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8/19/10
Eggs prompt Salmonella Worry
Arkansans are being cautioned to check their eggs to be sure they're
not among those under recall because of Salmonella contamination. Ed
Barham with the Arkansas Health Department says the eggs in question
aren't produced here but they're distributed by food wholesalers to
supermarkets in the state. Barham says the very young, elderly or those
with chronic medical conditions are at greater risk from the effects of
Salmonells. He suggests you check the eggs in your refrigerator. If
they are on the recall list, return them to the palce of purchase.
http://www.healthy.arkansas.gov
8/6/10
The Number of Burn Bans
Continues to Climb
Don't be deceived by the relatively small amount of rain in some parts
of the state yesterday. Christina Fowler with the Arkansas Forestry
Commission reports the risk of wildfire continues high in most parts of
the state. At last check, 25 counties now have burn bans in place. To
check if your county is on the list, visit http://www.arkfireinfo.com
7/20/10
New School Start Times
The Pulaski County Special School District administration is working on lengthening the elementary school day by 40 minutes with an earlier start. The District's Deb Roush says the change is required by state law to give teachers planning time during the school day instead of before or after school. She says there are still a few details to work out - among them the teacher contract but a complete list of the times is available on the District's Web site, http://www.pcssd.org.
6/29/10
Things To Do In Arkansas This Holiday
It's setting up as a busy holiday all over the state for the tourism
industry. State Parks and Tourism Executive Director Richard Davies
reports park reservations are now tough to come by but not necessarily
impossible. Cancellations DO happen and they'll be posted on the
Department's Web site.
http://www.arkansas.com
6/9/10
Check the status of your
Arkansas Scholarship Application Online
Thanks to the June 1st deadline, the staff at the state Department of
Higher Education is buried in academic scholarship applications - more
than 53 thousand of them. Department head, Dr. Jim Purcell says, if
you're hoping to be one of the recipients of a scholarship this year,
you can help. He suggests you to stop calling to check the status of
your application. Use the account number you were given when you
applied and check out your progress on the Department's Web site,
instead.
http://www.adhe.edu
6/1/10
Last Chance to Apply for an Arkansas Scholarship
Midnight tonight is the deadline to apply for an Arkansas Academic
Challenge Scholarship. Dale Ellis with the Department of Higher
Education says scholarships aren't just for incoming freshmen. There's
also money in the fund for undergraduates
and adults. But don't forget - click your send button by midnight
tonight or you'll be out of luck. Apply online at http://www.adhe.edu.
5/25/10
Arkansas Tourism Expected
to be Robust over the Holiday
The prognosis looks good for Arkansas tourism this holiday weekend.
Just ask the director of state Parks and Tourism, Richard Davies who
says crowds are big and reservations are running strong. Since
reservations are so good, Davies suggests there's no time to waste if
you're interested in any openings at state parks that may still be
available. See details online at http://www.arkansas.com
and http://www.arkansasstateparks.com.
5/24/10
Microsoft and Arkansas Team Up to Offer Free Training
Its an offer of free training from Microsoft - something Kimberly
Friedman with the state Department of Workforce Services says Arkansas
couldn't refuse. As part of Microsoft's Elevate America Initiative, it
is making vouchers available for online training in several software
programs, as well as Web development and certification. Friedman says
applications for the vouchers are available online - first come, first
served. For more information, please visit http://www.elevateamerica.ar.gov.
5/13/10
E-Z Mart Robber
Little Rock and North Little Rock are looking for a robber who seems to have a favorite convenience store chain. Lt. Terry Hastings says he has hit two E-Z Marts in Little Rock, one in North Little Rock and may be responsible for other robberies in the area.
Lt. Hastings describes the guy as a black male, 25 to 30 years old, 5'8" to 5'10" inches tall, 165 pounds. He also says the robber is very polite and always says 'thanks' after he robs the store. If he looks familiar call Little Rock robbery detectives at 371-4660.
5/7/10
Attempted robbery at a department store? Maybe a little unexpected but that's just what happened at the Conway JCPenney's yesterday afternoon. Officer Chris Harris says a man walked into the Men's Department and demanded cash from the register. Officer Harris says, even though he claimed to have a gun, the clerk didn't budge so the would-be robber walked away. He says they'd like to find this guy because the next time he could have a weapon and he might use it. Check out the surveillance pictures. If he looks familiar, call Conway Police at 501-450-6120.
