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School supply shopping made easy with JET
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - With the first day of school fast approaching, it’s time to get school supplies for your children. As summer winds down, stores can be packed to the gills. Jonesboro Economical Transportation (JET) aims to make it easier for you to shop. “It’s hard to even...
Workforce program celebrates first graduating class
Blytheville, Ark. (KAIT) - A recent event in Mississippi County marked one class’ first graduation from a notable program. The event was held on Friday, July 18, and took place at the Holiday Inn in Blytheville. It brought together members of the community to commemorate the achievement of the state’s inaugural graduates from the Master Millwright program, a collaborative effort between Arkansas Northeastern College and Mississippi County.
Dangers found in the air could extend beyond Tontitown, state Department of Health says
Dangers Found in the Air Could Extend Beyond Tontitown. The Arkansas Department of Health has recommended additional air quality testing in Tontitown and beyond, highlighting concerns about the potential dangers to human health. These concerns stem from previous tests that found harmful chemicals such as benzene and acrolein in the...
Meet members of Fayetteville’s housing crisis task force
Fayetteville is the second largest growing city in Arkansas, gaining 11 people per day. Housing has not been able to keep up with population growth resulting in the city council declaring a housing crisis in April.
Crowder’s Colby Morrow Announces Commitment to University of Arkansas-Fort Smith
NEOSHO, MO — Crowder Right-Handed Pitcher Colby Morrow has announced he will be taking his talents to the University of Arkansas-Fort Smith. The University of Arkansas-Fort Smith just recently joined the MIAA as a new member and will be competing with the conference this upcoming sports calendar year. With the Roughriders, Morrow made two appearances […]
Tontitown making second attempt at special election
After a filing error delayed Tontitown's attempt to get a bond refinancing on the March primary ballot, it has reapplied for ballot title approval through the Washington County Clerk's office.
County judge talks progress on program in Blytheville
BLYTHEVILLE, Ark. (KAIT) - Mississippi County is striving to become an ideal place to live and work through the Work Here Live Here program. The Mississippi County judge expressed his pride in the program’s success over the last two years. Judge John Nelson mentioned that the program has facilitated...
Arkansas Football's all-time record vs. every 2024 opponent
With SEC Media Days behind us, Arkansas football fans are truly gearing up for the 2024 season. Of course, all the focus will be on head coach Sam Pittman who is on the hot seat. Unfortunately, it won't be easy for the fifth-year head coach to rebound from last year's...
Arkansas AG approves language for two 2026 ballot initiatives
Supporters of measures addressing government transparency and eliminating the sales tax on feminine hygiene products can begin collecting signatures for the 2026 ballot following the Arkansas attorney general’s approval of their proposals Thursday. Groups behind both ballot initiatives refiled their proposals with the attorney general’s office last week for the 2026 ballot after failing to […] The post Arkansas AG approves language for two 2026 ballot initiatives appeared first on Arkansas Advocate.
New mobile health initiative for contraceptive care in rural Arkansas
LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — Mobile health units will travel to 14 counties across the state in a new initiative to provide care to women in rural communities. Kelly Conroy with UAMS spoke about the Mobile Health initiative. "We are now able to provide reproductive health and contraceptive services in...
Search underway for missing Little Rock man whose truck was found abandoned
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — The Newton County Sheriff's Office and the Little Rock Police Department are searching for 41-year-old Clyde Holmes, who reportedly hasn't been seen since leaving his Little Rock home on July 10. Newton County sheriffs said they found an abandoned truck registered to Holmes on July...
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