkansans with vehicles damaged by severe storms
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Assistance from FEMA is available to Arkansans after recent severe storms and tornadoes hit the Natural State between May 24 and 27, damaging property, downing trees, and causing power outages. If you have a vehicle that was damaged as a result of this severe weather,...
State of Emergency Declared After Friday Storms in Arkansas
According to the proclamation issued on the Governor's Website, the order allows needed emergency response vehicles to get to bypass the State's Weight Stations through August 31 to get supplies needed to areas impacted by the storms. Both Carroll Electric Cooperative and Entergy had large areas without power for a...
Study: Teacher Pay Increase in Arkansas Closed Rural Funding Gaps
Fueled by federal pandemic funds and an ultra-tight labor market, teacher pay in the United States has climbed steadily over the last few years. According to the National Education Association’s annual salary rankings, the average American teacher pulled in nearly $72,000 during the 2023–24 school year. The startling upward movement — a 3.1 percent increase […]
As climate threats to agriculture mount, could the Mississippi River delta be the next California?
COLUMBIA, Mo. (Report for America) - A smorgasbord of bright red tomatoes and vibrant vegetables line the walls of Michael Katrutsa’s produce shop in rural Camden, Tennessee. What began a decade ago as a roadside farm stand is now an air-conditioned outbuilding packed with crates of watermelon, cantaloupe and his locally renowned sweet corn — all picked fresh by a handful of local employees each morning.
Ionizing Radiation Training Could Be Required for Your Research
The State of Arkansas requires all researchers who will use or be exposed to radioactive material or ionizing radiation-emitting devices to complete a four-hour, in-person safety training. Campus researchers who have not previously completed this training and will be working with such materials are required to complete the training. The...
Arkansas Goat Festival scheduled for October 5th in Perryville
Organizers in Perry County have announced some of the details for this year's Arkansas Goat Festival. The family-friendly event returns to the Perryville City Park on Saturday, October 5th. Goats, goats in people costumes, people in goat costumes, goat parades, live music, the Camp Mitchell Kid Zone, local crafts and good food will all be a part of this year's festival. Approximately 140 Arkansas craft vendors and 22 food vendors are scheduled to be in attendance. Some of the traditional activities that have been part of the festival for several years are scheduled again this year, including the au naturel goat parade, goat costume contest, goat costume parade and goat lingerie show...
Jay Quebedeaux named Baptist Health’s president of regional hospitals
Jay Quebedeaux was recently promoted to the role of president of regional hospitals for Baptist Health, the hospital network announced. Quebedeaux will now have operational responsibilities for all five of the health care system’s regional facilities in Arkadelphia, Heber Springs, Malvern, Monticello and Stuttgart. All Baptist Health regional hospital presidents will report to Quebedeaux.
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