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Lawmakers grill Corrections over state’s largest proposed contract
(The Center Square) – Arkansas lawmakers grilled the Department of Corrections Department on Monday over a two-year inmate health care contract that could cost the state $235 million. The contract with Wellpath amounts to $7,500 per inmate annually, according to information presented to state lawmakers at the Arkansas Legislative Council Review Subcommittee. The 10-year contract […]
Miller County Sheriff’s Office Warns Public of New Scam
The Miller County Sheriff's Office is warning the public of a new scam that they have become aware of over the past few days. According to a press release from the MCSO, they have received several reports saying someone is calling people and saying that they are with the Miller County Sheriff's Office. The caller then informs the person that there is a warrant out for their arrest and that they need to go ahead and pay the fines to stop the arrest.
Petrino aims for Arkansas to score touchdowns and not kick field goals
BY DUDLEY E. DAWSON FAYETTEVILLE – Asked Tuesday night what he thought about Arkansas’ field goal kickers, Razorback offensive coordinator Bobby Petrino noted he doesn’t watch them in practice and doesn’t really want to see them in games. It seems last year’s dismal season at Texas A&M where Randy Bond missed 10 of his 36 […]
Arkansas students to get credit for AP African American studies
At least eight Arkansas schools in five districts will offer Advanced Placement African American studies this school year, the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette reports. Why it matters: In the past, conservative lawmakers around the country have expressed outrage over the curriculum, claiming it teaches critical race theory, a college-level framework that's often conflated with general teachings on systemic racism.
Forrest City vs. Bauxite High School football live stream, TV – Thursday, August 22
Bauxite High School will host Forrest City High School on Thursday, August 22 at 7:00 PM CT. Don’t miss out on a single high school game. Sign up for an NFHS Network annual pass and get full access to live regular season and postseason sporting events and get 45% off compared to a monthly pass.
Favre Fever Grips Little Rock – Week Two of LR Touchdown Club Changes Venue
The Little Rock Touchdown Club has barely gotten out of the gate on its 2024 series of speakers and it’s already shaping up to be the biggest on record. Demand for Week Two of the club’s lineup, featuring Hall of Fame quarterback Brett Favre, has exploded prompting the announcement that the Aug. 26 event is being moved to the Wally Allen Room of the Statehouse Convention Center.
Officials share updates on tiny home village in Pulaski County
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Construction is now underway in Pulaski County to build the state's first-of-its-kind tiny home village for the homeless. Providence Park CEO Errin Stanger, who is behind the project gave updates on the progress while at the Little Rock Rotary Club meeting that was held on Tuesday.
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