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Austin assures action against militants
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said Thursday it’s time to further disable Iran-backed militias that have struck at U.S. forces and ships in the Middle East and the U.S. is preparing to take significant action in response to the deaths of three U.S. service members in Jordan. Read More
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UAMS announces it has raised $30 million toward goal of becoming National Cancer Institute
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences announced Thursday that it has achieved its goal of raising $30 million in private donations to support its effort to become a National Cancer Institute. Read More
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Little Rock non-profit STOP honors pair with Legends Humanitarian Award
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Teaching young people leadership, respect and cooperation is key to their success, and a Little Rock non-profit is saying thank you to two people who have helped students find that success. Cleveland Ellis, Executive Director of STOP (Students That Officially Patrol) presented the Legends Humanitarian Award to Dr. Brian McGee and…
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Students checkmate their way to victory at spring Cabot Clash chess tournament
CABOT, Ark. – Cabot students put their skills to the test Wednesday morning, taking to the board in the spring Cabot Clash district chess tournament. This is the second year for the competition with a showdown held once a semester in both the fall and spring. Central Arkansas kids gather for chess tournament Students in…
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Rules governing final Arkansas casino license permit to move forward
Arkansas’s casino oversight board took a step Tuesday toward again trying to issue the state’s fourth and final casino operating license. The Arkansas Racing Commission voted to advance a proposed set of rules that will allow it to open a new application period for companies hoping to build a casino in Pope County. Those rules…
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POLICE BEAT: Little Rock police say man choked an officer | Austin man faces gun, drug charges
A Little Rock man was arrested Monday night after police say he choked an officer who was attempting to arrest another person. Read More
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Bryant teacher wins award for first Holocaust Education Week
BRYANT, Ark. – Bryant High School teacher Ricky Manes accepted the first ever teacher award for his curriculum about the Holocaust. Manes got a $5,000 check from the Arkansas Holocaust Education Award Donation Fund, an organization meant to improve the quality of holocaust education. Recent Little Rock Central grad working to improve holocaust education in…
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ARDOT schedules Friday lane closures for pothole repairs in Saline County, Jacksonville
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Road crews are working to fix an epidemic of potholes in central Arkansas. The Arkansas Department of Transportation announced multiple lanes that, if weather permits, will be closed for road repair, including Interstate 30 in Saline County and Highway 67 in Jacksonville. ARDOT reports pothole repair underway after winter storm crosses…







