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'Now is the time to prepare' | Beryl expected to bring flooding and gusty winds to Arkansas
ARKANSAS, USA — As Tropical Storm Beryl makes its way to the Gulf of Mexico and heavy rain chances increase in Arkansas, Angie Springs with the American Red Cross said it's best to start preparing now. "Now is the time to prepare," she said. "Make sure that you have...
Buffalo National River seeking public input for plan to improve accessibility
ARKANSAS, USA — The Buffalo National River is asking for the public's input on drafting a plan to improve accessibility for visitors with disabilities. The self-evaluation and transition plan (SETP) is supposed to help the national park identify areas such as public structures, campsites, river access points, signs, and services that can be improved.
Which states could have abortion on the ballot in 2024? Arkansas organizers aim to join the list
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Organizers of an effort to scale back Arkansas’ abortion ban said they have more than enough signatures to try to put their proposal before voters in November’s election. Arkansans for Limited Government submitted petitions said they turned in more than the 90,704 signatures from registered voters needed to qualify. Election […]
Movies and TV shows casting in Mississippi
The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures the attention of Americans starting from an early age. Beyond celebrities’ Instagram Stories and red carpet poses, there are actors out there paying their dues and honing their craft in pursuit of a sustainable career or a fulfilling sideline. Submitting to casting calls is a big part of […]
2 Pine Bluff athletes take part in youth camp
Two Pine Bluff natives recently attended a youth football camp in Horn Lake, Miss. Danny Johnson of Pine Bluff High School and Elijah Moody of Watson Chapel were selected for the camp, hosted by Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Nakobe Dean and former Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Darius Harris. Their attendance was...
Firefighters respond to vacant house fire
LEPANTO, Ark. (KAIT)- The Lepanto Fire Department responded to a vacant house fire Saturday evening. According to Lepanto Fire Chief Earnie Hill, firefighters were dispatched to a house fire after 8 p.m. july 6 in the 300 block of Thelma Street. Chief Hill told K8 News that the house was...
Wanted Suspect Surrenders To Authorities After Fleeing on Saturday
Lawrence County Deputies on Saturday evening were attempting to make contact with a wanted subject at a residence south of Hoxie on Hwy 367. Deputies reported as they arrived they saw the subject identified as Logan Minton flee out of the residence into a tree line behind the property. Lawrence...
Rankin inducted into National High School Hall of Fame
Perhaps the earliest footnote in a career full of milestones and shattered records, Gary Rankin heeded the advice of his father as he first launched his prep coaching career decades ago at his high school alma mater, Smith County High School. What was Rankin’s Plan B? “That’s a great question, and my backup plan came from my father,” Rankin said. “When I first took the job at Smith County, that...
Confusion, clinic closures may have caused big declines in contraception use, study shows
Clinic closures in the wake of the Dobbs decision and questions about the legality of emergency contraceptives, including disinformation that some are abortion drugs, may have contributed to a sharp drop in the rate of prescriptions for contraceptives in states with the most restrictive abortion bans, according to a University of California Los Angeles study. […] The post Confusion, clinic closures may have caused big declines in contraception use, study shows appeared first on Tennessee Lookout.
Historic Anshe Emeth fought for racial justice
On March 13, 1867, Anshe Emeth became the first Jewish congregation to receive a charter from the Arkansas Legislature. Anshe Emeth was served by a number of well-educated rabbis who not only sought to bring the Jewish community together but also became well known for the ways they enhanced the local Pine Bluff community through their battle against racial injustice.
“More than just medicine”: Students learn much at Pharmacy Camp
Summer camp often conjures thoughts of outdoor activities, campfires and mosquito bites. For just a few short days in June, 30 high school students from across Arkansas experienced a different kind of camp — one with bubbling beakers, scrubs, gloves and colorful creations. Held June 3-5 at the UAMS...
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