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UAMS receives grant for school emergency response program

Monday, December 30 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences’ (UAMS) Institute for Digital Health & Innovation has received a three-year, $1.9 million grant from the U.S. Department of Justice to create a community-based emergency response program Little Rock schools.“We are grateful to have... Read More.

Federal judge rejects state law on challenging library books

Friday, December 27 by Ray King

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) — A federal judge on Monday struck down key parts of an Arkansas law that would have allowed criminal charges against librarians and booksellers for providing “harmful” materials to minors.U.S. District Judge Timothy Brooks found that elements of the law are unconstitutional.“I... Read More.

Legislators support fair and reasonable rates for pharmacies in new rule

Sunday, December 22 by Ray King

The Arkansas Legislative Council on Friday approved legislation requiring health benefit plans and pharmacy benefit managers to reimburse pharmacies “at fair and reasonable rates.”The new rule is effective Jan. 1 and followed a vote which would have cleared the way to reject the legislation.In... Read More.

Study shows Arkansas tops list of most popular state to move to

Thursday, December 19 by Ray King

A new study found that Arkansas, known for its natural beauty, was the most popular state to move to in 2024, with Americans citing job opportunities, proximity to friends and family and affordability as their primary moving motivators.According to the national mover Atlas Van Lines'... Read More.

Arkansas State Police investigating after woman found dead following officer-involved shooting

Wednesday, December 11 by Luke Matheson

The Arkansas State Police Criminal Investigation Division is investigating the death of Clara Braxton from Independence County, Arkansas after her body was found following an officer-involved shooting on December 8, 2024, in Festus, Missouri.The incident began around 11 a.m. when the Festus Police Department... Read More.

Nuclear One power plant celebrates 50 years of operation

Wednesday, December 11 by Ray King

RUSSELLVILLE, Ark. — Arkansas Nuclear One (ANO), the state’s only operational nuclear power plant, proudly celebrates 50 years of commercial operation this December. Since Unit 1 began generating reliable electricity in 1974, ANO team members have delivered safe, clean and reliable energy to Arkansas,... Read More.

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18-year federal sentence for man convicted of possessing fentanyl

Monday, December 9 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK—Edmond Quatrell Blue, a multi-convicted felon caught with more than a kilogram of fentanyl, will spend the next 18 years in federal prison for possession with intent to distribute fentanyl. Jonathan D. Ross, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Arkansas, announced... Read More.

10-year-old Miller County girl found safe

Monday, December 9 by Luke Matheson

UPDATE: The Arkansas State Police reports Chevelle Cummings has been located and is safe.ORIGINAL STORY:The Arkansas State Police is asking for the public’s help in finding 10-year-old Chevelle Cummings.Cummings went missing from her home during the early morning hours Monday morning.More in: Name: Chevelle Cummings Age: 10 Missing... Read More.

Applications Now Open for the 2025 Girls of Promise® Conference

Friday, December 6 by Luke Matheson

The Women’s Foundation of Arkansas (WFA), in partnership with Acxiom Corporation, announced the application process is open for the 2025 Girls of Promise® Conference.This annual event empowers eighth-grade girls from across Arkansas to explore science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics (STEAM) fields through hands-on... Read More.

Truck driver arrested in Little Rock following road rage incident

Thursday, December 5 by Luke Matheson

On Wednesday, December 4, 2024, Arkansas State Police arrested Ernest Oneal, 38, of Little Rock, in connection to a road rage incident that occurred on Interstate 40 near Prothro Junction in North Little Rock around 10 a.m.The victim described the semi truck driven by... Read More.

Legendary sports reporter Bob Holt dies at 65

Thursday, December 5 by Luke Matheson

Bob Holt, a dedicated sports reporter for the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, passed away at the age of 65. He covered the Arkansas Razorbacks for 43 years.Holt collapsed on Saturday while returning to the press box at Faurot Field in Columbia, Missouri, after the Razorbacks' loss... Read More.

AGFC monitoring avian influenza in Arkansas

Thursday, December 5 by Luke Matheson

LITTLE ROCK — The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission is asking waterfowl hunters and wildlife watchers heading to the field to keep an eye out for any sick or dead birds they find in the wild that may be the result of avian influenza.... Read More.

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