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Plans in Motion: State’s First Dental, Veterinary Schools Taking Shape
Arkansas students have more opportunities than ever before. Thanks to two institutions in Arkansas higher education, there will be more options available for those aspiring to be veterinarians and dentists. Arkansas State University in Jonesboro recently announced that it would bring a veterinary school to the city, and Lyon College...
University of Arkansas system president announces he is retiring by Jan. 15
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Donald Bobbitt, the president of the University of Arkansas system, said Tuesday he is retiring after leading the state’s largest university system for nearly 13 years. Bobbitt notified the university’s Board of Trustees that he plans to retire Jan. 15, or earlier, if...
Clanton Farms Donates Fresh Produce to Arkansas Foodbank
HERMITAGE, Ark. – The Arkansas Foodbank proudly announced a significant donation from Clanton Farms on Tuesday. The family-owned farm, situated at 520 East 4th Street in Hermitage, has generously provided the food bank with 10 truckloads of watermelons and a variety of tomatoes this summer. Clanton Farms, known for...
Lake Chicot draw down angers some, pleases others
LAKE VILLAGE- Every five years the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Arkansas game and Fish Commission let some water out of Lake Chicot, to increase the game fish population of the lake. They also plant new vegetation to provide an environment for freshly spawned fish where they can...
Arkansas baseball had the third-most players drafted in the MLB Draft, 8 total
The 2024 MLB draft ended yesterday, with many Arkansas players getting their chance at the pros. Although the Diamond Hogs‘ season and climatically — a 5-9 record in the last 14 games — Arkansas produced eight draft picks, tying for third for the most players drafted. The first of which was Hagen Smith.
AMP Trailblazing Women: Brooke Brolo
Brooke Brolo studied criminal justice in college with the intention of going to law school. The death of her stepfather after a four-year battle with cancer set her on a different path. “After he passed away, we learned that the life insurance policy he owned had lapsed, so my mother...
Pine Bluff leaders meet to discuss project focused on fixing flood issues
PINE BLUFF, Arkansas — One of Arkansas's most flood-prone areas is in Jefferson County. Pine Bluff's spot on the Arkansas River is what helped it grow as a city, but it has also often been a source of its flood problems. Several people attended the Watershed Improvement Project meeting...
Watershed improvement project planning phase is winding down
Engineers for a federally funded pilot watershed project supported by the Arkansas Black Mayors Association are asking for residents affected by flooding to send photos and descriptions of the impact by July 28. Edwin Jones, a Dallas-based engineer, led a community meeting Thursday night at the Pine Bluff Convention Center...
SWAC to stream 4 UAPB games
Four University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff home football games this fall, including homecoming, will be broadcast by the SWAC Digital Network, the conference announced Thursday. UAPB's two non-conference home games and two SWAC games will be live streamed on the SWAC's YouTube channel, starting with the home opener against...
Fire department roll out new truck
Batesville, Ark. (KAIT) - One fire department has an extra set of wheels for future calls. The Batesville Fire Department received the new truck earlier this month. This much-needed upgrade comes after the older model experienced too much wear and tear with one firefighter noting that the hose was “dry-rotted.”
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