Stuttgart woman killed in traffic accident

A Stuttgart woman was killed in a one-vehicle accident in Arkansas County Friday afternoon. According to a preliminary report from the Arkansas State Police, Marsha Snyder, 71, was attempting to merge into the northbound traffic lane of U.S. 73 after passing a vehicle when she... Read More.

Sheridan City council votes to hire another police officer

At its last meeting the Sheridan City Council voted to hire another police officer for the Sheridan Police Department. According to the Sheridan Headlight newspaper, Police Chief Jason Teague asked for the additional officer and Mayor Joe Wise told the newspaper that there are certain... Read More.
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Lawsuit challenges ban on gender confirming treatments

An attorney with the American Civil Liberties Union urged a federal appeals court Wednesday to continue blocking Arkansas’ ban on gender confirming treatments or surgery for children, saying reinstating the restriction would create uncertainty for families around the state. A three-judge panel of the 8th U.S.... Read More.

Little Rock man killed in pedestrian accident

A Little Rock man was killed Tuesday when he was hit by a vehicle on Airport Road. According to a preliminary report, Johnnie J. Washington, 40, was struck by a 2016 GMC that was traveling south toward Roosevelt Road at 1:21 a.m. Washington was pronounced dead... Read More.
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Early voting begins statewide

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Early voting began Tuesday in Arkansas for next week’s primary runoff election. There are no statewide or congressional races on the ballot in the June 21 runoff so the action will instead focus on several Republican primaries for the state... Read More.
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Grant County preparing former church for renovations

Grant County officials are preparing the former First Baptist Church of Sheridan, which the county bought recent, for extensive renovations. According to the Sheridan Headlight newspaper, Grant County Judge Randy Pruitt said crews have been focused on cleaning out the building, hauling away numerous loads... Read More.
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UAMS begins new cancer patient access system

LITTLE ROCK — The UAMS Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute is implementing a new statewide patient navigation program to help cancer patients across the state access needed prevention, screening, treatment and support services. The program serves all Arkansans regardless of provider. “We know advances in... Read More.

Rice explains Hydrating for Heroes program

Retired Pine Bluff firefighter Steven Rice heads up a program to keep firefighters, police officers, and emergency ambulance personnel hydrated during these hot summer months and he was asked about the program Tuesday by Rick Walker. Rice and first responders will be accepting a donation... Read More.
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Bryant man killed in accident at Malvern

A Bryant man was killed in a one-vehicle in Malvern Thursday night. According to a preliminary report, Donterris Lamon Mallory, 31, was southbound Arkansas Highway 67 when the 2008Ford he was driving veered into the northbound lane, striking the bridge railing east of the roadway.... Read More.