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President Trump approves disaster funding for Arkansas amid heavy flooding

President Trump approves disaster funding for Arkansas amid heavy flooding

LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — President Donald Trump has approved Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders’ request for an Emergency Declaration for Direct Federal Assistance. The request was made to assist Arkansas with response to storms, tornadoes, and flooding that began on April 2, 2025 and is ongoing. Heavy rainfall is causing flooding along Buffalo River, Spring River, Little…MORE

Arvest Bank kicks off 15th year of Million Meals campaign

Arvest Bank kicks off 15th year of Million Meals campaign

Arvest Bank announced on Thursday the start of its 15th annual Million Meals campaign, a two-month initiative to raise awareness and money to help fight hunger in its four-state footprint of Arkansas, Oklahoma, Missouri and Kansas. Money collected during the campaign, which runs through May 31, will benefit more than 80 food partners, including the Food…MORE

Walmart considers bid to purchase TikTok

Walmart considers bid to purchase TikTok

BENTONVILLE, Ark. (KATV) — Walmart is actively considering joining a group of investors to purchase TikTok, according to ABC. The ban on the app, which was delayed by an executive order signed by President Donald Trump in January, is set to take effect on April 5, 2025. Sources close to the deal say Walmart’s interest was…MORE

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BJTS 4-17-25

BJTS 4-17-25

Brenda Gilbert, President of the National Dunbar Horace Mann Alumni Association (NDHMAA), along with Reunion Chairperson Deborah Springer Suttlar and Raymond Frazier with Bus Transportation, want to remind everyone that the registration deadline for the upcoming National Dunbar Horace Mann Reunion is April 30th. If you haven’t registered yet or need more information, please contact…

BJTS 4-10-25

BJTS 4-10-25

Kimberly Hayman, founder and executive director of Ashley’s Kloset, an Arkansas 501(c)(3) nonprofit that supports individuals with disabilities and their families, is hosting the annual Boots and Bling Fundraiser. It will take place on Thursday, April 25 from 5 to 9 p.m. at the Red and Blue Events Venue. For tickets and more information, visit…

BJTS 4-3-25

BJTS 4-3-25

Kenya Eddings, Director of the Arkansas Minority Health Commission, highlights the organization’s mission to ensure that all minority Arkansans have access to preventive health care. Their goal is to promote wellness and prevent diseases that disproportionately affect minority communities. In recognition of National Nutrition Awareness Month, the focus this month is on healthy eating. For…

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