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What to know about invasive fish in Arkansas

An invasive species is terrorizing rivers across the country, including Arkansas, and experts say it may be too late to stop them.
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August proclaimed as Catfish Month in Arkansas

Gov. Sanders has established August as Catfish Month in Arkansas to celebrate the catfish industry's contributions to the state's economy and agricultural sector.
Arkansas

Arkansas reduces credit card fees for revenue office transactions, installs new payment devices

This is a constructive outcome for 134 revenue offices across the state.
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Arkansas reduces credit card fees for revenue office transactions

Before, there was a 2.75% credit card fee with a $2 minimum. Now, the Department of Finance said there will be a 1.6% fee with no minimum charge.
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Train cars derail in Arkansas, officials say

The North Little Rock Fire Department confirmed that 14 train cars were derailed near Doyle Venable and MacArthur Drive.
Crime

Woman pleads guilty to killing unborn baby, Arkansas pregnant mother in plot to claim child as her own

Amber Waterman pleaded guilty to kidnapping a pregnant Arkansas woman, taking her into Missouri, killing her, and trying to claim the stillborn baby as her own.
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Arkansas school trying new year-round calendar starting this week

Starting July 29, 2024, the Hot Springs School District will open its doors for the new year-round schedule.
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Arkansas Scholarship Lottery continues to do well

The lottery is focused on giving scholarships to college students while continuing the traditional lottery format.
Education

Arkansas Teacher of the Year finalists announced by Department of Education

The finalists will each receive a certificate and $1,000 provided by the Walton Family Foundation, as well as be honored at the Governor's Mansion on Aug. 5.
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Rogers adopts development code focused on walkability, creating community spaces

"It's not just a set of rules that tell people what they can't do, it shows people what we want them to do."
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Arkansas AG requested to investigate company near 188th Wing with suspected ties to China

"The name that they used for that purchase is actually the address of the facility itself," Secretary Wesley Ward said. "Even that was enough to raise a red flag."