5/6/10
Michelle Obama delivers
Commencement Address at the UAPB
Excitement is running high on the campus of the University of Arkansas
at Pine Bluff where First Lady Michelle Obama will deliver the
commencement address Saturday afternoon. Chancellor Dr. Lawrence Davis
Jr. says there aren't any tickets left for the event but UAPB will
stream the First Lady's address live on the Internet. Commencement
begins at 3:00 pm.
For more information, please visit http://www.uapb.edu .
4/26/10
Arkansas Early Voting Starts May 3rd
As he does before almost every election, Secretary of State Charlie
Daniels makes his voter turnout prediction for the May 18th primary. He
says it should be BIG - somewhere between 30 to 35 percent. With a
large turnout on Election Day, he says long lines are pretty-much a
given. He says it's a good argument for taking advantage of early
voting that starts May 3rd.
If you want to double check where you vote this time, go to: http://www.votenaturally.org.
Arkansas Children's Hospital and the state Department of Human Services are joining together to sound the alarm. Dr Karen First, a prediatrician and child abuse specialist at Arkansas Children's tells (K)ARN News the hospital's statistics show 'shaken baby syndrome' is on the rise in Arkansas. Dr. First says the most likely victims are infants up to about the age of nine months. Able to cry for two to three hours straight, they can raise a parent's frustration level to the red zone in no time.
For tips on how to cope, please visit http://www.cryingplan.com.
4/16/10
An Askansas State University student is in critical condition at a
Memphis hospital after he was reportedly shot in his on-campus
apartment early this morning. University police are still investigating
but so far say it doesn't look as though its a random shooting. Dr.
Rick Stripling, vice chancellor of Student Affairs says communication
is a top priority. Updates are posted as they are available on the
Arkansas State University web site, http://www.astate.edu.
4/14/10
State Issues 2009 School
Performance Report Card
If you're wondering how your chilld's school stacks up, the state 2009
School Performance Report Card is in the mail. Julie Johnson Thompson
with the state Department of Education says, if you don't want to wait
for it to arrive in your mailbox, it's also available on line at www.ArkansasEd.org.
4/2/10
Join Kris Allen for the
One Day Without Shoes for Rwanda
Barefoot Bash
Just back from Rwanda where Kris placed shoes on the feet of Rwandan children on behalf of Toms shoes and Bridge2Rwanda, Kris will share his experiences and some of his music as Bridge2Rwanda, Heifer International and Toms shoes celebrate exciting partnerships all three organizations have with the amazing people of Rwanda.
To order tickets for the event, call (501) 604-6108 or visit http://www.bridge2rwanda.org/barefoot-bash-registration.
3/19/10
View The Current Draft Of
The Health Care Reform Bill
To view the current version of the Health Care Reform Bill, please
visit http://www.rules.house.gov/bills_details.aspx?NewsID=4606.
Send Your Representative
An E-mail
If you've been trying to call your Congressional representative in
Washington about his vote on health care reform Sunday and can't get
through, you're not alone. The Capital switchboard is slammed right now
with calls from constituents. Two suggestions . . . keep trying or send
an e-mail.
1st District: Marion Berry - http://www.marionberry.com
2nd District: Vic Snyder - snyder.congress@mail.house.gov
3rd District: John Boozman - boozman.congress@mail.house.gov
4th District: Mike Ross - ross.congress@mail.house.gov
3/16/10
The IRS Warns of Tax Refund Scams
As the April 15th tax deadline gets closer, the IRS learns its not immune. David Stell with the IRS tells KARN News the refund scams are out there. Stell says if you're approached by a scammer with a tax refund plan that sounds too good to be true, it's probably trouble. For more information on tax time scams, visit the IRS Web site at http://www.irs.gov.
3/9/10
Little Rock Bank Robbery Suspect
There was a robbery at the Summit Bank on North Taylor in the Heights Monday afternoon just after 5:00 pm. Police Lt. Terry Hastings tells KARN News the robber was last seen running south on North Taylor when he crossed Cantrell in heavy traffic and disappeared. Maybe you can help. Take a look at these pictures taken by the bank at the time of the robbery. If the suspect looks familiar, call Little Rock Police robbery detectives at 501-371-4660. Lt. Hastings also warns the suspect is considered armed and dangerous.
