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Arkansas expectant mothers offered free doula support in 41 counties

Arkansas expectant mothers offered free doula support in 41 counties

LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Institute for Community Health Innovation is on the lookout for expectant mothers in 41 Arkansas counties to benefit from free services provided by doulas-in-training. The...

Arkansas weather service cuts won't rain on your parade

Arkansas weather service cuts won't rain on your parade

LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — The National Weather Service in North Little Rock is making some temporary service cuts due to staff shortages. However, NWS NLR meteorologist Jimmy Barham says Arkansans shouldn't notice much of a difference. "We tried to...

Arkansas Advanced Energy Foundation to host SkillStream forums this summer

Arkansas Advanced Energy Foundation to host SkillStream forums this summer

North Little Rock, Ark. (KATV) — The Arkansas Advanced Energy Foundation (AAEF) announced it will host two SkillStream employer forums this summer, aimed at building a skilled workforce for the state's burgeoning energy industry. The first forum...

Arkansas headquartered company First Orion navigating safety for employees in Ukraine

Arkansas headquartered company First Orion navigating safety for employees in Ukraine

NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KATV) — As the tension in Ukraine heats up amid a lingering war, one Arkansas-based company is keeping their eyes on their employees based in Ukraine. First Orion is a communications company, focused on braded...

How five-star prospects Jason Crowe, JaShawn Andrews fit at Mizzou, Arkansas

How five-star prospects Jason Crowe, JaShawn Andrews fit at Mizzou, Arkansas

There are 18 five-stars atop the ESPN 100 player rankings for the men's college basketball class of 2026. Entering the July live period, just one player (JaShawn "JJ" Andrews) had committed, but now there's one more joining the mix: ESPN 100 No. 4...

Appeals Court Backs Arkansas Law Targeting Critical Race Theory

Appeals Court Backs Arkansas Law Targeting Critical Race Theory

A federal appeals court has ruled that Arkansas may enforce its law prohibiting teachers from “indoctrination” of students with critical race theory or other so-called “discriminatory” ideologies. A three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals...

Rezoning appeal of proposed residential development in Little Rock’s Hanger Hill deferred to Aug. 5

Rezoning appeal of proposed residential development in Little Rock’s Hanger Hill deferred to Aug. 5

Developer Mike Orndorff has asked to delay his appeal of the Little Rock Planning Commission's denial of his proposal to construct four single-family residences on 0.16 acres in the Hanger Hill neighborhood. The Little Rock Board of Directors had...

Arkansas farmer launches bid to challenge U.S. Sen. Tom Cotton's reelection bid

Arkansas farmer launches bid to challenge U.S. Sen. Tom Cotton's reelection bid

LITTLE ROCK -- A sixth-generation farmer from northeast Arkansas announced Tuesday that she is seeking the Democratic nomination to challenge Sen. Tom Cotton, the chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee who is seeking a third term. Hallie...

Why Arkansas Was Picked To Finish 14th In The SEC

Why Arkansas Was Picked To Finish 14th In The SEC

SEC shocker: Arkansas Razorbacks ranked 14th in preseason poll. Is this fair or a gross underestimation of the Hogs' potential? Author: wtsp.com Published: 4:40 PM EDT July 18, 2025 Updated: 4:40 PM EDT July 18, 2025

Christian university in Arkansas adds AI program

Christian university in Arkansas adds AI program

Harding University, a private Christian school in central Arkansas, is boosting its artificial intelligence curriculum thanks to a $1 million gift, a local NBC affiliate reported Thursday. The university, which enrolls about 4,600 students, will...

Where Arkansas football was picked in SEC preseason media poll

Where Arkansas football was picked in SEC preseason media poll

Alice L. Walton School of Medicine’s designers incorporate art and Arkansas nature into Bentonville campus

Alice L. Walton School of Medicine’s designers incorporate art and Arkansas nature into Bentonville campus

Let us read it for you. Listen now. Your browser does not support the audio element. BENTONVILLE -- A waterfall drifts along a river lined with sandstone. Over 200 feet of rushing waters lead down to a shaded grotto. Visitors find themselves atop...

U of A Honors College Names First Natural State Fellows from Across Arkansas

U of A Honors College Names First Natural State Fellows from Across Arkansas

Photo Submitted The University of Arkansas Honors College has awarded its inaugural Natural State Fellowship to 12 incoming freshmen from across Arkansas, each bringing a wide range of interests and talents. The prestigious fellowship provides up...

Arkansas launches Toolkit to help schools create Food Pantries

Arkansas launches Toolkit to help schools create Food Pantries

Share This Article Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced Tuesday the launch of a toolkit designed to help school districts establish food pantries to combat childhood hunger and reduce food waste. The School Food Pantry Toolkit, created...

Arkansas issues new guidance on funding for fairs and livestock shows

Arkansas issues new guidance on funding for fairs and livestock shows

Funding guidance has been issued for fairs and livestock shows in Arkansas, aimed at helping recipients comply with legislative requirements. This guidance is relevant to all funding recipients, including county fairs, district fairs, the Arkansas...

Arkansas freshman defensive lineman Caleb Bell uses lessons learned from NFL father

Arkansas freshman defensive lineman Caleb Bell uses lessons learned from NFL father

July 16, 2025 at 2:05 a.m. by Richard Davenport Arkansas defensive linemen Caleb Bell (90), David Oke (92) and Ian Geffrard (95) participate in a drill, Thursday, April 10, 2025, during spring football practice in Fayetteville. (Hank...

Lightning Strikes Twice: An Arkansas Man Bags Another $50,000

Lightning Strikes Twice: An Arkansas Man Bags Another $50,000

Talk about a stroke of good luck! An Arkansas man who won $50,000 earlier this month on a scratch-off ticket with the Arkansas Scholarship Lottery has done it again on the same game. Twice in One Month on a Scratch-off Ticket -$50,000 Travis S., a...

Arkansas Lottery Powerball, Cash 3 winning numbers for July 16, 2025

Arkansas Lottery Powerball, Cash 3 winning numbers for July 16, 2025

The Arkansas Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big. Here’s a look at Wednesday, July 16, 2025 results for each game: Winning Powerball numbers from July 16 drawing 04-21-43-48-49, Powerball: 22, Power Play: 2 Check...

Arkansas basketball no longer facing Baylor in 2025-26 season

Arkansas basketball no longer facing Baylor in 2025-26 season

FAYETTEVILLE — The Arkansas men's basketball team is no longer set to host Baylor at Bud Walton Arena for the upcoming season, coach John Calipari said at the Rotary Club of Little Rock on Tuesday. "When we filled out the schedule," he said, "we...

CCSU Men’s basketball finalized as team announces addition of Arkansas transfer Sanchez 

CCSU Men’s basketball finalized as team announces addition of Arkansas transfer Sanchez 

NEW BRITAIN — The Central Connecticut State University Blue Devils Men’s basketball team added its final addition to the 2025-2026 roster. The Blue Devils landed Arkansas transfer guard Melo Sanchez, a 6 foot 4 shooting guard that could be one of...

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