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Program offers students a second chance
BLYTHEVILLE, Ark. (KAIT) - A Northeast Arkansas college is offering a second chance to those accused of committing a crime. Arkansas Northeastern College and the Arkansas Division of Community Correction Parole and Probation have launched the Deferred Adjudication Resulting in New Growth (DARING) Program. Willie Williams, Jr., ANC’s director for...
Petition circulating to eliminate the CAPC
As long as Pat Matsukis has lived in Eureka Springs, there has been controversy about the City Advertising and Promotion Commission. Most recently, two CAPC commissioners resigned after a crowd turned out to protest actions taken by the Chair to remove a brief clip of a drag queen from a promotional video.
Pine Bluff School District security all to be armed
The security team for the Pine Bluff School District will all be armed, its new director said. Foster Baker told the PBSD board Monday all security officers for the district are required by Arkansas State Police to undergo training to be commissioned. The officers are all hired by the district and are trained in Arkansas law, weapon handling, use of force and handling stressful situations.
Arkansas Man With Texarkana Ties to Compete on Food Network
An Arkansas man will be competing on the hit TV show Beat Bobby Flay on the Food Network on Thursday, 25, at 8 PM and streaming on Discovery + and Max. Texarkana Arkansas High School Alumni Becky Sullivan Elliot is planning on watching her son Josh Elliott compete on the popular cooking show.
Mr Brews Taphouse Continues Growth with Expansion into Arkansas
Growing craft beer brand’s latest partnership will bring its tasty brews to The Natural State. , the award-winning, full-service craft brew pub and restaurant, will soon expand into Arkansas via a franchise partnership with Andy Patel, President and CEO of Span Holding LLC of Little Rock. The new Mr...
Bailey Library joins Oberlin Group of Libraries
Bailey Library Makes History as First in Arkansas to Join Oberlin Group of Libraries. Hendrix College’s Olin C. Bailey Library has become the first library in Arkansas to earn the prestigious affiliation with the Oberlin Group of Libraries. This accomplishment solidifies the library’s position among top-tier liberal arts colleges, reflecting the high quality of education provided at Hendrix College.
A colorful collaboration between students and a small business
PARAGOULD, Ark. (KAIT) - High school art students completed a mural for a small business in Downtown Paragould. Eleven Paragould High School students spent several days tracing, sketching, and painting a mural for Applelicious Gourmet Apples and Treats. Senior Reese Fulkerson said the idea sprouted from the owner’s generosity.
Arkansas secretary of agriculture asks attorney general to investigate possible Chinese ownership of Sebastian County business
Arkansas Secretary of Agriculture Wes Ward is asking Attorney General Tim Griffin to investigate a Sebastian County business for Chinese government ties.
Arkansas Lottery Player Wins $500K via Scratch-Off Ticket
The Arkansas Scholarship Lottery (ASL) has handed a significant prize to yet another lucky winner. According to the lottery, Michael R, of Dumas, has won $500,000 playing the $20 200X the Win instant game. Michael Won the Game’s Top Prize. The winning ticket, according to lottery officials, was sold...
Arkansas court orders state to count signatures collected by volunteers for abortion-rights measure
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The Arkansas Supreme Court on Tuesday night ordered the state to begin counting signatures submitted in favor of putting an abortion-rights measure on the ballot — but only ones collected by volunteers for the proposal’s campaign. The one-page order from the majority-conservative court left uncertainty about the future of the proposed ballot measure. Justices stopped short of ruling on whether to allow a lawsuit challenging the state’s rejection of petitions for the measure to go forward. The court gave the state until 9 a.m. Monday to perform an initial count of the signatures from volunteers. Election officials on July 10 said Arkansans for Limited Government, the group behind the measure, did not properly submit documentation regarding signature gatherers it hired.
Arkansas fire departments express concerns over potential OSHA rule change | 'It would be a huge impact'
SEBASTIAN COUNTY, Ark — A new proposed Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirement could greatly impact rural and volunteer fire departments in Arkansas. The proposed rule is called the Emergency Response Standard and "would address a broader scope of emergency responders and would include programmatic elements to protect...
Maumelle unveils new playground designed for children of all abilities
LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — The city of Maumelle is set to dedicate its new all-inclusive playground later this week. The Lake Valencia Play and Splash Park playground is designed to provide a safe and engaging environment for children of all abilities, catering to a wide range of physical and sensory needs.
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