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A colorful collaboration between students and a small business
PARAGOULD, Ark. (KAIT) - High school art students completed a mural for a small business in Downtown Paragould. Eleven Paragould High School students spent several days tracing, sketching, and painting a mural for Applelicious Gourmet Apples and Treats. Senior Reese Fulkerson said the idea sprouted from the owner’s generosity.
City of Leachville to revise city condemnation ordinance
LEACHVILLE, Ark. (KAIT) - The city of Leachville is working to revise a city ordinance to make condemning properties easier. Under the city’s current ordinance, a property owner has to be given 30 days before the council votes to condemn the property. After the vote, the property owner has...
Arkansas secretary of agriculture asks attorney general to investigate possible Chinese ownership of Sebastian County business
Arkansas Secretary of Agriculture Wes Ward is asking Attorney General Tim Griffin to investigate a Sebastian County business for Chinese government ties.
Arkansas Lottery Player Wins $500K via Scratch-Off Ticket
The Arkansas Scholarship Lottery (ASL) has handed a significant prize to yet another lucky winner. According to the lottery, Michael R, of Dumas, has won $500,000 playing the $20 200X the Win instant game. Michael Won the Game’s Top Prize. The winning ticket, according to lottery officials, was sold...
Arkansas court orders state to count signatures collected by volunteers for abortion-rights measure
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The Arkansas Supreme Court on Tuesday night ordered the state to begin counting signatures submitted in favor of putting an abortion-rights measure on the ballot — but only ones collected by volunteers for the proposal’s campaign. The one-page order from the majority-conservative court left uncertainty about the future of the proposed ballot measure. Justices stopped short of ruling on whether to allow a lawsuit challenging the state’s rejection of petitions for the measure to go forward. The court gave the state until 9 a.m. Monday to perform an initial count of the signatures from volunteers. Election officials on July 10 said Arkansans for Limited Government, the group behind the measure, did not properly submit documentation regarding signature gatherers it hired.
Arkansas fire departments express concerns over potential OSHA rule change | 'It would be a huge impact'
SEBASTIAN COUNTY, Ark — A new proposed Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirement could greatly impact rural and volunteer fire departments in Arkansas. The proposed rule is called the Emergency Response Standard and "would address a broader scope of emergency responders and would include programmatic elements to protect...
Forrest and Jolley Give Update on Chapel Woods to Rotary Club
The Rotary Club of Warren met for its second meeting of the month on July 23 at First Methodist Church. The program was presented by Whitney Jolley and Carol Forrest, both of Chapel Woods Health and Rehabilitation. Jolley is the Director of Nursing, while Forrest handles Marketing. Both spoke with great enthusiasm when they gave the crowd an update on Chapel Woods. Some of the items they touched on included the services provided, remodeling of the facility, staffing, and the number of residents they are currently serving. They both also answered a few questions from the crowd. The Rotary Club of Warren now meeting on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month. The club’s next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, August 13.
Maumelle unveils new playground designed for children of all abilities
LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — The city of Maumelle is set to dedicate its new all-inclusive playground later this week. The Lake Valencia Play and Splash Park playground is designed to provide a safe and engaging environment for children of all abilities, catering to a wide range of physical and sensory needs.
The Illusionists to Bring Holiday Magic to Little Rock
The holiday season is set to dazzle as “The Illusionists – Magic of the Holidays” brings its spectacular magic show to Little Rock’s Robinson Center on Friday, Dec. 6. The world-famous production, a collaboration between producers Simon Painter, Cirque du Soleil and MagicSpace Entertainment, is making its way to more than 20 U.S. cities this year.
Stuttgart’s Grand Prairie Farmers Market among Arkansas Department of Agriculture Arkansas Farmers Market Promotion Program recipients
LITTLE ROCK, AR – The Arkansas Department of Agriculture (Department) is pleased to announce the grant recipients of the ninth annual Arkansas Farmers Market Promotion Program. This program, which is administered by the Department and funded by the Farm Credit Associations of Arkansas, provides funding assistance to build awareness for farmers markets and their vendors.
Planning underway for new Buc-ee's location in Benton
BENTON, Ark. — Back in April, the Benton Planning Commission approved both a site and utilities plan for the first Buc-ee's to come to the Natural State. Now, city officials are working to create a traffic flow plan near the proposed entrance of the new super-sized gas station and convenience store.
Hermitage Youth Sports Program Calls for Community Support to Revive Football This Season
In a heartfelt request to the community, Chris Helms of the Hermitage Youth Sports Program announced a call for parents and guardians to help revive the local youth football program. The program has faced significant challenges in recent years, struggling to regain its footing post-pandemic due to low participation numbers.
LRSD hosting free vaccine clinic July 23-25
LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — The Little Rock School District (LRSD) is hosting a free vaccine clinic for all students. The immunizations begin today, July 23 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and will run until Thursday, July 25. Vaccinations can be received at the Pulaski County Health Department (3915...
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