Tag: Pulaski

Pulaski Coroner searching for next of kin of deceased man

Jul. 4—EDIT — As of 12:20 p.m. The Coroner’s Office stated they were able to make contact with next-of-kin. They are no longer looking for assistance. The Pulaski County Coroner’s Office is asking for help from the public to locate the next of kin for a person who has passed away: Mark Edward Turner, a […]

University of Arkansas Pulaski Technical College receives two grants for nearly $6 million to expand, grow nursing program across campuses

NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Ark.- Two grants are coming together to help the University of Arkansas Pulaski Technical College fight the decreasing number of nurses in the United States. “The first grant that we received recently was from the Department of Labor, and it is a consortium grant,” University of Arkansas Pulaski Technical College Chancellor, Doctor Summer DeProw, said. […]

Pulaski County school districts gather for Totality STEM event

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Multiple Pulaski County school districts gathered Thursday for a totality STEM showcase at the Arkansas State Fairgrounds’ Hall of Industry. Leaders said it was a way to celebrate the eclipse while highlighting the convergence of STEM education. There were about 40,000 kids in attendance, district leaders said they’ve been working since […]

Pulaski County deputies make arrest in Saturday evening shooting

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Deputies with the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office have made an arrest in a Saturday evening shooting that left a juvenile dead. PCSO officials announced Sunday that 18-year-old Juan Ruiz was arrested in connection to the shooting and is facing a charge of capital murder. Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office investigating Saturday shooting; […]

A Pulaski and an engine bay: Reflections on wildfire response

As we all take a well-earned pause this holiday season, I’ve taken to thinking about gifts and gift-giving; about the sometimes-delicate balancing act between giving someone what they want, versus what they need. A need is something necessary. It may even be something urgent. Identifying a need for our state wildland firefighting response teams is […]