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Who's on the ballot in Northwest Arkansas cities
The filing period for candidates running for local offices closed this week, meaning we officially know who's running for office. State of play: You can find voter registration information and check your specific ballot and polling locations on the Arkansas secretary of state's website. Election Day is Nov. 5. Between...
Friday, August 9: Fall feel in the forecast
Yesterday morning was gloomy but conditions had improved by the afternoon. This morning is similar with mostly cloudy skies and temperatures in the mid-60s. A second cold front came through last night so we can expect more of the same cooler temperatures today through the weekend. Today will find a stable mix of sun and […]
33rd Arkansas Outdoor Hall of Fame Banquet set for Aug. 24
Make plans to join the Arkansas Game and Fish Foundation on Saturday, Aug. 24, 2024, at the Statehouse Convention Center in Little Rock to honor this year’s inductees to the Arkansas Outdoor Hall of Fame. “The Foundation is honored to celebrate the outstanding efforts of this year’s honorees,” said...
Nearly a dozen witnesses appear in 9-hour Arkansas Medical Board hearing into gastroenterologist
The Arkansas State Medical Board on Thursday heard nine hours of testimony regarding a Little Rock physician who has been accused of sexual abuse and improper opioid prescriptions. The hearing of Dr. Alonzo Williams, a gastroenterologist and medical director of the Arkansas Diagnostic Center, will continue Friday with additional witnesses. The medical board is also […]
Group brainstorms solutions as parents struggle with childcare
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - Childcare is often a necessity for working parents, but it sometimes comes with stress. Those range from finding one that meets your family’s needs to finding one that’s affordable. Excel by Eight, a network of policymakers, healthcare professionals, educators, and other leaders met in...
Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders announces notices of possible penalties against pharmacy benefit managers; local pharmacies react
Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced this week that pharmacy benefit managers (PBM) could face up to $1.47 million in possible fines for not complying with state law.
Machine learning leads to a first in forestry management tools
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — A new dataset is providing a bird’s-eye view of Arkansas’ forests 1 meter at a time. An Arkansas researcher has developed the first high-resolution forest canopy cover dataset for an entire state, providing valuable insights for forest management and conservation to a major economic sector in Arkansas.
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