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Arkansas pharmacies dealing with nationwide shortage of ADHD drugs
ARKANSAS, USA — Pharmacies in Northwest Arkansas and the River Valley continue to feel the effects of a nationwide shortage of the drugs used to treat ADHD (Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder). The shortage has been ongoing since 2022. The need for the medications is top of mind for some...
Operation BRIGHT identifies 79 trafficking victims, offers extensive support services
LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — Arkansas State Police (ASP) launched a human trafficking operation named Operation BRIGHT (Bringing Rescue and Intervention to Give Hope and Triumph), in which 16 adults believed to be victims of human trafficking were offered services, with another 79 local victims being identified. One suspected trafficker...
People in Jefferson County left wondering why no roads have been worked on this year
JEFFERSON COUNTY, ARKANSAS, Ark. — An issue that Jefferson County residents say has been a problem for years is potholes. Donham Road in Pine Bluff has become a main concern for people in the city and has recently been brought up in quorum court meetings. One man shared how...
Arkansas football vs. UAPB: Scouting report, prediction for Razorbacks' first game of 2024
FAYETTEVILLE — Year five of the Sam Pittman era opens Thursday night in Little Rock's War Memorial Stadium. Arkansas football opens the 2024 season with an in-state rivalry bout against Arkansas Pine Bluff (UAPB). Kickoff between the Razorbacks and Golden Lions is set for 6:30 p.m. CT (ESPNU). ...
University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Professor Aims to Revolution Aquaculture
Dr. Rebecca Lochmann, a University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff aquaculture and fisheries professor, is spearheading innovative research to improve the sustainability of bass production. The U.S. Department of Agriculture supports this research project through its Agricultural Research Service’s 1890 Research Sabbatical Program. The program promotes collaboration between faculty at...
Wild Pastures Distribution Center to Open in Clinton
Wild Pastures, a national company that delivers grass-fed, pasture-raised meat to consumers, will expand to Arkansas by opening a distribution center in Clinton, the state recently announced. “Arkansas has found the right recipe for growth: low taxes, manageable regulations and a strong workforce,” Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders said. “We’re excited...
Packers Legend Brett Favre Opens up at LR Touchdown Club
Legendary quarterback Brett Favre, who led the Green Bay Packers to its first Super Bowl championship in nearly 30 years during his 16 seasons with the team, spoke Aug. 26 at the Little Rock Touchdown Club about the highs and lows of a storied career during which he, in his words, did “pretty much everything.”
26 Aug 2024 Tragikly White to perform at Sherwood’s City Hall Park in September
SHERWOOD — The City of Sherwood will host a live performance by Tragikly White from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Sept. 19 at City Hall Park. In April, Sherwood introduced a popular live music series, Third Thursdays in the Park. Tragikly White will be the final performance for the 2024 series until it resumes in spring 2025.
Sherwood debates lifting pit bull ban, focuses on behavior not breed
LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — Pit bulls have acquired a reputation of aggression and violence that has led municipalities around the state to effectively ban them in city limits, but does the dog breed deserve the bad rap?. That's the question the City of Sherwood is attempting to answer Monday...
UAPB releases depth chart vs Arkansas
The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff released its Week 1 depth chart Monday afternoon for the Arkansas game, and the depth at running back immediately stood out. UAPB listed four running backs on its "two-deep" chart, with Tennessee Tech transfer O.J. Ross and incumbent Johness Davis both listed as joint starters.
War Memorial Stadium prepares for Razorbacks vs. UAPB Golden Lions
A stadium that's usually quiet and empty will soon be full of Hog calls and roaring Golden Lions as college football kicks off for many fans in the Natural State.
Burn ban issued for Union County in Arkansas, officials say
UNION COUNTY, Ark. (KTVE/KARD) — According to city officials in Union County, a burn ban will be issued for the area until further notice. City officials are asking residents to take necessary measures to keep the community safe and out of harm’s way. For more information, contact 870 – 864 – 1900.
The Agenda: Public art, debris removal
What a couple of your city councils will discuss tonight:. Six temporary art installations at the library from OZ Art. Allowing installation of "The Physics of Being" by artist Justin Tyler Tate at Creekside Park. The $21,849 work will be made of wood and include an arrow and the word "here" and will be paid for by the city Advertising and Promotion Commission.
City offices closed for Labor Day holiday
The City of Hot Springs offices, except for public safety and the Hot Springs Memorial Field Airport, will be closed on Monday, Sept. 2, in observance of Labor Day. The Solid Waste Department’s residential collection will run one day behind schedule (i.e., Monday’s collection taking place on Tuesday, Tuesday’s collection on Wednesday, and the like). The Solid Waste Department’s commercial collection will run as scheduled.
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