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USDA Rural Development Arkansas Accepting Applications for Strategic Regional Economic and Community Development Projects

Thursday, February 15 by Luke Matheson

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Arkansas State Director Jill Floyd announced that USDA is accepting applications to implement regional economic and community development projects to create thriving communities for Arkansans living in rural areas. The 2018 Farm Bill authorized the Read More.

Governor Sanders announces new buildings for Arkansas School for the Deaf

Thursday, February 15 by Rick Walker

The Arkansas School for the Deaf and Blind will be getting new buildings after concerns were raised a few months ago by parents. Pictures of the buildings showed cracks in the foundation and possible mold. Since the images were released, Governor Sanders said she... Read More.

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Teen arrested and charged in SAU Tech shooting

Wednesday, February 14 by Luke Matheson

On the evening of February 13, 2024, Arkansas State Police (ASP) Criminal Investigation Division (CID) arrested a 17-year-old from Magnolia in connection with a shooting that occurred February 12, 2023, on the Southern Arkansas Tech University campus. He will be charged as an adult with... Read More.

ASP: 6-year-old Little Rock girl reported missing & endangered

Wednesday, February 14 by Luke Matheson

Name: Yhaneysi Darely Juan Tzunux Age: 6 Missing from: Little Rock/Pulaski County Description: White/Hispanic Female / 3’4” / 39 lbs. Hair: Black Ponytail / Eyes: Brown Clothing: Pink shirt, green pants, green jacket, blue shoes with white flowers. May have changed into khaki uniform pants. On February 14, 2024, Yhaneysi's father reported his daughter missing. He last... Read More.

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Improving nutrition in schools focus on study at UAMS

Monday, February 12 by Ray King

FAYETTEVILLE — School districts in Arkansas can improve the health of their student body through nutritional interventions in the cafeteria, according to a study published by the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Office of Community Health & Research. The study, Creating Healthy... Read More.

High speed chase results in two arrests in Northwest Arkansas

Monday, February 12 by Ray King

TONTITOWN, Ark. (AP) — Two Michigan men are being held on multiple charges after leading police on a high-speed chase through Arkansas and Oklahoma in a stolen U-Haul that contained weapons and Molotov cocktails, authorities said. Cory Robert Mercier, 21, and Trenton Johnson, 21, were... Read More.

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Woman killed in Little Rock accident

Monday, February 12 by Ray King

A Perryville woman was killed in a one-vehicle accident in Pulaski County Sunday. According to a preliminary report, Victoria Grace Adams, 28, was westbound on Highway10 at 4156 Highway 10 when the 2018 Kia Forte she was driving began to drift toward the north shoulder... Read More.

Nominations are being accepted through the end of the month for the 2024 Arkansas Food Hall of Fame

Friday, February 9 by Greg

Nominations are being accepted through the end of the month for the 2024 Arkansas Food Hall of Fame. Now in its eighth year, the program celebrates Arkansas' unique culinary heritage. Famed Arkansas broadcaster and columnist Rex Nelson is one of the founders of the Arkansas... Read More.

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Report on state audit of Governor’s lectern expected by end of March

Friday, February 9 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas auditors are nearly done looking into the purchase of a $19,000 lectern for Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders and expect to issue a report on it by the end of March, a state official told lawmakers on Thursday. Legislative Auditor Roger... Read More.

Governor selects new corrections secretary

Friday, February 9 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders on Thursday nominated a new corrections secretary after her first pick for the job was fired by a state panel amid a feud over who runs the state prison system. Sanders nominated Lindsay Wallace, who has... Read More.

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UAMS Black Expo set Feb. 24

Thursday, February 8 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK — The 20th annual UAMS Midsouth Black Expo will celebrate Black History Month with a free event that offers health education and screenings and promotes local Black-owned businesses. The expo — themed “Celebrating 20 Years of Black Health, Black Wealth, and Black Culture... Read More.

Interim corrections secretary Williams resigns

Wednesday, February 7 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK -- Less than a week after being appointed to serve in an interim role as Arkansas' secretary of corrections, former Republican state Sen. Eddie Joe Williams said Tuesday he must "step aside." In a letter to the Board of Corrections, Williams said he... Read More.

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