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USPS hosts job fairs in Northeast Arkansas for rural carriers on Tuesday
The U.S. Postal Service is hosting two job fairs in northeast Arkansas Tuesday. The USPS is looking to fill immediate openings for rural carriers. The first job fair is taking place in Marked Tree, starting at 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. at the post office on Frisco Street. Another job...
LRPR staff honored with Arkansas SPJ Diamond Journalism Awards
Little Rock Public Radio earned top honors at this year’s Diamond Journalism Awards hosted by the Arkansas Society of Professional Journalists, securing first-place awards in all categories within the contest’s radio/audio division. Politics and Government Reporter Josie Lenora took home eight first prize awards for her work covering...
AHF relocating Arkansas hardwood manufacturing operations
“It was a difficult decision because closing a plant impacts people and their local towns,” said AHF Products president and CEO, Brian Carson. “We are extremely grateful for the dedication and service of all the employees over the years since the plant has been in operation.” The 130 employees working at the Warren plant will have employment for the next 60 days. During that time, AHF will be providing career counseling and working with several local companies to help the displaced workers find other employment.
Arkansas Cities Receive $100 Million Climate Pollution Reduction Grant
Grants include funding for bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure and other measures to reduce climate pollution. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that the Arkansas Tri-Region CPRG Coalition has been selected for a $99,999,999 Climate Pollution Reduction Grant (CPRG) award for its “Energy and Environment Innovation for the Natural State” proposal. This sizable grant will finance projects across Central Arkansas, Northwest Arkansas, and the Arkansas River Valley, which together represent half of the state’s population. Metroplan was the lead agency for the grant submittal, and this grant was one of only 25 funded nationally.
Mapped: Arkansas too hot for Summer Olympic games
Most of the world is expected to be too hot to host the Summer Olympics by 2050, including all of Arkansas. By the numbers: An Axios analysis of CarbonPlan data finds that in 2050, 60% of locations globally will experience Wet Bulb Globe Temperatures above 82°F, the American College of Sports Medicine's recommended threshold for canceling outdoor, continuous activity to avoid heat illness.
Health care resources limited for income-constrained, working Arkansans, especially in rural areas
This story is part of a series about Arkansans who work hard but struggle to survive, people who are part of the asset limited, income constrained and employed (ALICE) population. Today’s story deals with issues of health care access. Brandy Sandersfeld had been putting off a minor surgery for her 4-year-old son, Cypress, for months. […]
UAMS MASH Program Introduces High School Students to Health Care Careers
July 29, 2024 | Ask Issabella Drew about her experience at one of the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences’ (UAMS) summer programs and you might be surprised when she mentions pig feet. “My favorite part of the week was probably suturing,” Drew said. “We used pig feet to...
Pine Bluff High School staff getting set for year at Robey
To Ronald Laurent, the setting is familiar: a single building where students can walk indoors from one class to another. In the past, that building was known as Jack Robey Junior High School. For the next two years, it's Pine Bluff High School. "I don't care what anyone says; this...
Northside Cleanup effort was a success, city reports
The July 20 Slam Dunk the Junk Northside Cleanup was a success, according to a news release from the city of Pine Bluff. The mayor's office recently announced the first community cleanup as part of the Slam Dunk the Junk initiative to clean up the city. The initiative brought together...
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