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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...
Community rallies behind family restaurant in danger of closing
ASH FLAT, Ark. (KAIT) - Meacham’s Family Restaurant has been a staple in Sharp County for more than 45 years. On Thursday, Aug. 15, the owner Alix Meacham put out a post on TikTok about the state of the restaurant. The Meacham family first purchased the restaurant in 1979...
Arkansas Tech Welcomes Freshmen to Campus
Arkansas Tech University freshmen began their orientation to campus with a greeting from ATU President Dr. Russell Jones on Sunday, Aug. 18. “I know you probably have a lot of different feelings right now,” said Jones during an address to ATU freshmen at John E. Tucker Coliseum. “Some of you are excited. Some are nervous. Some are probably tired from moving into your residence hall. But let me tell you…you have all these people around you to support you. You have all of your faculty members to support you. One thing you will find about Arkansas Tech is that everyone wants you to succeed. We are a community where everybody cares about everybody else. Each of you are different and have different needs. We are here to help you find your journey.”
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