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Glazier Publishes Book on Little Rock Congregations Research
Dr. Rebecca Glazier, a professor of public affairs at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, has released an engaging new book culminating a dozen years of research on the intersection of religion, politics, and community engagement in Little Rock. Glazier’s book, “Faith and Community: How Engagement Strengthens Members, Places...
USACE to begin Millwood Lake drawdown
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — ASHDOWN, Ark. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Little Rock District will begin lowering Millwood Lake on July 15, 2024, to improve shoreline vegetation and promote sediment compaction. The drawdown will expose an extensive area of shoreline for re-vegetation to allow the planting...
UCA Professor revisits past political assassination efforts
LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — The attempt to take the life of political officials, lawmakers, and others has occurred throughout the nation's history. On the Little Rock Arc, David Welky spoke about how the events have affected society and its response.
988 mental health hotline marks its second anniversary, aiding millions
LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — America's newest lifeline, 988, turns two years old this month. 988 is a national, mental health crisis helpline that can be called by anyone for those seeking support when they need it most. The hotline is available to all via phone, text, or chat, and...
Terracon Acquires Little Rock-based Harbor Environmental, Adds 38 Employees
Olathe-based Terracon announced its acquisition of Arkansas-based Harbor Environmental, Inc., to continue expanding its services to the Southeastern region. Effective immediately, Harbor’s 38 employees will join Terracon and the firm will continue to be headquartered locally as Harbor Environmental, A Terracon Company, according to a release Monday. Terracon assured the transition will be seamless for clients and will continue to work with the same Harbor teams.
Little Rock Rangers' Tomasz Wroblewski wins 2024 Golden Glove
Tampa, Fla. – United Soccer League announced on Monday that Little Rock Rangers keeper Tomasz Wroblewski has won the 2024 League Two Golden Glove, awarded to the player with the lowest Goals Against Average in the league. Wroblewski only had to pick the ball out of his net twice...
Accused rapist claims he was “over-excited and did not stop”
BATESVILLE, Ark. (KAIT) - Investigators said a Batesville man accused of raping a child told them he got “over-excited.”. Independence County District Court Judge Chaney Taylor found probable cause Thursday, July 11, to charge 40-year-old Christopher Robert Meyer with one count of rape, a Class Y felony. According to...
Wynne High School early site package bids to be accepted Aug. 1
WYNNE — Sealed bids for the Wynne High School early site package will be accepted on Thursday, Aug. 1, at the Nabholz Construction Services Office in Jonesboro. Sealed bids will be placed under review at that time. Bids received after that time will be returned to the bidder unopened.
Extras excited to see their community on the big screen after filming in Van Buren
VAN BUREN, Ark. — Main Street in Van Buren was briefly closed for the film production of "Broken Trail." "Our merchants are so excited about the filming of this movie," the Old Town Merchants Association said on their Facebook. "Broken Trail" — directed and written by Johnny Remo and...
Two College of Pharmacy Alumni Receive National Leadership Awards
July 15, 2024 | The National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP) recently recognized two UAMS College of Pharmacy alumni, Brenda McCrady, P.D., COP ’86, and Lenora Newsome, P.D., COP ’80, with awards for leadership. “Brenda’s dedication and service to the people of Arkansas and contributions to NABP...
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