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Road Rage Lead to Arrest of Hot Springs Man

Friday, November 1 by Luke Matheson

On Monday, October 28, 2024, members of Arkansas State Police (ASP) Troop A Highway Patrol arrested Asa Matthew Sarver, 39, of Hot Springs, for two felony counts of aggravated assault and two counts of Obstructing Governmental Operations in connection to separate road rage incidents... Read More.

ASPSF Accepting Applications for Spring 2025 Single Parent Scholarships

Friday, November 1 by Luke Matheson

Single parent students across the state and Bowie County, Texas, can now apply for a Spring 2025 Scholarship of up to $1,600 from the nonprofit Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship Fund (ASPSF). To apply, single parents can go to aspsf.org/applynow and fill out an online form... Read More.

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Barbara Burlsworth, mother of Razorback All-American Brandon Burlsworth, dies at 84

Thursday, October 31 by Luke Matheson

Barbara Burlsworth, the mother of former Razorback and Harrison native Brandon Burlsworth, has passed away at the age of 84. The Brandon Burlsworth Foundation, which is run by the Burlsworth family, announced Barbara's passing on social media. Brandon was a former Razorback football player who is... Read More.

A message from Arkansas Director of Athletics Hunter Yurachek

Thursday, October 31 by Luke Matheson

Dear Razorback Nation: For those of you who closely follow our program you are aware that Razorback Athletics and Intercollegiate Athletics are in a transformative time. Name, Image and Likeness (NIL), the transfer portal, conference realignment and numerous litigation challenges to the traditional collegiate model... Read More.

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Interstate Shooting Suspect Apprehended in Georgia After Arkansas Manhunt

Wednesday, October 30 by Luke Matheson

On Monday, October 28, 2024, Special Agents with the Arkansas State Police Criminal Investigation Division traveled to Dublin, Georgia, and met with Laurens County Sheriff's Office authorities to take custody of Alvertis Murry, 52, of North Little Rock. Murry was wanted in connection to a... Read More.

Empowering Students to Combat Fentanyl: A Statewide Initiative Begins at University of Arkansas

Wednesday, October 30 by Luke Matheson

Attorney General Tim Griffin today at the University of Arkansas issued the following statement announcing “One Pill Can Kill,” an initiative to educate college students about the dangers of fentanyl and give them tools to combat it: “Fentanyl is a scourge on our society, and... Read More.

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Quapaw and Local Officials discuss Saracen Casino Resort progress

Wednesday, October 30 by Luke Matheson

The final beam was lifted into place for the new hotel and convention center at Saracen Casino Resort on Tuesday with a host of workers, media, government officials, and Quapaw Nation officials on hand. One such official was the new Quapaw Nation Business Committee Chair... Read More.

Arkansas Game & Fish offers free youth game tags

Tuesday, October 29 by Luke Matheson

The first segment of the 2024-25 Arkansas youth deer hunting season runs Nov. 2-3, and many young guns will be celebrating their first deer hunting trip, first deer of the season and the beginning of their conservation journey as a hunter. Make sure they... Read More.

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Arkansas State Police locate abducted teen; Arrest man for kidnapping & other charges

Tuesday, October 29 by Luke Matheson

On Monday, October 28, 2024, Arkansas State Troopers located a 16-year-old boy reported missing the previous day from Brandon, Mississippi. The teen was recovered unharmed from the suspect’s Rogers home. Kaleb James Cannady, 33, is being held at the Benton County Detention Center on a Mississippi... Read More.

Entergy Arkansas donates nearly $380,000 to help vulnerable customers this summer

Thursday, October 24 by Luke Matheson

This summer, Entergy Arkansas provided nearly $380,000 through our “Beat the Heat” efforts, helping our low-income customers and communities stay cool and pay their bills throughout the summer. Through Entergy Arkansas’ “Beat the Heat” program, customers received bill payment assistance, fans, energy efficiency kits,... Read More.

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Entergy Arkansas and Invenergy announce start of commercial operations at Walnut Bend Solar

Wednesday, October 23 by Luke Matheson

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. -- Adding to its growing fleet of utility-scale solar generating facilities, Entergy Arkansas has announced the start of commercial operations at Walnut Bend Solar Energy Center. The 100-megawatt solar energy center is located in Lee County to the east of Brinkley,... Read More.

14-year-old Maumelle girl found safe

Wednesday, October 23 by Luke Matheson

UPDATE: The Arkansas State Police reports that Jamia McKnight has been found and is safe. ORIGINAL POST: Name: Jamia McKnight Age: 14 Missing from: Maumelle, Pulaski County Description: Black Female / 5' 5" / 115 pounds Hair: Brown / Eyes: Brown Jamia was last seen near Marseille Drive on October 22, 2024, around... Read More.

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