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Arkansas officials work to combat rising SNAP fraud impacting families
WATN - Tennessee
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Officials like AG Tim Griffin are bolstering preventative measures to help combat rising SNAP frauds impacting Arkansas families. LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — It’s a trend of financial fraud that the state has seen over the last six months. We’ve talked to...
Bethel Middle School’s Elaina Weaver named Top 5 finalist for Arkansas Teacher of the Year
The Saline Courier - Arkansas
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August 2, 2025
Elaina Weaver, 6th grade math teacher at Bethel Middle School and Bryant Public Schools’ 2025 District Teacher of the Year was named one of the Top 5 finalists for the 2026 Arkansas Teacher of the Year. She was selected from a group of 15...
Little Rock pastor inspires with 'Finish Empty' philosophy and new book launch
KATV 7 - Arkansas
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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KATV) — Jason Curry, a Little Rock pastor, keynote speaker, and leadership coach, has added another title to his resume: author. His new book, "Finish Empty," is making waves as it encourages people to live life to the fullest....
Amazon Plans Little Rock, Arkansas, Logistics Operations
Area Development
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August 1, 2025
Related Research Amazon plans to establish logistics operations in Little Rock, Arkansas. The project is expected to create more than 1,000 jobs. The company’s new 930,000-square-foot facility, located at the Port of Little Rock, is scheduled to...
Poultry scientists say probiotics can disinfect hatch cabinets, help protect chicks
The Pine Bluff Commercial - Arkansas
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August 2, 2025
Researchers have shown that probiotics can protect hatching chicks from bacterial diseases without destroying beneficial microorganisms. Bacteria such as Escherichia coli, Enterococcus and Staphylococcus can be devastating intruders in incubating...
Arkansas faces lung cancer crisis: early detection is key
KATV 7 - Arkansas
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LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — August 1 marks World Lung Cancer Day, a spotlight is being cast on the importance of early detection in reducing lung cancer mortality rates. Studies show that low-dose CT scans can cut the lung cancer mortality rate by 20% in...
UA Little Rock Receives $4.2 Million Gift from Trinity Foundation to Strengthen Early Childhood Education Across Arkansas
UA Little Rock - Arkansas
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August 1, 2025
Angelita Faller | August 1, 2025 UA Little Rock Chancellor Christina Drale announces a transformative $4.2 million gift from the Trinity Foundation to strengthen early childhood initiatives across Arkansas. The announcement was made Aug. 1 in...
Amazon Breaks Ground on Arkansas Hub
Industrial Distribution - Wisconsin
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August 1, 2025
Amazon has broken ground on what will be a new, 930,000-square-foot logistics facility in Little Rock, Arkansas, state and company officials announced. The complex, located at the Port of Little Rock on the Arkansas River, would help improve...
University of Arkansas at Little Rock receives $4.2M gift to enhance early childhood education
Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette
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August 1, 2025
A $4.2 million gift from the Trinity Foundation will allow the University of Arkansas at Little Rock to advance early childhood education across the state, the university announced Friday. It's "not only a gift to UALR, but a gift to the state's...
Arkansas Wildlife Wild Science Webinars Arkansas Wildlife Magazine
Newton County Times - Arkansas
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Arkansas Game & Fish Commission May/June 2025 Articles Sproles Broke the Mold Tommy Sproles, 80, remembers when Gov. Bill Clinton called in 1983 to ask him to be the first Black appointee to the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission. By Randy Zellers....
Best Friend, Best Care: Technology is Exploding in Veterinary Care, But it Still Comes Down to the Personal Touch
AY About You Magazine - Arkansas
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August 1, 2025
For Dr. Katelyn Lang, it is all about the vibe. Neon lights of pink and blue are wrapped around her North Little Rock office at Healthy Life Pet Clinic, matching up with walls painted a purplish red. The colors extend to the main waiting area,...
Faces of Hot Springs: Arkansas School for Mathematics, Sciences and the Arts
AY About You Magazine - Arkansas
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August 1, 2025
Rheo Morris, dean of students As the state’s only public residential high school for talented students, the Arkansas School for Mathematics, Sciences, and the Arts offers a unique and transformative experience. ASMSA students build independence...
Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders announces trip to Israel, UAE
El Dorado News-Times - Arkansas
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August 1, 2025
Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders is set to travel to Israel and the United Arab Emirates on a trade mission next week to "deepen Arkansas' economic ties," she said in a news release. "Israel is a hub for innovation, especially in agriculture and...
Arkansas football camp observations: Taylen Green, quarterbacks using virtual reality as tool
Whole Hog Sports - Arkansas
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August 1, 2025
FAYETTEVILLE — Taylen Green took the Arkansas football team’s practice field early Friday morning for the first day of fall camp with a camera mounted to his helmet. According to sixth-year head coach Sam Pittman, footage from the camera will be...
Chris Jones, former gubernatorial candidate, to challenge French Hill for Arkansas' 2nd District
The Saline Courier - Arkansas
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Former Democratic gubernatorial candidate Chris Jones has filed for the Democratic nomination in Arkansas' 2nd Congressional District, according to a Federal Election Commission filing. The seat is currently held by Republican Rep. French Hill,...
NASA and SpaceX launch crew to space station on second try
Yahoo News
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Running a day late, a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched Friday on a mission to deliver a fresh three-man one-woman crew to the International Space Station. The Falcon 9 lifted off at 11:43 a.m. EDT from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, as...
Soirée Presents Little Rock’s Top Docs 2025
Little Rock Soiree - Arkansas
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August 1, 2025
In a time when your health matters more than ever, so does choosing the right doctor. The Little Rock metro is full of hospitals and clinics with amazing health care providers, so to find the best of the best, we went directly to the source: their...
Preserve Arkansas to Offer Education Sessions at El Dorado Sept. 10-12
Swark Today - Arkansas
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By Press Release Preserve Arkansas is partnering with Main Street Arkansas, the host of this year’s annual tri-state Destination Downtown conference, to offer a track of five preservation-focused sessions. Destination Downtown will take place...
WinChoice Expands Mountain Pine, Arkansas, Manufacturing Operations
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August 1, 2025
Related Research Window manufacturer WinChoice plans to expand its manufacturing operations in Mountain Pine, Arkansas. The $3 million project is expected to create more than 50 jobs in Garland County. “This expansion is more than just an...
College of Public Health Alum Advocates for Access to Care in Arkansas
UAMS
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August 1, 2025
View Larger Image Aaron Pilkington, MHA, an alum of the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Fay W. Boozman College of Public Health, advocates for the improved health of women and children in Arkansas. Aug. 1, 2025 | Arkansas Rep....