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Arkansas education ballot initiative receives pushback in final days before deadline to gather signatures
In the final days of the signature-gathering phase, the ballot initiative group is making its final push for its education amendment to qualify for the November ballot.
David Cook of the Alzheimer's Association Arkansas Chapter talks new Alzheimer medication
LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — The director of Public Policy for the Alzheimer's Association Arkansas chapter spoke with Little Rock Arc about a new Alzheimer's drug, specifically for those dealing with early symptomatic Alzheimer's disease. David Cook specifies that early detection and early diagnosis is vital for patients to be...
Former Arkansas Sen. Joyce Elliott suffers stroke
Joyce Elliott, a former Arkansas state senator and prominent civil rights advocate, suffered a stroke this week while in Dallas, according to Get Loud Arkansas, her voter advocacy nonprofit. “The [Get Loud Arkansas] team truly appreciates everyone who has reached out to show support and love for Senator Elliott,” nonprofit...
YMCA to Host Pickleball Introduction with Danae Watson
WARREN, Ark. – The Donald W. Reynolds YMCA of Warren & Bradley County is excited to announce an upcoming event that promises to be both fun and educational. On Tuesday, July 16, and Wednesday, July 17, at 5 PM, Danae Watson will be introducing the game of Pickleball to the community.
Davis named Impact Academy Fellow
Kimberley Davis, Dean of the School of Education at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, has been named a 2024-25 Impact Academy Fellow through the national non-profit organization Deans for Impact. Davis joins a cohort of leaders chosen for their commitment to improving educator preparation, according to a news...
Lions to face Panthers in SWAC showdown
Each of the past three seasons, Prairie View A&M has won at least a share of the SWAC West Division championship. The Panthers will therefore be a challenging opponent for the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff when the Golden Lions host them at 8:15 p.m.
Face of the ‘Saddest’ Shelter Dog Too Scared To Come out of Kennel
A recent TikTok video highlighting the "saddest" dog at an Arkansas-based animal shelter sheds a small light on how these animals feel while waiting for their forever homes. Shelter volunteer Susan visits the Little Rock Animal Village in Arkansas every Saturday. She works on getting updates and creating content for the rest of the week, hoping to connect an animal with an adopter. This past week is when she met Bumblebee Tuna for the first time.
UAMS names Dr. Boerma as J. Thomas May Distinguished Endowed Chair member
LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Pharmacy has named a new J. Thomas May Distinguished Endowed Chair in Oncology. Marjan Boerma, Ph.D, director of the UAMS College of Pharmacy Division of Radiation Health and associate director of basic science in the UAMS Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute was named in a June 25 ceremony.
Happy 248th Birthday To The United States of America!
WARREN, Ark. – As the Fourth of July is here, the City of Warren is reminding all residents to prioritize safety while celebrating Independence Day. In light of the festive activities, the city has issued a reminder about the regulations regarding fireworks within city limits. Fireworks will be permitted...
Snowden’s second-place finish in high jump not good enough to earn ticket to Paris
EUGENE, OR – Four track & field athletes with black college roots made it to U. S. Olympic Trials finals over the weekend but none will represent the nation at the Paris Summer Games. Arkansas-Pine Bluff senior high jumper Caleb Snowden, Alabama State senior sprinter Jamarion Stubbs, former North...
Warren Elementary School Hires LaFoy Smith as New PE Coach
WARREN, Ark. – Warren Elementary School has announced the hiring of LaFoy Smith, a Warren School District alum and former Lumberjack football standout, as their new Physical Education (PE) coach. The announcement was made yesterday, July 2, 2024. LaFoy Smith, known for his impressive athletic career, played college football...
The Shift: Former Bentonville chamber CEO springs into entrepreneurial action
It's fitting that Graham Cobb named his new venture Paceline Strategies: He's used to working with groups facing headwinds to achieve what individuals seldom can. The big picture: Cobb's career includes stints as senior policy officer at Walton Enterprises, president and CEO of the Bentonville Chamber of Commerce, chief operating officer at the Little Rock Area Chamber of Commerce and associate publisher at Arkansas Business Publishing Group.
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