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Schools report increase in student absences due to respiratory illnesses

Friday, December 19 by Ray King

As the holiday season ramps up, schools across Arkansas are reporting an increase in student absences tied to respiratory illnesses, prompting health officials to urge families to take preventive steps. The Little Rock School District has seen more students sent home sick and more families... Read More.

UAMS announces 40 new scholarships for incoming medical students

Friday, December 19 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) announced today a new initiative for attracting some of the best Arkansas students to UAMS. The program will provide full tuition and fees for 40 exceptional students entering UAMS, including the College of... Read More.

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Entergy announces plans to improve supply, maintain affordable rates

Friday, December 19 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Entergy Arkansas today announced Next Generation Arkansas, the company’s comprehensive plan to provide electricity that does more for Arkansas by strengthening reliability, expanding energy supply, driving economic growth and keeping power affordable for all customers. The company, and its more than... Read More.

Data center for Grant County not close yet to determine possible user

Thursday, December 18 by Ray King

A proposed data center in Grant County that has been the subject of legal action since it was first announced is months away from identifying a possible user. According to the Sheridan Headlight newspaper, Clark Bixler, director for development for Clear Cloud Energy said there... Read More.

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Arkansas Department of Health confirms one death from flu

Thursday, December 18 by Ray King

The Arkansas Department of Health has confirmed that at least one person has died so far this flu season. "The ADH can confirm at least one influenza-related death during the current flu season," said ADH spokesperson Ashley Whitlow. "To protect the privacy of the individual(s),... Read More.

UAM sets registration for spring semester

Wednesday, December 17 by Ray King

MONTICELLO, Ark. — The University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM) will hold orientation for the spring 2026 semester on Monday, January 5. Prospective students are encouraged to attend and register for classes during the event. Spring 2026 semester classes will begin on Wednesday, January... Read More.

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Will Jenkins now in police custody, taken to Jefferson Regional Hospital

Wednesday, December 17 by Ray King

UPDATE: Will Jenkins is in custody and has been taken to Jefferson Regional Hospital, contrary to reports elsewhere. We will have more information when it becomes available. Update: SWAT teams from the Pine Bluff Police Department and Jefferson County Sheriff's Officers have fired tear gas... Read More.

Boozman comments after National Defense Authorization Act passes

Wednesday, December 17 by Ray King

WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) applauded passage of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2026, which authorizes significant investments to ensure the United States is prepared to meet global security threats and challenges. The measure also delivers crucial quality of life... Read More.

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Sheridan City Council gets updates on parks, streets and more at recent meeting

Friday, December 12 by Ray King

The Sheridan City Council heard a number of updates from city departments at its meeting recently, according to the Sheridan Headlight newspaper. Parks and Recreation Director Joel Stanton reported that soccer, softball and baseball will begin in January. In a related matter, the council approved... Read More.

Woodlawn School District accepts state partnership money for career education building

Friday, December 12 by Ray King

The Woodlawn School District has officially accepted nearly $1.3 million in state partnership money to help build a new Career Education Center. According to the Cleveland County Herald, Superintendent Dr. Kevin Hancock said the district’s board accepted the money during its most recent meeting. The school... Read More.

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Appeals Court rejects Brown murder conviction appeal

Wednesday, December 10 by Ray King

By Ray King A Cleveland County woman convicted of first-degree murder failed to convince the Arkansas Court of Appeals that the state failed to consider substantial evidence that she was justified because she had been abused by the victim. Emily Kate-Marie Brown, 34, is currently serving... Read More.

UAMS receives grant to train community health workers

Wednesday, December 10 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Institute for Community Health Innovation will work with partners to continue building the community health worker (CHW) workforce across the state after receiving $375,000 in support from the Arkansas Office of Skills Development... Read More.

Author: Ray King

Schools report increase in student absences due to respiratory illnesses

UAMS announces 40 new scholarships for incoming medical students

Entergy announces plans to improve supply, maintain affordable rates

Data center for Grant County not close yet to determine possible user

Arkansas Department of Health confirms one death from flu

UAM sets registration for spring semester

Will Jenkins now in police custody, taken to Jefferson Regional Hospital

Boozman comments after National Defense Authorization Act passes

Sheridan City Council gets updates on parks, streets and more at recent meeting

Woodlawn School District accepts state partnership money for career education building

Appeals Court rejects Brown murder conviction appeal

UAMS receives grant to train community health workers

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