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Governor names Chandler new Surgeon General

Tuesday, February 28 by Ray King

Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced on Monday that she will appoint Dr. Kay Chandler to serve as Arkansas Surgeon General. "I am pleased to announce that Dr. Kay Chandler will serve as Arkansas’ next Surgeon General, bringing strong leadership and years of medical expertise to... Read More.

four charged in theft of mail

Monday, February 27 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK—Four individuals have been charged by federal criminal complaint for their alleged involvement in stealing mail from blue postal collection boxes in central Arkansas. Over the weekend, law enforcement conducted numerous sting operations at a number of post office locations. In the early... Read More.

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2 killed in separate accidents Sunday

Monday, February 27 by Ray King

Two separate traffic accidents in Arkansas Sunday resulted in the death of two men. In the first of those, Larry Savell Jr., 46, of West Helena died when he lost control of the 2004 Chevrolet Venture he was driving north on Highway 8 in Phillips... Read More.

72-year-old woman arrested following hit and run death of Jacksonville man

Monday, February 27 by Staff

Candace Conners, 72, of Sherwood was charged with leaving the scene of an accident involving physical injury or death after she turned herself in to the Pulaski County District Court on Feb. 17, 2023. Lawrence “Gage” Gates, 22, of Jacksonville was found dead the morning... Read More.

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Governor signs bill restricting adult performances

Sunday, February 26 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders signed into law new restrictions on “adult-oriented” performances Friday in a bill that originally targeted drag shows but was scaled back following complaints it discriminated against the LGBTQ community. The bill signed by the Republican governor restricts performances... Read More.

woman killed in two-vehicle crash in Pulaski County

Friday, February 24 by Ray King

A head-on crash on Interstate 630 in Little Rock in the early morning hours Friday resulted in the death of one person. According to a preliminary report, a 1992 Honda, driven by a female who has not been identified was traveling east in the westbound... Read More.

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State Senate approves Governor’s education bill

Friday, February 24 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The Arkansas Senate approved an education overhaul Thursday that raises teachers’ starting pay and creates a new voucher program, despite complaints from Democrats and some Republicans about the bill being pushed through the Legislature too quickly. The proposal, which now heads... Read More.

Investigation begins into Arkansas plane crash that killed 5

Thursday, February 23 by Staff

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Federal investigators headed to Arkansas Thursday to determine the cause of a small plane crash that killed five employees of an environmental consulting firm. Investigators from the National Transportation Safety Board planned to begin work to document the crash site... Read More.

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Emergency officials investigating plane crash in Little Rock

Wednesday, February 22 by Staff

UPDATE 2:30 PM: Officials with the Federal Aviation Administration have reported that the plane was a twin-engine BE20 departing the Little Rock airport for John Glenn Columbus International Airport in Ohio. The FAA reported five people were on board the plane, and deputies at the... Read More.

Man killed in Pulaski County accident

Wednesday, February 22 by Ray King

A North Little Rock man was killed in a one-vehicle accident in Pulaski County early Wednesday morning. According to a preliminary report, Charles Pettus, 41, was southbound on U.S. 67 at 5 a.m. when he lost control of the 2006 Dodge Viper he was driving... Read More.

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Better Business Bureau of Arkansas warns of tax scams

Tuesday, February 21 by Staff

Now that many Arkansans have collected their tax documents and have begun the process of getting their returns done, the scammers are out in force. Cara Carlin with the Better Business Bureau of Arkansas joined Rick Walker on Sunrise Deltaplex to give some tips. Walker... Read More.

Little Rock woman killed in Sunday accident

Monday, February 20 by Ray King

A Little Rock woman was killed in a one-vehicle accident in Pulaski County Sunday morning. According to s preliminary report, Stephanie Lott. 68, was northbound on Stagecoach Road at 8:49 a.m., when she lost control of the 2003 Mazda Tribute she was driving while negotiating... Read More.

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