Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 29th of June.
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🏘️ Community
Nonprofit groups in Northwest Arkansas hosted diverse summer events that supported addiction recovery and celebrated conservation efforts at venues such as the Botanical Garden of the Ozarks and a wine festival—engaging community members in hands-on learning and creative activities during a Garden Magic camp. Many locals took part in these varied community programs.
🎭 Culture
The Northwest Arkansas Pride Festival took place on June 28 in Fayetteville with an annual parade and a pop concert by Betty Who, following a June 27 trans march and drag show.
The festival will continue today with more events scheduled.
🌲 Environment
In June, Arkansas recorded nine tornadoes, making it the most active month since 1916.
Washington County confirmed two EF–1 tornadoes near Devil’s Den and West Fork that brought the year-to-date total to 59, well above the state’s average of 37.
🏛️ Government
Tech group NetChoice sued Arkansas in a federal court in Fayetteville on Friday over two new laws that limit social media content and permit parents to sue platforms if they believe harmful content contributed to a child's death.
A spokesperson for Attorney General Tim Griffin said his office reviewed the complaint and will defend the laws.
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