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Empowering Students to Combat Fentanyl: A Statewide Initiative Begins at University of Arkansas

Wednesday, October 30 by Luke Matheson

Attorney General Tim Griffin today at the University of Arkansas issued the following statement announcing “One Pill Can Kill,” an initiative to educate college students about the dangers of fentanyl and give them tools to combat it:“Fentanyl is a scourge on our society, and... Read More.

Quapaw and Local Officials discuss Saracen Casino Resort progress

Wednesday, October 30 by Luke Matheson

The final beam was lifted into place for the new hotel and convention center at Saracen Casino Resort on Tuesday with a host of workers, media, government officials, and Quapaw Nation officials on hand.One such official was the new Quapaw Nation Business Committee Chair... Read More.

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Arkansas Game & Fish offers free youth game tags

Tuesday, October 29 by Luke Matheson

The first segment of the 2024-25 Arkansas youth deer hunting season runs Nov. 2-3, and many young guns will be celebrating their first deer hunting trip, first deer of the season and the beginning of their conservation journey as a hunter. Make sure they... Read More.

Arkansas State Police locate abducted teen; Arrest man for kidnapping & other charges

Tuesday, October 29 by Luke Matheson

On Monday, October 28, 2024, Arkansas State Troopers located a 16-year-old boy reported missing the previous day from Brandon, Mississippi.The teen was recovered unharmed from the suspect’s Rogers home.Kaleb James Cannady, 33, is being held at the Benton County Detention Center on a Mississippi... Read More.

Entergy Arkansas donates nearly $380,000 to help vulnerable customers this summer

Thursday, October 24 by Luke Matheson

This summer, Entergy Arkansas provided nearly $380,000 through our “Beat the Heat” efforts, helping our low-income customers and communities stay cool and pay their bills throughout the summer. Through Entergy Arkansas’ “Beat the Heat” program, customers received bill payment assistance, fans, energy efficiency kits,... Read More.

Entergy Arkansas and Invenergy announce start of commercial operations at Walnut Bend Solar

Wednesday, October 23 by Luke Matheson

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. -- Adding to its growing fleet of utility-scale solar generating facilities, Entergy Arkansas has announced the start of commercial operations at Walnut Bend Solar Energy Center. The 100-megawatt solar energy center is located in Lee County to the east of Brinkley,... Read More.

14-year-old Maumelle girl found safe

Wednesday, October 23 by Luke Matheson

UPDATE: The Arkansas State Police reports that Jamia McKnight has been found and is safe. ORIGINAL POST: Name: Jamia McKnight Age: 14 Missing from: Maumelle, Pulaski County Description: Black Female / 5' 5" / 115 pounds Hair: Brown / Eyes: Brown Jamia was last seen near Marseille Drive on October 22, 2024, around... Read More.

Two plead guilty to violating big cats’ public safety act

Wednesday, October 23 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK—Jonathan D. Ross, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Arkansas, announced Wednesday that two men involved with violations of the Big Cat Public Safety Act have pleaded guilty. Keidrick Damond Usifo, 30, of Conway, and Deon Johnson, 28, of Little Rock, entered guilty... Read More.

Sheridan Fire Department becomes first volunteer department in Arkansas to receive a Safe Haven Box

Monday, October 21 by Luke Matheson

The Sheridan Fire Department recently received $7,000 from the WoodmenLife Outreach Foundation for a Safe Haven Baby Box.Sheridan Assistant Fire Chief Joseph Scott spoke with Deltaplex News to discuss the Safe Haven Box.The Department already has a Safe Haven Box with testing underway to... Read More.

Arkansas State Police reports endangered 15-year-old girl found safe

Monday, October 21 by Luke Matheson

UPDATE: Arkansas State Police reports Natalie has been located and is safe.ORIGINAL STORY:MISSING AND ENDANGERED CHILD MEDIA ADVISORYNatalie Meyer Age: 15 Missing from Goshen, AR White Female 5'2" 137 lbs Hair: Brown - Eyes: BrownOn Monday, October 21, 2024, at approximately 8:30 a.m., 15-year-old Natalie Meyer (W/F) was... Read More.

Study says ground beef tops soy-based substitute in building protein

Monday, October 21 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK — When it comes to building muscle, not all proteins are created equal. New research from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) reveals that 100% ground beef packs a bigger punch for muscle protein synthesis than a soy-based counterpart. In fact,... Read More.

Court says marijuana amendment votes won’t be counted

Monday, October 21 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The Arkansas Supreme Court on Monday blocked votes from being counted for a ballot initiative that would have expanded medical marijuana in the state, ruling that the proposal’s language was misleading.In a 4-3 decision, justices ruled that the measure did... Read More.

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