The U.S. Department of Justice awarded the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences a $1 million grant to help reduce violence in Pine Bluff schools.  Read More   ​ 

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Public school districts “probably” can’t count alternative methods of instruction days toward the minimum 178 school days the districts need to qualify for teacher salary funds, the Arkansas attorney general’s office has opined.  Read More   ​ 

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Protesters of a tax measure on the ballot for a Nov. 14 special election in Pine Bluff campaign outside the Jefferson County Courthouse on the first day of early voting Tuesday. The measure asks voters whether a five-eighths-cent sales tax for general use should be renewed and a three-eighths-cent sales tax to support police and…

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ARKADELPHIA, Ark. – In the small town of Arkadelphia, 51 weeks out of the year, people work, play, and worship together. However, for a stretch of seven days, the town is deeply divided. Half of the town wears maroon and the other half wears purple. The Battle of the Ravine football game between rivals Ouachita…

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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Two paramedics with MEMS ambulance service were recently recognized for contributing to the EMS profession. Paramedic and Field Training Officer Garrett Whisenhunt and Paramedic Chris Workman were presented with a Stars of Life award by the American Ambulance Association for their “shining light on the EMS profession.” North Little Rock metro…

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WASHINGTON — Next fall’s matchup in Arkansas’ 1st Congressional District could feature two U.S. Army veterans running for the seat.  Read More   ​ 

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On Friday, the Catherine M. Bellamy Theatre stage at the Arts and Science Center for Southeast Arkansas was alive with 50-plus fans enjoying the smooth saxophone sounds of Darnell Cann-Ward.  Read More   ​ 

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Employees in the Jacksonville/North Pulaski School District will see a bump in their Nov. 17 paychecks.  Read More   ​ 

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Arkansas Business announces the 25 business, nonprofit and executive finalists for its annual Arkansas Business of the Year Awards.  Read More   ​ 

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