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Arkansas Advocate: Arkansas PBS will retain national affiliation despite potential federal cuts
Magnolia Reporter - Arkansas
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Arkansas PBS will renew its membership with its parent company for another year starting Tuesday, July 1, 2025, its board of commissioners agreed at a special meeting Monday after debating whether to save $2.3 million in national dues in the face...
Arkansas Advocate: Internet group files another federal suit over Arkansas social media laws
Magnolia Reporter - Arkansas
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A nonprofit trade association for internet companies is again suing Arkansas over legislation regulating social media platforms, arguing two new state laws are unconstitutional. Approved by lawmakers in April, the laws would prohibit social media...
Little Rock’s Most Beautiful Homes 2025
Little Rock Soiree - Arkansas
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July 1, 2025
Sleek designs, luxe details, secluded streets — this is how you do Little Rock in style. Credit: Jason Masters 5229 Edgewood Road Neighborhood: Prospect Terrace | Year built: 1930 Bedrooms: 4 | Bathrooms: 5 | Square feet: 5,340 Credit: Jason...
Three killed in car crashes in Arkansas on Sunday
Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette
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July 1, 2025
Three people were killed and three others injured in two separate car crashes on Sunday, according to preliminary information from the Department of Public Safety. Jason Madura, 43, of Nixon, Mo., was killed in a three-vehicle incident in...
Arkansas History for July 1: Heiskell becomes Gazette editor
Magnolia Reporter - Arkansas
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Important Arkansas historical events and significant anniversaries for July 1, and notable births and deaths of native Arkansans born on this date. Information is drawn from state archives, historical societies, contemporary newspapers and other...
How much TV do Georgians watch? This genre is the reason why
The Augusta Chronicle - Georgia
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When it comes to television preferences, Georgians are tuning in for laughs and nostalgia, according to a new report. The most popular TV genres in each state has been released by Mental Floss. Researchers used Google Trends data to analyze...
Gretchen Walsh Wins 2025 Honda Sports Awards As Collegiate Woman Athlete Of The Year
SwimSwam - Texas
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July 1, 2025
25-time NCAA champion and Olympic gold medalist Gretchen Walsh was named the Collegiate Woman Athlete of the Year and awarded the Honda Cup at a ceremony in New York City tonight. The Honda Sports Awards, voted on by administrators from over 1,000...
Little Rock couple donate 105 works of art to the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts
Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette
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June 30, 2025
Robyn and John Horn of Little Rock have donated 105 works of art from their private collection to the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts, the art center's executive director announced Monday. Victoria Ramirez, the museum's executive director, announced...
Little Rock couple donate 155 works of art to the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts
Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette
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June 30, 2025
Robyn and John Horn of Little Rock have donated 155 works of art from their private collection to the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts, the art center's executive director announced Monday. Victoria Ramirez, the museum's executive director, announced...
Rockford celebrated music with its first-ever jazz festival
Northern Public Radio WNIJ - Illinois
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July 1, 2025
Rockford hosted its first-ever jazz festival this past Saturday. The event featured local and Chicagoland musicians. WNIJ’s Yvonne Boose shared the experience. Sweet sounds filled the air on a hot summer day at Levings Park. There was a stage...
Arkansas Advocate: Internet group files another federal suit over state’s social media laws
Arkadelphian - Arkansas
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June 30, 2025
By ANTOINETTE GRAJEDA | Arkansas Advocate A nonprofit trade association for internet companies is again suing Arkansas over legislation regulating social media platforms, arguing two new state laws are unconstitutional. Approved by lawmakers in...
Arkansas Museum reports successful year with high attendance and generous donations
Pulaski Times - Arkansas
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June 30, 2025
The Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts (AMFA) has released its 2024 Annual Report, highlighting a year of strong attendance, increased donor support, and expanded programming. The report was unveiled at the museum’s annual meeting, attended by members...
'Hair' brings '60s rock, rebellion to Little Rock stage in July
Northeast Arkansas News
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Peace, love, and powerful rock anthems will take center stage at The Arkansas Repertory Theatre in Little Rock as the groundbreaking musical “Hair” opens July 11 through July 27. A cultural touchstone of the 1960s, “Hair” tells the story of “The...
Who’s playing where? A cheat sheet on college sports realignment
The Boston Globe - Massachusetts
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1996 (9): Clemson, Duke, Florida State, Georgia Tech, Maryland, North Carolina, North Carolina State, Wake Forest, Virginia. 2023 (14): Boston College, Clemson, Duke, Florida State, Georgia Tech, Louisville, Miami, North Carolina, North Carolina...
‘Vintage logos are all the rage’: New UA Wildcats basketball court reflects modern era in sports design
Tucson Sentinel - Arizona
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Not since interim coach Russ Pennell stepped in for Arizona men’s basketball stalwart Lute Olson in the 2008-09 season has a cactus logo been featured on the floor at McKale Center. That’s about to change. Recently, the Wildcats’ X page announced...
UA Little Rock Employees Earn Honors in 2025 Arkansas Press Women Communications Contest
UA Little Rock - Arkansas
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June 30, 2025
Angelita Faller | June 30, 2025 Communications and Marketing employees earned multiple awards from the Arkansas Press Women 2025 Professional Communications Contest, including several for work promoting the April 8, 2024, solar eclipse event at...
Four area standouts chosen amongst Arkansas’ elite student-athletes recognized on All Arkansas Preps Teams 2024-25 sports year
Malvern Daily Record - Arkansas
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June 30, 2025
As representatives of the area and Hot Spring County, this year four area standout student-athletes were amongst the elite selectees recognized as honorees chosen to the 2024-25 All Arkansas Preps teams presented by the Arkansas Democrat Gazette....
People can reel in a free reel, become an outdoors woman and more in Northwest Arkansas
Arkansas Democrat Gazette
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July 1, 2025
Let us read it for you. Listen now. Your browser does not support the audio element. Get a free reel Free used fishing reels are available at the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission's Hunt Family Nature Center, 3400 N. 40th St. in Springdale. The...
Tech industry group sues Arkansas over 2 new laws that would limit content on social media platforms
Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette
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July 1, 2025
A tech industry trade group sued Arkansas on Friday over two new laws that would place limits on content on social media platforms and would allow parents of children who killed themselves to sue over content on the platforms. The lawsuit by...
Arkansas opens first dental school with inaugural class
Pulaski Times - Arkansas
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June 30, 2025
Arkansas has taken a significant step forward in improving access to oral health care with the opening of its first dental school. The Lyon College School of Dental Medicine, located in Little Rock, has welcomed its inaugural class of 80 students....