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Arkansas abortion amendment supporters respond to motion to dismiss lawsuit
Arkansans for Limited Government on Monday asked the state Supreme Court to deny the attorney general’s motion to dismiss its lawsuit challenging the secretary of state’s rejection of the group’s proposed ballot measure to expand abortion access. AFLG, the ballot question committee supporting the proposed constitutional amendment, filed a lawsuit on July 16 asking the […] The post Arkansas abortion amendment supporters respond to motion to dismiss lawsuit appeared first on Arkansas Advocate.
July 23: What you need to know
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - We’re helping you plan your Tuesday on Good Morning Region 8. We’ve had some shower activity this morning across the region. Isolated showers are expected to continue as we go into the afternoon and into the evening. Scattered shower chances stay in the forecast...
Public comment meeting held for proposed bypass in Pocahontas
Pocahontas, Ark. (KAIT) - A public comment meeting was held at the Pocahontas Community Center Tuesday afternoon to discuss a proposed bypass connecting Highways 67 and 90. According to ARDOT Public Information Officer Dave Parker, the bypass is intended to alleviate traffic congestion in downtown Pocahontas and improve the quality of life for its residents.
Corn College offers tours, training for Arkansas corn producers
MARIANNA, Arkansas — Corn producers will have the opportunity to learn about the latest research and get hands-on training in weed control, insect and disease management, nutrient deficiency identification and more at the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture’s inaugural Corn College on Aug. 7. The training...
Dominos Delivery Driver gets Duped
Jonesboro, AR – (JonesboroRightNow.com) – July 23, 2024 – A 36-year-old Domino’s delivery driver got caught off-guard as a group of teenagers stole his pizza delivery out of his vehicle. 902 Scott Street was the address on his delivery order, but that’s an apartment complex, so...
‘Broken Trail’: Rumer Willis Movie Wraps Production in Arkansas
An independent Western film, “Broken Trail,” just wrapped production in Van Buren and surrounding areas. Its official Instagram has tagged other cities in its posts, including Fayetteville and Prairie Grove. “Broken Trail” is directed by Johnny Remo and produced by Skipstone Pictures. Reminiscent of the Wild West, the...
Little Rock officials work to reduce vacant structures in the city
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — After a large fire broke out on Monday night in an abandoned building along Asher Avenue, there has now been a resurgence in safety concerns regarding vacant buildings throughout the city of Little Rock. The fire began just after 5:00 p.m. and Little Rock Fire...
WBU Cross Country Reveals 2024 Schedule
WALNUT RIDGE, Ark. (7/23/24) – The Williams Baptist University cross country team has announced its 2024 schedule under second-year head coach Jeremy Morris. The Eagles will begin the 2024 slate in Batesville, Ark. at the Lyon College Invitational (Sept. 6), then compete in Steve Guymon XC Invite hosted by Harding University (Sept. 13), before concluding the month of September in St. Louis, Mo. at the SLU Billiken XC Invitational (Sept. 21).
Man Wins $500,000 With Scratch Off in Arkansas Scholarship Lottery
Oh, how I wish this would happen to me. But a dream came true for a lucky man playing the Arkansas Scholarship Lottery when he hit the jackpot with a scratch-off ticket he bought on his way to work. Michael R., from Dumas, won $500,000 by playing the $20 "200X...
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