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Back to school tax free weekends around the ArkLaTex
SHREVEPORT, La. - Some parents in the ArkLaTex can save some money over the next two weekends, just in time for the kids to go back to school. The state of Oklahoma is having it's tax free weekend Friday through Sunday. During this time, the state sales tax of 4.5% will be completely waived, and even county and municipal taxes will be exempted, resulting in a higher overall discount for shoppers.
Arkansas Faces Dangerous Heat Wave with Temperatures Soaring Past 110 Degrees Today
Little Rock, AR – Arkansas is bracing for a dangerously hot day as temperatures are set to climb well into the 90s, with heat index values expected to soar above 110 degrees in many areas. According to the National Weather Service in Little Rock, the combination of high temperatures and humidity will make for extremely hazardous conditions, especially in the northern and central regions of the state.
Oklahoma, Arkansas Face Scorching Heat Index of 110° Through 9 PM Thursday
Tulsa, OK – Hot and humid conditions are expected again today, with parts of northeast Oklahoma and west-central Arkansas seeing afternoon heat index values above 110 degrees. Most of the rest of eastern Oklahoma and northwest Arkansas can expect heat index values above 105 degrees. According to the US...
One killed, one injured in Springdale collision
SPRINGDALE, Ark. — One person was killed and another injured after a crash in Washington County on July 31. According to a crash report from the Arkansas Department of Public Safety (DPS), a vehicle was traveling north on Highway 112 in Springdale when it crossed into the southbound lane and collided with a second vehicle.
31 Jul 2024 South Side Bee Branch’s Diane Pavatt makes each student feel special
There are people in this world who are universally beloved: Dolly Parton, Andy Griffith, Ray Charles. You can now count among them Diane Pavatt, retired second-grade teacher from South Side Bee Branch Elementary School. For 39 years, Pavatt taught three generations of students in the same school she attended as a girl. In May, she was recognized as the Distinguished Alumni of 2024 by the South Side Alumni Scholarship Board.
Baptist Health to administer multiple immunization clinics, provide giveaways this month
LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — Several free back to school vaccination clinics are slated to take place this month. Baptist Health Community Outreach staff member Dede Hutchins joined Little Rock Arc today to provide more insight on the clinics. Listed below are the locations, and the times each one will...
84-year-old Mountain Home, Ark., man studying to become nurse
MOUNTAIN HOME, Ark. (KY3) — A man well into his 80s decided to return to the classroom. 84-year-old Bob Williams of Mountain Home, Ark., hopes to start a new career without his age being a roadblock. Over the last five years, Baxter Health has been where you would find Bob on a regular day throughout the week.
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...
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...
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