Once again, picture taken at the time of the robbery can be viewed at http://karnnewsradio.com/PhotoWall.asp?id=61316
3/8/10
Arkansas Forestry
Commission Keeps Track Of Burn Bans
Arkansas's wildfire season is here and it's right on schedule.
Christina Fowler with the state Forestry Commission says oddly enough
we can thank the rain setting up the growth of extra brush to feed this
year's wildfires. Several counties have already issued burn bans.
Forestry Commission Web address: http://www.arkfireinfo.org
3/4/10
Little Rock Police Cold Case Squad
The Little Police Department is asking the public to help them review unsolved cases. Maybe you'll remember something that will help detectives make an arrest. The first case is a bank robbery at the Bank of America on Rodney Parham in July, 2007. Check out the bank video at KARN News Radio dot com. If it jogs your memory, call Little Rock robbery detectives at 371-4660
2/12/10
For federal spending reports and other information about the American Recovery & Reinvestment Act and how it is affecting Arkansas, indluding a
map to view recovery spending by category and area, please vist http://recovery.arkansas.gov.
2/10/10
SBA Disaster Assistance Loans
Beginning Friday, February 12, SBA customer service representatives will be on hand at the following SBA Disaster Loan Outreach Centers to issue loan applications, answer questions about SBA’s disaster loan program, explain the application process and help each individual complete their application. No appointment is necessary.
Pulaski County SBA Disaster Loan Outreach Center
Walnut Grove Ministries
1000 I Street
North Little Rock, AR 72114
Mondays through Fridays, 9:00 am to 5:30 pm
Open Friday, February 12 through Thursday, March 4
White County SBA Disaster Loan Outreach Center
Beebe City Hall/Community Center
321 North Elm Street
Beebe, AR 72012
Mondays through Fridays, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm
Open Friday, February 12 through Thursday, March 4
Both locations will be closed on Monday, February 15, in observance of President’s Day
Disaster loans up to $200,000 are available to homeowners to repair or replace damaged or destroyed real estate. Homeowners and renters are eligible for up to $40,000 to repair or replace damaged or destroyed personal property.
Businesses of any size and private, non-profit organizations may borrow up to $2 million to repair or replace damaged or destroyed real estate, machinery and equipment, inventory, and other business assets. SBA can also lend additional funds to homeowners and businesses to help with the cost of making improvements that protect, prevent or minimize the same type of disaster damage from occurring in the future.
For small businesses and most private, non-profit organizations of any size, SBA offers Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDLs) to help meet working capital needs caused by the disaster. EIDL assistance is available regardless of whether the business suffered any property damage.
Interest rates can be as low as 2.562 percent for homeowners and renters and 4 percent for businesses with terms up to 30 years. Loan amounts and terms are set by SBA and are based upon each applicant’s financial condition.
Disaster loan information and application forms are also available from SBA’s Customer Service Center by calling SBA toll-free at (800) 659 2955, emailing disastercustomerservice@sba.gov, or visiting SBA’s Web site at www.sba.gov/services/disasterassistance. Hearing impaired individuals may call (800) 877 8339. Applicants may apply online using the Electronic Loan Application (ELA) via SBA’s secure Web site at https://disasterloan.sba.gov/ela.
The filing deadline to return applications for property damage is April 12, 2010. The deadline to return economic injury applications is November 10, 2010.
2/5/10
In Arkansas, a group of the state’s finest musicians and
visual artists are coming together
for a benefit event tonight
to be held at the Statehouse Convention Center in
Downtown Little Rock. Some of Arkansas’ best music from rock
‘n roll and jazz and an auction of works created by some of
Arkansas’ best loved visual artists. With a ticket price of
$25, all proceeds will be given to the Clinton Bush Haiti Relief Fund,
working to provide immediate relief and long-term support to earthquake
survivors. For the tentative line-up and more ticket information,
please visit http://www.arkansans4haitirelief.com.
