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New Walmart shopping car to benefit children, adults with special needs
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - Paragould Walmart Supercenter now offers Caroline’s Cart, a specialized grocery cart designed for children and adults with special needs. This cart aims to ease the shopping experience for caregivers by eliminating the struggle of pushing a grocery cart while caring for their loved ones. A...
Jonesboro Animal Control hosts BISSELL Pet Foundation's Empty the Shelter Event
The Jonesboro Animal Control is participating in the national BISSELL Pet Foundations Empty the Shelter event. The campaign ends Wednesday. Dog and puppy adoption fees are reduced to just $40 and that includes spay and neuter, vaccines, microchip, and heartworm test for dogs six months and older. So far, the...
Arkansas Faces Extreme Heat with 110-Degree Heat Index on Wednesday
Little Rock, AR – Arkansas residents are preparing for another scorching day as the heat index is expected to exceed 110 degrees on Wednesday. This extreme weather has led to the issuance of an excessive heat warning, highlighting the need for caution and preparedness. According to the National Weather...
Missing Arkansas girl found safe, state police say
HOWARD COUNTY, Ark. - A missing Arkansas girl was found safe a day after an AMBER Alert was issued for her. Arkansas State Police (ASP) said that 16-year-old Autumn Nicole Lyon went missing Saturday, July 27 from Mineral Springs, Ark. Investigators believe she met 30-year-old Adrian Garces online, left with him, and that the pair went to Texas.
Sadie Townley shares experiences from Arkansas Rice’s scholarship program, industry
Sadie Townley Shares Insight on Arkansas Rice Scholarship and Industry in Interview. Sadie Townley, a representative from Arkansas Rice, recently spoke with Kaelin from Little Rock Arc about her experiences related to the scholarship program and its impact on the industry. This interview focused on Townley’s insights about educating friends...
Top Arkansas young farmers and ranchers recognized
Justin and Laycee Story of Cauthron (Scott County) and Hannah Walker of Henderson (Baxter County) earned the top Young Farmers & Ranchers awards Thursday during Arkansas Farm Bureau’s annual Officers & Leaders Conference at the Red Wolf Convention Center in Jonesboro. The awards honor young farmers and ranchers ages...
Food Bank Touts Senior Food Pantry Network
Jonesboro, AR – (Contributed) – July 29, 2024 – In Northeast Arkansas, seniors are experiencing hunger at a staggering rate of 7.6% of the state’s population. For these seniors, the choice often comes down to essentials like groceries or medicine, groceries or rent, groceries or utilities. Recognizing this dire need, the Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas, alongside other local nonprofits, started the Senior Food Pantry Network. Through the Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) and the Senior Food Pantry Network, the Food Bank provides much-needed support to seniors facing food insecurity. CSFP is an income-based program available to individuals over 60 years of age who need food assistance.
Little Rock Public Radio Staff Honored with Arkansas SPJ Diamond Journalism Awards
LRPR Staff Shines at Arkansas SPJ Diamond Journalism Awards. The Arkansas Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ) honored Little Rock Public Radio (LRPR) staff with multiple awards at the 2024 Diamond Journalism Awards ceremony. This recognition is a testament to their dedication to delivering high-quality journalism to the community. The awards...
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