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Governor says National Guard to assist ICE enforcement efforts

Tuesday, September 9 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — The Arkansas National Guard will now assist Immigration and Customs Enforcement with immigration enforcement, according to Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders. Sanders made the announcement Tuesday morning after the Arkansas National Guard requested approval in August to make arrests for ICE. Other... Read More.

Attorney General launches campaign warning of fentanyl abuse

Tuesday, September 9 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK — Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin on Monday launched the "One Pill Can Kill" initiative at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. The initiative is a college-focused program to raise awareness of the danger of fentanyl and opioid abuse. In 2022, around the time... Read More.

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Arkansas Students Struggle as National Report Card Shows Decline Nationwide

Tuesday, September 9 by Luke Matheson

Arkansas high school students are showing a troubling slide in academic performance, mirroring a national trend but falling slightly below the national average in reading, math, and science. The latest results from the National Assessment of Educational Progress, known as the nation’s report card,... Read More.

Gas prices show slight increase from previous week

Friday, September 5 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK — Arkansas drivers are feeling a slight pinch at the pump as the statewide average for a gallon of regular unleaded fuel has risen to $2.81, according to the AAA Arkansas Weekend Gas Watch. This marks a three-cent increase from last week, though it's... Read More.

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Change in state law causes concern about third grade reading ability

Thursday, September 4 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK — Thousands of third graders are at risk of retention due to reading insufficiency, as revealed in a House and Senate Education Committee meeting Tuesday. The new requirement for third graders to pass a certain reading level before moving on to the 4th grade... Read More.

UAMS awarded nearly $5.8 million for research into side effects of cancer therapies

Wednesday, September 3 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has received a five-year nearly $5.8 million grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to continue research into the often overlooked side effects of cancer therapies, including radiation and chemotherapy. The $5,737,500 grant... Read More.

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Governor announces new work policies for state employees

Thursday, August 28 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK — Governor Sanders announced new office policies for all Arkansas executive branch employees. Among the new policies are an end to the regular use of remote work in state government, extended government office hours from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., standardized Flexible and Alternative... Read More.

UAMS Doctor of Physical Therapy Class reports 100% pass rate

Tuesday, August 26 by Ray King

FAYETTEVILLE — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Doctor of Physical Therapy Class of 2025 has achieved a 100% first-time pass rate on the National Physical Therapy Exam (NPTE), marking the third consecutive year that the program has reached this milestone. The exam,... Read More.

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UPDATE: No active shooter located on UofA campus

Monday, August 25 by Greg

RazALERT Emergency Notification: Avoid the area of Mullins Library due to an active shooter reported. Avoid. Deny. Defend. News media in Fayetteville are quoting local and county police as saying they have not located an active shooter and are continuing to investigate. Arkansas State Troopers... Read More.

Domestic Violence Call in Phillips County Ends in Standoff and Suspected Suicide

Monday, August 18 by Luke Matheson

A domestic violence call in Phillips County escalated into an armed standoff Sunday night, ending with the suspect dead from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound, according to authorities. At around 9 p.m. on August 17, deputies with the Phillips County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO) responded to... Read More.

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Arkansas Launches “Drive Aware” Campaign to Protect Pedestrians and Cyclists

Monday, August 18 by Luke Matheson

With the school year now underway, the Arkansas State Police Highway Safety Office is urging motorists to watch out for pedestrians and bicyclists through a statewide “Drive Aware” campaign running from August 18 to August 24. The initiative is designed to raise awareness about roadway... Read More.

Five Inmates Charged with Murder in Death of Monroe County Detainee

Thursday, August 14 by Luke Matheson

Five inmates at the Monroe County Detention Center have been charged in connection with the death of 44-year-old Terry Craig of Clarendon, Arkansas State Police announced. On Tuesday, August 12, 2025, Special Agents with the Arkansas State Police Criminal Investigation Division served arrest warrants on... Read More.

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