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Arkansas held first DREAM Act State Summit
LITTLE ROCK, AR - On Monday, January 16, 2012, concerned Arkansans gathered at the state's capitol to commemorate Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day with a statewide summit on the DREAM (Development, Relief and Education for Alien Minors) Act.
Discussion themes addressed at the Summit an analysis of the DREAM movement in Arkansas, prospects for the introduction of state DREAM Act in 2013, and opportunities for regional and state awareness-building.
A full agenda entailed strategic planni.... |
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LANTERNS! Festival ignites magic in Arkansas
LITTLE ROCK, AR - LANTERNS!, Arkansas’ only deep-winter outdoor festival, is returning to Little Rock for a fourth year of family fun and illuminating entertainment. From the China to the Moon, LANTERNS!, is a magical evening designed to delight children and adults alike.
This year the festival will be held Thursday through Saturday, February 2 - 4, 2012, from 6 pm to 10 pm, at Wildwood Park for the Arts, 20919 Denny Road, in west Little Rock. Admission is $10 for adults, $5 for children a.... |
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Arkansas Martin Luther King Commission celebrates National Day of Service
LITTLE ROCK, AR - The observance of the congressionally legislated Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, is a United States holiday marking the birthday of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., observed on the third Monday of January each year, around the time of King’s birthday, January 15, 1929.
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. once said, "Life's most persistent and urgent question is: 'What are you doing for others?” Each year, Americans across the country answer that question by coming together on th.... |
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Governor Beebe: A better year for Arkansas in 2012
LITTLE ROCK - In Arkansas, 2011 was a year of record flooding and searing heat, a busy and deadly tornado season and a slow recovery from national economic woes. However, our agricultural industry has rebounded after those floods, we continue to rebuild and recover from the storms, and Arkansas remains one of only four states to make it through the past two fiscal years without a general-revenue shortfall.
We can’t predict everything 2012 will bring with it, but we know some of the events t.... |
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ACCIÓN Arkansas ready to help small business owners
NORTH LITTLE ROCK, AR – ACCIÓN Arkansas, an extension of micro lending leader ACCIÓN Texas celebrated the launch of its lending operations in Arkansas Wednesday, November 30.
The grand-opening ceremony featured federal, state and local officials, including North Little Rock Mayor Patrick Hays, Christopher Masingill, Delta Regional Authority Federal Co-Chairman, Bob Nash, former Head of Personnel for the White House in the Clinton Administration, Linda Nelson, District Director, U.S. Small.... |
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Arkansas wins National Grant to fund college completion efforts
LITTLE ROCK, AR - Governor Mike Beebe announced today that Arkansas has been awarded $1 million that will fund efforts to increase college completion. The grant, financed by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, is part of Complete College America's Completion Innovation Challenge.
"Complete College America's grant is well-timed to assist in our redoubled efforts to increase the number of college graduates in Arkansas," Beebe said. "It recognizes that continued hard work will improve our wor.... |
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Jennings Osborne, Arkansas philanthropist dies at 67
LITTLE ROCK, AR - Jennings Osborne, the philanthropist whose Christmas lights and fireworks amazed millions died Wednesday after complications following heart surgery. He was 67.
Osborne often called himself “the luckiest guy in the world" for all that he was able to do with his wealth, which he made in the medical testing business.
In a statement sent out Wednesday, Governor Mike Beebe expressed his sympathies with the passing of Osborne. "With the passing of Jennings Osborne, Arkansas h.... |
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Attorney General re-launches Spanish Website
LITTLE ROCK, AR - Attorney General Dustin McDaniel announced today that his office has re-launched its Spanish-language website to provide comprehensive, translated content that mirrors the Attorney General's main Internet site.
Located at http://www.arkansasag.gov/AG_SP/sp/, the revamped Spanish-language site offers consumer information from the Attorney General's Public Protection Department, translated weekly Consumer Alerts and important tips on topics including identity theft and cyber.... |
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Arkansas disaster assistance nears $18 million
LITTLE ROCK, AR - In just one month, nearly $18 million in state and federal disaster funds have been awarded to eligible individuals and families to assist with their recovery.
Arkansans have already begun to rebuild and repair following a presidential disaster declaration on May 2, Arkansas Department of Emergency Management and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) officials said Thursday. In fact, the first disaster assistance grants reached some of the state's survivors weeks ago..... |
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Is this your year to be a Fashion Model?
LITTLE ROCK, AR - Little Rock Fashion Week 2011 Model Search is Saturday, May 21 and Sunday, May 22 at 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm on both days at Moody Chapel AME's Life Center, located at 5630 Mabelvale Pike in Little Rock.
Earn a spot as a model during Little Rock Fashion Week (LRFW) July 11-16 and compete for "Model of the Year," which includes a one-year modeling contract with LRFW. Models represented by LRFW have received paid modeling jobs in print, broadcast and runway.
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Arkansas National Guard response to flooding
LITTLE ROCK, AR - Twenty-six soldiers with the Arkansas National Guard deploy to Pocahontas because of flooding there. The levee protecting the town has been overwhelmed by water from the Black River. Governor Mike Beebe surveyed the damage Friday.
The Arkansas National Guard has over 300 Arkansas National Guardsmen currently working flood response missions in the state with hundreds more on standby as the Guard continues to receive new assignments from the Arkansas Department of Emergenc.... |
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HWOA is celebrating 12th Annual “Cinco de Mayo”
SPRINGDALE, AR - The Hispanic Women’s Organization of Arkansas (HWOA) announce its 12th Annual Cinco de Mayo Celebration to be held May 7th, 2011 at the Jones Center in Springdale. The festival theme reflects its motto, "Celebrating Education, Culture and Community.”
Proceeds benefit the HWOA Scholarship Fund.
Since its inception in 2000, the HWOA Scholarship fund has awarded 190 scholarships worth $95,000 to Hispanic students many of whom are first generation college students. HWOA .... |
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New foreclosures Law has benefits for homeowners
LITTLE ROCK, AR - The recent recession has made it more difficult for all of us to pay our bills, what with costs rising everywhere from the grocery store to the gas station. The weak economy has been particularly tough on some homeowners, whose tight finances have put them at risk of losing their homes because they have fallen behind in their mortgage payments.
Attorney General Dustin McDaniel is aware that too many families face such a crisis, and he is concerned that homeowners often hav.... |
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Traces of radiation detected in Arkansas
LITTLE ROCK, AR - Air quality samples taken in the state this week have detected the presence of iodine-131, which is an element that has been associated with the nuclear power plant accident in Japan. According to the EPA, these types of findings are to be expected in the coming days all across the country and are far below levels of human health concern, including for infants and children.
The air monitors are maintained by the Arkansas Department of Health, which routinely monitors air c.... |
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Butterfly Ministries to offered free dresses for Prom
NORTH LITTLE ROCK, AR - With Spring almost here, that means high school prom is just around the corner. The North Little Rock Mayor’s Youth Council and Butterfly Ministries of North Little Rock will hold the third annual PROM event to give away evening clothes and accessories to girls who might otherwise not get to attend their prom.
On Friday, March 11th from 6 until 9, and Saturday, March 12th from 9 until 3 inside First United Methodist Church at 6701 JFK volunteers will transform the S.... |
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