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Digital health care touted for postpartum mothers in recent study

Tuesday, July 22 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK — Digital health care, such as virtual doctor’s appointments, could fill gaps in care services for postpartum mothers and help their doctors identify critical needs earlier, according to researchers at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Institute for Community Health... Read More.

Arkansas State Police Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Polk County

Sunday, July 20 by Luke Matheson

The Arkansas State Police Criminal Investigation Division (CID) has been called in to investigate an officer-involved shooting that occurred late Saturday night in Polk County. According to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office, the incident took place at approximately 10:30 p.m. on July 19, 2025, at... Read More.

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Appeals Court approves state ban on critical race theory

Thursday, July 17 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A federal appeals court ruled Wednesday that Arkansas can enforce its ban on critical race theory in classrooms, ruling the First Amendment doesn’t give students the right to compel the state to offer its instruction in public schools. A three-judge... Read More.

UAMS seeking expectant mothers for free doulas-in-training services

Wednesday, July 16 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Institute for Community Health Innovation is looking for expectant mothers in 41 Arkansas counties to receive free services from doulas-in-training. The institute is seeking mothers who are expected to give birth before Dec. 1.... Read More.

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Hallie Shoffner Officially Launches 2026 U.S. Senate Campaign Against Tom Cotton

Tuesday, July 15 by Luke Matheson

Hallie Shoffner, a Democratic candidate and sixth-generation Arkansas rice farmer, officially announced her 2026 bid for U.S. Senate on Tuesday, setting the stage for a high-profile challenge to incumbent Republican Senator Tom Cotton. Shoffner, a graduate of Newport High School, Vanderbilt University, and the Clinton... Read More.

New ID Requirements for Recording Deeds Take Effect in Arkansas on August 5, 2025

Tuesday, July 15 by Luke Matheson

Arkansas property owners will soon be subject to new identification requirements when recording deeds, following the enactment of Act 752 by the Arkansas General Assembly. Beginning August 5, 2025, individuals submitting deeds for recording—either in person or by mail—must provide valid, government-issued photo identification. The... Read More.

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Overnight Ramp and Lane Closures Scheduled for I-530, I-30, and I-440 for Bridge Maintenance

Monday, July 14 by Luke Matheson

Motorists in Central Arkansas should be prepared for overnight ramp and lane closures on major interstates due to bridge maintenance work. The closures will occur nightly from 8 p.m. to 3 p.m. the following day, impacting Interstate 530 (I-530), Interstate 30 (I-30), and Interstate... Read More.

State prison inmate claims retaliation in transfer to federal prison

Monday, July 14 by Ray King

A Muslim inmate who won a U.S. Supreme Court case upholding his right to grow a beard for religious reasons said in a lawsuit that Arkansas officials transferred him to a federal prison in West Virginia in retaliation for several other lawsuits he has filed. The... Read More.

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National Weather Service in Little Rock Adjusts Operations Amid Staffing Changes

Friday, July 11 by Luke Matheson

The National Weather Service (NWS) office in Little Rock will implement temporary service adjustments beginning July 13, 2025, as part of ongoing efforts to manage staffing changes while continuing to meet its mission of delivering life-saving weather information. In a public notice, the NWS assured... Read More.

Governor Sanders Approves $735,000 for Unpaved Road Improvements Across 12 Arkansas Counties

Friday, July 11 by Luke Matheson

Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders, in partnership with the Arkansas Department of Agriculture, has announced the approval of more than $735,000 in funding for twelve county-level infrastructure projects through the Arkansas Unpaved Roads Program (AURP). The funding will be used to improve unpaved county roads while... Read More.

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Arkansas State Police Lead Major Crackdown on Online Child Exploitation

Tuesday, July 8 by Luke Matheson

The Arkansas State Police (ASP) Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force, in partnership with local, state, and federal agencies, has concluded two major operations — Operation Safe Online Summer (SOS) and Operation Cookie Crumbs — resulting in significant arrests, child rescues, and the... Read More.

Boozman receives Champion of Academic Medicine Award

Tuesday, July 8 by Ray King

WASHINGTON––U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) was recognized with the 2025 Champion of Academic Medicine Award from the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) for demonstrating extraordinary leadership advancing priorities that benefit patients, medical educators, academic institutions and the broader health care system. “I’m proud to champion the vital work of our... Read More.

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