2/4/10
The following list of counties have been designated by FEMA as major
disaster areas from the December 23 to January 2 flooding:
Bradley
Calhoun
Clark
Clay
Cleland
Craighead
Dallas
Drew
Grant
Green
Hempstead
Jackson
Jefferson
Lafayette
Lincoln
Lonoke
Miller
Monroe
Nevada
Ouachita
Pointsett
Prairie
White
Woodruff
2/2/10
Morgan Freeman will Receive Major Award from Arkansas Magazine
Warwick Sabin, publisher of the literary magazine Oxford American says Freeman will receive the magazine's first award for Outstanding Contributions to Southern Culture. Sabin says the actor was born and raised around Charleston, Mississippi, and still owns several businesses in the area. He will be in Little Rock to receive his award from the Oxford American at the magazine's first 'Best of the South Gala' on April 3rd. For more infromation, visit
http://www.gala.oxfordamerican.org.
1/27/10
Preparing for Dangerous Weather
The Arkansas Department of Emergency Management offers helpul sugesstions on what you can do now to prepare your family, your home and your car for the ice/snow storm that will affect much of Arkansas later this week. Access this information by visiting http://www.adem.arkansas.gov.
1/18/10
Arkansnas Open Their Hearts to the Red Cross
At the outset there was some worry that there would be a lag time between when Arkansans donated to charities and when emergency supplies arrived in Haiti. Brigette Williams with the Arkansas Red Cross supplies are arriving now. Williams says the outpouring from Arkansans has been amazing and very much appreciated. For more infromation, visit http://redcross.org.
1/11/10
Open Casting Call
Rock Promotions will hold an open casting call on January 14th from 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm and 16th 10:00 am - 2:00 pm at the Rep 601 Main Street, Little Rock, AR 72201. For information on the roles that will be cast, visit http://rockproductions.net/.
1/6/10
One-stop College Scholarship Application
As of now, applying for state scholarships is a lot simpler for high school students. It's all thanks to a new universal scholarship application - good for any of the scholarships available in Arkansas. For the application and more information, visit http://www.adhe.edu.
1/5/10
The Little Rock Police Department is releasing pictures of the ATVs stolen from Crain RV on I-30 last weekend. Lt Terry Hastings says a reward is now offered so, if you know anything, call 371-4660.
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For more information on helping the efforts to save animals from the cold in Saline County, please visit http://www.justusbeaglesandfriends.com.
12/18/09
The U.S. Census Bureau is now hiring throughout the state of Arkansas for the 2010 Census. These are temporary, part-time jobs offering good pay and flexible evening and weekend hours up to 40 hours a week. For more information, call (866) 861-202 or visit http://www.2010censusjobs.gov.
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Pulaski County Special School Board President Tim Clark has written a letter to parents, teachers, and patrons regarding the breakdown between the School Board and the teacher’s union in contract negotiation. You can view the letter online at http://www.pcssd.org.
11/30/09
The Arkansas Department of Health now has enough H1N1 vaccine to hold its second round of mass immunization clinics starting December 7th. To schedule your appointment, or to get more information on H1N1 in Arkansas, please visit http://www.healthyarkansas.com.
11/20/09
The Arkansas Historic Preservation Program has just released a publication that you may download and print regarding World War II sites of significance in the state. To access this document, please visit http://www.arkansaspreservation.org to use this service.
11/18/09
Senator Blanche Lincoln has provided a link to the full version of the Senate Healthcare Reform Bill, all 2000 pages or so, at her official website. To view this document, please visit http://www.lincoln.senate.gov/arkansas/healthcare.cfm to use this service.
11/4/09
The State's 211 phone program is being drop because of lack of funding, but the service that allows residents to connect to social service programs and find help with things like utility bills, food, and rent will still live online for the near future. Please visit http://www.arkansas211.com to use this service.
11/2/09
The National Association of Free Clinics (NAFC) and its partners will be sponsoring a one day free medical clinic for the uninsured on Saturday November 21st at the Little Rock State House Convention Center. The Little Rock C.A.R.E. Clinic will offer basic medical care and health education.
People who wish to receive medical care are asked to call, toll-free, 1-877-236-7617, to reserve an appointment time.
The Little Rock C.A.R.E. Clinic needs medical and non-medical volunteers! Volunteers can call the toll-free patient-appointment line, identify themselves as volunteers and register by phone, or visit their website at http://www.regonline.com/LittleRockCARE.
The Lieutenant Governor’s Office has set up a Facebook group titled “Volunteer – Little Rock Health Clinic” that anyone can join at http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=166783303179.
10/30/09
Arkansas' high water has lead to a limit on areas open for hunting for the near future. To see if your hunting grounds will be affected, please visit the website for the Arkansas Game & Fish Commission at http://http://afcg.com.
