Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 22nd of August.
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🏘️ Community
A cheerful crowd gathered Friday evening in downtown Fort Smith for a ceremony that renamed a part of North 25th Street near Northside High School as Isaiah Joe Court.
The street honors local NBA champion Isaiah Joe, who played for the Razorbacks and Thunder and now plays for the Pistons.
🏛️ Government
A legislative panel approved $5 million for turf replacement projects in school districts, including a $2.89 million contract for Greenwood School District to install turf on sports fields — a decision expected to improve athletic facilities.
The work is set to begin soon.
🏥 Health
On Thursday, a state panel advanced rules to let Medicaid reimburse doulas and lactation consultants in Arkansas - a step aimed at improving maternal health statewide.
🏈 Sports
Between 2008 and 2024, high school 11-man football in Arkansas dropped 11.3% from 13,711 to 12,162 (according to the National Federation of State High School Associations), which could limit the local recruiting pool.
Waldron Bulldogs overcame a slow start Friday night at Bulldog Stadium in Waldron as they beat Lavaca Golden Arrows in a scrimmage.
Teammate Jaxson Brown (23) made key plays in the first half.
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