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How to check water levels at lakes, rivers in Northwest Arkansas and the River Valley
As Memorial Day weekend approaches, many Arkansans are planning to make their way to the many lakes and rivers Northwest Arkansas and the River Valley has to offer.
Can you get arrested under Arkansas law for not wearing a life jacket?
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — We are days away from the unofficial start of Summer, and on Memorial Day weekend the lakes and rivers of the Natural State will be filled with boaters. “You want to make sure to inspect your life jackets before you head out. No tears or holes. Also, make sure they fit properly" explained Erin Jimenez, a public affairs specialist with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Little Rock Division.
Grayson Wilson to play senior season at Conway
FAYETTEVILLE — Former Central Arkansas Christian quarterback and future Razorback Grayson Wilson will play the 2024 season at Conway. Wilson, 6-3, 205, committed to Arkansas on April 15, 2023, and plans to enroll at Arkansas in January. He’s finishing up finals at CAC this week and then will transfer to play for the Wampus Cats.
Arkansas bucks road rage trend
Data: The Trace via Gun Violence Archive; Chart: Kavya Beheraj/AxiosRoad rage shootings have skyrocketed over the past decade — from 83 nationally in 2014 to 456 in 2023, or nearly 450% — a new study finds.Yes, but: Arkansas has not seen an increase, hovering anywhere from zero to two incidents per year. One event occurred in 2023, meaning the rate was 0.33 per 1 million people.The state had eight road rage shootings from 2014 to 2023, the nation's 10th-lowest average rate of incidents per population.The big picture: The findings, from an analysis of Gun Violence Archive (GVA) data by gun...
Low-income communities priority for Arkansas’ $93.6 million federal solar grant
A partnership between an Arkansas renewable energy nonprofit and a multi-state organization that helps economically disadvantaged communities will use nearly $94 million in federal funds to help low-income families acquire solar power. Arkansas was one of many states chosen to receive the federal funds from the Environmental Protection Agency’s $7 billion Solar for All program, […] The post Low-income communities priority for Arkansas’ $93.6 million federal solar grant appeared first on Arkansas Advocate.
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