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Anonymous gifts benefit UAMS programs

LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) received $9.7 million through anonymous gifts in the 2024 fiscal year, supporting several UAMS programs throughout Arkansas. “During the 2024 fiscal year, one of UAMS’ highest fundraising years, we received several significant anonymous gifts... Read More.

Stice addresses Pharmacy Benefit Managers issues

The State Insurance Department recently fined two pharmacy benefit managers a significant amount of money after accusing them of underpaying pharmacies less than the cost of the medications they ordered. Lelan Stice, the owner of Doctor’s Orders Pharmacies was a recent guest on the Oldies... Read More.
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New Saline County school campus to benefit Sheridan students

The new Saline County Career and Technical Campus will open for students in the Sheridan School District in the fall of 2021, according to the Sheridan Headlight newspaper. In its Dec. 23 edition, the newspaper reported that the Sheridan School District’s Board of Education recently... Read More.

Arkansas asks $300-a-week COVID-19 jobless benefit extension

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas is seeking $300 in additional weekly federal unemployment benefits, Gov. Asa Hutchinson said Wednesday as the state reported 729 new confirmed virus cases. Hutchinson said the state is submitting its application to the federal government for the unemployment extension,... Read More.
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JCSO reports unemployment benefit fraud in Jefferson County

A large-scale scam involving fraudulent unemployment benefits claims has been reported to the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office. Criminals not yet identified are filing claims for benefits using the name and personal information of individuals who are not unemployed. Victims are generally alerted of the fraud... Read More.

Arkansas eases unemployment benefit hurdles over coronavirus

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson on Tuesday temporarily eased some restrictions for seeking unemployment benefits as the rest of the state’s casinos temporarily closed in response to the coronavirus pandemic. Hutchinson’s order on unemployment insurance for the next 30 days waived... Read More.
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Coat Drive Underway to Benefit SEARK Career Closet

The Southeast Arkansas (SEARK) College administrative specialists are sponsoring a Coat Drive now through November 30, 2018. This drive will benefit the SEARK Career Closet.  The general public is encouraged to donate gently used, business appropriate coats at the Welcome Center, located at 1900 Hazel... Read More.