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Southern Arkansas University launches new Bachelor of Science in Emergency Management for Fall 2026 | News | Southern Arkansas University
Southern Arkansas University has announced the launch of a new Bachelor of Science in Emergency Management, with enrollment beginning in Fall 2026. The program, housed in the Department of Behavioral and Social Sciences in the Dempsey College of Liberal and Performing Arts, is designed to meet growing demand for trained emergency management professionals across government, public safety, healthcare, and the private sector.
The 120-credit-hour degree combines classroom instruction with practical application across the core disciplines of modern emergency management, including incident command and the National Incident Command System (ICS), homeland security and counterterrorism policy, critical infrastructure protection, cybersecurity, and emergency management technology. Graduates will be prepared to lead response, recovery, mitigation, and preparedness operations at the local, state, or federal level.
Dr. Jennifer Rowsam, dean of the Dempsey College of Liberal and Performing Arts, said, “We are excited to offer a program that will meet the needs of Arkansas. With the Arkansas Law Enforcement Training Academy (ALETA) in East Camden and SAU-Tech housing the Arkansas Fire Training Academy, it is a natural fit for SAU to offer the next step for police, fire, and emergency medical professionals. The growing lithium industry in South Arkansas requires critical safety infrastructure, and we are excited to provide a degree to support growth in our region.”
The program is designed to serve both traditional undergraduate students interested in public safety or government service and working professionals in fire service, law enforcement, EMS, healthcare, or the military seeking advancement into command, administrative, or policy leadership roles.
Military veterans transitioning into civilian emergency management careers and adult learners with related credentials or experience are also encouraged to apply. SAU offers flexible transfer pathways and course formats designed to accommodate both traditional students and working professionals. Full admissions details are available on the program’s website.
Graduates of the program will be prepared for careers such as Emergency Management Director, Homeland Security Analyst, Critical Infrastructure Protection Specialist, Incident Commander, and leadership positions in fire service, law enforcement, EMS, healthcare systems, and emergency planning organizations. Potential employers include FEMA, the Department of Homeland Security, the Arkansas Division of Emergency Management, hospitals and healthcare systems, school and university safety offices, and private-sector risk management firms.
“As a former first responder, I understand how difficult it can be for emergency services professionals to pursue higher education while balancing work, family, and community responsibilities. That is why this fully online Emergency Management program was created with flexible 7-week courses designed specifically for today’s working professionals,” said Josh Miller, assistant professor of criminal justice. Miller added, “One of the greatest advantages of the 7-week format is that students can maintain a full course load while focusing on only two to three classes at a time, making the program more manageable and accessible for busy professionals.”
As communities across Arkansas and the nation face growing challenges related to disaster response, cybersecurity, public safety, and infrastructure protection, SAU continues to expand programs that directly support regional workforce and leadership needs. The new Emergency Management degree reflects the University’s commitment to preparing students for meaningful, high-demand careers while serving industries and agencies that play a vital role in protecting communities throughout the region.
To learn more about the Emergency Management program at SAU, visit SAU Emergency Management Program.
About SAU:
Southern Arkansas University provides students with the complete college experience in a caring environment of service, innovation, and community. With more than 100 degrees across four distinct colleges and the School of Graduate Studies, SAU initiates new degree programs to meet the needs of today’s career and professional trends. To learn more about SAU, visit www.saumag.edu.
Arkansas
Arkansas Lottery Powerball, Cash 3 winning numbers for July 6, 2026
The Arkansas Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big.
Here’s a look at Monday, July 6, 2026 results for each game:
Winning Powerball numbers from July 6 drawing
17-44-63-66-67, Powerball: 04, Power Play: 2
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Winning Cash 3 numbers from July 6 drawing
Midday: 4-5-7
Evening: 6-5-7
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Winning Cash 4 numbers from July 6 drawing
Midday: 4-6-7-1
Evening: 2-8-9-8
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Winning Natural State Jackpot numbers from July 6 drawing
13-23-26-33-38
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Winning Millionaire for Life numbers from July 6 drawing
02-08-32-54-56, Bonus: 03
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When are the Arkansas Lottery drawings held?
