Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders proposed an overhaul of the state’s schools that will pair a 39% raise in starting teacher pay with a new voucher program that will direct public money to pay for private and home schooling.
Month: February 2023
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U.S. says China balloon could collect intelligence signals
China’s balloon that crossed the United States was equipped to collect intelligence signals and was part of a huge, military-linked aerial spy program that targeted more than 40 countries, officials said.
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Fayetteville adds $1.5 million in relief money to childcare assistance program
The City Council has agreed to quadruple the funding for Fayetteville’s childcare assistance program.
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Razorbacks erupt at Rupp, topple Kentucky in standout performance
Eric Musselman’s Arkansas Razorbacks basketball team chased excellence for 40 minutes Tuesday night and caught it against Kentucky.
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Arkansas Gov. Sanders slams Biden for ‘woke fantasies’
Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders painted a dystopian portrait of the country in her rebuttal to President Joe Biden’s State of the Union address Tuesday night.
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Biden in State of Union exhorts Congress: ‘Finish the job’
In his 73-minute speech, Biden sought to portray a nation dramatically improved from the one he took charge of two years ago.
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Arkansas pulls away from Kentucky in 2nd half, wins 88-73
Arkansas used a blazing second half to pull away and beat Kentucky 88-73 on Tuesday night, giving coach Eric Musselman his 200th collegiate victory.
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Fayetteville City Council recap: Feb. 7, 2023
Contracts for improvements at Gulley Park, Increasing funding for the city’s childcare assistance program and more.
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Folk School of Fayetteville to set up shop in historic Walker-Stone House
The folks behind the Fayetteville Roots Festival have a new project in the works in downtown Fayetteville.
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Fayetteville seeks 20 volunteers for boards and committees
The list of vacancies includes seats on the Advertising and Promotion Commission, Black Heritage Preservation Commission, Fayetteville Arts Council, Planning Commission and nine more.
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City to host blood drive Feb. 8 on Fayetteville square
Officials said local blood reserve levels dropped sharply during the recent winter storms, and that at least 400 donations were lost due to blood drive cancellations and donor center closures.
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Fayetteville seeks nominees for 2023 environmental stewardship award
Fayetteville’s Environmental Action Committee is seeking nominations for the 2023 Mayor’s Environmental Stewardship Award.
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Arkansas Gov. Sanders to offer State of the Union rebuttal
The speech is a reintroduction for Sanders, already well known from her time as press secretary and one of Trump’s closest aides.
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Arkansas House passes amended bill that no longer targets drag performances
Opponents of the legislation said the amended version is an improvement over the original proposal that specifically targeted drag shows.
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New Orleans-based restaurant The Daily Beet to open Fayetteville location
A nearly-vegetarian restaurant and juice bar with two locations in New Orleans is set to soon expand to Fayetteville.