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Q+A with the Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship Fund
Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship Fund’s mission is to provide a culture of support and equip single parents to navigate their futures with confidence. Did you know that single-parent families in Arkansas are almost three times as likely to live below the poverty line than two-parent families? Higher education can help close the gap, but balancing school on top of work and family responsibilities isn’t easy for single parents doing it all on their own.
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...
Arkansas coffee shop pays employees ‘livable wage’
ROGERS, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — An Arkansas company is the first-ever to be recognized for paying its employees a “livable wage.” Onyx Coffee Lab announced in a news release that they have received the highest certification from Living Wage for US, a third-party nonprofit helping businesses reach living wages for their employees. People living in Washington County should […]
Sen. Caldwell to propose bill for recurring funds for Division of Agriculture, addresses crop burn-off safety
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas — While the next legislative session is still five months away, State Senator Ronald Caldwell of Wynne is planning to introduce a bill to provide recurring funds for the Arkansas Division of Agriculture. “The Division of Ag kind of has a hybrid funding formula. Often when...
Arkansas banks reach out to 'unbanked' residents
Broadcast version by Freda Ross for Arkansas News Service reporting for The Arkansas Delta Informer-Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation-Public News Service Collaboration. Whether to avoid germs or forgo uncomfortable conversations about finances, underbanked Arkansas families are finding new ways to access their money post-COVID-19. For Heavenly Zachery of Prescott, Ark., "it was...
Mark’s Arkansas Land Clearing Service Announces Comprehensive Land Management Solutions Across Arkansas and Southwest Missouri
"Our goal is to help landowners maximize the potential of their property while minimizing the environmental impact." Mark's Arkansas Land Clearing Service in Hindsville, AR provides forestry mulching, land clearing, road construction and other land management solutions across Arkansas and southwest Missouri. Owned by Mark Smith, the company uses an experienced team and modern equipment to efficiently serve residential and commercial clients while prioritizing environmental responsibility.
Report: One-third of Arkansans making less than $17
A recent report from a global nonprofit highlights a significant disparity in wages across Arkansas, revealing that nearly one-third of the state's workers earn less than $17 per hour. This figure stands in contrast to the $19 per hour deemed necessary to cover basic living expenses for a single individual without children, according to the MIT Living Wage Calculator.
Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin seeks to join defense in defamation suit
Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin has requested to join the defense in a defamation lawsuit against state Senate president pro tempore Bart Hester, R-Cave Springs, brought by former Democratic gubernatorial candidate Chris Jones. Griffin moved to intervene on Friday in a case over a post that Hester made about Jones on X, formerly Twitter, in May. ...
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.
15-year-old missing out of Choctaw, Mississippi
A 15-year-old is missing out of Choctaw, Mississippi. The Choctaw Police Department is searching for 15-year-old Celestial Skye Maxwell who has been listed as a runaway. She is 5’0, weighs 172 pounds, and has dark blonde hair and green eyes. Anyone with information about this missing person should contact...
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