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Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) names new Director

Thursday, December 5 by Luke Matheson

The Arkansas Highway Commission has appointed Jared D. Wiley as the new Director of the Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT). The decision, announced after an executive session on Wednesday, December 4, 2024, follows the Commission’s scheduled business meeting earlier that day. Wiley will assume... Read More.

Tudor to retire as Department of Transportation Director

Wednesday, December 4 by Ray King

The Arkansas Department of Transportation announced that Lorie Tudor, the department’s first female director, is retiring effective Jan. 10.Tudor, who has led the department since March 2020, informed the state Highway Commission of her decision in a letter Monday.During her time as director, Tudor... Read More.

Cabot man killed in two-vehicle accident

Wednesday, December 4 by Ray King

A Cabot man was killed in a two-vehicle accident in Lonoke County Tuesday.According to a preliminary report, Bradley C. Clayton, 51, was northbound on Arkansas Highway 89 Jeffery Lane when the 2015 Chevrolet Sonic he was driving crossed the center line and into the... Read More.

Pedestrian killed in accident in Pulaski County

Tuesday, December 3 by Ray King

A Pulaski County man was killed Sunday when he was hit by a vehicle while trying to cross Interstate 40.According to a preliminary report, Craig Sailor, 63, of North Little Rock was attempting to cross the highway at mile marker 146 when he was... Read More.

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Warren Stephens Nominated as Ambassador to Strengthen U.S.-UK Ties

Monday, December 2 by Greg

President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Warren Stephens as the next ambassador to the United Kingdom. Stephens, an Arkansas investment banker and President of Stephens Inc., has been recognized by Trump as a successful businessman and will represent the U.S. to a key ally. Stephens... Read More.

Remember healthy eating during Thanksgiving feast

Tuesday, November 26 by Ray King

Pine Bluff, AR — The approach of the holiday season means Arkansans will soon be gathering to eat festive foods and watch football with their families and friends, Rachel L. Luckett, family and consumer sciences coordinator for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistant Program (SNAP) and... Read More.

Study calls for more doulas to support mothers giving birth

Tuesday, November 26 by Ray King

FAYETTEVILLE — Community-based doulas can help mothers better navigate the health care system and provide cultural support, but there are not enough doulas in Arkansas to serve communities, according to researchers from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS).Doulas are trained birth coaches... Read More.

Arkansas State Police sees increased road rage incidents over the past year

Monday, November 25 by Luke Matheson

It is no surprise to most that 80 percent of drivers in America admit to experiencing significant anger, aggression or road rage at least once in the past year*. Aggressive driving can be blamed for 66 percent of traffic fatalities, and road rage has... Read More.

Investigation underway following officer-involved shooting in Malvern

Saturday, November 23 by Luke Matheson

ASP’s Criminal Investigation Division is investigating an officer-involved shooting fatality that occurred at approximately 2:45 p.m. on Friday, November 22, 2024.The suspect, wanted in a shooting that occurred earlier near the Hot Spring County Courthouse in Malvern, died after fleeing from law enforcement. Troopers located... Read More.

Hundreds of pounds of drugs and weapons seized by State Troopers in November

Friday, November 22 by Luke Matheson

Arkansas State Police Troopers seized more than 680 pounds of illegal narcotics and 13 illegal firearms from individuals trafficking contraband on Arkansas interstates in the first three weeks of November.The largest of the seizures occurred on Wednesday, November 20, in Crittenden County, where Troopers... Read More.

Arkansas Game & Fish Commission Director announces resignation

Friday, November 22 by Luke Matheson

MOUNTAIN VIEW — Arkansas Game and Fish Commission Director Austin Booth tendered his resignation during today’s monthly commission meeting at the Ozark Folk Center Visitor Center auditorium. Booth’s resignation becomes effective Jan. 4, 2025. He’s been the AGFC director since 2021.Booth explained that the... Read More.

Arkansas Attorney General Provides $600,000 Grant to Support Women’s Mental Health Fellowship

Wednesday, November 20 by Luke Matheson

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences has received a $600,000 grant from Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin to support a women’s mental health fellowship in an effort to address the impact of the opioid epidemic on women and to help reduce the state’s... Read More.

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