10/29/09
Arkansas Children’s Hospital is kicking off its second live chat on Facebook tonight to answer questions about the H1N1 strain of the flu. For more information, please visit http://facebook.com/ArkansasChildrensHospital.
10/14/09
The Pulaski County Special School District is holding public forums concerning their search for a new School Superintendent. For information on dates, times, and locations of the forums, please visit http://www.pcssd.org.
It is not to late to sign up if you would like to participate in the Susan G Komen Race for the Cure in downtown Little Rock this Saturday. For information on the race and how you can join the fight against breast cancer, please visit http://www.komenarkansas.com.
10/8/09
The Arkansas Department of Workforce Services is preparing for the "Get In The Game" Entrepreneurial Conference, 8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., November 3rd, at Verizon Arena. The conference is free, but reservations are required. The will be following this up with a "Get In The Game" Career Fair, 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., November 4th, also at Verizon Arena. For more information, visit http://www.dwf.arkansas.gov or call (888) 281-9717.
10/7/09
The Arkansas State Fair is getting set to open its doors for the 2009 season. For more information on this year’s rides, attractions, and featured food item, the Elvis Sandwich, please visit http://arkansasstatefair.com
10/5/09
The Arkansas Department of Health is preparing for immunizations for the flu strains this year. For more information, please visit http://www.healthyarkansas.com.
The Arkansas Legislature has secured the funds needed to pay for vaccination shots for all the school clinics in the state. The Little Rock School District has their vaccination plan in place, but wants to remind all concerned parents that no child will be vaccinated without a signed consent form. For more information, please visit http://lrsd.org.
10/1/09
For more information on the upcoming Komen Race for the Cure, please visit http://www.komenarkansas.org.
9/28/09
For more information on what university around the country and right here in Arkansas are doing for “Banned Books Week,” please visit http://www.bannedbooksweek.org.
For more information on Gospel singer Curt Collins' Love Unconditional Foundation, please visit http://www.curtcollins.com or http://www.luchildren.com.
9/25/09
Information on the World of the Pharaohs exhibit opening at the Arkansas Arts Center can be found by visiting http://www.arkarts.com.
9/24/09
Counting down to the launch of the Arkansas Scholarship Lottery...scratch off games begin September 28th. For more information, please visit http://myarkansaslottery.com.
9/23/09
To access the CDC's growing database of information about H1N1 Swine
Flu, with information in multiple languages, please visit http://www.flu.gov.
9/22/09
Arkansas Blues & Heritage Festival is coming to Helena-West Helena, Arkansas. For more information and a schedule of acts, please visit http://www.bluesandheritagefest.com.
9/18/09
The Pulaski County Humane Society is offering up to the minute reports on the health of 'Lucky Chance,' the horse that was reportedly dragged and injured last weekend in Independence County, Arkansas. To receive those updates, please visit http://www.warmhearts.org.
9/16/09
Little Rock Police are on the looking for Juan Ramirez, pictured here, as a suspect in a stabbing death from September 15, 2009.
Ramirez is 27-years-old. If you see Ramirez, please contact your local police.
9/3/09
Arkansas Family Council has posted their complete ‘do’s & don’ts’ list on their website at http://familycouncil.org.
8/18/09
Senator Mark Pryor is holding two teleconference town hall meetings tonight, and 6PM and 7PM. For more information on how you can participate, please visit http://www.pryor.senate.gov/.
8/13/09
Representative Mike Ross continues his talks with Arkansas in hopes to sell the idea of healthcare reform. Tonight, he hosts the first of two telephone town hall meetings. For more information on how you can participate, please visit http://www.ross.house.gov/.
8/12/09
For more information on the 2009 Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure on October 17th, please visit http://www.komenarkansas.org/.
7/31/09
Here are pictures taken of Gov Mike Beebe's recent trip to Cuba. Photo Credit: Bill Reed.
Governor Beebe meeting with Cuban Chamber of Commerce President Pedro Alvarez
Members of the Arkansas delegation at a trade meeting during the Cuba trip.
Governor Beebe at a market that caters to the growing expatriate population in Cuba.
Governor Beebe at a market that caters to the growing expatriate population in Cuba.
7/20/09
For more information on the "Safe Routes to School" program, please visit http://www.arkansashighways.com.
