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$1.3 million Labor grant expands job training for farmworkers

The U.S. Department of Labor’s Employment and Training Administration (DOL/ETA) has awarded $1.3 million to the Arkansas Human Development Corporation (AHDC) to provide job training, counseling, and support for low-income seasonal and migrant farmworkers across the state. Through the Workforce Innovation and...
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I-55 bridge renamed to Kings’ Crossing in honor of MLK Jr., B.B. King and...

CRITTENDEN COUNTY, Ark. - The Interstate 55 bridge over the mighty Mississippi River has a new name. It is now known as Kings' Crossing. This comes after "a powerful celebration of culture and history" between the Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) and the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT). In...
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Infrastructure improvements set for Little Rock’s VA medical facilities

The Department of Veterans Affairs is investing $800 million in infrastructure upgrades for its Little Rock medical facility, including replacement of piping, structural repairs, storm damage repairs, and upgrades to water and electrical services.
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Little Rock man pleads not guilty to charges connected to Springdale, Marianna shootings

A Little Rock man arrested in connection with two separate shootings in Springdale and Marianna has pleaded not guilty, according to court documents.
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Bryant police make sure their K9 dogs stay cool in the middle of a...

Bryant police are doing all they can to stay cool amid a recent bout of hot weather, which includes helping their K9 officers beat the heat.
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Bail set at $10 million for alleged Hot Springs human trafficker

Zengguang "Gary" Liu, a suspected Hot Springs human trafficker, has been set bail at $10 million after being arrested in Oklahoma on August 14.
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Interstate 30 in Pulaski County impacted by downed power lines

All Eastbound lanes in Pulaski County were impacted after reports of downed power lines.
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Arkansas History for August 20: Union County deputy killed

Important Arkansas historical events and significant anniversaries for August 20, and notable births and deaths of native Arkansans born on this date. Information is drawn from state archives, historical societies, contemporary newspapers and other media archives, and legal records. Historical Arkansas events and...
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New study suggests lifestyle changes could prevent or delay dementia

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KATV) — A recent study suggests that lifestyle modifications could prevent or delay some cases of dementia, according to Dr. Elizabeth Eoff, a Geriatrician from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Longevity Clinic. The study, which involved 2,000 individuals with normal cognition...
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Retired Army Col. Marcus Jones Elected State Democratic Chair, Resolutions Passed

Retired Army Col. Marcus Jones was elected chair of the Democratic Party of Arkansas during the state committee meeting Saturday. Jones ran against vice chair Jannie Cotton, who served as interim chair following the resignation of Grant Tennille in July. “I appreciate the opportunity to serve,” he said. “I...

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