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Governor Hutchinson’s CS Task Force Recommends Computer Science Requirement to Graduate

Thursday, October 1 by Staff

LITTLE ROCK – In its report submitted to Governor Asa Hutchinson today, the Arkansas Computer Science and Cybersecurity Task Force recommends that Arkansas add a requirement for a computer-science credit in order to graduate from high school.The task force also recommends that every public high school... Read More.

Arkansas school superintendent dies from COVID-19

Tuesday, September 29 by Staff

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — An Arkansas school superintendent died Tuesday from the illness caused by the coronavirus, officials said. The Atkins School District announced that Superintendent Jody Jenkins died due to complications from COVID-19. Jenkins announced on Sept. 13 that he had tested positive... Read More.

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Little Rock schools open despite teachers’ virus objections

Monday, September 28 by Staff

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Little Rock’s schools remained open on Monday despite some teachers saying they’d only work virtually over concerns about the spread of coronavirus in the classroom. It was unclear how many teachers joined the local union’s call to not show up... Read More.

Arkansas official says vandals targeted him over dicamba

Monday, September 28 by Staff

POPLAR GROVE, Ark. (AP) — The head of an Arkansas agency that has placed restrictions on the use of dicamba believes his farming operations were targeted by vandals because of his stance on the herbicide. Terry Fuller, a Plant Board member for seven years who... Read More.

Campaign launched to oppose Arkansas highway tax measure

Monday, September 28 by Staff

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — An unlikely coalition of anti-tax advocates, environmentalists and community groups said Friday it is campaigning against an Arkansas highway sales tax measure backed by the state’s Republican governor and top lobbying groups. The “No Permanent Tax. No on Issue 1”... Read More.

Arkansas man charged with killing Tennessee car seller

Thursday, September 24 by Staff

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — An Arkansas man has been charged with killing a Tennessee man who was selling a car, then stealing the vehicle. Edmond Knowles, 21, has been indicted on charges including first-degree murder, robbery and kidnapping in the February death of 20-year-old Arnold... Read More.

UAMS providing mental health hotline available 24/7 to Arkansans during COVID pandemic

Thursday, September 24 by Staff

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — From fighting depression to help battling drugs and alcohol, UAMS now has a hotline available to provide help to Arkansans 24/7 during the pandemic.AR-Connect is a virtual mental health and substance abuse program. The call center is staffed with a... Read More.

Pine Bluff inmate dies after being treated for coronavirus-related symptoms.

Thursday, September 24 by Staff

An Arkansas Department of Corrections inmate from Pine Bluff passed away Wednesday after being treated for coronavirus-related symptoms.The inmate passed away at Baptist Medical Center in Little Rock according to a press release.The release noted that the inmate was in his mid-80’s, however, the... Read More.

Joe Fox elected president of National Association of State Foresters

Thursday, September 24 by Staff

Arkansas State Forester Joe Fox was elected president of the National Association of State Foresters at the association’s annual meeting this week.Fox directs the Forestry Division of the Arkansas Department of Agriculture. He joined the Division in May of 2012.... Read More.

Arkansas asks judge to dismiss lawsuit over virus mandates

Wednesday, September 23 by Staff

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The Arkansas attorney general’s office has asked a judge to dismiss a lawsuit a group of Republican legislators filed challenging the state’s coronavirus restrictions, saying the mandates are valid under a 1973 law on disasters. Attorney General Leslie Rutledge’s office... Read More.

Lawsuit filed over Arkansas absentee ballot rejections

Wednesday, September 23 by Staff

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A lawsuit filed Tuesday asks a federal judge to require Arkansas election officials to give absentee voters a chance to correct their ballots before they’re rejected due to signature issues. The League of Women Voters of Arkansas argues in the... Read More.

USDA Grant to Fund Division of Agriculture Research on COVID-19 Control in Food-Service Establishments

Tuesday, September 22 by Staff

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Arkansas food scientist Kristen Gibson is leading a multi-institutional research effort to ensure that dine-in restaurant customers will not be exposed to SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.The U.S. Department of Agriculture National Institute of Food and Agriculture has awarded a... Read More.

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