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Holidays: COVID, social isolation and families

Wednesday, November 18 by Staff

By: U of A System Division of Agriculture For many older Americans, loneliness and isolation were already a problem. The COVID-19 pandemic and its associated lockdowns often increased that sense of isolation, especially at holiday time, when visits by family would be most welcome. This year,... Read More.

AP VoteCast: Arkansas voters mixed on state of nation

Monday, November 16 by Staff

Voters in Arkansas made their pick for president while holding mixed views about the country’s direction, according to an expansive AP survey of the American electorate. The race between President Donald Trump and Democratic rival Joe Biden concluded Tuesday as the nation remains in the... Read More.

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CLICK IT OR TICKET: Intensified seatbelt enforcement to begin as Thanksgiving holiday approaches

Friday, November 13 by Staff

Arkansas families have begun making their Thanksgiving holiday preparations. For many Arkansans, the plans include highway travel across the state or nation. Local and state law enforcement officers always wish the safest travels for all, but inevitably the festivities are cut short for some... Read More.

Arkansas police officer fatally shot, suspect in custody

Friday, November 13 by Staff

HELENA-WEST HELENA, Ark. (AP) — A man wanted in the fatal shooting of a police officer in eastern Arkansas has been arrested, the Arkansas State Police said Friday. Latarius Howard, 29, is in custody, according to state police spokesman Bill Sadler, who said he had... Read More.

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UAMS receives $500,000 gift to support creation of new regional campus in El Dorado

Thursday, November 12 by Staff

LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has received a $500,000 gift to support the creation of a new regional campus in El Dorado. The gift will have a far-reaching impact, not only for El Dorado, but for patients in... Read More.

Arkansas virus cases rise by nearly 2,000, a new 1-day high

Thursday, November 12 by Staff

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas’ coronavirus cases continued to surge on Wednesday, with the state posting a new record one-day spike in cases for the second time in less than a week. The Department of Health reported the state’s probable and confirmed cases rose... Read More.

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Henderson State, Arkansas State inch closer to merger

Wednesday, November 11 by Staff

ARKADELPHIA, Ark. (AP) — Two Arkansas universities are closer to a merger after receiving approval from a regional accrediting agency. The Higher Learning Commission has approved the proposed merger of Henderson State University into the Arkansas State University System, the Arkansas... Read More.

Asa Hutchinson issues new mandates for church congregations after COVID numbers rise

Tuesday, November 10 by Staff

Governor Asa Hutchinson issued new mandates for church congregations on Tuesday due to the surging COVID-19 numbers across the state. The mandates come after hundreds of people across the state say they attended church services in the days before being diagnosed with COVID-19. The new mandate... Read More.

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Arkansas governor proposes $50M in tax cuts in new budget

Tuesday, November 10 by Staff

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson on Tuesday proposed a nearly $5.9 billion budget that calls for $50 million in tax cuts, including a tax break for new residents in the state. Hutchinson detailed his budget proposal to lawmakers ahead of the... Read More.

Chief quits after online threats against Democrats

Monday, November 9 by Ray King

MARSHALL, Ark. (AP) — The police chief of a small Arkansas city has resigned after posting online threats of violence that targeted Democrats. Marshall Mayor Kevin Elliott said in a statement Saturday that Police Chief Lang Holland had resigned effective immediately. Elliott said the city “strongly... Read More.

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Arkansas State moving to mostly online classes

Friday, November 6 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas State University on Friday said it will shift to mostly online instruction as new coronavirus cases are hitting record levels in the state. ASU Chancellor Kelly Damphouse announced the Jonesboro school will make the shift after Thanksgiving. Arkansas on Thursday... Read More.

voters will keep confederate monuments in two Arkansas cities

Wednesday, November 4 by Ray King

EL DORADO, Ark. (AP) — Voters in two south Arkansas counties have decided to keep Confederate monuments on display in public spaces. In Tuesday’s general election, voters opted to keep monuments in place outside the Union County courthouse in El Dorado and the Ouachita County... Read More.

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