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Oklahoma man killed in Friday accident

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A one-vehicle accident just after midnight in rural Polk County resulted in the death of an Oklahoma man. According to a preliminary report, Michael Richard Barnes, 87, of Henryetta, Okla., was northbound on U.S. Highway 71 when the 2001 Dodge Ram he was driving ran... Read More.

Anonymous gifts benefit UAMS programs

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LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) received $9.7 million through anonymous gifts in the 2024 fiscal year, supporting several UAMS programs throughout Arkansas. “During the 2024 fiscal year, one of UAMS’ highest fundraising years, we received several significant anonymous gifts... Read More.
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UAMS receives funds in effort to reduce infant mortality

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LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has received a $5 million Congressional appropriation to coordinate efforts across the state to reduce infant mortality. Nirvana Manning, M.D., professor and chair of the UAMS Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, said the funding,... Read More.

Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas Dispatch Crews to Louisiana

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The Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas have dispatched 55 lineworkers and utility vehicles, along with construction equipment, to assist DEMCO of Central City, Louisiana, with potential power restoration efforts anticipated from Tropical Storm Francine. The 55 professional lineworkers are with Arkansas Electric Cooperatives, Inc. (AECI) of... Read More.
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Little Rock woman killed in Sunday head-on accident

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A Little Rock woman was killed in the early morning hours Sunday after the vehicle she was driving was hit head-on by another vehicle. According to a preliminary report, Jennifer Morton, 48, was northbound on Arch Street at 5:44 a.m. when the 2016 Honda CRV... Read More.

UAMS to hold summit on violence and trauma among Black men

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  LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) will hold a Public Health Summit on Sept. 21 to discuss the issues of structural violence, community violence and trauma among Black men.   The event, which runs from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at Philander Smith... Read More.
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Task force proposes changes to assist pregnant women

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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A panel formed by Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders to address maternal health on Thursday called for several changes to Medicaid, including quicker coverage for pregnant women and providing reimbursement to doulas and community health workers. But the report issued... Read More.

Lawsuit challenges decision on Republican primary voting

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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Supporters of an effort to make Arkansas’ GOP primaries open only to registered Republicans have filed a lawsuit over state party officials blocking that proposal. The lawsuit filed in federal court on Monday stems from delegates at the state Republican... Read More.
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State Supreme Court tosses abortion amendment

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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The Arkansas Supreme Court upheld the state's rejection of signature petitions for an abortion rights ballot initiative on Thursday, keeping the proposal from going before voters in November. The ruling dashed the hopes of organizers, who submitted the petitions, of getting... Read More.
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UAMS welcomes new medical students

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LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine welcomed 175 new medical students to its Little Rock and Fayetteville campuses in an Aug. 9 white coat ceremony attended by hundreds of friends, family and other well-wishers. A tradition for... Read More.
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