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Arkansas State 4-H president Connor Henry inducted into Arkansas 4-H Hall of Fame
Newton County Times - Arkansas
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By Tracy Courage U of A System Division of Agriculture LITTLE ROCK — Scores of 4-H members strive to earn a place in the Arkansas 4-H Hall of Fame, but the annual award goes to just one person who has achieved at the very highest level. Connor...
Amelia Lisowe reflects on her journey after winning Miss Arkansas’ Teen
The Saline Courier - Arkansas
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June 21, 2025
Amelia Lisowe of Benton was crowned Miss Arkansas’ Teen 2025 on June 13 during the final round of competition at the Robinson Center in downtown Little Rock — a moment she didn’t see coming. “A lot of people think they could win, but I didn’t...
Big Changes Coming To Little Rock Zoo We Can’t Wait To See
Kicker 102.5 - Arkansas
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June 20, 2025
The Little Rock Zoo is amid some growing pains through late 2026 with Project Zoo. This transformation will not only reimagine how guests see the zoo, but also how they experience Arkansas's only zoo. Upgrades to The Little Rock Zoo - The Zoo...
Low levels on Mississippi River cut value of Arkansas’ soybean crop, economists say
The Pine Bluff Commercial - Arkansas
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June 21, 2025
Effects from record low levels on the Mississippi River could've reduced the value of Arkansas' 2022 soybean crop up to $293 million, according to research by two agricultural economists with the University of Arkansas System Division of...
Arkansas data center chief says federal cuts, policy changes affecting grant requests
Arkansas Democrat Gazette
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June 20, 2025
Let us read it for you. Listen now. Your browser does not support the audio element. Incomplete, outdated and insufficient data from federal agencies, the result of recent staff reductions, can have an effect on the grant request process for...
Arkansas Master Gardeners of the Year announced at 2025 state conference
Stuttgart Daily Leader - Arkansas
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June 20, 2025
Scenes from the 2025 Master Gardener State Conference held at Harding University in Searcy, Ark. SEARCY, Ark. — Angelia Hudson and Joanne York were recently named the 2024 Arkansas Master Gardeners of the Year in honor of their contributions to...
Luke Bryan Promises Full Refund After Vocal Issues Derail Arkansas Concert
Country Now - Tennessee
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June 20, 2025
“This is the weirdest thing I’ve ever delt with in my life,” Bryan admitted. Luke Bryan has promised to refund all ticket holders at his recent Arkansas concert after battling vocal issues on stage. On Thursday, June 19, Bryan took the stage at...
College hoops fans pick 5-star Tyran Stokes’ team among Kentucky, Kansas, Arkansas, and Louisville
Sportskeeda
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June 20, 2025
Tyran Stokes is the No. 1 ranked player in the Class of 2026 and currently one of the hottest names in college basketball recruiting. With the decision on his future pending, fans are already having fun picking where they think he should go. The...
Colorado Springs voters reject Karman Line Annexation amid lower Arkansas Valley water concerns
The Fence Post - Nebraska
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June 20, 2025
Lower Arkansas Valley Water Conservancy District On Tuesday, June 17, Colorado Springs voters rejected the Karman Line annexation in a special municipal election. The unofficial results released by the City of Colorado Springs City Clerk’s Office...
Senator John Boozman's tweets cover agriculture talks, youth programs, and Juneteenth reflections
Pulaski Times - Arkansas
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June 19, 2025
Senator John Boozman, representing Arkansas, shared insights and reflections through a series of tweets on June 18 and 19, 2025. The posts covered discussions on agricultural research, the impact of youth programs, and the significance of...
Where were the cheapest places to fill up on midgrade gas in cities in Arkansas County in week ending June 14?
Lowe Delta News - Arkansas
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June 20, 2025
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Chairman Willie L. Phillips | www.ferc.govFederal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Chairman Willie L. Phillips | www.ferc.gov There was a single gas station in cities across Arkansas County selling...
Little Rock Industrial Park Sold for $9.8M
Arkansas Business
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June 19, 2025
A Google Street View image of Brandon Square (© Google) Brandon Square, a 177,349-SF flex industrial property in southwest Little Rock, sold June 11 for $9.85 million. Little Rock Flex LLC sold the 11.48-acre property to Pond Commercial LLC of...
Solid Waste Enforcement: Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment - Division of Environmental Quality and City of Elaine Enter into Consent Administrative Order
JD Supra - California
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June 20, 2025
Download PDF The Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment - Division of Environmental Quality (“DEQ”) and City of Elaine, Arkansas entered into an April 17th Consent Administrative Order (“CAO”) addressing an alleged violation of certain...
Luke Bryan Refunds All Tickets After Struggling Through Arkansas Concert: “I Don’t Give a Damn”
American Songwriter
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June 20, 2025
Although dedicating years to helping judge on American Idol alongside Lionel Richie, Luke Bryan never forgot about his own career. While thrilled to watch aspiring artists capture their dreams, he also looked to expand his own stardom. And on May...
Jon Eickmann joins St. Louis Fed’s Transportation Industry Council
Illinois Business Journal
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June 20, 2025
Jon Eickmann Jon Eickmann, senior vice president and treasurer at Enterprise Mobility in St. Louis, has been named to the Transportation Industry Council of the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis. The St. Louis Fed created four District Industry...
Arkansas History for June 20: 20 Years of Oil Celebration
Magnolia Reporter - Arkansas
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Important Arkansas historical events and significant anniversaries for June 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...
Days ahead of NBA draft, Arkansas HC John Calipari gives his verdict on one athlete teams shouldn't pass on
Sportskeeda
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June 20, 2025
Arkansas coach John Calipari is actively promoting Adou Thiero ahead of the 2025 NBA draft, which will be held on Wednesday and Thursday. Thiero, who played under Calipari at Kentucky before following him to Fayetteville, has the full support of...
The Other L.A.: The Film Industry in Lower Alabama Part 2
FOX10 News - Alabama
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June 20, 2025
SEE ALSO: The Other L.A.: The Film Industry in Lower Alabama Part 1 MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - If you’ve been to the movies lately you may have spotted some familiar sights. The Port City and parts of the Gulf Coast are featured in the newly released...
Chevron Acquires Two Smackover Leases as It Eyes Lithium Production
Rigzone
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June 20, 2025
Chevron Corp. has acquired two leaseholds in the Smackover Formation spanning about 125,00 net acres, saying the purchases mark the first step in its establishment of a commercial-scale lithium business in the United States. The acreage positions,...
Arkansas' John Calipari points out striking parallels between Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and former Chicago Bulls MVP
Sportskeeda
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June 20, 2025
Arkansas coach John Calipari has coached numerous talents in college, who went on to thrive in the NBA, including Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Derrick Rose — both MVP winners. Rose played for Calipari at Memphis during the 2007-2008 season, with...