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Fayetteville public meetings: July 15-19, 2024
On Monday, July 15, the Environmental Action Committee is scheduled to meet from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in a hybrid setting at City Hall, Room 111, and via Zoom Webinar ID 826 5372 2613. Other Meetings This Week. This week is filled with various meetings, but the detailed schedules...
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.
U of A Honors College Selects 2024 Fellows Class
The U of A Honors College has selected 91 exceptional high school students, including 80 from Arkansas, to receive Honors College Fellowships. The fellowships, which award up to $80,000, largely cover tuition, fees, books, room and board, and other academic expenses over four years, providing these students the freedom to pursue original research, study abroad, service learning and other academic interests.
Who are the top-rated Arkansas players in the new College Football 25 video game?
An 11-year hiatus has reached its much-anticipated conclusion. College Football 25, the first installment in the college football video game series since 2014, was released Monday afternoon for those who pre-ordered the 'Deluxe Edition'. Fans can take over their favorite program in Dynasty Mode, build their own squad and compete against fellow gamers online in Ultimate Team and, of course, the Road to Glory, which lets players put themselves into the game and compete for the Heisman Trophy.
‘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.
Corn College offers tours, training for Arkansas corn producers
MARIANNA, Ark. — 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...
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 […]
Congressman Crawford calls for greater accountability in U.S. Postal Service
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A U.S. Congressman from East Arkansas says there needs to be more accountability within the U.S. Postal Service, especially with the latest increase making the prices of a single stamp 73 cents. First District Congressman Rick Crawford says some resident in East Arkansas are receiving their mail up to three weeks after it was sent, or having their mail arrive at its destination almost a month from the time it was mailed.
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