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States force drugmakers to keep selling cheaper meds under federal program
In their ongoing quest to lower prescription drug prices, some states are forcing drugmakers to continue to sell cheaper medications to thousands of pharmacies through a federal drug-discount program. Under the 32-year-old 340B program, pharmaceutical companies that participate in Medicaid must sell outpatient drugs at discounted prices to clinics, community health centers and hospitals that […]
Motorcyclists to cross state lines: caution to drivers
(KOAM) - Saturday, September 14, 2024, motorcycle enthusiasts will take part in an exciting rally crossing state lines and traversing several highways. The event will see bikers journeying from Arkansas into Missouri and back, following a planned route.
Arkansas Beef Council hosts first ever Best Burger Contest
LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — The Arkansas Beef Council is hosting its first-ever statewide Best Burger contest open to anyone who uses 100% beef. The nomination period began on September 1st and over 600 nominations have been received. Two finalists from five regions across the state will be selected by the consumers to determine the best burger.
Summit Utilities Arkansas awards $50,000 to 23 community non-profits
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KAIT/Edited News Release) - Summit Utilities Arkansas announced on Tuesday that it is awarding $50,000 in grants to support 23 non-profit organizations across Arkansas, including Region 8. This initiative reflects Summit’s dedication to fostering healthy and vibrant communities within its service area. The non-profits Summit is...
Arkansas State Police’s Traffic Stop On I-40 Leads To Big Drug Bust
Arkansas State Police are busy cracking down on drug trafficking in the state. Back on Monday, August 26, they made a huge drug bust during a routine traffic stop on Interstate 40 in Pope County. The incident took place near the 78-mile marker. Troopers pulled over a rented 2024 Jeep...
UAMS receives $3 million grant to address feeding practices at early child care sites
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) researcher Taren Massey-Swindle, and a Louisiana Tech University collaborator have secured a $3 million grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to address feeding practices at 80 early childhood care and education sites in Arkansas and Louisiana. Massey-Swindle and Julie Rutledge, from...
World Champion Squirrel Cook Off returns to Northwest Arkansas
SPRINGDALE, Ark. — The World Champion Squirrel Cook Off is returning to Arkansas. The event will be held at the Ozark Highlands Nature Center in Springdale on Saturday, Sept. 7, starting at 9 a.m. The event has been held in Northwest Arkansas since 2011, although it went on hiatus...
Arkansas Black Hall of Fame to honor six at 30th annual ceremony
The Arkansas Black Hall of Fame (ABHOF) announce Tuesday (Sept. 3) its 2024 class, set to be formally inducted during the 30th annual ceremony on Saturday, Oct. 26 at 7:30 p.m. The event will be held at the Robinson Center Performance Hall. Six Arkansans will be celebrated for their significant...
Doyle elected chairman of Arkansas Soybean Promotion Board
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas — A Poinsett County man has been elected chairman of the Arkansas Soybean Promotion Board. Brad Doyle will serve as chairman of the nine-member board for the next year. He previously served as chairman of the American Soybean Association and serves on a number of other boards in the ag industry including the Arkansas Ag Council, the Arkansas Farm Bureau, and the Natural Soybean and Grain Alliance.
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