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KASU News: Fundraising, Flooding, and Child Care Initiatives
Today's headlines from KASU News for Thursday, July 18, 2024, cover Arkansas Governor Sarah Sanders's early fundraising efforts, significant flash floods affecting counties like Marion and Faulkner, and collaboration between businesses and a nonprofit to improve child care access for working parents. Additional updates include FEMA's hiring in Arkansas post-severe weather, a federal appeals court's ruling on Title IX, John Deere's shift from diversity events, Little Rock's sales tax discussions, and safety tips for summer heat. Little Rock Central High School's UNESCO World Heritage Site nomination is also highlighted.
Plans in Motion: State’s First Dental, Veterinary Schools Taking Shape
Arkansas students have more opportunities than ever before. Thanks to two institutions in Arkansas higher education, there will be more options available for those aspiring to be veterinarians and dentists. Arkansas State University in Jonesboro recently announced that it would bring a veterinary school to the city, and Lyon College...
Lake Chicot draw down angers some, pleases others
LAKE VILLAGE- Every five years the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Arkansas game and Fish Commission let some water out of Lake Chicot, to increase the game fish population of the lake. They also plant new vegetation to provide an environment for freshly spawned fish where they can...
Arkansas baseball had the third-most players drafted in the MLB Draft, 8 total
The 2024 MLB draft ended yesterday, with many Arkansas players getting their chance at the pros. Although the Diamond Hogs‘ season and climatically — a 5-9 record in the last 14 games — Arkansas produced eight draft picks, tying for third for the most players drafted. The first of which was Hagen Smith.
Four Named To NABC Honors Court
Clarksville, Ark. – Four University of the Ozarks men’s basketball student-athletes earned a spot on the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) Honors Court for the 2023-24 season. The four Eagles included Jacob Dukes , a senior business administration major from Frisco, Texas; Eric Gooden , a junior marketing major from Moore, Okla., Carter Little , a senior business administration major from Oklahoma City, Okla.; and Justice Marmara , a junior management major from Grand Prairie, Texas. The NABC Honors Court includes junior, senior and graduate student men’s basketball players who finished the 2023-24 year with a cumulative grade point…
Flights at XNA impacted by CrowdStrike tech issues
BENTONVILLE, Ark. — A CrowdStrike technical issue caused worldwide outages, impacting Northwest Arkansas National Airport (XNA) on Friday, July 19. Olivia Tyler with XNA said TSA is processing people but the lobby is crowded. Tyler also said American Airlines, Delta and United Airlines requested a ground stop but could...
Fort Smith man celebrates 40th year working at Taco Bell
FORT SMITH, Ark. — Roger Pinkerton, a Fort Smith man, was celebrated for his 40th year working at Taco Bell on Grand Avenue. Taco Bell held a celebration for him on Thursday, July 18, from 2-4 p.m. The public was invited to join the celebration, where free drinks were provided.
Mental evaluation ordered for Rogers man accused of stabbing coworker with ‘X-Acto knife’
A Rogers man accused of stabbing his coworker at a convenience store in June has pleaded not guilty and been ordered to undergo a mental evaluation, according to Benton County prosecutor Joshua Robinson.
Former Texas High School Band Instructor Receives Sentence For Grooming Students
A Texarkana, Arkansas Man Is Going To Federal Prison For A Very Long Time After Pleading Guilty To Some Heinous Acts. A former director of the Texas High School color guard plead guilty to federal charges connected to alleged sexual misconduct in a shocking story that rocked educators and parents across the area.
Sam Pittman is on the hot seat at Arkansas, and he brought in former Hogs coach Bobby Petrino as OC
DALLAS (AP) — Arkansas coach Sam Pittman made a headline-grabbing hire in the offseason when he brought Bobby Petrino back to Fayetteville as offensive coordinator. Petrino was head coach of the Razorbacks from 2008-11, but was fired after a scandal involving an extramarital affair and a motorcycle crash. Petrino...
Pitching performance propels Stuttgart Ricemen to state championship game today in Hot Springs
Another game brought another superb pitching performance for the Stuttgart Ricemen. This time it was rising sophomore Beau Barnes who delivered Stuttgart’s second complete game of the tournament, powering his team to the American Legion Junior State Championship game as a result. Stuttgart faced off against Conway in the...
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