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Arkansas Approves Increases for Marketplace Insurers

Friday, August 24 by Greg

Arkansas has approved average rate increases ranging from 1 percent to 4.6 percent for plans offered through the insurance marketplace under the federal health care law. The Insurance Department on Thursday announced the new rate increases for the plans for 2019. It approved a 4.6... Read More.

UAMS’ ARresearch.org Registry Hits 5,000 Volunteer Milestone

Thursday, August 23 by Greg

LITTLE ROCK — A registry that matches people’s health interests with research studies at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) now has more than 5,000 Arkansans signed up. The milestone was reached just two years after the registry was created to help address... Read More.

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New Art Exhibit Inspired by Events and Legends Surrounding Mena Airport

Thursday, August 23 by Greg

The exhibit by artist Matty Davis, and several collaborators, will open in the U of A Fine Arts Center Gallery on Aug. 31. FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – A new exhibit by artist Matty Davis, “Until it reached into our lives and destroyed the tranquility that we... Read More.

Taxi Cab driver shot in Jacksonville

Wednesday, August 22 by Greg

JACKSONVILLE, Ark. — Jacksonville police are searching for a suspect who shot a taxi driver after demanding money Wednesday afternoon. Police were called out to the taxi cab shooting on Finch Rd. at approximately 12:58 p.m. Authorities say the suspect was riding as a customer when... Read More.

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Missing Couple’s Vehicle Found Down Embankment in Pope County, Wife Pronounced Dead

Wednesday, August 22 by Greg

RUSSELLVILLE, Ark. — Arkansas State Police on Tuesday reported that a Silver Alert issued Monday for a missing Russellville couple had been deactivated. Elizabeth Hopkins, 90, and her husband Lee Hopkins, 87, were reported missing Sunday morning after he checked her out of a local assisted... Read More.

Discolored Water Deemed Safe at State’s Prisons

Tuesday, August 21 by Greg

LITTLE ROCK — The Arkansas Health Department has found that water at some state prisons doesn’t pose any immediate health risks after investigating complaints of brown and dirty water. Water quality experts have deemed the water safe, saying the color is likely due to high... Read More.

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Satanic Temple Unveils Statue at Arkansas Capitol

Friday, August 17 by Greg

By Hannah Grabenstein of The Associated Press LITTLE ROCK — The Satanic Temple unveiled its statue Thursday of a goat-headed, winged creature called Baphomet during a First Amendment rally at the Arkansas State Capitol to protest a Ten Commandments monument already on the Capitol grounds. With... Read More.

Arkansas Among States Being Monitored by CDC on Measles Outbreak

Thursday, August 16 by Greg

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Arkansas is among 21 states where a measles outbreak is being monitored by the Centers for Disease Control. From January 1 to July 14, 2018, 107 people from the affected states were reported to have measles. Along with Arkansas, other states being monitored at... Read More.

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Toddler Drowns at Little Rock Apartment Complex

Wednesday, August 15 by Greg

LITTLE ROCK — Police are investigating after a toddler drowned at a Little Rock apartment complex Tuesday. Officers were called at 6:15 p.m. to Spanish Rock Apartments, a residential complex just south of Mara Lynn Road that has a swimming pool. When officers arrived, they found a... Read More.

Lawsuit Filed Over Arkansas Medicaid Work Requirement

Wednesday, August 15 by Greg

LITTLE ROCK — Three people on Arkansas’ expanded Medicaid program sued the Trump administration on Tuesday seeking to block a newly implemented rule in the state that would drop coverage for them and thousands of others if they don’t work 80 hours a month. The... Read More.

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Silver Alert issued for 70-year-old Arkansan

Tuesday, August 14 by Greg

POLK COUNTY, Ark. — A Silver Alert has been activated for a Polk County man who has not been seen since Saturday, according to Arkansas State Police. Jerry L. Wheeler, 70, was last known to be in the area of Trimble Avenue in Grannis. Authorities say he... Read More.

Amazon bringing distribution center to Arkansas

Tuesday, August 14 by Greg

Tech-giant Amazon is coming to Arkansas.North Little Rock city officials confirm a distribution center is set to go in the area of 1920 N. Locus Street, just south of the interstate. The 40,000-square-foot facility will offer 60 to 100 jobs and provide quicker delivery items... Read More.

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