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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. […]
Senator Caldwell to propose $3.5M in permanent funding for Division of Agriculture
JONESBORO, Arkansas — Senator Ronald Caldwell of Wynne plans to introduce a bill to establish funding for the Arkansas Division of Agriculture during the next legislative session. Caldwell is the chairman of the Senate Agriculture Committee. He and State Representative Fran Cavenaugh of Walnut Ridge participated in a panel...
State Capitol Week in Review from Representative Steve Hollowell
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas — A recent survey by the National Retail Foundation revealed that families plan to spend an average of $875 for children starting or returning to school. This time of year can be financially burdensome for many families across Arkansas. To ease this burden, we want to remind you about the upcoming Arkansas Sales Tax Holiday.
Dangerous heat in Arkansas | Here's what to expect
ARKANSAS, USA — Excessive summer heat is returning across Arkansas throughout the rest of the workweek, from July 29-Aug. 2. A heat dome is setting up directly over the Central U.S. and will be providing some extreme heat. Here at home, temperatures are expected to range between the mid-90s and triple-digits. When you factor in the humidity, heat index values will be anywhere from 100° to 110° through Friday.
Traveling exhibition that looks into Black history during the Great Depression being offered to Arkansas organizations
BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Art Bridges Foundation (ABF) has announced an open call for venues interested in a new traveling exhibition called Crafting Sanctuaries: Black Spaces of the Great Depression South. Crafting Sanctuaries "explores how Black Southerners transformed private dwellings and public gathering places into havens of expression and refuge...
Washington Regional ranked top hospital in Arkansas for 4th year
Washington Regional Medical Center has been named the No. 1 hospital in Arkansas in U.S. News and World Report’s 2024-2025 edition of Best Hospitals. It marks the fourth consecutive year the hospital has received the ranking. The annual rankings aim to help patients and their doctors make informed decisions...
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