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Missouri sees danger of industrial food waste
Gov. Mike Parson of Missouri recently signed legislation banning industrial food waste from Arkansas food processing plants. Waste from Arkansas can include offal, blood and grease, an estimated at 200,000 tons per year, being spread as fertilizer on pastures and farms in Missouri. The ban is related to concerns about runoff contaminating water.
Senator Boozman recognizes military service of late Bella Vista veteran
LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — John Boozman, a U.S. Senator for Arkansas (R), has long been recognized for his appreciation for military veterans and organizations that protect and serve veterans. Today, he did it again. Boozman recognized the service and sacrifice of the late Marvin Trigg in 'Salute to Veterans,'...
Sanders extends tax filing deadline for areas affected by Memorial Day weekend storms
Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders issued an executive order to extend the tax filing deadline in response to the tornado outbreak that swept through Northwest Arkansas on Memorial Day weekend.
Arkansas Cancer Coalition targets Delta cancer rates through ‘Cancer in Your Community’ program
FORREST CITY — The Arkansas Cancer Coalition is hosting a “Cancer in Your Community” meeting today at the Civic Center in Forrest City. The meeting will go from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and will also be available over Zoom. “We are going to discuss a project...
Bull Shoals City Council sets July workshop for Tuesday
The Bull Shoals City Council’s July workshop is scheduled for Tuesday evening at 6:30. Continuing business items include the second reading of a police city limits ordinance, a generator for the wastewater treatment facility, the city flag and an update on the sidewalk grant. The lone item of new business will be from the planning and zoning commission.
Missouri AG applauds closure of pediatric transgender clinic at Washington University
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey issued a statement after a whistleblower announced the St. Louis pediatric transgender clinic at Washington University is shutting down. The closure follows an investigation into the clinic’s practices. “This is a huge win for the rule of law and for the safety of our...
Missouri airport among ‘least expensive to fly from’
BRANSON, Mo. (KSNF) — With the increasing cost of airfare, travelers often search for the best deals on air travel. For the nearly three million people flying between terminals, different airports offer different experiences — and costs. Recently, the team at MarketWatch Guides analyzed travel statistics on domestic...
2 from Arkadelphia finish UCA with degrees
CONWAY, Arkansas — Arkadelphia residents Maegan Cooper and Madison Green were among 1,600 students who graduated from the University of Central Arkansas in a spring commencement held in May. UCA’s spring commencement was held Friday and Saturday, May 3-4, 2024, in the Farris Center on campus. The university...
Bentonville apartments sell for $34 million to Walton brothers
A 190-unit apartment complex on 15.57 acres in Bentonville recently changed hands for $34.35 million. Touchstone Operator LLC of Dallas acquired Touchstone Village at 501 S.W. 20th St. from Touchstone Village W80 LLC of Brooklyn, N.Y. The purchase price equals $180,789 per unit. City Title & Closing was the title...
Fort Smith officials vote to broaden low-income water bill assistance programs as rates go up
FORT SMITH, Ark. — In a special meeting on the night of July 16, the Fort Smith Board of Directors voted to increase the qualification levels for Project Concern, from 165% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines to 200% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines, ultimately allowing more people to apply for the program.
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