Career criminal sentenced to 15 years in federal prison

LITTLE ROCK—Roy Edsel Heifner, Jr., classified as an armed career criminal based on his multiple prior convictions, will spend 15 years in federal prison for his involvement in the distribution of controlled substances, including fentanyl, and for being a felon in possession of a... Read More.

Oklahoma man killed in Friday accident

A one-vehicle accident just after midnight in rural Polk County resulted in the death of an Oklahoma man.According to a preliminary report, Michael Richard Barnes, 87, of Henryetta, Okla., was northbound on U.S. Highway 71 when the 2001 Dodge Ram he was driving ran... Read More.
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Anonymous gifts benefit UAMS programs

LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) received $9.7 million through anonymous gifts in the 2024 fiscal year, supporting several UAMS programs throughout Arkansas.“During the 2024 fiscal year, one of UAMS’ highest fundraising years, we received several significant anonymous gifts... Read More.
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UAMS receives funds in effort to reduce infant mortality

LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has received a $5 million Congressional appropriation to coordinate efforts across the state to reduce infant mortality.Nirvana Manning, M.D., professor and chair of the UAMS Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, said the funding,... Read More.
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Little Rock woman killed in Sunday head-on accident

A Little Rock woman was killed in the early morning hours Sunday after the vehicle she was driving was hit head-on by another vehicle.According to a preliminary report, Jennifer Morton, 48, was northbound on Arch Street at 5:44 a.m. when the 2016 Honda CRV... Read More.
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Task force proposes changes to assist pregnant women

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A panel formed by Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders to address maternal health on Thursday called for several changes to Medicaid, including quicker coverage for pregnant women and providing reimbursement to doulas and community health workers.But the report issued... Read More.

Grant County opens new courthouse annex

Grant County residents wanting to renew their vehicle license or get a new one will find things are easier now that the new Grant County Annex is open.According to the Sheridan Headlight newspaper, the annex, located in the former First Baptist Church at the... Read More.
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Second death reported following Sunday traffic accident

A second person who had been hospitalized following a traffic accident Sunday has died, according to a preliminary report from the Arkansas Department of Public Safety.According to the report, Kevin Burris, 48, and James Gill, 56, both of Pine Bluff died from injuries they... Read More.

Lawsuit challenges decision on Republican primary voting

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Supporters of an effort to make Arkansas’ GOP primaries open only to registered Republicans have filed a lawsuit over state party officials blocking that proposal.The lawsuit filed in federal court on Monday stems from delegates at the state Republican... Read More.