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Arkansas coalition receives $100 million in federal funds for energy, environment projects
Approximately half of Arkansas’ population is expected to feel the effects of a $100 million grant from the Environmental Protection Agency to reduce climate pollution. A coalition including Metroplan, Northwest Arkansas Regional Planning Commission and the city of Fort Smith is one of 25 recipients of the nationally funded grants, according to a press release. The funding is available through President Joe Biden’s Investing in America Agenda.
Tickets now on sale for inaugural Simmons Bank Championship, first ever PGA Tour event held in Natural State
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Tickets are now on sale for the inaugural Simmons Bank Championship presented by Stephens, the first-ever PGA Tour event held in Arkansas. The tournament, which serves as the second round of the PGA Tour Champions’ annual Charles Schwab Cup Playoffs, will be held at Pleasant Valley Country Club throughout the week of Oct. 21-27.
Diamonds Are AY’s Best Friend
Ron Robinson Theatre in Little Rock was the setting for the Diamond Journalism Awards July 24. The annual awards event, which recognizes the best in print, broadcast and online journalism in Arkansas and six bordering states, is held annually by the Society of Professional Journalists – Arkansas Chapter. AY...
Arkansas Business Hall of Fame Seeks Nominations for Class of 2025
Give strong business leaders the recognition they deserve. There’s still time to nominate accomplished Arkansans – by birth or by choice – who have made meaningful contributions to their industry, community and state for induction into the Arkansas Business Hall of Fame. Nominations for the 2025 class will be accepted until Thursday, Aug. 15.
Teachers From Across Arkansas Take Part in 26th Annual Advanced Placement Summer Institute
Enrollment Services at the U of A welcomed nearly 200 teachers and consultants to the 26th annual Advanced Placement Summer Institute this week. The summer institute offers professional development opportunities to middle and high school teachers from across the state to enhance their teaching skills for 13 different advanced placement courses.
Historic Washington State Park’s Red River Heritage Symposium July 27
Historic Washington State Park will host the 18th Annual Red River Heritage Symposium on Saturday, July 27, from 1-5 p.m. at the park, 100 SW Morrison St., Washington. This year’s theme is “Washington, Arkansas: 200 Years of History” and will focus on the impact of the community of Washington, Ark., since its founding in 1824, on the Great Bend Region of the Red River.
Republican Party of Arkansas Executive Committee repeals delegates’ approval of ‘closed primaries’ among other action items
Division in the state republican party played out Thursday as the party's rules committee repealed some actions taken at the state convention, including the creation of closed primaries.
Arkansas House, Senate Democrats say they are all in for Harris
(The Center Square) - The Arkansas House and Senate Democratic caucuses said they unanimously support Vice President Kamala Harris in her presidential bid, just days after Arkansas delegates pledged to support Harris at next month's Democratic National Convention. The Democratic Party of Arkansas said Tuesday that the caucuses were among the first to announce their support for her. “No one is better prepared than Kamala Harris to lead this country...
Arkansas rice is nice cooking contest winners announced
Jase Sheppard, 11, and Caitlin Cooper, 16, won in their respective categories in the 2024 Arkansas Farm Bureau Rice is Nice Cooking Contest on July 18 at the state fairgrounds in Little Rock. Sheppard’s Chicken Enchilada Rice Casserole won the “Main Dish” category, while Cooper’s Cheesy Arancini took the top...
Arkansas natives who have won Olympic gold medals
LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — While the state of Arkansas might not have any major professional teams, the Natural State has been well represented on an even bigger stage: The Olympics, the top global competition in the world. Since 1924, 18 Arkansas-born athletes have won at least one Olympic gold...
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