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Community Foundation Update (07/06/2024)
The Arkansas Community Foundation (ARCF) has announced the creation of the Fordyce Survivors Fund in response to the mass shooting on June 21 in Fordyce, Arkansas. 100 percent of donations to the fund will provide financial support for survivors of the shooting. ARCF will partner with Victim’s First, a volunteer-led nonprofit helping with immediate needs, along with the Mass Violence Survivor’s Fund—national entities with experience serving communities following more than 50 mass shootings nationwide.
Medical marijuana amendment group submits more than 100k signatures
The deadline has passed for ballot initiatives to turn in the required amount of signatures and the group behind one of the petitions says they have enough to get the Medical Marijuana Amendment of 2024 on the November ballot.
Arkansas cities secure vital federal grants for infrastructure upgrades, economic growth
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas — The Arkansas Municipal League has announced that four Arkansas cities – including Wynne – have been awarded major grants from the U.S. Economic Development Administration and the U.S. Department of Transportation. Wynne received a $1.2 million federal grant from the U.S. Economic Development...
White Hall school to get $50,000 grant from LeARner Collective
White Hall High School has been selected among five Arkansas schools to participate in the schoolwide transformation pathway of Phase II of Forward Arkansas' LeARner Collective with each receiving a $50,000 grant. The initiative is focused on empowering schools in the Arkansas Delta and Northwest Arkansas to enhance student learning....
Survivor of domestic violence sparks change this Fourth of July with nonprofit to empower and support other survivors
Survivor of domestic violence ignites change this Fourth of July with her nonprofit Hope for HOPE by asking for people to donate money instead of purchasing fireworks.
BBQ fundraiser helps families impacted by Arkansas mass shooting
FORDYCE, Ark. — On Saturday, a BBQ fundraiser was held in Fordyce to raise money for victims’ families after the June 21 mass shooting. Clifton and Angela Humphries, who own The Flaming Pig BBQ, came up with the idea for the fundraiser. While they have lived in Fordyce...
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