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Lynn and Don Parker Family Donates Additional $2 Million Toward Arkansas Children’s Hospital Expansion
Little Rock, AR – (Contributed) – (July 29, 2024) – Arkansas Children’s Hospital is proud to announce a generous $2 million gift from Lynn and Don Parker and their children to the Arkansas Children’s Hospital (ACH) expansion project. The Jonesboro family is a long-standing supporter of Arkansas Children’s and have, once again, demonstrated their commitment to the health and well-being of children.
Carter announces intent to resign as pastor of First United Methodist Church in Wynne
WYNNE — Matt Carter has indicated to the congregation at the First United Methodist Church in Wynne that he plans to resign as the church’s pastor. Carter made a statement to that effect at the end of yesterday’s services at the KC Hall. It appears Carter will...
Families look for ways to cool off as heat advisory goes into effect in Little Rock
As time inches closer to kids having to head back to school, of course they want to soak up the sun but on days like Monday with a heat advisory in effect, they're needing some extra help to cool off.
29 Jul 2024 Baptist Health schedules free immunization clinics
LITTLE ROCK—As the new school year quickly approaches and many parents with young children are already thinking of back-to-school supplies, it’s also important not to forget about immunizations required by state law. Baptist Health Community Outreach is offering several opportunities for free back-to-school shots. Immunizations will be administered...
Update: Missing Teen in Arkansas Found Safe, Man in Custoday
According to an Arkansas State Police press release;. Autumn Nicole Lyon was found safe today shortly before noon. Adrian Garces was taken into custody in Texas last night (Monday, July 29). Garces has been charged with Interference with Custody and is awaiting extradition back to Arkansas. Earlier. The Arkansas State...
Arkansas Faces Dangerous Heat Wave with Triple-Digit Temperatures
Little Rock, AR – Arkansas is bracing for another scorching day as excessive heat warnings and advisories blanket the state. The National Weather Service in Little Rock has issued alerts, predicting a hot and steamy Tuesday with temperatures soaring into the 90s and heat indices reaching well into the triple digits.
Heat Warnings Issued in Oklahoma and Arkansas, Indexes up to 113 Degrees
Oklahoma City, OK – An excessive heat warning is in effect for parts of northeast Oklahoma and northwest Arkansas from noon to 9 PM today. Residents should prepare for dangerously high heat index values up to 113 degrees in affected areas including Tulsa, Muskogee, and Bartlesville. A heat advisory has also been issued for the rest of eastern Oklahoma and northwest Arkansas with heat indexes expected to reach up to 109 degrees.
UAMS Arkansas Geriatric Education Collaborative secures million grant
UAMS Arkansas Geriatric Education Collaborative Secures Million Grant. The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has received a significant boost in its efforts to improve the quality of care for older adults, securing a five-year, million federal grant for the UAMS Arkansas Geriatric Education Collaborative. This substantial funding will support the collaborative in its mission to train healthcare professionals, students, and supportive care workers.
Texas teen walks across Arkansas to D.C. to raise awareness
LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — One teen from Lubbock, Texas, has decided that distance is not too great for a cause he supports. Elisio Jimenez joins Little Rock ARC on his journey from Texas as he walks across the state of Arkansas to get to Washington D.C. To help him...
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