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Swim Beach in Arkansas Temporarily Closed for E. Coli
Many Americans will be heading to the lakes through the 4th of July weekend just letting you know if Arkansas is your destination there is one swimming beach that will be temporarily closed. According to THV11, the Beaverfork Lake Park swim beach is closed due to the area's high levels...
Lawsuit again filed to challenge Arkansas’ final casino license
An applicant for the Pope County casino license filed a lawsuit Tuesday asking the court to invalidate the recently-awarded permit because the license holder’s requisite letters of support from local government were “coercively issued.” This is the third time the Pope County license has been the subject of a lawsuit since 2018 when voters approved […] The post Lawsuit again filed to challenge Arkansas’ final casino license appeared first on Arkansas Advocate.
Help trout keep their cool
Trout anglers looking to beat the heat may want to add a little more precaution than usual to their catch-and-release regimen during summer, particularly on The Little Red River, which has seen temperatures exceeding the comfort level for rainbow and brown trout. Christy Graham, Arkansas Game and Fish Commission Trout...
UAMS hand surgeon talks fireworks injuries and safety
ARKANSAS, USA — As Fourth of July celebrations are in full swing in many cities across Arkansas, doctors are warning people to stay safe when lighting fireworks. “Hand surgery is kind of hot in the Fourth of July time,” said Dr. Sean Morell, an orthopedic hand surgeon with UAMS. “It's one of those things that we actually have to take turns taking call because it is so busy.”
BioVentures Grant Now Aiding Efforts of 25 Health Care and Health Tech Entrepreneurs
July 3, 2024 | BioVentures LLC at UAMS and The Venture Center recently announced 25 Arkansas health care and health tech companies from across Arkansas as participants in the new Arkansas Collaborative for Technological and Innovative Venture Equality (ACTIVE) program. The participating companies, led by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals...
William Jones IV Promoted to President of Sissy’s Log Cabin
Little Rock, Ark.— William Jones IV will take over as president of Arkansas-based independent jeweler Sissy’s Log Cabin, the retailer announced last week. William, the son of CEO Bill Jones, is a third-generation leader of the family-owned and -operated store and will transition from his role as chief operations officer.
Daily Newscast for Wednesday, July 3, 2024
Here's the latest local and regional news from the Little Rock Public Radio Newsroom for Wednesday, July 3, 2024. - Plaintiffs in a legal challenge to Arkansas' congressional redistricting have decided not to appeal the case to the U.S. Supreme Court. - Arkansas is approaching a crucial deadline for petition...
Private school participation grows in Arkansas voucher program’s second year
More than two dozen private schools have applied as first-time participants in the second year of Arkansas’ school voucher program. Created through the 2023 LEARNS Act, the Educational Freedom Account program allows state funds to be used for allowable expenses such as private school tuition. It’s being phased in with expanding eligibility criteria each year […] The post Private school participation grows in Arkansas voucher program’s second year appeared first on Arkansas Advocate.
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