Hot Springs man accused of infant death

HOT SPRINGS, Ark. (AP) — An Arkansas man was arrested and charged with capital murder Tuesday in the death of his 5-month-old son.Hot Springs police said Cody Webb, 35, was booked into Garland County jail and is being held without bond.Police said officers responded... Read More.

Lykes leads Hogs past Elon

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) — Chris Lykes scored 21 points to lead four in double figures and Arkansas defeated Elon 81-55 on Tuesday night.Lykes made only four field goals but was 12 for 12 from the free-throw line and the Razorbacks cashed in on 29... Read More.
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Medicaid overhaul approved by feds

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson said Tuesday that the federal government has approved the state’s proposal to overhaul its Medicaid expansion.“This will allow 300,000 low-income Arkansans to continue to receive health care under our qualified insurance plans that have been... Read More.

Two dead in Little Rock shooting

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Two men with gunshot wounds were found dead in a stolen vehicle near the front entrance of a Little Rock hospital, police said, and a third person later arrived with a gunshot wound to the leg.The two men were... Read More.
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Hogs drop second game of the season to Hofstra

NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The 24th-ranked Arkansas Razorbacks were not out to rack up style points against Hofstra on Saturday night. They were simply looking to bounce back from their first loss of the season with a win.Hofstra instead walked away with... Read More.

Competency questions delay capital murder trial

TEXARKANA, Ark. (AP) — Questions over the competency of an Arkansas state prison inmate charged with killing a county jail guard in 2016 have continued to delay a resolution in the case.Prosecutors have filed a motion saying experts for the state and the defense... Read More.
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First case of Omicron COVID19 reported in state

(AP) — Arkansas on Friday reported its first case of the omicron COVID-19 variant as the state’s coronavirus cases and hospitalizations continued to increase.The Arkansas Department of Health did not release information about the person’s location, age or gender, nor whether they had been... Read More.

State trooper kills two after two state chase

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — An Arkansas state trooper shot and killed two men during a chase that began in Arkansas and ended in Memphis, authorities said.The chase along Interstate 55 ended about 2:30 p.m. on Interstate 55 at McLemore Avenue, according to a joint... Read More.
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Poyen schools looking at 4-day week

The Poyen School District is reportedly considering switching from a five-day to a four-day week.According to a story in the Sheridan Headlight newspaper, Superintendent Ronnie Kissire said the district looked at other schools who are using a four-day week and they seem to be... Read More.
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Texas rolls over UAPB 63-31

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas got some new muscle on the floor and turned up the defense to earn an easy win Tuesday night over Arkansas-Pine Bluff.The question now is how many minutes and rebounds can forward Dylan Disu give the No. 17 Longhorns... Read More.