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Naturalization ceremony honors new citizens to the country
2+ hour, 5+ min ago (690+ words) Forty-two hands were raised. And when they were lowered, the United States had 42 brand new citizens. In a naturalization ceremony at the Clinton Presidential Library " where former President Bill Clinton would later speak " 42 people from 19 countries who had completed a…...
SLIDESHOW: Providence Park, a home for the homeless, opens in Pulaski County
5+ hour, 14+ min ago (245+ words) A novel solution for homelessness is up and running in an unexpected oasis hidden in the brushy woods of southern Pulaski County." On Friday, after seven years of planning, digging and building, a passel of local dignitaries, volunteers, donors, do-gooders…...
Tiramisu at George's, quesadillas at Three Amigo's Restaurante and more: The best things we ate in April
1+ hour, 17+ min ago (26+ words) With April in the rearview, we're looking back at some of the best restaurant dishes the Eat Arkansas team came across over the last month....
Military industrial development in Northwest Arkansas draws public opposition
6+ hour, 14+ min ago (1655+ words) California-based aerospace developer'Swarm Aero'on February 17 hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the launch of a high-tech military drone manufacturing plant in south Fayetteville. At the event, federal and local government officials spoke and congratulated one another inside the empty factory....
Students postpone effort to put environmental issue on ballot
7+ hour, 6+ min ago (71+ words) Arkansas Times Student organizers have paused their effort to put a "right to a clean environment" measure on the ballot until the 2028 election cycle. Taori said in an email that she and the other students hoped to help with some…...
SESSION SNAPSHOT: With budget done, Arkansas Legislature moves on to tax cuts
11+ hour, 44+ min ago (956+ words) Arkansas lawmakers ended the fiscal session this week as expected, and will return to the Capitol Monday for a special session focused on tax cuts." Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders issued a proclamation Thursday that set the special session's agenda, which…...
Embattled Parkview volleyball coach will not return next year
7+ hour, 50+ min ago (164+ words) Little Rock's Parkview High School has an opening for a health teacher and volleyball coach. Kendahl Davenport, who formerly held that job, will leave the employ of the Little Rock School District when her contract for the 2025-26 school years runs…...
Springer family to break ground on community garden and wellness center
7+ hour, 33+ min ago (88+ words) Arkansas Times DOC Project, a Little Rock nonprofit founded in honor of the late Dr. Worthier R. Springer Jr. , will break ground Sunday on a new community garden and wellness center in the Granite Mountain neighborhood. Located at 4801 Edge St. on…...
After 50 years of professional theater on a shoestring budget, The Rep is still here
9+ hour, 31+ min ago (1440+ words) At the end of May, the Arkansas Repertory Theatre will open the curtain on its 50th season at the center of Arkansas theater, driven by local philanthropy and ambitious new leaders. The company's longevity, however, was never a guarantee. In fact,…...