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Governor set for European trip to promote state

Monday, January 20 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders is traveling to the World Economic Forum in Switzerland next week, where she will be speaking on two panels, her office announced Friday. Sanders’ office said the Republican governor will attend the forum in Davos from Jan.... Read More.

Award winning Arkansas broadcaster passes

Friday, January 17 by Rick Walker

One of the longest serving news anchors in state history has passed. Bur Edson, the trusted face of KFSM in Fort Smith/Fayetteville's evening newscasts for over two decades, died Wednesday night at the age of 77. Edson died after a battle with pneumonia, according to... Read More.

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Arkansas State Police launches state-wide Human Trafficking resource website

Friday, January 17 by Luke Matheson

The Department of Public Safety (DPS) and Arkansas State Police (ASP) have launched a new webpage dedicated to assisting victims of human trafficking. The launch coincides with National Human Trafficking Month, emphasizing the state's commitment to supporting victims and educating the public on how to... Read More.

Flags to fly at Full Staff for Inauguration

Thursday, January 16 by Alex Bivens

Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders has ordered that the United States flag and the state flag of Arkansas be raised to full staff at the Arkansas Capitol and all state buildings at sunrise on Monday, January 20, 2025 in honor of President Trump’s inauguration. The... Read More.

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ASP investigating Eudora homicide

Monday, January 13 by Luke Matheson

EUDORA, Ark. — The Criminal Investigation Division (CID) of the Arkansas State Police (ASP) is investigating the death of Jamarion Plummer, 25, of Eudora at the request of the Eudora Police Department (EPD). The incident occurred on Sunday, January 12, 2025, at approximately 8:15 p.m.,... Read More.

ASP investigating officer involved shooting in Maumelle

Monday, January 13 by Luke Matheson

MAUMELLE, Ark. — The Maumelle Police Department (MPD) has requested the Arkansas State Police (ASP) Criminal Investigation Division (CID) to investigate an officer-involved shooting that occurred on Crystal Hill Road on Saturday, January 11, 2025, at around 2 p.m. MPD was assisting Metropolitan Emergency Medical... Read More.

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UAMS receives grant for school emergency response program

Monday, December 30 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences’ (UAMS) Institute for Digital Health & Innovation has received a three-year, $1.9 million grant from the U.S. Department of Justice to create a community-based emergency response program Little Rock schools. “We are grateful to have... Read More.

Federal judge rejects state law on challenging library books

Friday, December 27 by Ray King

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) — A federal judge on Monday struck down key parts of an Arkansas law that would have allowed criminal charges against librarians and booksellers for providing “harmful” materials to minors. U.S. District Judge Timothy Brooks found that elements of the law are unconstitutional. “I... Read More.

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Legislators support fair and reasonable rates for pharmacies in new rule

Sunday, December 22 by Ray King

The Arkansas Legislative Council on Friday approved legislation requiring health benefit plans and pharmacy benefit managers to reimburse pharmacies “at fair and reasonable rates.” The new rule is effective Jan. 1 and followed a vote which would have cleared the way to reject the legislation. In... Read More.

Study shows Arkansas tops list of most popular state to move to

Thursday, December 19 by Ray King

A new study found that Arkansas, known for its natural beauty, was the most popular state to move to in 2024, with Americans citing job opportunities, proximity to friends and family and affordability as their primary moving motivators. According to the national mover Atlas Van Lines'... Read More.

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Arkansas State Police investigating after woman found dead following officer-involved shooting

Wednesday, December 11 by Luke Matheson

The Arkansas State Police Criminal Investigation Division is investigating the death of Clara Braxton from Independence County, Arkansas after her body was found following an officer-involved shooting on December 8, 2024, in Festus, Missouri. The incident began around 11 a.m. when the Festus Police Department... Read More.

Nuclear One power plant celebrates 50 years of operation

Wednesday, December 11 by Ray King

RUSSELLVILLE, Ark. — Arkansas Nuclear One (ANO), the state’s only operational nuclear power plant, proudly celebrates 50 years of commercial operation this December. Since Unit 1 began generating reliable electricity in 1974, ANO team members have delivered safe, clean and reliable energy to Arkansas,... Read More.

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