7/8/09
For more information about KIPP (Knowledge Is Power Program) in Arkansas, please visit http://www.KippDelta.org.
7/7/09
A new website created by Entergy Arkansas Inc., in cooperation with the Arkansas Economic Development Commission, is providing information for companies to help them choose Arkansas as a place to do business. The free web-based research center for economic development and site selection efforts can be found at http://ArkansasSiteSelection.com.
5/28/09
For more information and to sign up for the North Little Rock Police Department's community information service Nixle, please visit their website at http://www.nlrpolice.org.
The deadline for high school seniors to apply for Arkansas academic scholarships is quickly approaching! For more information, visit the Arkansas Department of Higher Education's website at http://www.adhe.edu.
5/22/09
For information on things to for the holiday weekend or all summer long right hear in the state, please visit http://www.Arkansas.com and http://www.ArkansasStateParks.com.
5/15/09
For more information on our wind energy stories, please visit http://www.arkansasenergy.org/solar-wind-bioenergy/wind/incentives-and-programs/anemometer-loan-program.aspx and http://www.jbu.edu/academics/science/renewable_energy/alp.asp.
5/13/09
For more information about the Little Rock Film Festival, please visit their official website at http://littlerockfilmfestival.org.
For more information on Arkansas highways with trouble from the recent rains and flooding, please visit http://www.arkansashighways.com.
5/12/09
For more information on today's Mayoral election in the city of Jacksonville, please visit http://www.votepulaski.net.
5/8/09
To keep up with information on the state of Arkansas for health information, including H1N1/Swine Flu, visit http://www.healthyarkansas.com or http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/whatsnew.htm.
5/6/09
Central Arkansas Corvette Club changing venues this weekend due to heavy rains. For more information, visit http://www.littlerockmeetings.com.
4/27/09
For more information on "National Crime Victims' Rights Week" and the Center for Healing Hearts and Spirits, a project of the Women’s Council on African American, Affairs, Inc. (WCAAA), please visit http://www.hhscenter.org.
4/23/09
To locate the nearest DFA office for assistance in receiving addition unemployment benefits or finding employment in Arkansas, visit http://www.dws.arkansas.gov.
4/16/09
The 2008 Arkansas Secretary of State History Report has been released, and for the first time ever you can view the entire report online! To see the report, visit http://www.sos.arkansas.gov.
4/14/09
For infomation on applying for an recovery grant from the Arkansas Arts Council, please visit http://www.arkansasarts.org.
4/10/09
For infomation on Good Friday & Easter church services online from The River Church, please visit http://www.barchurch.com.
3/25/09
Little Rock Police are looking for a man who robbed the Bank of America at 8000 Cantrell Road earlier today. For security camera pictures and a full description of the suspect, visit http://bandittrackerarkansas.com/
Long time oil man T Boone Pickens is organizing the New Energy Army in every Congressional District. If you want to join in on the cause, visit http://www.pickensplan.com
3/24/09
To contact the Small Business Administration for more information on their new loan programs under the American Recovery & Reinvestment Act of 2009, please visit http://www.sba.gov/ar
3/13/09
The Arkansas State Highway & Transportation Department have set up a website to help Arkansans track federal stimulus money being spent on project across the Arkansas highways. For more information, visit http://www.arkansashighways.com.
3/11/09
A new car license plate is available in Arkansas that honors Martin Luther King Jr., with proceeds raised by the new plate going to help fund scholarships. For more information on the King Commission scholarships, http://www.arkingdream.org.
3/09/09
The State of Arkansas has established a website for citizens to track
the spending of federal stimulus money. For more information, visit http://recovery.arkansas.gov.
2/27/09
With unemployment rising across the nation, Arkansans who have recently found themselves out of a job are looking for information on what to do. If you need information on unemployment insurance, job search information, or more, visit http://www.dws.arkansas.com.
If you are worried about your personal information being compromised with the resent finding of missing background checks, please visit http://notify.arkansas.gov and do a search for you name to see if any of your information is out there.
1/23/09
The number of counties in Arkansas under burn bans is growing. To check to see if your county is on the ban list, visit http://www.arkansasforestry.org.
1/6/09
The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission is holding public meetings tonight concering hunting regulations and upcoming season dates. For more information or meeting locations, visit thier website at http://www.agfc.com.
