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Little Rock– Arkansas Black Hall of Fame Foundation, in partnership with Arkansas Community Foundation, is awarding grants to programs that benefit African American or other underserved populations in Arkansas. Nonprofits with programs focusing on education, health and wellness, youth development, strengthening families and economic development are eligible to apply. Grants that mitigate the impact of COVID-19 on these areas will also be considered.

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — When it comes to managing tomato fruit worms in Arkansas, using the right product once is often as good as it gets.

Ft. Smith- Throughout February, the University of Arkansas at Fort Smith will honor and celebrate Black History Month with a slate of events hosted by the Black Student Association, Men of Excellence, and the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at UAFS.

Fayetteville, Ark. — Anthony Klappa, MD, recently joined Washington Regional Cardiovascular Clinic, part of the Washington Regional Walker Heart Institute, where he provides evaluation, diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular disorders.

Fayetteville- Sara Grigg, APRN, recently joined Washington Regional Eureka Springs Family Clinic where she provides comprehensive medical care for adults and children of all ages. Grigg earned a Master of Science in Nursing from Walden University and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Cox College. She has more than 10 years’ experience as a registered nurse in labor and delivery, public health and occupational health.

Mountain Home- Baxter Regional Medical Center welcomes Amy Reano, APRN, to our medical staff and Baxter Regional Urology Clinic. Amy is a board-certified nurse practitioner joining the practice of Austin Barber, MD; Daniel Decker, MD; Daniel Zapata, MD; Katie Hutchens, APRN; and Daniel Pevril, APRN.

Submitted by Britni Padilla-Dumas Little Rock- The Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT), together with Arkansas State Police (ASP) and Arkansas Highway Police (AHP), announced today a new work zone safety campaign aimed at cracking down on reckless and distracted driving in work zones across the state. The Slow Down, Phone Down campaign will deploy increased ASP and AHP patrols in work zones to watch for dangerous driving.