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Nonprofit in Little Rock to provide clinic for homeless
Around 50 civic and faith leaders gathered under the tent in the freshly turned dirt Ocf. 20. Outstretched feet away lay a yellow tarp covering the future foundation of the medical clinic at Providence Park, a nonprofit 20 minutes south of...
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Little Rock School Board to hear update from recently hired mhp.si marketing firm
dmartirosov@adgnewsroom.com Dmitry Martirosov is a reporter covering K-12 education for the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. He writes about the issues affecting students, teachers and families and has a particular interest in transparency, as well as...
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Arkansas ports land $4.6M in water project grants
Let us read it for you. Listen now. Your browser does not support the audio element. State ports receive funds worth $4.6M The Arkansas Waterways Commission has awarded four Arkansas ports and one intermodal authority with $4.6 million grant...
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UA Little Rock Downtown to host ‘American Indians in Arkansas Baseball’ lecture Wednesday
LEGACIES & LUNCH: ‘AMERICAN INDIANS IN ARKANSAS BASEBALL’ WEDNESDAY 11/5. UA Little Rock Downtown. Noon. Free. How much do you know about the history of Native Americans and their participation in Arkansas minor league baseball? If, like many, the...
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Arkansas leaders recommend proposed childcare changes to Department of Education
The changes, which childcare providers said would keep them afloat for a few months, will need to be approved by the Arkansas Department of Education by Nov. 1. LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Providers are hopeful that a looming childcare crisis in the state...
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Arkansas Aviation Historical Society inducts three pilots into Hall of Fame
Colonel Virgil Merony II Lt. Gen. Glen “Wally” Moorhead Kevin VondranLITTLE ROCK — A former WWII prisoner of war, a NATO air commander and a pioneer in aerial firefighting technology will make up the 2025 class of the Arkansas Aviation Historical...
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George-Little Rock Among Four Schools Recognized As ‘Iowa Blue Ribbon Schools’
Des Moines, Iowa (RI) — Three of the state’s elementary schools (one of them in our area) and a middle school are in the inaugural 2025 class of “Iowa Blue Ribbon Schools.” Governor Kim Reynolds led a ceremony in Des Moines to honor schools in the...
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Arkansas congressman discusses shutdown effects with agriculture stakeholders
From the Arkansas Advocate: Existing challenges for Arkansas’ farmers could be exacerbated by a prolonged federal government shutdown, Congressman Steve Womack told industry leaders Thursday, though he said he’s hopeful there will be movement...
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UA Little Rock Art Professor Completes Artist Residency in Nepal
UA Little Rock | October 30, 2025 Photo of Clark Valentine by Ben Krain. Clark Valentine, assistant professor of drawing at UA Little Rock, spent part of his summer immersed in the vibrant culture and artistic traditions of Nepal during a unique...
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Researchers at NC Museum of Natural Sciences discover new species of tyrannosaur
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RALEIGH, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — North Carolina researchers have made a monumental dinosaur discovery – definitive proof of a new tyrannosaur species coexisting with T. Rex. The species is a speedy and agile creature called Nanotyrannus, Gov....
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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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Science KARK Arkansas Storm Team Blog: Super Hunter’s Moon next week
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Roughly every 3 years, the Hunter’s Moon occurs in November. Every year, the Hunter’s Moon directly follows the Harvest Moon. The Harvest Moon is the closest full moon to the fall equinox, which usually occurs in September. In 2025, the closest...
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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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Arkansas aims to become US lithium hub, overcoming Chinese competition, tech challenges
By Ernest Scheyder LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas (Reuters) -Arkansas faces stiff Chinese competition, sagging market prices and technological challenges as it vies to become the hub for U.S. lithium production, obstacles that state officials and industry...
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Arkansas Advocate: Report recommends steps to improve Arkansas child care licensing
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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 a report released...
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North Little Rock-based Conveyor Technology debuts AI analysis and monitoring for drum motors
Conveyor Technology on Tuesday announced plans at an industry conference in Chicago to begin production of a new cutting-edge electric drum motor that includes sensor technology. The company said the product, TechRoll, is a significant advancement...
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High school volleyball state finals to air live Saturday on Arkansas PBS
Arkansas high school volleyball fans can watch the state championship games live Saturday on Arkansas PBS. The 2025 6A-2A Centennial Bank State Volleyball Championships, presented by Everett Buick GMC, will be broadcast from Bank OZK Arena...
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SNAP benefits run out in days. Arkansas has billions in reserve funds. What will Sarah Sanders do? (Update)
Gov. Sarah Sanders and USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins at a press conference about SNAP benefits in April 2025 Credit: Brian Chilson Update, Oct. 31: On Friday morning, Gov. Sarah Sanders announced the state will send $500,000 to Arkansas’s six food...
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Cancer Institute Researcher Studying Whether Physical Activity Can Help Breast Cancer Survivors Remain in Workforce
View Larger Image Jaimi Allen, Ph.D., assistant professor in the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Fay W. Boozman College of Public Health Department of Epidemiology, is conducting a study that focuses on how various developments...
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Little Rock Amazon facility closed until November due to structural issues
Let us read it for you. Listen now. Your browser does not support the audio element. E-commerce giant Amazon has shut down its giant fulfillment center at the Port of Little Rock until Nov. 8 because of structural engineering issues that violate...
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