- Powerball: 9:59 p.m. CT on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
- Mega Millions: 10 p.m. CT on Tuesday and Friday.
- Cash 3 Midday: 12:59 p.m. CT daily except Sunday.
- Cash 3 Evening: 6:59 p.m. CT daily.
- Cash 4 Midday: 12:59 p.m. CT daily except Sunday.
- Cash 4 Evening: 6:59 p.m. CT daily.
- Lucky For Life: 9:30 p.m. CT daily.
- Natural State Jackpot: 8 p.m. CT daily except Sunday.
- LOTTO: 9 p.m. CT on Wednesday and Saturday.
- Millionaire for Life: 10:15 p.m. CT daily.
This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by an Arkansas editor. You can send feedback using this form.
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Arkansas restaurants adapt as rising food costs change menus and dining habits
Little Rock, Ark. (KATV) — Rising transportation, labor and food costs continue to reshape Arkansas’ restaurant industry, forcing owners to adjust menus while customers rethink how they dine out.
Food prices have increased, placing additional pressure on restaurants.
Restaurant owners say the cost of staple ingredients such as produce; dairy and meat remain one of their biggest challenges.
“When they had a freeze, our tomatoes went from $34 a case to $104 a case,” said Cole Treece of Buffalo Grill. “So little things like that, you mix in amongst the inflation already and it really puts a burden on the restaurant owner.”
At Allsopp & Chapple, owner Dillon Garcia is opening a new restaurant and said he is keeping menu items and maintaining premium ingredients.
“People aren’t ordering as many desserts, as many appetizers or as many drinks,” Garcia said.
“We’re still going to focus on really high-quality, premium ingredients. It’s just going to be at a lower price point. We’re going to focus on burgers and sandwiches versus filets and halibut.”
Alicia Payseno with the Arkansas Restaurant Association said families are scaling back what they order when dining out.
“A family that would come in and typically order an appetizer, four entrees and a dessert are really splitting meals,” Payseno said. “They’re having to be very selective in what they decide to purchase that day.”
Garcia said customers have become noticeably more price-conscious than in previous years.
“We’re definitely seeing people more concerned about prices than we’ve typically seen,” he said. “For the first time, people are actually asking, ‘Is tax included in the liquor?’”
While many restaurants have increased menu prices to offset higher operating costs, others have delayed passing those expenses to customers.
“We haven’t passed those costs yet,” Treece said. “It will get to a point where we have to pass them on to the customer because we just can’t eat it forever.”
For longtime restaurants such as Buffalo Grill, Treece said loyal customers have helped keep the business afloat despite ongoing inflation.
“We’ve been very fortunate that we have a longtime core group of customers in this area,” Treece said.
“They don’t mind paying because they know what they’re getting.”
As costs remain elevated, restaurant owners say they will continue looking for ways to balance affordability for customers while maintaining the quality that keeps diners coming back.
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Arkansas Storm Team Forecast: Thunderstorms will start to pop around 2:00 this aftenoon
Monday starts off quiet, but the cloud will grow this afternoon and thunderstorms will develop.
A couple isolated thunderstorms are possible by 2:00 p.m., but they will be more likely between 4:00 and 6:00 p.m.. Thunderstorms will produce dangerous lightning, of course, and some may produce very strong wind gusts. Storms will carry into the evening, and should end in Central Arkansas by 10:00 p.m., but in South Arkansas they may last as late as Midnight.
Tuesday afternoon will bring a few more thunderstorms in the afternoon with the same threats. The rain and storm chance will drop even lower on Wednesday.
Then, with no rain or storms in the forecast for Thursday and Friday, it will be just plain old hot!
Rain and thunderstorm chances will return over the weekend.

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