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ARDOT secures additional $91M to address six projects across Arkansas

Thursday, March 14 by Alex Bivens

The Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) announced that they have received an additional $91 million to work on six projects across the natural state. According to a release, the $91 million is designated as Congressionally Directed Spending and Community Project Funding and was secured by... Read More.

State says no to using X instead of gender on license or ID cards

Wednesday, March 13 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas will no longer allow residents to use “X” instead of male or female on state-issued driver’s licenses or identification cards, officials announced under new rules Tuesday that will also make it more difficult for transgender people to change... Read More.

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Arkansas State Police investigating Hot Springs officer involved shooting

Tuesday, March 12 by Luke Matheson

The Hot Springs Police Department (HSPD) has asked the Criminal Investigation Division of Arkansas State Police (ASP) to investigate a fatal officer-involved shooting that occurred Monday, March 11, 2024, in Hot Springs. An HSPD officer was wounded and suspect Jody Lyn Lewis, 45, of Sherwood... Read More.

Three killed in shooting at Jonesboro party

Tuesday, March 12 by Ray King

JONESBORO, Ark. (AP) — Three people were killed and several others injured early Sunday when a shooting broke out at a private party in Arkansas, police said. Officers found multiple gunshot victims when they arrived at the scene near Jonesboro’s downtown area around 5 a.m.,... Read More.

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BALLOT INTEGRITY ALERT: Attorney General Griffin Explains Rules Governing Signature Collection for Ballot Initiatives

Monday, March 11 by Luke Matheson

With signatures being collected on several ballot initiatives ahead of the 2024 general election, Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following statement and guidance on rules that govern the collection of signatures: “It is vitally important that laws governing each part of the ballot initiative... Read More.

Arkansas State Police plans St Patrick’s Day Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign

Monday, March 11 by Luke Matheson

St. Patrick’s Day is one of the United States' most popular holidays, celebrated with festivals, parades, and parties. These celebrations frequently feature themed cocktails and green pints, and the amount of alcohol consumed on this holiday is higher than average. People are more likely to... Read More.

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Jury convicts man of felon in possession of gun at federal trial

Thursday, March 7 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK—After a two-day trial, a Texas man has been convicted of being a felon in possession of a firearm. On Tuesday, a federal jury found Kaeron Washington, 33, Lancaster, Texas, guilty of being a felon in possession of a firearm, the sole count... Read More.

Governor Sanders proposed $6.3 billion budget

Thursday, March 7 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders on Wednesday proposed a $6.3 billion budget for the coming year, with most of the increase in spending going toward a school voucher program. Sanders’ budget proposal for the fiscal year that begins July 1... Read More.

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Consumer Alert: Attorney General Griffin Provides Guidance on Potential Surges in Lodging Rates for Solar Eclipse

Tuesday, March 5 by Luke Matheson

LITTLE ROCK – With the start of Consumer Protection Week and the April 8 solar eclipse’s path of totality set to encompass a large portion of Arkansas, Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following alert to consumers about expected price hikes, particularly for overnight lodging, around... Read More.

Arkansas Department of Public Safety prepared for 2024 Solar Eclipse

Monday, March 4 by Luke Matheson

Today, Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders, Public Safety Secretary Colonel Mike Hagar, Arkansas Division of Emergency Management (ADEM) Director A.J. Gary, and other state agency leaders held a joint news conference at the Arkansas Highway Department to discuss the upcoming Arkansas Solar Eclipse 2024, which will occur... Read More.

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Four seek Supreme Court Chief Justice position

Monday, March 4 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Two races for the Arkansas Supreme Court, including a crowded chief justice campaign, could push a court that’s been targeted by outside conservative groups even further to the right. The nonpartisan elections on Tuesday for chief justice and another seat... Read More.

Womack draws challenger in Third District Congressional race

Monday, March 4 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Months after batting down speculation he was considering retirement, Republican U.S. Rep. Steve Womack is running for reelection against a state lawmaker who is trying to portray him as not conservative enough for the northwest Arkansas district. Womack, 67, faces... Read More.

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