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Access to CARTI’s Leading-Edge Care Makes Conway a Draw
Across the country, the race to attract new talent is fierce. Cities are attempting to lure and retain prospective residents by touting attributes like their affordable cost of living, good-paying jobs, cultural institutions and plentiful outdoor amenities. Today, perhaps more than ever, a thriving health care sector is at the top of the list for individuals considering a move.
Stuff the Bus happening this weekend
Jonesboro, AR – (JonesboroRightNow.com) – Aug 2, 2024 – United Way of Northeast Arkansas’ Stuff the Bus is a community-wide school supply drive with multiple locations across Northeast Arkansas. Each year, Stuff the Bus draws parents, teachers, students, and residents across Northeast Arkansas together for the common goal of helping our students succeed in school. In 2023, 41,707 supplies were donated and distributed out to local schools.
Texarkana Arkansas Police Department helps United Way with ‘Stuff the Bus’, 400 back packs donated
TEXARKANA, Ark. (KSLA) - Being prepared for the upcoming school year was the topic of concern for some nonprofit organizations in Texarkana today. Volunteers with the Texarkana Arkansas police department’s “Personal Responsibility In Daily Efforts(PRIDE) program was busy today filling school supplies in backpacks as part of the United Way of Greater Texarkana “Stuff The Bus” initiative. Leaders here say more than 400 backpacks are being prepared for 50 schools in the Texarkana area. The packing was done at the Texarkana Resource Center and center director Jennifer Lewis say they are doing more than just backpacks for the schools.
Quarterbacks on the move during Arkansas football's third practice of fall camp
FAYETTEVILLE — Arkansas football returned to the practice fields outside the Fred W. Smith Football Center on Friday for its third practice of fall camp, battling temperatures in the mid-90s for a second time this week. The Razorbacks will hold 25 practices before the season opener on Aug. 29 against UAPB in...
Afternoon Newscast for Friday, August 2, 2024
Here's the latest local and regional news from the Little Rock Public Radio Newsroom for Friday, August 2, 2024. - State revenue for July fell compared to last year, still surpassed projections. - 'Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience' comes to Little Rock. - Gov. Sanders launches new initiative to unite...
Arkansas youth delegate receives national scholarship award
LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — 18-year-old Fayetteville native Rukaya Alrubaye has been awarded a grand national scholarship for her efforts in displaying outstanding leadership by the Glenn English National Cooperative Leadership Scholarship program. She served as an Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas Youth Tour delegate which led to her embarking on...
LOTTO jackpot soars to $2.89 million for Saturday’s draw in Arkansas
Little Rock, Arkansas – The Arkansas Scholarship Lottery (ASL) has announced that the LOTTO jackpot has reached a record-high of $2.89 million ahead of Saturday night’s drawing. This milestone surpasses the previous highest jackpot of $2.338 million, which was last hit in September 2023. LOTTO is an Arkansas-exclusive...