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Bailey Library at Hendrix Joins Oberlin Group of Libraries
CONWAY, Ark. (July 23, 2024) — Hendrix College’s Olin C. Bailey Library has joined the Oberlin Group of Libraries, a consortium of more than 80 liberal arts college libraries. It is the first library in Arkansas to hold Oberlin Group membership, which is by invitation only. “Having Bailey...
UAMS Arkansas Geriatric Education Collaborative Receives $5 Million Grant to Support Training Programs
July 22, 2024 | The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has received a five-year, $5 million federal grant to support the UAMS Arkansas Geriatric Education Collaborative in its mission to improve the quality of care for older adults. The Geriatric Workforce Enhancement Program grant, awarded by the Health...
Dumas man wins $500,000 in Arkansas lottery scratch-off
One Arkansas lottery player recently won big with a lucky scratch-off ticket he purchased on his way to work. A Dumas resident, identified by the Arkansas Scholarship Lottery only as “Michael R.,” won $500,000 by playing the $20 200X the Win instant game. He claimed his prize at the Arkansas Scholarship Lottery (ASL) Claim Center on July 19, 2024.
New Edinburg Back-to-School Splash Set For August 10
The following is the complete minutes from the most recent Re-New-ing Edinburg monthly meeting minutes:. Roger McClellan, President, welcomed those in attendance and called the meeting to order. The minutes of the June meeting were previously emailed to members, but also passed out to those in attendance. Motion was made by Martha Tolano, seconded by Trenna Kemp, to accept the minutes as presented. Motion passed.
Celebrating the Legacy of Bobby Webb
MONTICELLO, Ark. — “Witty,” “excellent dendrologist” and “compassionate” are all words used to describe Mr. Bobby Webb, who announced his retirement after 35 years of dedicated service to the University of Arkansas System. Webb’s retirement will take effect at the end of July, but his impact on the college will continue.
Power restored for 1,000+ people in Jonesboro
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - Power has been restored for one part of Jonesboro. According to City Water and Light’s outage map, around 4 p.m. on Sunday, July 21, there were 1,088 people without power in the area surrounding the intersection of Harrisburg Road and Red Wolf Boulevard. The outages...
Baptist Health Community Outreach to host free immunization clinics for back-to-school
LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — With the return to school just on the horizon, it is important that all are up to date on immunizations required by state law. To ensure these immunizations are available to all, Baptist Health Community Outreach is hosting multiple opportunities for free back-to-school shots. Immunizations...
West Memphis School District officially begins search for new superintendent
WEST MEMPHIS, Ark. — The West Memphis School District is officially beginning its search for a new superintendent Monday, July 22, after the death of Dr. Terrence A. Brown in May, the district's education board announced. Before his death, Brown had been superintendent of the district for less than...
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New ATU Scholarship Reflects Life of Namesake
When Kenny Newth’s family looked back on his life and wanted to memorialize it in a meaningful way, their minds went to a sport and a university that he loved. The Kenny Newth Endowed Baseball Scholarship will benefit an Arkansas Tech University baseball player each year. The scholarship was...
Larry Davis’ electric blues won acclaim
Larry Davis was born on Dec. 4, 1936, in Pine Bluff. He was raised in England, Little Rock and Pine Bluff. At 14 years of age, he played professionally first as a drummer, then as a bassist for blues harmonica player Sunny Blair in Little Rock. In the mid-1950s, following...
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