Are you a memeber of the Arkansas National Guard or Reserve and want to nominate your employer for the 2009 Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award? The deadline for entries is January 19th. For more information, visit http://www.freedomaward.mil.
1/5/09
Caterpillar Inc. will open a new plant in North Little Rock that will build motor graders, set to employ about 600 people. Production on the plan is expected to begin in early 2010. For more information on jobs from Caterpillar coming to North Little Rock, visit http://www.cat.com/careers/.
12/29/08
Christmas is over, but what do you do with that Christmas Tree? The Arkansas Game and Fish Commision is collecting used trees to hand out to fishermen to sink in a favorite fishing hole. Find a drop-off point near you at http://www.agfc.com/news/christmastree.aspx.
12/24/08
Want to keep track on Santa's Christmas Eve travels? Follow the link to http://www.noradsanta.org.
12/10/08
The Little Rock Zoo has just lauched a new interactive website. Check it out at http://www.littlerockzoo.com/.
12/8/08
Choirs from around the state are spreading Christmas spirit at the Arkansas State Capitol this week and next. For a schedule of choir performances, visit http://www.sos.ar.gov/holidays2008.
11/21/08
A new study about driver safety laws has been released by the Emergency Nurses Association, and Arkansas comes in last. To see the survey, visit http://www.ena.org.
Bring your kids' old bikes to the Bikes for Tykes recycled bicycle drive tomorrow in Conway. For more information, visit http://www.cycleconway.com.
11/20/08
PETA held a protest in the River Market this afternoon in advance of the Ringling Brothers Circus coming to town. Here are pictures of the protester:
11/19/08
Look for Petit Jean Meats at a special place this holiday season: a feature spot on the Food Network's show "Road Tasted with the Neelys." The show will air first on Friday, 11/21, at 9PM, and will re-air Sunday 11/23 at 2PM and the Wednesday before Thanksgiving at 7PM. To make your order for the holiday's visit http://www.peitjeanmeats.com.
11/12/08
For information on traveling with the Arkansas Martin Luther King, Jr. Commission to President Barack Obama's inaugeration ceremony visit http://www.arkingdream.org/.
11/7/08
For more information on the new G.I. Bill, please visit http://www.mygibill.org.
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The University of Central Arkansas has released the names and photographs of the UCA students who were killed in the shooting incident on campus last night.
Chavares Block
Ryan Henderson
The photos were on file for the students' UCA identification cards.
10/15/08
UAMS has created an initiative for dealing with older building and lead based paint. For more information, visit their APPLE website at http://www.uams.edu/coph/Apple/.
10/13/08
The Arkansas Guard is helping families of the 39th get ready to welcome thier soldiers home with a Yellow Ribbon program designed just for them. For more information visit http://www.arguard.org.
10/9/08
For more information on the Arkansas DeltaMade program on display during the Arkansas Blues and Heritage Festival in Helena-West Helena, visit http://www.arkansasdeltamade.com.
10/6/08
The October 15th deadline is nearing for thje only 50,000 Arkansans yet to file a 2007 tax return to receive their share of economic stimulus payments. For more information, please visit http://www.irs.gov.
10/2/08
For more information about the Arkansas Solar Tour in Little Rock, contact Bill Ball. 501-225-0700 or bill@stellarsun.com.
For the Ozark Solar Tour and Seminar contact John Gerrard, 479-422-7037 or toll-free 866-407-0527 or jgerrard@suncityenergy.com.
9/29/08
The October 6th deadline to register to vote in this year's election is fast approaching. For information on registration in Pulaski County, visit www.pulaskiclerk.com. Statewide visit http://votenaturally.org.
9/9/08
Attorney General Dustin McDaniel encourages citizens to use their cell phone cameras to document evidence of what they believe to be price gouging and email it to gas@arkansas.gov, text a picture to 501-539-0969, or can call 1-800-482-8982.
9/9/08
If you have concerns about traffic or safety conditions in your area, Metroplan wants to hear from you. Visit their website at http://metroplan.org.
8/30/08
ARN's Josh Heffington was in New Orleans when the evacuation began. Here are some images take from his cell phone of the city:
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8/27/08
For updates on the school status of Robinson Middle School, visit http://pcssd.org.
8/26/08
For more information for applications for the Daniel Cayce Award from the Clinton School of Public Service, visit http://www.clintonschool.uasys.edu.
