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Little Rock resident's natural yard project clashes with city regulations
KATV 7 - Arkansas
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LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — Michael Howell's yard is drawing attention from both social media and his neighbors, but not all of it is positive. Howell's yard, which stands taller than those of his neighbors, is part of a project to create a natural...
Arkansas leads nation in number of anti-ESG laws after 2025 session
Mountain Home Observer - Arkansas
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July 3, 2025
Share This Article Since 2021, the Arkansas Legislature has passed more laws targeting so-called environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) initiatives than any other state, according to a new report from public policy firm Pleiades...
11 Arkansas students place in 2025 Soybean Science Challenge
Stuttgart Daily Leader - Arkansas
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July 2, 2025
LITTLE ROCK — Eleven students across Arkansas won top spots in the 2025 Soybean Science Challenge, a competition sponsored by the Arkansas Soybean Promotion Board (ASPB) and the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture Cooperative...
Arkansas Senate Bill 142 bans student use of cellphones during school hours
KTAL News - Texas, Louisiana
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July 2, 2025
ARKANSAS (KTAL/KMSS) — A new Arkansas state law will ban the use of electronic devices during the school day. Senate Bill 142, also known as the "Bell to Bell, No Cell Act," prohibits students from possessing cell phones or other personal...
Importance of Investing in Dust Collector Maintenance Programs – Camfil Air Pollution Control New Online Resource
The Kingston Whig-Standard
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July 2, 2025
Breadcrumb Trail Links Newsfile Camfil APC's new technical resource demonstrates how proactive maintenance reduces safety risks, ensures compliance, and delivers measurable cost savings for industrial facilities. Article content Jonesboro,...
Give your feedback on the City of Pueblo's Arkansas River Corridor Plan
KOAA News 5 - Colorado
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July 2, 2025
PUEBLO, Colo. (KOAA) — The City of Pueblo wants to improve recreation and the trail system along the Arkansas River, and they want public feedback. The Arkansas River Corridor Plan will improve seven miles of the river corridor, stretching from...
Vacant gas station to be demolished after vote from Little Rock officials
KTHV - Arkansas
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July 2, 2025
The property on Markham Street will officially be demolished after being described as an eyesore and safety hazard from community members. LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — A vacant Little Rock gas station that has been described as an eyesore and a safety...
Trump’s Scorched Earth Environmental Policies Will Harm Us All
Current Affairs
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July 2, 2025
Since January, the Trump administration has done everything within its power to exacerbate our climate crisis. The budget bill on the horizon will codify much of the DOGE and administrative gutting of climate programs we’ve seen over these last...
Arkansas Rural Health Academy names first president
Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette
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July 2, 2025
Scott Kuttenkuler was announced Monday as the first president of the Arkansas Rural Health Academy. The academy, a training program to address health care positional vacancies for providers in rural areas, was founded in January by the Lake...
Little Rock School Board authorizes Stephens Inc. to apply for $76M in bonds for improvements, additions
Arkansas Democrat Gazette
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June 30, 2025
Let us read it for you. Listen now. Your browser does not support the audio element. The Little Rock School Board is making strides toward issuing second-lien bonds to raise over $76 million for building and equipping new school facilities as well...
Pueblo deputies share warning after abandoned tubes in Arkansas River prompts search
KKTV - Colorado
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July 1, 2025
PUEBLO COUNTY, Colo. (KKTV)—The Pueblo County Sheriff’s Office shared a warning with the community after abandoned tubes were found in the Arkansas River, prompting a search. On Tuesday, deputies said they received a report of three float tubes...
“Cal can’t coach anymore”, “Arkansas pretty easily”: Fans divided between John Calipari’s team and Mark Pope’s Kentucky
Sportskeeda
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July 1, 2025
An Instagram post by Field of 68 on Tuesday sparked a debate between John Calipari's Arkansas and Mark Pope's Kentucky men's basketball fans. The post revealed a list of the two programs' stacked squad ahead of the 2025-26 season. Then it went on...
“Child safety and well-being in Arkansas”
NEA Town Courier - Arkansas
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This week, the House Committee on Aging, Children and Youth, and Legislative Affairs met jointly with the Senate Children and Youth Committee to review important reports focused on child safety and well-being in Arkansas. These committees are...
Genoa Central student wins big at Arkansas Science and Engineering Fair
KTAL News - Texas, Louisiana
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July 1, 2025
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KTAL/KMSS) - A Genoa Central Junior High School student placed in the 2025 Soybean Science Challenge at the Arkansas State Science and Engineering Fair. 13-year-old Bentley Dawson, an eighth grader at Genoa Junior High, won the...
LITTLE ROCK NOTEBOOK: ‘Plastic Free July’ | Used-book sale set for July | Partnership to bring library system programming to Park Plaza
Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette
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June 29, 2025
Second plastic-free initiative underway Residents can enter to win prizes during the second annual "Plastic Free July" initiative of the city of Little Rock. By following the Little Rock Sustainability Office, the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts and...
Arkansas Postcard Past: Genoa, circa 1915
Arkansas Democrat Gazette
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June 30, 2025
Let us read it for you. Listen now. Your browser does not support the audio element. Genoa, circa 1915: This town east of Texarkana was a development marketed to appeal to Italian immigrant farmers with the promise of a climate like that of Genoa,...
Which SEC school has the best basketball arena environment?
Daily Comet - Louisiana
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Welcome to SEC Unfiltered, the USA TODAY NETWORK's newsletter on SEC sports. Look for this newsletter in your inbox Monday through Friday. Today, Knox News' Tennessee athletics reporter Mike Wilson takes over: EA Sports got the online discourse...
Arkansas Rural Health Academy names Scott Kuttenkuler as inaugural president
Northwest Arkansas Business Journal
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June 30, 2025
The Arkansas Rural Health Partnership (ARHP) announced Monday (June 30) Scott Kuttenkuler as the inaugural President of the Arkansas Rural Health Academy (ARHA). Founded in January 2025, the academy has already trained 21 students, who are now...
Beavers' dam expertise helps NM communities restore waterways
Public News Service
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Sometimes called the original "ecosystem engineers," beavers and the techniques they use are guiding conservationists in New Mexico to protect scarce water resources. Defenders of Wildlife is working with a team to install human-made "beaver dam...
Extension Corner: Arkansas Master Gardeners of the Year announced
Newton County Times - Arkansas
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By REBEKAH HALL U of A System Division of Agriculture SEARCY — Angelia Hudson and Joanne York were recently named the 2024 Arkansas Master Gardeners of the Year in honor of their contributions to the volunteer organization, which trains members to...