Malvern man killed after being hit by vehicle

A 60-year-old Malvern man was killed Tuesday when he was struck by a vehicle which had previously hit two other vehicles. According to a preliminary report, Kenneth Williams was hit when the vehicle, a 2017 GMC, left the roadway and entered the median of Interstate... Read More.

One killed, one hurt in Garland County accident

One person was killed and a second injured in a two-vehicle traffic accident in Garland County Monday night. According to a preliminary report Llonson Escobar, 29, of Hot Springs was westbound on U.S. 270 and according to a witness, was swerving. The Honda Element he... Read More.
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Man killed in Monday traffic accident

A 21-year-old Lonoke County man was killed in the early morning hours Monday when he was hit by a vehicle while walking on the highway. State Police reported that Salvador Rivera of McCrea was walking on Highway 167 when he was hit by a tractor-trailer... Read More.

Boozman campaign takes sharper tone

At home, two-term Republican Sen. John Boozman is known as an unassuming figure who talks almost in a whisper and is more comfortable chatting about policy or the University of Arkansas Razorbacks’ football record than giving fiery speeches. But you wouldn’t know that if you... Read More.
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Governor considers special legislative session

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Gov. Asa Hutchinson said Friday that he was considering calling a special session of the Arkansas Legislature later this year after finance officials said they expected the state’s surplus to hit $1 billion by the end of the year. Hutchinson,... Read More.
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Grant County eyes buying former church

Grant County is considering purchasing the former First Baptist Church in downtown Sheridan, according to the Sheridan Headlight newspaper. The paper quoted Grant County Judge Randy Pruitt as saying the county needs more space. “We’re out of room,” he said. “The courthouse is too crowded. We... Read More.

Cherokee Nation, Park Service sign agreement on plant gathering

TAHLEQUAH, Okla. (AP) — The Cherokee Nation has signed an agreement with the National Park Service to allow citizens to gather plants within Arkansas’ Buffalo National River to use for purposes including food, crafts and medicine. The river, located in Arkansas’ Ozark Mountains, was established... Read More.
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Sanders reports latest fundraising numbers

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Former White House press secretary Sarah Sanders continues to far outpace her rivals in fundraising and spending for her bid for Arkansas governor, the latest campaign finance reports show. Sanders reported raising more than $680,000 last month in her bid... Read More.
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Boozman releases latest campaign finance report

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — U.S. Sen. John Boozman raised $1.1 million over the past three months for his reelection campaign as he continued to surpass his rivals in fundraising for the Arkansas Republican primary next month, according to federal fundraising records. Boozman’s campaign reported... Read More.

UAMS plans free summer health care program for students

LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Regional Campuses, including Pine Bluff will host a statewide virtual summer enrichment program for current high school sophomores, juniors and seniors interested in learning more about careers in health care. “Find Your Future in... Read More.