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ARKANSAS A-Z: Theodore Marcus Sanders among the state’s builders
Arkansas Democrat Gazette
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May 31, 2025
Let us read it for you. Listen now. Your browser does not support the audio element. Theodore Marcus Sanders was an accomplished architect who designed a variety of buildings in Little Rock and other cities in Arkansas. Many of his buildings have...
Arkansas General Assembly session ends with notable small business legislative outcomes
Natural State News - Arkansas
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May 30, 2025
The Arkansas General Assembly concluded its regular session on May 5, 2025. In a virtual event, NFIB State Director Katie Burns provided an overview of the legislative session's outcomes. Burns highlighted several achievements, challenges, and...
Arkansas History for May 31: Little Rock Bridge
Magnolia Reporter - Arkansas
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Important Arkansas historical events and significant anniversaries for May 31, and notable births and deaths of native Arkansans born on this date. Information is drawn from state archives, historical societies, contemporary newspapers and other...
Little Rock economy growing faster than other similarly-sized cities, study shows
KTHV - Arkansas
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May 30, 2025
A recent study shows that Little Rock’s economy has been growing faster than many other similarly sized cities. LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — According to a recent study, Little Rock’s economy has been growing faster than many other similarly sized cities....
Former Arkansas police chief Grant Hardin's prison escape offers unique challenges to searchers: experts
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UA Little Rock Professor Creates Guide to Reduce Loneliness Through Positive Communication
AY About You Magazine - Arkansas
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May 30, 2025
A University of Arkansas at Little Rock professor believes the power of positive communication can help people combat loneliness. “According to a Gallup poll, one in four people worldwide feel very lonely or fairly lonely,” said Dr. Julien...
Commentary: Arkansas baseball takes care of business on perfect day
Whole Hog Sports - Arkansas
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May 30, 2025
May 30, 2025 at 6:18 p.m. by Chip Souza Arkansas coach Dave Van Horn makes a pitching change during an NCAA Tournament game against North Dakota State on Friday, May 30, 2025, in Fayetteville. (Hank Layton/WholeHogSports) FAYETTEVILLE — If...
Here is how you can watch LSU baseball vs Little Rock today
Daily World - Louisiana
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It's time for postseason baseball at Alex Box Stadium. On Friday, the Baton Rouge Regional will get underway with LSU facing Little Rock. LSU is beginning its 13th consecutive NCAA Tournament appearance and its 37th tournament in program history....
Strong pitching powers Arkansas baseball past NDSU in NCAA Regional
Southwest Times Record - Arkansas
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FAYETTEVILLE — Arkansas baseball handled its business in the opening game of the Fayetteville Regional. The top-seeded Razorbacks (44-13) began their NCAA Tournament run with a 6-2 victory over North Dakota State Friday afternoon. Arkansas saved...
"He's about business and if he wants you": 5-star forward Christian Collins breaks down recruiting meets with John Scheyer, Mark Pope & others
Sportskeeda
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May 31, 2025
No. 3 ranked Class of 2026 prospect Christian Collins is a hot commodity on the recruiting trail. Top programs are making their interest known with in-home visits from the likes of Alabama, Arizona, Cal, Duke, Kentucky, Louisville and Texas. While...
Arkansas S. Ct. Vacates Gag Order on Man Accused of Murdering His Teenage Daughter's Alleged Sex Abuser
Reason Magazine
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May 30, 2025
From Thursday's decision in Spencer v. State, written by Justice Courtney Hudson and joined by Justices Rhonda Wood, Shawn Womack, Cody Hiland, and Nicholas Bronni: On November 27, 2024, Spencer was charged by felony information with second-degree...
Arkansas Finalizes Bidding for BEAD Grants
Broadband Breakfast
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May 30, 2025
May 30, 2025 – Arkansas moved forward with its Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment plans, announcing it will cover 99 percent of eligible broadband locations an at average per location cost of $7,072. With 2,697 total bids received across 44...
Weekly Column from the Arkansas House of Representatives 5-30-25
Swark Today - Arkansas
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By Press Release Every day, across Arkansas and our nation, human trafficking silently preys on the vulnerable, exploiting innocence and eroding lives. It is a crisis that hides in plain sight—within our communities, along our highways, and behind...
After a months-long slog, Arkansas corn is finally in the ground
Stuttgart Daily Leader - Arkansas
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May 30, 2025
LITTLE ROCK — While the wet spring of 2025 continues toward summer, nearly all of Arkansas growers’ corn is, at last, in the ground. According to a May 26 U.S. Department of Agriculture report, the state’s growers reported that 98 percent of...
Interim dean will continue as leader of SAU Business School
Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette
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May 30, 2025
Following a year as interim dean of the David F. Rankin College of Business, Southern Arkansas University has removed the interim tag from Gerald Plumlee, the university announced this week. "Plumlee has served SAU with distinction for many years,...
Harvesting Arkansas: Kesha Cobb shares know-how with budding urban farmers
Arkansas Democrat Gazette
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May 30, 2025
Let us read it for you. Listen now. Your browser does not support the audio element. North Little Rock urban farmer Kesha Cobb and her pet chicken "Babycakes" became social media darlings in December after she was featured in an Arkansas...
5 Arkansas stories you missed this week
Arkansas Times
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May 30, 2025
We don’t blame you for burying your head in the sand to avoid the news. Sometimes we do the same! But a lot happened in Arkansas this week, so here’s a cheat sheet to catch you up. 1. Solar energy is not burning up our farmland U of A researcher...
Democrats converge in Little Rock as state, national parties chart course for future elections
Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette
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May 30, 2025
WASHINGTON -- State Democratic leaders from across the country have spent this week in Little Rock discussing the party's direction after the 2024 election, evaluating possible strategies and new investments to achieve electoral success in future...
Solo travelers pay more than groups for economy flights on major US airlines: report
FOX Business
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Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy discusses domestic car manufacturing and air travel safety on ‘The Big Money Show.’ Solo and business-class travelers are paying more for airline tickets on major U.S. carriers than group travelers, according to...
Little Rock housing authority’s board votes to designate account to repay potential city loan
Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette
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May 30, 2025
The Little Rock housing authority's board of commissioners on Thursday agreed to have proceeds from the sale of assets deposited into a designated reserve account with the intent to later withdraw funds from that account to repay a potential loan...