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Dr. Charles McClelland elected to serve on NCAA Board of Governors Finance and Audit Committee
INDIANAPOLIS — The NCAA board has appointed five new members to the Board of Governors Finance and Audit Committee highlighted by SWAC Commissioner Dr. Charles McClelland being selected to serve on the committee. The NCAA Board of Governors...
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Van Buren Chamber of Commerce cuts ribbon on new Business Resource Center
[email protected] Award-winning journalist Shane Monaco covers Greenwood and Van Buren, among other local communities, and more for the River Valley Democrat-Gazette. Shane has more than seven years of experience as a reporter. He has covered...
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Report recommends steps to improve Arkansas child care licensing
Share This Article Addressing barriers to child care licensing in Arkansas, such as regulatory burdens and dependence on federal funding, could lead to greater access to care, particularly in underserved and rural areas of the state, according to...
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Pax Christi Little Rock marks 35 weeks of peace protests
A steady stream of honks hung in the air Oct. 2 as cars drove down North University Avenue in Little Rock during rush hour. The sounds were not made in annoyance over traffic, but in support of signs like “Pray for peace, work for justice” and...
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Mechanical Engineering Grant to Allow Study of Transformative Additive Manufacturing Technique
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Photo Submitted Shou explains laser-based manufacturing with graduate, undergraduate and high school students in his lab. Wan Shou, an assistant professor of mechanical engineering at the University of Arkansas, has been awarded a more than...
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Arkansas Advocate: Panel recommends changes to sustain Arkansas child care during government shutdown
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The emergency working group, formed last week by the state Early Childhood Commission, proposed readjusting both child care providers’ reimbursement rates and low-income families’ copayments and eligibility under the School Readiness Assistance...
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Fort Smith Port Authority awarded more than $1.9 million Arkansas Port, Intermodal, and Waterway Development grant
LITTLE ROCK — The Fort Smith Port Authority has been awarded a $1,980,252 grant for warehouse space, a concrete materials storage pad and signage, the governor’s office announced Thursday. The grant is part of more than $4.6 million in grants the...
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North Little Rock City Council designates Lakehill Shopping Center as third entertainment district
The North Little Rock City Council unanimously approved an ordinance Monday night, creating its third entertainment district in five years and the second in the Park Hill area. The ordinance, sponsored by council members Debi Ross and Nathan...
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Where to Find Food Assistance in Little Rock: Local Resources Helping Families in Need
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LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — As the cost of groceries and basic necessities continues to rise, local organizations across Central Arkansas are stepping up to make sure families don’t go hungry. From full-service food banks to neighborhood pantries and...
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Opinion: How can college sports balance fandom, finances, and firings?
There’s a lot of talk about a lack of player-to-university commitment nowadays, but universities can’t seem to commit to their coaches, either. Billy Napier was fired as head coach at Florida football midseason. Brent Pry of Virginia Tech suffered...
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Amazon LIT1 in Little Rock extends closure as structural issues prompt longer downtime
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LITTLE ROCK, AR (KATV) — Until November 8, Amazon LIT1 in Little Rock will be closed due to errors stemming from its building structure in an effort to meet the local building code's requirements. Initially, the closure was scheduled for October...
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Arkansas Attorney General Calls Prediction Markets Unlawful Gambling
Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin has decided that online prediction markets without a state gaming license are breaking Arkansas law. He gave this official opinion on October 23, 2025, answering State Senator Bryan King‘s question about the...
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Arkansas Feels the Pinch: Penny Shortage Is Real, Businesses Being Affected
Talk about a penny for your thoughts. I thought I would never live to see the day that America would experience a penny shortage. Unfortunately, the shortage is all across the United States, including in the state of Arkansas. Goodbye, Lincoln:...
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Primo Brands Begins Construction of Hot Springs, Arkansas, Production Facility
Beverage company Primo Brands Corp. announced it has broken ground on a new plant in Hot Springs, Ark., that will support strong demand for The Mountain Valley brand, according to a release sent to Food Processing. The company hosted a ceremony to...
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$4M grant expands maternal care in south Arkansas
EL DORADO, Ark. (KNOE) - Arkansas has some of the worst maternal and infant health outcomes in the country. A new $4 million federal grant is aiming to change that and it’s starting in South Arkansas. The University of Arkansas for Medical...
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Campus Community Invited to Honor Servicemembers During Veterans Week
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Photo Submitted Several events are scheduled on and around Nov. 11, Veterans Day, at the University of Arkansas and in the Northwest Arkansas community to honor U.S. veterans of military service. The campus community is invited to the following...
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Insomnia Cookies Bringing Late-Night Treats to Downtown Little Rock
Downtown Little Rock is getting a little sweeter this winter. Insomnia Cookies, the cult-favorite bakery known for its warm, gooey, late-night cookies, is opening its first-ever Little Rock location at 417 President Clinton Ave in the River Market...
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Arkansas feeling impacts of penny shortage | What to know
A nationwide penny shortage has left many in a pinch. Here's how that has impacted people here in Arkansas. LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Everybody knows the saying, "find a penny, pick it up, all day long you'll have good luck." Well, nowadays, you might...
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ASUMH food pantry provides lifeline for students as SNAP benefits remain halted
Share This Article As federal food assistance remains cut off for 240,000 Arkansans, Arkansas State University-Mountain Home’s food pantry in Gotaas Hall is seeing increased importance as a resource for students facing food insecurity. The pantry,...
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