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Researchers Criticize Indiana Plan Excluding Soda, Candy From Snap
Ink Free News - Indiana
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June 13, 2025
Indiana could be on the hook for as much as $360 million a year in SNAP costs. Photo from Getty Images. By Niki Kelly Indiana Capital Chronicle INDIANAPOLIS — Hoosiers could be prohibited from purchasing soda and candy with their food benefits as...
Northwest Arkansas family planning to serve as missionaries in Germany
Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette
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June 15, 2025
DALLAS -- A Northwest Arkansas couple is heading to eastern Germany to share their faith after being commissioned at last week's annual meeting of the Southern Baptist Convention. Bridget Davis and her husband, Jude, were among 58 new missionaries...
Economics Arkansas adds six to board of directors
Northwest Arkansas Business Journal
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June 14, 2025
At its quarterly board meeting, the Economics Arkansas board of directors voted to appoint six new members to its roster. Those elected began a three-year term beginning June 1, 2025. They include: Brian Beasley, Senior Manager, Innovation &...
Nine events to check out for a faith-centered Juneteenth
Religion News Service
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June 17, 2025
Nine events to check out for a faith-centered Juneteenth (RNS) — Across the country, faith groups are gearing up for Juneteenth celebrations that weave spirituality and history. A Celebrate Juneteenth sign during a Juneteenth parade on June 18,...
UA Little Rock Celebrates First Graduates of Cybersecurity Degree Program
UA Little Rock - Arkansas
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June 11, 2025
Angelita Faller | June 11, 2025 UA Little Rock cybersecurity students celebrate their graduation on May 17 at the Jack Stephens Center. Pictured from left to right are Cameron Jackson, Isaac Gonzalez, Kenneth Barnett, Emily McClenahan, Courtney...
KASU News: Gage Wood throws no-hitter in College World Series milestone
KASU - Arkansas
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Today’s headlines from KASU News include a report on child wellbeing in Arkansas, an Arkansas congressman’s comments on the Israel-Iran conflict, possible Medicaid cuts, the opening of the new state justice building, improvements to the state’s...
Researchers track Asian longhorned tick, related pathogen in Arkansas
Arkadelphian - Arkansas
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June 12, 2025
PHOTO: A fully-engorged Asian longhorned tick, measuring 12.5 mm aby 10 mm, oviposits thousands of offspring inside a lab jar. Division of Agriculture researchers are tracking the spread of the invasive tick in Arkansas. | Division of Agriculture...
In addition to Meleek Thomas, Darius Acuff, John Calipari’s Arkansas gets another 7’0 uplift with Paulo Semedo
Sportskeeda
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June 14, 2025
With Paulo Semedo, recruiting ace John Calipari has turned up another big find for Arkansas. His 2025 high school recruiting class was already noted as one of the nation's best. But Arkansas has added another late addition to its 2025 class....
Arkansas governor orders technology dept. to centralize, improve cyber
StateScoop
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June 12, 2025
After an extensive effort last year to examine her state’s technological shortcomings, Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders on Wednesday issued an executive order that will rearrange the state’s IT efforts and place a greater emphasis on...
Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin joins group asking to protect Facebook users
KARK - Arkansas
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June 11, 2025
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin has joined with 41 other attorneys general in a letter to Facebook’s parent company. Griffin said the letter to Meta asks its leadership to protect Facebook users from fraudulent investment...
The Razorbug Diploma Tour Coming to Texarkana
Power 95.9 - Arkansas
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June 17, 2025
Calling on all hog fans! The Razorbug Diploma Tour is coming to three towns in Southwest Arkansas, including Texarkana. The Razorbug is Coming to Texarkana The Razorbug will travel from the University of Arkansas campus in Fayetteville as part of...
Little Rock Black Pride hosts festivities at MacArthur Park
Arkansas Democrat Gazette
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June 9, 2025
Let us read it for you. Listen now. Your browser does not support the audio element. Little Rock Black Pride and Village Public Health partnered together Sunday afternoon in MacArthur Park to host Pride in the Park, a family- and pet-friendly...
Researchers issue warning over hidden dangers when exotic pets get smuggled into US: 'Poses a threat'
The Cool Down - Oregon
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June 12, 2025
Researchers hope that policymakers will use this list as a roadmap for future legislation. by Sara TraynorJune 12, 2025 Last February, researchers studied thousands of species and identified which were most likely to become invasive in the near...
UA Little Rock Student’s Documentary Shines Light on Forgotten Campus Landmarks
UA Little Rock - Arkansas
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June 10, 2025
Angelita Faller | June 10, 2025 Visitors can observe the stars through this telescope in the UA Little Rock Observatory. Photo courtesy of Adrian Rogers. Two of UA Little Rock’s most overlooked landmarks, the campus observatory and planetarium,...
Local author chronicles Arkansas’ forgotten wildlife crisis and the birth of conservation | 5OUTDOORS
KFSM - Arkansas
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A deep dive into how Arkansas nearly lost its wildlife — and the sportsmen, wardens, and lawmakers who sparked the state’s early conservation movement. ARKANSAS, USA — A newly released book is shedding light on a dramatic but often overlooked...
The Arkansas Newswrap: June 13, 2025
Little Rock Public Radio - Arkansas
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June 13, 2025
FEMA is in Arkansas helping victims from the spring storms. We'll tell you how you can get financial assistance. New funding goes toward researching the effects of smokeless tobacco on teens. And we go below deck to visit one of central Arkansas’...
The Arkansas Newswrap: FEMA offers aid to spring storm survivors across the state
KASU - Arkansas
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In this week’s episode of The Arkansas Newswrap, hosts Daniel Breen and Brandon Tabor highlight FEMA’s continued assistance for Arkansans affected by the spring storms, new research into smokeless tobacco use among teens, and a historic look...
Governor Sanders welcomes Conveyor Technology to North Little Rock, bringing 100 new jobs
KATV 7 - Arkansas
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NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KATV) — Governor Sanders held a press conference today to talk about Conveyor Technology's, the largest dealer and repair company for electric drum motors in North America, expansion into North Little Rock with a $33...
Arkansas Advocate: Arkansas lawmakers give initial approval to new state insurance captive’s rate structure
Magnolia Reporter - Arkansas
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A legislative committee on Monday, June 9, 2025 granted preliminary permission for officials to move forward with proposed rates for Arkansas’ new state property insurance program, the result of nearly two years of work aimed at developing a plan...
“Just give me my money”: Arkansas commit Jashawn “JJ” Andrew impresses with 18 points at NBPA top 100 camp
Sportskeeda
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June 13, 2025
Arkansas fans have plenty of reason to be excited about the arrival of Jashawn “JJ” Andrews, and he gave them a glimpse of his abilities on social media. At the NBPA Top 100 Camp on Friday, he showcased his growing skill set. Andrews dropped 18...