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Arkansas, Oklahoma teams deploy to aid Texas floods
KHBS - Arkansas
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July 6, 2025
As catastrophic flooding continues in Central Texas, emergency teams and nonprofit organizations from Arkansas and Oklahoma are joining response efforts, offering support to communities overwhelmed by the disaster.In a statement, Lance Nutt, CEO...
Arkansas Wilderness Areas: Hard-fought battles keep Buffalo National River and adjoining national wilderness areas pristine for outdoor enthusiasts
Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette
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July 6, 2025
This article on the wilderness areas along the Buffalo National River is the eighth in a series commemorating the 40th anniversary of the signing of federal legislation to create nine new federal wilderness areas in Arkansas. "Conservation is a...
Baptist Health hospitals in Central Arkansas join initiative targeting high-risk pregnancies
Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette
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July 6, 2025
Baptist Health hospitals in Little Rock and North Little Rock have signed onto a Medicaid initiative that provides optional home visits for women with high-risk pregnancies, the health system announced last month. The two hospitals, Baptist Health...
Hot Springs of Arkansas Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution win 25 state and national awards
The Sentinel-Record - Arkansas
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July 6, 2025
Joan Brock displays certificates she received for completing the Arkansas Members Course of NSDAR and second place as the Arkansas State DAR American Flag Photo Contest winner. (Submitted photo). Hot Springs of Arkansas Chapter Daughters of the...
SEC Snapshot: Arkansas Razorbacks
On3
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July 6, 2025
We are in the middle of the Dog Days of Summer. SEC Media Days is right around the corner. Before we get into preseason mode, let’s get our minds right for the upcoming college football season by taking a 10,000-foot view of every SEC football...
Lamar transfer outfielder commits to Arkansas
On3
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July 6, 2025
Following a visit last week, redshirt sophomore Lamar transfer outfielder Damian Ruiz has committed to Arkansas, he announced Sunday night on social media. The Hogs beat out LSU and Mississippi State for Ruiz’s services. A 6-foot-1, 170-pound...
Arkansas Tech students spend 4 weeks in France, teaching and studying abroad
River Valley Democrat-Gazette - Arkansas
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July 6, 2025
RUSSELLVILLE -- Arkansas Tech University student Rose Gunther was quick to raise her hand when the opportunity to help teach the English language in France for four weeks presented itself. "I had never traveled far from Arkansas before, let alone...
Column: Making Arkansas and America Strong, Safe and Prosperous
El Dorado News-Times - Arkansas
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July 6, 2025
Our country was at a crossroads last November when the American people headed to the polls to weigh in on which direction we should take. The competing visions represented a clear contrast for voters to consider. Thankfully they were decisive...
Business Briefs
Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette
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July 6, 2025
North Arkansas Regional recognized North Arkansas Regional Medical Center in Harrison has been designated an Arkansas Stroke Ready Hospital by the Arkansas Department of Health. The designation recognizes the medical center's capability in...
Arkansas History for July 6: Union County Lynching
Magnolia Reporter - Arkansas
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Important Arkansas historical events and significant anniversaries for July 6, and notable births and deaths of native Arkansans born on this date. Information is drawn from state archives, historical societies, contemporary newspapers and other...
Arkansas reports state’s 7th-largest budget surplus ever in fiscal 2025
Arkansas Democrat Gazette
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July 6, 2025
Let us read it for you. Listen now. Your browser does not support the audio element. Arkansas' general revenue surplus of $367.9 million in fiscal 2025 that ended Monday ranks as the seventh-largest in a fiscal year, according to Arkansas...
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Ag economic conditions vary across Corn Belt
Agrinews - Ilinois
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CHICAGO — Corn Belt agricultural conditions ranged from weak to slightly favorable in the latest Federal Reserve’s Beige Book. A summary of commentary on current economic conditions by Federal Reserve District was published on June 4, reflecting...
Little Rock’s Hillcrest neighborhood celebrates Fourth of July with annual parade
Arkansas Democrat Gazette
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July 4, 2025
Let us read it for you. Listen now. Your browser does not support the audio element. Following a firetruck, many children and families -- dressed up in festive accessories -- rode decked-out bikes, pulled festive wagons or walked tutu-wearing dogs...
Keep Arkansas Beautiful picks up 1,366 tons of trash in 2024, officials say
Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette
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July 6, 2025
Keep Arkansas Beautiful has had another successful year cleaning up trash in the state, picking up the weight equivalent of 250 African Elephants worth of litter across the state, according to statistics presented to the Arkansas Highway...
Arkansas Faces Tough Taylen Green Question as Sam Pittman Replacement Tipped
Essentially Sports
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July 5, 2025
The pressure is back on in Fayetteville. With millions on the line and the SEC as unforgiving as ever, Sam Pittman enters a pivotal year. Athlon Sports placed him back on the hot seat, despite a 7–6 campaign that calmed the storm in 2023. “If...
Arkansas Tech prepares to host nearly 400 rising high school seniors for Arkansas Governor’s School
River Valley Democrat-Gazette - Arkansas
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July 5, 2025
RUSSELLVILLE -- Nearly 400 rising high school seniors will spend four summer weeks on the Arkansas Tech University campus in Russellville as students at Arkansas Governor's School. The 46th annual Arkansas Governor's School will begin Sunday and...
Arkansas reports $367.9M surplus for fiscal year 2025
El Dorado News-Times - Arkansas
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July 5, 2025
Arkansas' state government general revenue surplus reached $367.9 million in the fiscal year that ended Monday, the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration reported on Wednesday. The general revenue surplus in fiscal 2025 exceeded the...
Arkansas Department of Transportation highlights road safety ahead of holiday weekend
Natural State News - Arkansas
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July 5, 2025
Ellen Coulter Media Communications Manager at Arkansas Department of Transportation | Provided PhotoEllen Coulter Media Communications Manager at Arkansas Department of Transportation | Provided Photo The Arkansas Department of Transportation...
After Banning Abortions, Arkansas Awards $2 Million to Support Moms in Need
LifeNews
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July 5, 2025
The State of Arkansas awarded $2 million to pregnancy resource centers during its 2024-2025 fiscal year, according to the state transparency website. Last year the Arkansas Legislature appropriated $2 million in grants to promote maternal wellness...
Arkansas extension stays ahead of the curve, keeping foreign objects from beef production
Magnolia Reporter - Arkansas
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As beef production experts have raised concerns over foreign objects, from buckshot to vaccination needles, being discovered in slaughtered cattle in some areas of the country, Arkansas facilities have remained above the fray. Maggie Justice,...