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Arkansas chicken growers sue poultry execs for damages from closure, depopulated flocks
Thirteen farmers on Wednesday filed a federal lawsuit against executives of bankrupt Arkansas poultry company Cook’s Venture for the financial consequences chicken growers faced when the company abruptly closed in late 2023. According to the complaint filed in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Arkansas, the plaintiffs are bringing action for “deceptive […]
What’s a National Blue Ribbon School? Three Arkansas schools just won the honor
Each year, the U.S. Department of Education recognizes schools across the country as National Blue Ribbon Schools. But what exactly does this prestigious title even mean?
Arkansas Food Hall of Fame Finalists Revealed Here are 5
Arkansans love to eat, regarding dining out in Arkansas, it is home to some of the best restaurants, cafes, diners, and mom-and-pop eateries in the state. If you are wondering where those places are, the Arkansas Food Hall of Fame has just released the finalists for 2024. According to the...
Deja vu comes to Arkansas as lithium follows oil
This story was supported by the Fund for Environmental Journalism of the Society of Environmental Journalists. In the dusty light of a decades-old lunch counter in Lewisville, Arkansas, Chantell Dunbar-Jones expressed optimism at what the lithium boom coming to this stretch of the state will mean for her hometown. She sees jobs, economic development, and a measure of prosperity returning to a region that needs them. After waving to a gaggle of children crossing the street in honey-colored afternoon sunshine, the city council member assessed the future as best she could. “Not to say that everything’s perfect, but I feel like the positives way outweigh the negative,” she said.
Marshallese community in Arkansas eligible to receive SNAP benefits
On Thursday, the Arkansas Department of Human Services announced the Marshallese community in Arkansas will soon have the ability to apply for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance program (SNAP benefits).
Arkansas housing advocates join multi-state push for affordable conditions
Little Rock residents who have struggled to find affordable housing rallied on the steps of City Hall on Thursday and asked officials to declare a “housing crisis.” Their request came in a letter signed and delivered by about 30 people who attended the rally. In addition to the declaration, the letter expressed disappointment in officials’ […]
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