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UAMS and Walmart joining forces to increase access to nutritious food

Monday, March 17 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) and Walmart are collaborating to increase access to nutritious food across Arkansas. Through the collaboration, participants in select research projects at the UAMS Institute for Community Health Innovation will receive Walmart Wellness Benefit cards... Read More.

Fatalities confirmed following tornadic storms in Arkansas Friday night

Saturday, March 15 by Luke Matheson

Three fatalities have been confirmed in Independence County, and 29 people were reported injured in eight counties in connection to a storm system that moved through the state overnight. Numbers are preliminary and subject to change. Staff from the Arkansas Division of Emergency Management (ADEM)... Read More.

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Two Arrested after child found dead in Weiner, Ark.

Saturday, March 15 by Luke Matheson

Authorities in Poinsett County have arrested two individuals following the tragic discovery of a deceased child in a home in Weiner, Arkansas. Ridge Brandon Noel, 31, and Sharece MonQue Scott, 30, face charges of first-degree endangering the welfare of a minor, with additional charges expected... Read More.

University of Arkansas Under Federal Investigation for Alleged Racial Discrimination

Friday, March 14 by Luke Matheson

The University of Arkansas in Fayetteville is among more than 50 universities under investigation by the Education Department for alleged racial discrimination. These investigations align with efforts by President Donald Trump's administration to address diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs that officials claim may exclude... Read More.

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Arkansas Faces Moderate Flu Activity and Rising COVID Cases

Friday, March 14 by Luke Matheson

Arkansas is currently experiencing a moderate level of influenza-like illness (ILI) activity, with a score of 6 out of 13, according to ILINet data for Week 10. Hospital emergency departments have reported that 5.46% of visits are due to ILI, 1.89% to COVID-like illness (CLI),... Read More.

Mandatory firearm safety classes for Arkansas public schools passed into law

Sunday, March 9 by Luke Matheson

A new law in Arkansas, Act 229, mandates that public schools and open enrollment public charter schools provide age-appropriate firearm safety education. This initiative, led by Rep. R. Scott Richardson, arose from community discussions about children's exposure to firearms, particularly unsecured ones in homes they... Read More.

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Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders Blocks Chinese Apps to Safeguard State Security and Privacy

Friday, March 7 by Luke Matheson

Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders has taken action to block access to Chinese-based platforms DeepSeek, RedNote, and Lemon8 on devices within the executive branch. This decision is part of a broader strategy to protect state interests and security from potential risks associated with the... Read More.

Arkansas Bill 1569 could provide new challenges for noncitizen truck drivers

Thursday, March 6 by Luke Matheson

Arkansas House Bill 1569, known as the Secure Roads and Safe Trucking Act of 2025, proposes significant changes targeting noncitizen commercial truck drivers. The bill introduces four new criminal offenses specifically for noncitizen drivers operating commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) in Arkansas, which include: ... Read More.

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Legislature considering laws changing ballot initiative process

Thursday, March 6 by Ray King

Legislative efforts that critics say will radically upend the ballot initiative process in Arkansas are moving forward. The legislation could make it more difficult to place measures on the ballot, like those addressing contentious issues like abortion, casino gaming, and medical marijuana. Senate Bill 209 would... Read More.

States eye nitrogen gas use in executions

Thursday, March 6 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Hours after the nation’s first execution by nitrogen gas in January last year, Alabama’s attorney general urged other states to also develop it as a method for carrying out death sentences. Now, some states are following suit. Louisiana is scheduled to execute a... Read More.

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UAMS accepting applications for summer programs for high school students

Wednesday, March 5 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) is now accepting applications for its summer programs designed to introduce high school students to the wide variety of health care careers. UAMS’ Medical Applications of Science for Health (MASH) program is a free... Read More.

States look at dropping sales tax on groceries

Wednesday, March 5 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The number of states imposing sales taxes on groceries has shrunk over the years, and the number may decrease further in the coming months as lawmakers hear complaints about high prices for eggs and other household staples. Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee... Read More.

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