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Arkansas Storm Team Weather Blog: Setting off fireworks? Here’s the fire danger.
Setting off your own fireworks can be a fun and exciting activity to do on the 4th of July, but it is important to look at the fire danger and if your county is under a burn ban. During the month of June Little Rock only received 1.87″ of rainfall...
4th of July and Lake Forecast
I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but the forecast is looking rocky for any late-evening outdoor plans for the 4th as thunderstorm chances return. Tonight scattered thunderstorms are expected but will be moving out by dawn’s early light. During the day, conditions will improve for outdoor activities. Cloud cover will make way […]
Arkansas troopers say Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over this Fourth of July
LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — Ahead of the Independence Day holiday, the Arkansas State Police Highway Safety Office, along with local law enforcement, are ramping up their "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over" campaign. "Troopers will be out enforcing the zero-tolerance policy in place for DWI driving, speeding, following too...
UAMS hand surgeon talks fireworks injuries and safety
ARKANSAS, USA — As Fourth of July celebrations are in full swing in many cities across Arkansas, doctors are warning people to stay safe when lighting fireworks. “Hand surgery is kind of hot in the Fourth of July time,” said Dr. Sean Morell, an orthopedic hand surgeon with UAMS. “It's one of those things that we actually have to take turns taking call because it is so busy.”
Lawsuit again filed to challenge Arkansas’ final casino license
An applicant for the Pope County casino license filed a lawsuit Tuesday asking the court to invalidate the recently-awarded permit because the license holder’s requisite letters of support from local government were “coercively issued.” This is the third time the Pope County license has been the subject of a lawsuit since 2018 when voters approved […] The post Lawsuit again filed to challenge Arkansas’ final casino license appeared first on Arkansas Advocate.
BioVentures Grant Now Aiding Efforts of 25 Health Care and Health Tech Entrepreneurs
July 3, 2024 | BioVentures LLC at UAMS and The Venture Center recently announced 25 Arkansas health care and health tech companies from across Arkansas as participants in the new Arkansas Collaborative for Technological and Innovative Venture Equality (ACTIVE) program. The participating companies, led by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals...
Swim Beach in Arkansas Temporarily Closed for E. Coli
Many Americans will be heading to the lakes through the 4th of July weekend just letting you know if Arkansas is your destination there is one swimming beach that will be temporarily closed. According to THV11, the Beaverfork Lake Park swim beach is closed due to the area's high levels...
State funding 9 unpaved road projects
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KAIT) - The Arkansas Department of Agriculture will spend over $500,000 to improve some of the Natural State’s back roads. The department announced Wednesday that the Arkansas Unpaved Roads Program will provide $558,756 to nine projects across the state, including in Northeast Arkansas. The projects receiving...
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