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Arkansas education department reduces work requirement for child care assistance program
Arkansas education officials on Monday announced recently implemented changes to a child care subsidy program, including reducing the required work hours and removing a lifetime limit on benefits. The Child Care Assistance Program, which provides financial assistance to low-income families for quality childcare, is supported through the Child Care Development Fund (CCDF), which is administered […] The post Arkansas education department reduces work requirement for child care assistance program appeared first on Arkansas Advocate.
Arkansas election board approves voter registration rule
A permanent rule requiring “wet signatures” on Arkansas voter registration forms except at select state agencies was approved by the State Board of Election Commissioners Monday morning. Following the rule’s approval, which had no voiced dissent, the board also voted to submit it to the Arkansas Legislative Council’s rule committee for consideration at its August […] The post Arkansas election board approves voter registration rule appeared first on Arkansas Advocate.
Arkansas' first Smalls Sliders coming to Jonesboro
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - The first Smalls Sliders in Arkansas is coming to Jonesboro. Haag Brown Commercial Real Estate and Development announced Tuesday that the new restaurant will be located at 2807 Red Wolf Blvd. “It was a lot of fun getting to work with the Smalls’ group on their...
Pine Bluff paper mill is to be sold in $110M deal
Pactiv Evergreen Inc. has announced that it has signed an agreement to sell its Pine Bluff paper mill and Waynesville, N.C., extrusion facility to global paper and pulp producer Suzano S.A., a Brazilian company, for $110 million in cash, according to a news release posted on the Pactiv Evergreen site.
Judge Talley will hear criminal docket on Thursday
A preliminary docket for Columbia County Circuit Court Criminal Division has been released by the office of Circuit Judge David W. Talley Jr. Court will be held Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 9 a.m. in the courtroom at the Columbia County Criminal Detention Facility in Magnolia. Those defendants scheduled to...
Tyson Foods heir pleads not guilty to charge of driving while intoxicated
Tyson Foods heir and executive John R. Tyson has pleaded not guilty to a charge of driving while intoxicated. Tyson entered the plea Monday in Fayetteville District Court in Fayetteville, Arkansas, a court spokeswoman said. Tyson is next due in court on Aug. 28. Tyson, 34, was arrested June 13...
Three Razorbacks to Play in The Open Championship
FAYETTEVILLE – Razorback All-Americans Jacob Skov Olesen, John Daly and Taylor Moore are set to compete at The Open Championship, played July 18-21 at Royal Troon Golf Club in Scotland. Olesen earned an exemption after becoming the first Dane to win The Amateur Championship this past June. He has...
Fayetteville City Council preview: July 16, 2024
The Fayetteville City Council is set to convene on July 16, 2024, addressing a range of pivotal issues at this critical meeting. One key proposal up for consideration is a cost-sharing deal with Washington Regional Medical Services for constructing a railway at Futall Drive and Gregg Avenue. This project carries a maximum budget of 0,000. The city’s aviation sector is also seeking approval to secure a Federal Aviation Administration design grant worth 8,500, which would cover 90% of the expenses for designing and soliciting bids for a planned extension of a taxiway at Drake Field.
Luke Combs Teams With The SEC For Fall Saturdays.
The Southeastern Conference will feature Luke Combs’ version of the Tom Petty song “Runnin’ Down a Dream” during televised football broadcasts this fall. Combs recorded the cover for “Petty Country: A Country Music Celebration of Tom Petty,” released in June by Big Machine Records in partnership with the Tom Petty Estate. The University of Arkansas kicks off the 2024 SEC broadcast schedule by hosting Arkansas-Pine Bluff on Aug. 29.
Hog Football Recruiting Report: 4 commitment announcements coming up
FAYETTEVILLE, AR (Pig Trail Nation)- Arkansas continues to piece together their 2025 recruiting class, and there is an opportunity for the Hogs to get a few more guys commitment in the next few weeks. Kelshaun Johnson- WR- Hitchcock, Texas, Cameron Settles, RB-ATH. LR Parkview, Lionel Prudhomme- OL- Shreveport Captain Shreve, La, and Nelson McGuire-OL- Midlothian, […]
NCAA Basketball Recruiting: 7 early teams to watch for No. 1 class of 2026 forward Tyran Stokes
With the news that AJ Dybansta reclassed to the 2025 NCAA Basketball recruiting class, a new battle has emerged for the No. 1 overall prospect for the 2026 group. For a while, point guard Brandon McCoy from out west was viewed as the top player. However, someone else that has becoma a top-tier target is Tyran Stokes, who stock has risen all the way to the top in the Summer.
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