Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 29th of July.
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📰 Economy
A state tax-free weekend begins Saturday, Aug.
1, and taxes are waived on qualifying clothing under $100, school supplies and electronics until Sunday night. Residents can shop online or in-store to take advantage of savings on items like diapers, laptops and more.
🏛️ Government
U.S. Rep. Steve Womack visited the Clay Roper Western Arkansas Youth Shelter in Mulberry on Monday, July 27 (run by Comprehensive Juvenile Services) to address youth homelessness.
He met with shelter leaders and Mayor Gary Baxter as he stressed the need for more government aid.
🏈 Sports
At SEC Media Days in Tampa, Arkansas’ Ryan Silverfield and four other first-year SEC head coaches outlined that success in their opening season includes steady team growth and maintaining effort.
Silverfield said he will focus on daily improvement over win totals to build a strong foundation for the Razorbacks.
Arkansas baseball coach Dave Van Horn is looking forward to seeing 18-year-old Japanese pitcher Shogo Miyauchi pitch live on campus in August.
The Razorbacks will play four exhibition games at Baum-Walker Stadium this fall + review new rule proposals and player updates.
🎉 Rogers Events
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Wynonna Judd Concert
7-9 p.m. — The Walmart AMP — Ticket details not provided — Experience an evening of music with the iconic Wynonna Judd.
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