8/20/08
To find out if you qualify for free or discounted dental care, and to find a clinic near you, visit http://www.DDARFoundation.com.
If you have any information on the death of 38-year-old Martha Lamas of Hot Springs, whose body was found at Hot Springs National Park around Thanksgiving time last year please call the FBI at toll free at 866-686-5234.
For parents in the Little Rock School District looking for more information on paying for school lunches online, visit http://www.LRSD.org.
8/19/08
To see video of Little Rock Zoo keeper Randal Berry capturing the new baby bats for their exhibit, visit http://vimeo.com/1553179.
8/15/08
For more information on Saturday Morning Cooking in the River Market, visit http://www.fivermarket.info.
8/6/08
For information on the auction the former Chancellor's home at the University of Arkansas visit http://uafrealestate.uark.edu/.
8/5/08
For information on what counties are currently under a burn bans, visit http://www.arkfireinfo.org/.
7/31/08
Earn a bachelor's or advanced degree in aviation at the Little Rock National Airport. Learn more at: http://www.erau.edu/.
7/25/2008
Want to know more about a proposed state-wide trauma center? Visit the state Health Department's website at http://www.healthyarkansas.com/.
7/22/2008
For more information on fire safety in Arkansas, visit the Forestry Department's websites at http://forestry.state.ar.us or http://arkfireinfo.org.
7/17/2008
Movies in the Park! A Little Rock tradition, but now, YOU can choice the movie. Log onto http://www.moviesintheparklr.net/ to pick from a list of offerings. Only two showings remain before the season closes.
An Ozone Action Day has been declared for a second day in a row. Children, the elderly and those with respiratory problems should stay indoors and everyone can reduce ozone formation by limiting the use of gas-guzzlers. To learn more and to track ozone across the state, click on http://www.adeq.state.ar.us/air/ozone/ozone_maps.htm.
7/14/08
For more information about Little Rock's latest addition to the public school system- the eStem charter schools at the elementary, middle and high school levels, click on http://estemlr.net.
6/26/2008
To learn more about the Long-Term Care Partnership plan, which provides specially-catered insurance plans for after retirement care, click on www.ltcp.arkansas.gov. Or you can toll-free 1-800-224-6330.
6/13/2008
For more information on ordering a new ASU Red Wolves license plate, contact the ASU Alumni office at 870-972-2586, or toll-free at 888-225-8343. A plate can also be ordered online at the Department of Finance and Administration website, http://www.arkansas.gov/dfa/motor_vehicle/mv_index.html, or through the ASU Alumni website at http://www.astatealumni.org.
5/21/2008
For information on applying for fedearl grants and loans for disaster relief, visit the FEMA website at http://www.fema.org.
If you think you'd like to protect and serve in Pine Bluff, follow the link to http://www.pbpd.org/1-Recruitment.htm.
5/15/2008
Have an unwelcome visitor in your home? Click on http://arkansasurbanwildlife.com/ for removal.
5/8/2008
For information on sending donations for tornado relief, visit the Red Cross website at http://redcross.org
5/7/08
Need help and don't know where to find it? Arkansas now offers a statewide service to help you answer nearly any question you may have about support and assistance from the state. Click on www.arkansas211.org.
5/5/2008
To see if you qualify for Disaster Unemployment Assistance click on http://www.dws.arkansas.gov/General/Disaster_Unemployment_Assistance.htm. Be sure to check fast-approaching deadlines!
5/1/2008
For more information on the Arkansas Game & Fish Commission's 2009 meetings on fishing regulations, visit thier website at http://agfc.com.
4/23/2008
If you would like to learn more about the proposed state lottery in Arkansas, you can click on Lt. Governor Bill Halter's pro-lottery site, http://www.hopeforarkansas.org/. Or click on the Family Council Action Committee's site, http://lottery.familycouncilactioncommittee.com/ which highlights the Truth Campaign against the lottery.
4/17/2008
To find more information or to request a the 2008 Arkansas state highway maps, please visit http://arkansashighways.com.
4/16/2008
To research information on identity theft, online safety, scams, meth and protecting seniors, visit the Arkansas Attorney General's new website www.bestreetsmart.org.
4/15/2008
For more information on state personal and corporate tax deadline extensions for counties affected by disaster, click on www.arkansas.gov/dfa/dfa_taxes.html.
