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LRPR staff honored with Arkansas SPJ Diamond Journalism Awards
Little Rock Public Radio earned top honors at this year’s Diamond Journalism Awards hosted by the Arkansas Society of Professional Journalists, securing first-place awards in all categories within the contest’s radio/audio division. Politics and Government Reporter Josie Lenora took home eight first prize awards for her work covering...
Arkansas Cities Receive $100 Million Climate Pollution Reduction Grant
Grants include funding for bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure and other measures to reduce climate pollution. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that the Arkansas Tri-Region CPRG Coalition has been selected for a $99,999,999 Climate Pollution Reduction Grant (CPRG) award for its “Energy and Environment Innovation for the Natural State” proposal. This sizable grant will finance projects across Central Arkansas, Northwest Arkansas, and the Arkansas River Valley, which together represent half of the state’s population. Metroplan was the lead agency for the grant submittal, and this grant was one of only 25 funded nationally.
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.
UAMS MASH Program Introduces High School Students to Health Care Careers
July 29, 2024 | Ask Issabella Drew about her experience at one of the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences’ (UAMS) summer programs and you might be surprised when she mentions pig feet. “My favorite part of the week was probably suturing,” Drew said. “We used pig feet to...
First Community Bank Promotes Hughes to Sr. VP of Loan Administration
First Community Bank recently promoted Nikki Hughes to senior vice president of loan administration. With nearly four decades of banking experience, Hughes has been a vital member of the First Community Bank team since 2001. “Nikki has been a tremendous asset to our team,” said David Wood, executive vice president...
REO Speedwagon, Loverboy coming to Jonesboro
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - If you can’t fight this feeling and find yourself always working for the weekend, you’re in luck. REO Speedwagon and Loverboy are coming to Jonesboro. First National Bank Arena, 217 Olympic Dr., announced Monday that the two rock bands will perform at 7:30 p.m....
Hall of Famers Headline Hot Springs Baseball Weekend
Hot Springs, Arkansas, the “Birthplace of Major League Baseball Spring Training,” will come alive with the Seventh Annual Hot Springs Baseball Weekend, August 23-24, 2024. The late summer gathering of baseball fans has become one of the most popular weekend sports events in the state. Beginning as a way to share the traditions of baseball in the Spa City, HSBW has become a regional event that brings thousands of baseball fans together for a free weekend celebrating our National Pastime.
Arkansas man arrested after road rage incident on I-40
MAUMELLE, Ark. — An Arkansas man has now been arrested after he was involved in a road rage incident while driving along Interstate 40. According to reports, just before 6:00 p.m. on July 24, officers were called after a witness said they saw two vehicles driving quickly and erratically down I-40 westbound.
Little Rock police investigating fatal hit-and-run accident along Stagecoach Road
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — The Little Rock Police Department is investigating a fatal hit-and-run accident that happened on Friday. According to reports, at around 11:10 a.m. officers were called to the 6600 block of Stagecoach Road with reports of a car accident that happened in the area. When they...
Perry County Sheriff reports fatal tractor incident on State Highway 300
LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — Around 3:50 p.m. on July 29, the Perry County Sheriff's Office received a call reporting a man being pinned under a bush hog on a tractor on State Highway 300 in Houston, AR. Upon arrival, a 79-year-old white male was observed as deceased under the...
Arkansas school district to begin new year-round school schedule
HOT SPRINGS, Ark. — Back-to-school season is here, and it's in full swing as Monday, July 29, 2024, will be the first day of school for the Hot Springs School District (HSSD). Not only is it the beginning of the 2024-2025 school year, but it will also be the start of their new year-round school schedule.
‘Out of order!’ Bull Shoals City Councilman admits to secret phone conversations in Thursday council meeting
It’s a common phrase that’s become all too familiar for upset residents in Bull Shoals as they attempt to address their concerns with Bull Shoals Mayor Carol Duss and members of the Bull Shoals City Council. Over the last few contentious months since the resignation of former Bull...
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