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Senate to quiz Huckabee about nomination as Ambassador to Israel

Tuesday, March 25 by Ray King

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s nominee to be ambassador to Israel will face a confirmation hearing Tuesday on Capitol Hill as U.S. and Arab mediators struggle to get a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas back on track after Israeli forces resumed the war... Read More.

Arkansas Access to Justice and Delta Justice Center Partner to Create Free Legal Services Directory

Monday, March 24 by Luke Matheson

The Delta Justice Center is partnering with Arkansas Access to Justice to compile and produce a directory of free legal resource providers throughout the state.This resource will be available for Arkansans who are interested in applying for legal services and serve as a comprehensive... Read More.

Congressional Art Competition 2025 Now Open for Arkansas High School Students

Tuesday, March 18 by Greg

Congressman Bruce Westerman (AR-04) announces the annual Congressional Art Competition for 2025 is now open to receive entries from high school students across the Fourth District of Arkansas.Each spring, a nation-wide high school arts competition is sponsored by the Members of the U.S. House... Read More.

Cabot man arrested after shooting at teen on an ATV

Tuesday, March 18 by Luke Matheson

On Wednesday, March 12, 2025, around 7:30 p.m., Arkansas State Police (ASP) received a call to a road rage with a weapon incident at Arkansas Highway 89 and Highway 5 near Cabot. The incident involved a suspect in a vehicle shooting at a teen... Read More.

UAMS and Walmart joining forces to increase access to nutritious food

Monday, March 17 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) and Walmart are collaborating to increase access to nutritious food across Arkansas. Through the collaboration, participants in select research projects at the UAMS Institute for Community Health Innovation will receive Walmart Wellness Benefit cards... Read More.

Fatalities confirmed following tornadic storms in Arkansas Friday night

Saturday, March 15 by Luke Matheson

Three fatalities have been confirmed in Independence County, and 29 people were reported injured in eight counties in connection to a storm system that moved through the state overnight. Numbers are preliminary and subject to change. Staff from the Arkansas Division of Emergency Management (ADEM)... Read More.

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Two Arrested after child found dead in Weiner, Ark.

Saturday, March 15 by Luke Matheson

Authorities in Poinsett County have arrested two individuals following the tragic discovery of a deceased child in a home in Weiner, Arkansas.Ridge Brandon Noel, 31, and Sharece MonQue Scott, 30, face charges of first-degree endangering the welfare of a minor, with additional charges expected... Read More.

University of Arkansas Under Federal Investigation for Alleged Racial Discrimination

Friday, March 14 by Luke Matheson

The University of Arkansas in Fayetteville is among more than 50 universities under investigation by the Education Department for alleged racial discrimination.These investigations align with efforts by President Donald Trump's administration to address diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs that officials claim may exclude... Read More.

Arkansas Faces Moderate Flu Activity and Rising COVID Cases

Friday, March 14 by Luke Matheson

Arkansas is currently experiencing a moderate level of influenza-like illness (ILI) activity, with a score of 6 out of 13, according to ILINet data for Week 10.Hospital emergency departments have reported that 5.46% of visits are due to ILI, 1.89% to COVID-like illness (CLI),... Read More.

U.S. inflation slows for first time in six months

Wednesday, March 12 by Luke Matheson

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. inflation slowed last month for the first time since September and a measure of underlying inflation fell to a four-year low, even as additional tariffs on steel and aluminum that kicked in Wednesday threaten to send prices higher.The consumer price... Read More.

Mandatory firearm safety classes for Arkansas public schools passed into law

Sunday, March 9 by Luke Matheson

A new law in Arkansas, Act 229, mandates that public schools and open enrollment public charter schools provide age-appropriate firearm safety education.This initiative, led by Rep. R. Scott Richardson, arose from community discussions about children's exposure to firearms, particularly unsecured ones in homes they... Read More.

Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders Blocks Chinese Apps to Safeguard State Security and Privacy

Friday, March 7 by Luke Matheson

Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders has taken action to block access to Chinese-based platforms DeepSeek, RedNote, and Lemon8 on devices within the executive branch. This decision is part of a broader strategy to protect state interests and security from potential risks associated with the... Read More.

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