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University of Arkansas system president Donald Bobbitt announces retirement
University of Arkansas System President Donald Bobbitt has announced plans to retire after nearly 13 years of leading the university system. Bobbitt informed the system board of his decision this week, according to a news release. His retirement will be effective Jan. 15, 2025, or earlier if a successor is selected before that date.
Fayetteville City Council recap: July 16, 2024
Calling for an election on Sunday alcohol sales. Adopting the Fayetteville Climate Action Plan. Amending stormwater management and drainage codes, plus appeals and urban residential design standards. A rezoning request on Curtis Avenue. A $21,700 service agreement for a historic context statement for the Spout Spring neighborhood. A $730,000 cost-share...
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Exercise is Medicine Program Awarded Gold Status by American College of Sports Medicine
Since 2018, Exercise is Medicine On Campus at the U of A has worked diligently to educate students, faculty and staff about the many health benefits of physical activity. The organization, which operates within the College of Education and Health Professions, was recently awarded "Gold Status" by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), the highest honor awarded to schools working towards creating a culture of wellness on college campuses.
‘Yeah, I stabbed him’: Fayetteville man admits to police he stabbed his cousin
Fayetteville police officers met with a stabbing victim at a local emergency room and later arrested a man who admitted to the crime on July 14, according to a preliminary report.
Stone Bank in Harrison Hires Wilburn as VP, Loan Officer
Stone Bank in Harrison recently announced the hiring of Ben Wilburn of Lead Hill as its new vice president and loan officer. He previously worked as a commercial and agricultural lender at Equity Bank and held a similar role at Arvest Bank. Wilburn obtained a degree in agricultural business and...
Arkansas nonprofit delivers repurposed floral arrangements to local nursing homes
ARKANSAS, USA — A new nonprofit brings joy to local nursing homes through repurposed flower arrangements. Grateful Vase delivers floral arrangements from leftover flowers from events to long-term care facilities in Northwest Arkansas and Springfield, Missouri. The organization’s founder, Lindsey Curry, said she had the idea when she was...
Arkansas Football Projected Fall Camp Schedule
Arkansas is expected to kick off fall camp in just over two weeks. Due to the the season kicking off against UAPB on Thursday, Aug. 29 in War Memorial Stadium in Little Rock, the Razorbacks should be able to being practice two days earlier than if the season started the following Saturday. The Hogs should be able to begin fall camp as early as Wednesday, July 31 (not official).
KUAF's new general manager ready to grow public radio station through collaboration
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — First on 88.9 FM and then on 91.3 FM, public radio station KUAF has broadcasted entertainment and education to the Ozarks for many years. The station started in 1973 as a student radio station on the campus of the University of Arkansas. Bret Schulte, U of...
Arkansas Secretary of State John Thurston responds to complaint about abortion on ballot rejection: ‘My position remains unchanged’
The Arkansas secretary of state continues to maintain his rejection of the signatures to place an abortion amendment on the November 2024 ballot was correct.
Private School Participation Grows In Arkansas Voucher Program’s Second Year
More than two dozen private schools have applied as first-time participants in the second year of Arkansas’ school voucher program. Created through the 2023 LEARNS Act, the Educational Freedom Account program allows state funds to be used for allowable expenses such as private school tuition. It’s being phased in with expanding eligibility criteria each year […]
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