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Arkansas opts into new federal food assistance program for children during summer break

Arkansas will participate in a federal program providing food assistance for children during summer break from school this year, Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced Tuesday. Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer, or Summer EBT, will provide $120 in food benefits for each Arkansas child eligible for the National School Lunch Program, a U.S. Department of Agriculture service […]

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Arkansas

Arkansas, Missouri to receive $1.3 million to improve healthcare facilities

LEBANON, Nh. (KAIT) – Four healthcare facilities between Arkansas and Missouri are looking to get some much-needed support, thanks to the federal government. On Wednesday, Oct. 12, the U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development announced the USDA is awarding $110 million in grants to improve healthcare facilities in rural towns across the nation. Officials said […]

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City Council

Pamplin Media Group – Q&A: Hillsboro City Council candidates on the issues | #citycouncil

In their own words, candidates’ thoughts on water rates, zoning changes, community development and more. Hillsboro voters will have a lot of choices to make on their ballots due Tuesday, Nov. 8. Ten people have filed for Hillsboro City Council seats. Two are running in Ward 1, including incumbent Beach Pace, and two are running […]

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Arkansas

USDA declares drought disaster for Arkansas, Missouri counties

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KAIT) With the hotter temperatures impacting many farmers in the country, government officials are acting. According to a news release, the United States Department of Agriculture declared a disaster due to drought in the state of Arkansas, with 12 counties being affected. Four counties in Missouri were also affected. The disaster declaration […]

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