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Drought conditions creeping into more of Missouri
The weekly drought monitor is showing dry conditions extending into Missouri and part of Arkansas. August has brought little rain to the Ozarks, and the ground is drying out as a result. With the new update, Western Missouri counties are now abnormally dry, while parts of McDonald, Newton, Jasper, and Barry counties have upgrade to […]
Capital murder trial in Arkansas delayed again
Attorneys for Kacey Jennings are asking for more time.
Arkansas Starters Coalition Aims to Boost Entrepreneurship
The national nonprofit Right to Start has launched the Arkansas Starters Coalition, a new initiative focused on making entrepreneurship a priority across the state. The coalition’s goal is to foster an environment where new businesses can thrive, recognizing the critical role entrepreneurship plays in economic growth and reducing poverty. Research shows that a 1% increase in entrepreneurship correlates with a 2% decrease in poverty rates.
Secretary of State releases full list of statewide ballot measures, candidates up for vote in Arkansas
Arkansas Secretary of State John Thurston releases the full list of statewide ballot measures and a complete list of every candidate running in each county in the state for the November 5 election.
Biden-Harris administration announces over $200K in grants to help Arkansas drinking water
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — On Thursday afternoon, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that $267,000 in funding will be given to Arkansas to help protect children in the state from lead that could be found in drinking water at childcare facilities and schools. As part of the Biden-Harris...
Felony Friday: Former Conway jailer charged with stalking
This is a roundup of felony charges filed recently by the Clark County Prosecutor’s Office. Some defendants may also have misdemeanor charges against them, but they are not included here. The following names and charges, which are contained within public documents, are gathered from online court records available through ARCourts. Defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty. Here’s a rundown of felony cases filed this week:
'A Raisin in the Sun' visits TheatreSquared
A Raisin in the Sun debuted on Broadway in 1959 and still retains its power and ability to move audiences. TheatreSquared’s production of Lorraine Hansberry’s script is on stage through Sept. 15. Two actors from the cast of A Raisin in the Sun came to the Anthony and Susan Hui News Studio: Vanessa R. Butler and Kathy Tyree, Ruth Younger and Lena Younger on stage, respectively, to speak with Ozarks at Large's Kyle Kellams about the production.
Iconic Historic Building to be Torn Down in Hot Springs, Arkansas
A significant piece of Hot Springs, Arkansas history is about to go down in a pile of rubble soon. The iconic old St. Joseph Hospital which has been a part of Hot Springs for years is expected to be demolished, according to THV11. Several years ago the hospital was being used as the Arkansas School of Math, Sciences, and the Arts building.
Burglary suspect caught on camera
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - Police said a man suspected of breaking into a home was caught on video yanking a security camera off the wall. Craighead County District Court Judge David Boling found probable cause Friday, Aug. 23, to charge 45-year-old Benny Joe Leija with residential burglary and fleeing. On...
Students Invited to ATU Night at the Depot
Bingo and a movie will be among the featured attractions during Arkansas Tech University Night at the Depot in Russellville Downtown on Friday, Aug. 23. Activities will begin at 6 p.m. Bingo games with prizes for ATU students will be followed by a screening of the DreamWorks Pictures animated film “Home” at 8 p.m.
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