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INTERSTATE CRASH LEADS TO CHAIN REACTION; STATE TROOPER NARROWLY ESCAPES SERIOUS INJURY

Wednesday, February 17 by Greg

FEBRUARY 17, 2021 An Arkansas State Trooper narrowly escaped serious injury this morning when the trailer of a commercial carrier jackknifed and struck the rear of an Arkansas State Police patrol car with a trooper inside the vehicle. The incident occurred about 9 AM along... Read More.

Snow, Bitter Cold Impact Livestock in Arkansas

Wednesday, February 17 by Staff

From https://talkbusiness.net/2021/02/snow-bitter-cold-impact-livestock-in-arkansas/ Single-digit wind chills, freezing water in pipes and troughs, and high snow loads on roofs are causing concerns for poultry and cattle operations, specialists from the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture said Monday (Feb. 15). The record-setting storm front that stretches... Read More.

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Entergy Arkansas Winter Storm Update: 2/16/21 6 p.m.

Tuesday, February 16 by Staff

BY: ARKANSAS EDITORIAL TEAM 02/16/2021 As extreme cold winter weather continues, another round of snow and freezing rain will impact the state this evening and is expected to continue through Thursday. Temperatures are also expected to remain well below freezing. These extreme cold conditions and precipitation... Read More.

Natural Gas is in Short Supply in the State

Tuesday, February 16 by Staff

Electricity demand is high currently and the rolling outages are off and on as of Tuesday evening. Plus, natural gas is in short supply. Gov. Hutchinson says this affects a lot of people.

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Razorbacks Crack Top 25

Tuesday, February 16 by Laron Marbley

Razorbacks Crack Top 25 FAYETTEVILLE – With six straight SEC wins, Arkansas shot up the national rankings this week, landing at #24 in the Associated Press poll and “#28” in the USA Today/Coaches poll. It marks the first time Arkansas has been ranked since Jan. 6, 2018... Read More.

Interim Athletics Director Named; Peterson Announces Retirement

Monday, February 15 by Laron Marbley

Interim Athletics Director Named; Peterson Announces Retirement PINE BLUFF, Ark. – Effective Monday, Feb. 15, Vice Chancellor and Athletics Director Chris Peterson will retire from the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB). Executive Senior Associate Athletics Director Chris Robinson will become Interim AD effective Tuesday,... Read More.

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Federal Complainant Filed Against State Agency

Monday, February 15 by Staff

According to the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, the state agency charged with dispersing certain funds and tax credits to develop low-income housing is doling out that money based on economic growth rather than need, according to a recently filed federal complaint. The complaint alleges that over the past three... Read More.

Winter Storm Causes Power Outages Across the State

Sunday, February 14 by Staff

Entergy Arkansas officials say that as of Sunday evening there are approximately 1,600 customers without power. According to Entergy, at one point, 7,000 customers were without power as winter weather moved across the state. Entergy Arkansas says with extreme temperatures, sleet and snow this week, it... Read More.

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Court Rules Pro-Israel Law is Unconstitutional

Sunday, February 14 by Staff

A Pro-Israel has been declared unconstitutional by a Federal appeals court. A three-judge panel ruled Friday that an Arkansas law requiring state contractors to pledge not to boycott Israel is a restriction of the First Amendment. The 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals with its ruling... Read More.

Gov. Hutchinson Meets with President Biden

Sunday, February 14 by Staff

Gov. Hutchinson and President Joe Biden along with Vice President Kamala Harris met at the White House on Friday. The meeting that included other governors, was about the American Rescue Plan. The Plan, the administration's COVID response plan, includes funding for vaccinations, provide immediate direct... Read More.

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Gov. Hutchinson to Meet with President Biden About COVID Plan

Friday, February 12 by Staff

Governor Asa Hutchinson will travel to Washington D.C. Friday to meet with President Joe Biden about the COVID-19 American Rescue Plan. According to, Katie Beck, the governor's communication director, Gov. Hutchinson will meet with President Biden and other governors and mayors to discuss the... Read More.

HOT SPRING COUNTY MAN DIES IN OFFICER INVOLVED SHOOTING; STATE POLICE CID INVESTIGATING

Friday, February 12 by Staff

From Arkansas State Police Thursday 2/11/21 A Hot Spring County man, armed with a shotgun, who fired the gun on local sheriff’s deputies was shot and killed this afternoon. Jacob Aaron Thomas, 29, died at the scene of the shooting near his residence at 1374 Two... Read More.

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