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Real-Life Rosie The Riveter: Ceremony Saturday to honor Howard County native
On Saturday, Aug. 3, there will be a special ceremony held in honor of Howard County native and “real-life Rosie the Riveter” Mary Bell (Parsons) Davis, who will also be celebrating her 100th birthday. The event will be held at the Glenwood Fish Nest Restaurant with a 12...
UAFS encourages Arkansas residents to drive with pride
The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith has kicked off its "Drive with Pride" campaign, inviting supporters to show their Lion Pride by purchasing official UAFS license plates.
Bird flu concern associated with upcoming county fairs
As the summer and fall seasons approach, the potential risk of bird flu transmission at county fairs has become a significant concern. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued guidelines to help prevent the spread of influenza A viruses among animals and people during these events. The...
Debate Continues on Expanding Red River Navigation to Texarkana
For years, the Arkansas Red River Commission has explored potential benefits by extending navigation on the Red River from Shreveport-Bossier to Texarkana. Despite ongoing studies, funding remains a significant hurdle for the project. Current discussions revolve around the Red River navigation expansion, which proponents argue could address transportation and commerce...
Victim identified in fatal rollover crash in Lawrence County
LAWRENCE COUNTY, Ark. (KAIT) - The victim in Thursday afternoon’s fatal crash has been identified. According to the crash report from Arkansas State Police, 53-year-old Theotis Crawford Jr. of West Memphis was driving a 2017 International semi-truck northbound on Highway 115, near State Highway 117 when the truck went around a curve, and left the road to the right.
Free health fairs to be held in the River Valley
FORT SMITH, Ark. — To celebrate National Health Center Week (NHCW), River Valley Primary Care Services is hosting two health fairs in the River Valley this month. NHCW is Aug. 4 through 10 and aims to increase awareness of community health centers. Spanish version: Para español haga clic aqui....
Rogers man accused of chasing minors with machete while riding bike
A Rogers man has been arrested after two juveniles told police they were chased by a man riding a bicycle with a machete over his head, according to court documents.
Arkansas banks reach out to 'unbanked' residents
Broadcast version by Freda Ross for Arkansas News Service reporting for The Arkansas Delta Informer-Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation-Public News Service Collaboration. Whether to avoid germs or forgo uncomfortable conversations about finances, underbanked Arkansas families are finding new ways to access their money post-COVID-19. For Heavenly Zachery of Prescott, Ark., "it was...
Take aim with the AGFC during national shooting sports month
If you didn’t burn enough gunpowder during your Fourth of July fireworks display, head to the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission’s Fiocchi Shooting Sports Complex (574 Clinton Rd. outside Mayflower) this August to celebrate national shooting sports Month. The AGFC has a host of special deals to make it easier than ever to enjoy recreational shooting and knock the rust off before hunting season begins in September.
Q+A with the Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship Fund
Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship Fund’s mission is to provide a culture of support and equip single parents to navigate their futures with confidence. Did you know that single-parent families in Arkansas are almost three times as likely to live below the poverty line than two-parent families? Higher education can help close the gap, but balancing school on top of work and family responsibilities isn’t easy for single parents doing it all on their own.
Report: One-third of Arkansans making less than $17
A recent report from a global nonprofit highlights a significant disparity in wages across Arkansas, revealing that nearly one-third of the state's workers earn less than $17 per hour. This figure stands in contrast to the $19 per hour deemed necessary to cover basic living expenses for a single individual without children, according to the MIT Living Wage Calculator.