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18-year federal sentence for man convicted of possessing fentanyl

Monday, December 9 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK—Edmond Quatrell Blue, a multi-convicted felon caught with more than a kilogram of fentanyl, will spend the next 18 years in federal prison for possession with intent to distribute fentanyl. Jonathan D. Ross, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Arkansas, announced... Read More.

10-year-old Miller County girl found safe

Monday, December 9 by Luke Matheson

UPDATE: The Arkansas State Police reports Chevelle Cummings has been located and is safe. ORIGINAL STORY: The Arkansas State Police is asking for the public’s help in finding 10-year-old Chevelle Cummings. Cummings went missing from her home during the early morning hours Monday morning. More in: Name: Chevelle Cummings Age: 10 Missing... Read More.

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Applications Now Open for the 2025 Girls of Promise® Conference

Friday, December 6 by Luke Matheson

The Women’s Foundation of Arkansas (WFA), in partnership with Acxiom Corporation, announced the application process is open for the 2025 Girls of Promise® Conference. This annual event empowers eighth-grade girls from across Arkansas to explore science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics (STEAM) fields through hands-on... Read More.

Truck driver arrested in Little Rock following road rage incident

Thursday, December 5 by Luke Matheson

On Wednesday, December 4, 2024, Arkansas State Police arrested Ernest Oneal, 38, of Little Rock, in connection to a road rage incident that occurred on Interstate 40 near Prothro Junction in North Little Rock around 10 a.m. The victim described the semi truck driven by... Read More.

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Legendary sports reporter Bob Holt dies at 65

Thursday, December 5 by Luke Matheson

Bob Holt, a dedicated sports reporter for the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, passed away at the age of 65. He covered the Arkansas Razorbacks for 43 years. Holt collapsed on Saturday while returning to the press box at Faurot Field in Columbia, Missouri, after the Razorbacks' loss... Read More.

AGFC monitoring avian influenza in Arkansas

Thursday, December 5 by Luke Matheson

LITTLE ROCK — The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission is asking waterfowl hunters and wildlife watchers heading to the field to keep an eye out for any sick or dead birds they find in the wild that may be the result of avian influenza.... Read More.

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Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) names new Director

Thursday, December 5 by Luke Matheson

The Arkansas Highway Commission has appointed Jared D. Wiley as the new Director of the Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT). The decision, announced after an executive session on Wednesday, December 4, 2024, follows the Commission’s scheduled business meeting earlier that day. Wiley will assume... Read More.

Tudor to retire as Department of Transportation Director

Wednesday, December 4 by Ray King

The Arkansas Department of Transportation announced that Lorie Tudor, the department’s first female director, is retiring effective Jan. 10. Tudor, who has led the department since March 2020, informed the state Highway Commission of her decision in a letter Monday. During her time as director, Tudor... Read More.

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Cabot man killed in two-vehicle accident

Wednesday, December 4 by Ray King

A Cabot man was killed in a two-vehicle accident in Lonoke County Tuesday. According to a preliminary report, Bradley C. Clayton, 51, was northbound on Arkansas Highway 89 Jeffery Lane when the 2015 Chevrolet Sonic he was driving crossed the center line and into the... Read More.

Pedestrian killed in accident in Pulaski County

Tuesday, December 3 by Ray King

A Pulaski County man was killed Sunday when he was hit by a vehicle while trying to cross Interstate 40. According to a preliminary report, Craig Sailor, 63, of North Little Rock was attempting to cross the highway at mile marker 146 when he was... Read More.

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Warren Stephens Nominated as Ambassador to Strengthen U.S.-UK Ties

Monday, December 2 by Greg

President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Warren Stephens as the next ambassador to the United Kingdom. Stephens, an Arkansas investment banker and President of Stephens Inc., has been recognized by Trump as a successful businessman and will represent the U.S. to a key ally. Stephens... Read More.

Remember healthy eating during Thanksgiving feast

Tuesday, November 26 by Ray King

Pine Bluff, AR — The approach of the holiday season means Arkansans will soon be gathering to eat festive foods and watch football with their families and friends, Rachel L. Luckett, family and consumer sciences coordinator for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistant Program (SNAP) and... Read More.

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