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Arkansas police departments see 911 operator shortage

11.9.21 – THV11 – Sherwood, Ark  The Sherwood Police Department says they have enough dispatchers to cover the area, but they’re often stretched thin. They’re the voice you hear first in an emergency when you call for help.  911 dispatchers are...

Hundreds of new Oklahoma laws go into effect today

The Oklahoma State Capitol (Phil Cross/KOKH) 11.1.21 – TULSA, Okla. (KTUL) More than 350 new laws go into effect today in Oklahoma. One new law caps insulin prices. With 14% of the state suffering from diabetes, it’s a welcomed sight in Oklahoma. Those who...

Mississippi unemployment claims on the decline

11.5.21 – Laurel Leader Call –  (The Center Square) – The Center Square) – Initial unemployment claims in Mississippi dropped to 1,009 during the week ending Oct. 30. That’s down from 1,223 new claims from the week before, according to statistics...

How Arkansas schools are addressing our need for tech workers

11.6.21 – AXIOS NorthWest Arkansas Community College just launched the first course of its coding boot camps in October. They’re designed to put students on the fast track to learning multiple skills, like JavaScript and HTML, says Evetta...