DHS to Open Summer Food Program Application Period January 14

Applications for the 2019 Arkansas Summer Food Service Program (ASFSP) will be processed in two phases, beginning in January, according to the Arkansas Department of Human Services (DHS).The first period, only for schools and government sponsors, will open Monday, January 14, 2019.  All other... Read More.

SBA Disaster Loans Available; Deadline May 6, 2019

Small nonfarm businesses in 11 Arkansas counties are eligible to apply for low-interest federal disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration.  The deadline to apply for economic injury is May 6, 2019.These loans offset economic losses because of reduced revenues caused by hail... Read More.
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Mid-America Science Museum in Hot Springs to Expand

Expansion plans by the Mid-America Science Museum in Hot Springs include groundbreaking on a 7,000-square-foot free-standing exhibition hall within a few months.The Sentinel-Record reported last month that groundbreaking ceremonies are expected in March.Museum Executive Director Diane LaFollette says the complex should be open on... Read More.

Feds Cracking Down on Theft of Christmas Packages in Arkansas

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. -- Federal authorities in Arkansas have launched a crackdown they're calling Operation Porch Pirate to target thieves taking Christmas packages after they've been delivered to homes.Federal prosecutors said Monday they'll seek to file felony mail theft charges rather than a state... Read More.
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Arkansas Razorbacks Linebacker Arrested, Facing Gun and Drug Charges

A sophomore linebacker on the Arkansas Razorbacks football team was arrested in Fayetteville on Tuesday, according to the Washington County Sheriff's Office.  He faces several drug and gun charges.  He has been suspended "indefinitely" from the team, according to the University of Arkansas.Demetrius "Dee"... Read More.

Arkansas Health Officials Report 4th Flu Death of Season

Arkansas health officials on Tuesday reported the fourth flu-related death of the season.The person who died was between the ages of 45 and 64, according to the state Department of Health. Three of the four flu-related deaths this season have been in that age... Read More.
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Silver Alert Issued for Missing Little Rock Woman

Authorities have activated a Silver Alert for a missing 54-year-old woman from Pulaski County.State Police say Joyce Toney was last known to be in the 4300 block of West Markham Street near UAMS hospital around 5:00 p.m. on Monday.Toney is described as a black... Read More.

Arkansas DEA Agent Arrested on Federal Bribery and Drug Charges

A Drug Enforcement Administration special agent has been arrested on federal bribery and drug conspiracy charges following allegations that he accepted payment from a drug dealer in exchange for information.U.S. Attorney Cody Hiland said Nathan Koen was arrested Tuesday on a federal complaint that... Read More.