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31 Jul 2024 Youth of the Month: Greyson Ealy
Greyson Ealy, 19, has thus far never encountered a sport he didn’t like. His parents introduced him to baseball at an early age, and he later became interested in basketball while attending Quitman High School. One day during basketball practice, DJ Marrs, Quitman High School football coach, and other...
31 Jul 2024 Champions of care
Working parents not only struggle to fulfill their work responsibilities, but also struggle to find safe, affordable and reliable child care. Fortunately, Child Care Aware of Northcentral Arkansas is equipped to help parents and child care providers. The nonprofit organization is part of a nationwide network called Child Care Aware®...
Johnny Cash statue at US Capitol set for September reveal
A statue of music legend Johnny Cash is set to be revealed at a dedication ceremony at the Capitol next month, Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) and Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) announced Thursday. The ceremony will take place in Emancipation Hall and will be an invite-only event, Johnson and Jeffries...
Cherokee Phoenix racks up 25 total honors in the IJA, Arkansas SPJ awards contests
OKLAHOMA CITY – The Cherokee Phoenix won 22 journalism awards in this year’s Indigenous Journalists Association contest and three from the Arkansas Pro Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists. Winners of IJA’s 2024 Indigenous Media Awards were honored July 27 during the association’s annual conference held in...
Arkansas sees increase in electric vehicle registrations, DFA says
ARKANSAS, USA — Electric vehicle registrations in Arkansas have increased by 69.8% since 2019, according to figures provided by Scott Hardin with the Department of Finance and Administration (DFA). In 2019, Arkansas had 781 fully electric vehicles and 13,861 hybrid vehicles registered. As of June 30, 2024, there are...
5 preseason candidates for Arkansas high school football Defensive Player of the Year
Each season SBLive Arkansas picks an all-class all-state team and individual awards including Player of the Year, Offensive Player of the Year and Defensive Player of the Year. Below is a list of five players who could be the Defensive Player of the Year.
Gov. Sanders announces over $5.2 million to go to hospitals in rural Arkansas
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — On Thursday, Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders alongside the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration and the Arkansas Department of Human Services announced that more than $5.2 million in funding will be given to help support the long-term sustainability of hospitals in rural parts of Arkansas.
Public schools could soon receive Educational Freedom Account funds
(The Center Square) - The Arkansas Legislative Council will consider a rule allowing public schools to receive money from the state's Educational Freedom Accounts. An ALC subcommittee recommended approval of the rule change after a comment made last year by Fouke School District Superintendent Jim Buie. “When a public school develops and maintains supports and programs that are desirable products for parents/students, they should not be excluded from billing for...
Proposed Arkansas marijuana, gambling amendments advance toward November ballot
Two ballot questions which, if they succeed, would require local approval for new casinos and loosen restrictions on medical marijuana have cleared a major hurdle in the path to appearing on the statewide November ballot in Arkansas. Secretary of State John Thurston said in letters to sponsoring committees on Wednesday that he had...
Arkansas Storm Team Blog: A look back at July
Usually, July is known for its hot, humid, and dry weather. This year, below-average temperatures took over for a good chunk of the month. July 2024 had 17 days with below-average temperatures, 13 days had above-average temperatures, and one day came in right at average. Our below-average temperatures also featured...
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