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Weekend Entertainment Roundup for October 17th, 2024
Daniel Breen
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Little Rock Public Radio
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Five companies, three of whom have applied previously, responded to a request for proposals to administer Arkansas’ school voucher program after the state fired a previous vendor. -
A charter school company called IOTA Community Schools was given state approval to build two new schools in Southwest Little Rock. -
Nearly half of Arkansas’ 1.2 million households can be considered ALICE—asset-limited, income-constrained and employed. -
Their district encompasses parts of North Little Rock and the Indian Hills neighborhood. -
Another decision is expected to determine if votes cast on the initiative should count. -
Some central Arkansas voters will see Democrat Kwami Abdul-Bey and incumbent Republican Rep. David Ray on the ballot in November. -
The Arkansas Department of Education is seeking a new company to help administer the state’s school voucher program after terminating a contract with its current vendor. -
Maureen Skinner is running as a Democrat against incumbent Republican state Sen. Mark Johnson. -
Hear this week's episode of the Arkansas Newswrap, presented by Little Rock Public Radio, KUAF Fayetteville and KASU Jonesboro. -
A Libertarian, Democrat and Republican are in competition for the position of Treasurer of the State of Arkansas.
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Arts & Letters
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What do you do when a 19th century outlaw is your namesake? Why if you're creative Frank Thurmond, you write about him and his infamous wife, Lottie Deno the notorious 'lady' gambler!
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