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Little Rock Zoo celebrates 100 years with historic exhibit
KATV 7 - Arkansas
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LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — The Little Rock Zoo is celebrating its 100th anniversary with a special exhibit that highlights its rich history. The centennial celebration features a timeline mural detailing the history of animal husbandry in Central...
Hartung Receives National University Research Administrator Rising Star Award
University of Arkansas
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Photo Submitted Kristen Hartung (left) accepts the Pam Whitlock Rising Star award from NCURA Region Chair Jeanne Viviani-Ayers (right). Kristen Hartung, a research advancement specialist in the College of Education and Health Professions, was...
Conveyor Technology Expands North Little Rock, Arkansas, Manufacturing Operations
Area Development
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June 16, 2025
Related Research Conveyor Technology, a dealer and repair company for electric drum motors, plans to expand its operations in North Little Rock, Arkansas. The $33 million project is expected to create 100 jobs. The investment will include the...
Lupus Foundation of Arkansas hosts annual talent show to raise awareness and funds
KATV 7 - Arkansas
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The Lupus Foundation of Arkansas is set to host its eighth annual talent show on June 28 at the Little Rock Southwest High School in Mabelvale, Arkansas. It aims to raise awareness and funds for lupus research and support throughout the state. The...
Little Rock Tech Park Sparks New Interest
Arkansas Business
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June 16, 2025
The second phase of the Little Rock Technology Park included gutting six stories at 421 Main St. in downtown Little Rock to make room for larger, intermediary office spaces. The building, which previously housed the state Department of Education,...
Arkansas Tech University helps K-12 teachers earn ESL licensure
Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette
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June 16, 2025
RUSSELLVILLE -- Approximately 30 K-12 teachers in Arkansas completed the in-person portion of the 2025-26 Arkansas Tech University English for Speakers of Other Languages Institute from June 9-14. "The ATU ESOL Institute is a high-impact training...
Gage Wood throws third no-hitter in MCWS history, keeps Arkansas title hopes alive
NCAA
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June 16, 2025
OMAHA, Neb. — Arkansas right-hander Gage Wood cemented himself in Men's College World Series and program history on June 16, completing the third no-hitter in MCWS history, the first since 1960. Not allowing a hit and striking out 19 — a MCWS...
Arkansas Business Announces the 20 in Their 20s Class of 2025
Arkansas Business
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June 16, 2025
For the 16th year, Arkansas Business is thrilled to recognize 20 individuals who are making a significant impact in their companies, organizations and communities. These honorees include activists, business leaders and entrepreneurs. Arkansas...
Arkansas HC John Calipari names one condition that could lead him to retirement: "I'll say it's been a good run"
Sportskeeda
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June 16, 2025
Arkansas coach John Calipari led the Razorbacks to a 22-win record and the Sweet 16 of the 2025 NCAA Tournament in his first season in charge after unexpectedly leaving the Kentucky Wildcats. Calipari has had a legendary career and was inducted...
New Internet Safety Rules to Protect Arkansas Kids from Predators
99.9 KBAT - Texas
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June 16, 2025
You may have noticed arrests of child predators are way up nationwide, including here in Arkansas. The Arkansas Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force is urging parents and caregivers to take stronger steps to protect kids online, as...
A Little Love for Little Rock (Editorial)
Arkansas Business
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June 16, 2025
Downtown Little Rock (Shutterstock) While the growth of northwest Arkansas has deservedly received a lot of attention, the Little Rock metropolitan area hasn’t been doing so badly either. As the Little Rock Regional Chamber noted last month, the...
Hunt an Arkansas Gator: Applications Open for 2025 Season
Kicker 102.5 - Arkansas
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June 16, 2025
If you love to hunt, have you ever thought about hunting an Alligator? You can in Arkansas but there are certain things you need to do before you hunt these massive creatures. The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission (AGFC) is opening the application...
Arkansas Authorities Report Surge in Online Sextortion Targeting Minors
Deltaplex Media - Arkansas
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June 16, 2025
The Arkansas Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force is raising the alarm as cases of online child exploitation surge, with a disturbing rise in sextortion reports involving minors. According to Sergeant Corwin Battle, Commander of the...
Director of Little Rock Public Works Department steps down after 10 years
Arkansas Democrat Gazette
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June 16, 2025
Let us read it for you. Listen now. Your browser does not support the audio element. Jon Honeywell, who served as the director of the Little Rock Public Works Department for over 10 years, has stepped down. Honeywell, 55, joined the city in 2005...
Research, patient advocacy aim to fill the gaps in women's health
El Dorado News-Times - Arkansas
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June 16, 2025
Gaps exist in research and knowledge about women's health, according to medical professionals, and it is both additional research and patient advocacy that will ultimately bring improvements. In addition to combating lingering biases, research is...
100 years after the Scopes trial, science is still under attack
Science News
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June 16, 2025
One hundred years ago, a small town in eastern Tennessee captured the attention of the entire country. A biology teacher in Dayton was accused of teaching human evolution to his students — which was illegal in Tennessee at the time. The teacher...
Barksdale Federal Credit Union Goes Live with Scienaptic AI
Financial IT
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June 16, 2025
Leading global AI-powered credit underwriting platform provider Scienaptic AI, announced today that Barksdale Federal Credit Union has implemented its AI-based underwriting platform and is now live. This deployment is significantly streamlining...
Space lasers & AI unite to map forest carbon in minutes - A game-changer for climate science
Asianet Newsable
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June 16, 2025
Using space lasers and AI, scientists can now measure forest carbon with greater speed and precision—transforming global climate monitoring and forest management. Scientists have unlocked a revolutionary method to map forest carbon using...
School of Art Course Supports Small Businesses in Arkansas Via Campus, Community Collaborations
University of Arkansas
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Lilian White, M.Des student and Ace Ly, B.F.A. in graphic design student Students from the Design and Entrepreneurship course at the exhibition "Building Brands Together." The School of Art graphic design program area in Fulbright College of Arts...
Call for Papers for Arkansas Philological Association Conference
University of Arkansas
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Photo Submitted Flyer for 2025 Arkansas Philological Association Conference The Arkansas Philological Association seeks paper proposals for its 52nd annual conference, which will take place Friday and Saturday, Nov. 14-15, at the Arkansas Union on...