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Stitched & Stamped sells “Uptown Strong” shirts to help Jackson businesses impacted by fire
KFVS - Missouri
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June 14, 2025
Jackson, Mo. (KFVS) - A local business in Uptown Jackson is showing support for the businesses impacted by last week’s fire. Stitched & Stamped owner Christie Blessing designed a t-shirt with the slogan “Uptown Strong” as a way to help raise money...
Judge orders Little Rock to seek waiver from state law for removing Confederate statue
Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette
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June 12, 2025
Pulaski County Circuit Judge Patricia James ordered the city of Little Rock to seek a waiver from the Arkansas History Commission within 10 days for its removal of a Confederate monument in at MacArthur Park. The June 10 ruling comes after a bench...
Omahogs help bring business boom to Arkansas amid College World Series
KTHV - Arkansas
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June 13, 2025
Hog fans are preparing for their watch parties ahead of Saturday's big game, and that means businesses in Arkansas are expecting a big boom over the weekend. LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Not everyone is traveling to Omaha, Nebraska, for Razorback baseball,...
Local author chronicles Arkansas’ forgotten wildlife crisis and the birth of conservation | 5OUTDOORS
KFSM - Arkansas
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A deep dive into how Arkansas nearly lost its wildlife — and the sportsmen, wardens, and lawmakers who sparked the state’s early conservation movement. ARKANSAS, USA — A newly released book is shedding light on a dramatic but often overlooked...
North Little Rock celebrates groundbreaking for Hilton Tempo Hotel
KARK - Arkansas
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June 11, 2025
NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – The city of North Little Rock continues to grow, and a new addition is coming to the skyline as city leaders broke ground Wednesday on the new Hilton Tempo hotel. What began as a simple ceremony turned into a celebration,...
The Arkansas Newswrap: June 13, 2025
Little Rock Public Radio - Arkansas
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June 13, 2025
FEMA is in Arkansas helping victims from the spring storms. We'll tell you how you can get financial assistance. New funding goes toward researching the effects of smokeless tobacco on teens. And we go below deck to visit one of central Arkansas’...
Armor Bank Opens Branch in West Little Rock
Arkansas Business
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June 12, 2025
Armor Bank of Forrest City CEO Chad May recently announced the opening of the bank’s new branch in west Little Rock. The branch is located at 16107 Chenal Parkway, a site formerly occupied by Arvest Bank. “We’re excited to expand our footprint to...
Little Rock Student-Athletes Katja Mueller & Joel Allen Win OVC Awards
BVM Sports
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June 11, 2025
Ohio Valley Conference recognized senior Little Rock student-athletes Katja Mueller and Joel Allen with Community Service Awards. These honors commend their remarkable contributions beyond athletics during the 2024-25 academic year. OVC...
You can find family fun & fresh produce at BJ's Market Cafe in North Little Rock
KTHV - Arkansas
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June 12, 2025
This historic cafe has been serving the North Little Rock community for over 25 years with delicious fresh food and produce to go. NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — This week, Eat It Up is diving into omelets, catfish, and pie at BJ's Market Cafe in North...
Extension to help Arkansans apply for USDA Local Agriculture Market Program grants
Stuttgart Daily Leader - Arkansas
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June 13, 2025
LITTLE ROCK — Amanda Philyaw Perez, extension associate professor of food systems and food safety specialist for the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture, said she encourages Arkansas farmers to take advantage of $26.5 million in...
FYI Calendar: The Theatre Collective of Northwest Arkansas is casting “Steel Magnolias” for the stage
Free Weekly - Arkansas
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June 13, 2025
Full Of Pride! Gay Friendship Bracelets — Come to The Library Vintage anytime during the month of June to meet new people and help make gay friendship bracelets to pass out at the Pride parade. Store is open 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday and...
Four UA Little Rock Students Celebrate Match Day with Jacksonville North Pulaski School District
UA Little Rock - Arkansas
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June 12, 2025
Angelita Faller | June 12, 2025 UA Little Rock School of Education student Amari Bonne, left, meets her teacher mentor, Melissa Cormier, second from left, during a Teacher Residency Match Day event with Jacksonville North Pulaski School District....
Arkansas 45th in child well-being study, but …
Batesville Daily Guard - Arkansas
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Arkansas ranked 45th in child well-being in the latest KIDS COUNT Data Book released Monday by the Annie E. Casey Foundation. The foundation annually ranks states based on four “domains.” Arkansas was 47th in health, 45th in economic well-being,...
Virginia bank sells stake in doctor-focused fintech partner
American Banker - New York
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June 13, 2025
A Virginia bank expects to realize a $22 million gain on the sale of part of its interest in a fintech partner that lends to medical professionals.Bloomberg Creative Photos/Bloomberg Primis Financial in McLean, Virginia, is reaping a $22 million...
House Financial Services Committee approves ‘trigger leads’ bill
JD Supra - California
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June 13, 2025
The House Financial Services Committee has approved a bill that would restrict the use of “trigger leads” in the mortgage industry. The committee approved H.R. 2808, the Homebuyers Privacy Protection Act in a 46-0 vote. Companion legislation has...
Weekly Column from the Arkansas House of Representatives 6-13-25
Swark Today - Arkansas
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This week, several members of the Arkansas House of Representatives traded their suits for aprons and served meals, not in the Capitol, but at the annual Serving Up Solutions fundraiser. This event supports the Arkansas Hunger Relief Alliance, and...
Beth Anne Rankin Baker seeks 2026 Republican nomination for Arkansas House seat
Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette
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June 13, 2025
Consultant Beth Anne Rankin Baker of Magnolia, who served as a policy advisor and director of state-federal affairs for Gov. Mike Huckabee, will seek the 2026 Republication nomination in District 99 in the state House of Representatives -- a House...
Fed bans Arkansas banker; Pennsylvania credit unions to join
American Banker - New York
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June 13, 2025
In this week's banking news roundup: The Federal Reserve Board banned a former relationship banker in Arkansas after he was caught stealing customer funds; Benchmark Federal Credit Union plans to merge with Franklin Mint Federal Credit Union to...
Arkansas community pushes back on proposed National Park Service cuts
KFSM - Arkansas
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June 12, 2025
Residents and city leaders are raising concerns about the impact the proposed 2026 federal budget could have on places like the Fort Smith National Historic Site. FORT SMITH, Ark. — A new federal budget proposal could cut funding for hundreds of...
Arkansas women's basketball to play at SMU in ACC-SEC Challenge
Whole Hog Sports - Arkansas
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June 12, 2025
FAYETTEVILLE — Arkansas women’s basketball will travel to SMU for the 2025 ACC-SEC Challenge, ESPN announced Thursday. The Razorbacks and Mustangs will play Dec. 4 inside Moody Coliseum. It will be the 30th matchup between the old Southwest...