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Arkansas Attorney General Provides $600,000 Grant to Support Women’s Mental Health Fellowship

Wednesday, November 20 by Luke Matheson

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences has received a $600,000 grant from Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin to support a women’s mental health fellowship in an effort to address the impact of the opioid epidemic on women and to help reduce the state’s... Read More.

Boozman honored by Americans for Prosperity

Tuesday, November 19 by Ray King

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) was named a “Pioneer for Prosperity” by Americans for Prosperity-Arkansas for his record championing policy priorities that deliver solutions to the challenges Americans face and advancing conservative principles in the 118th Congress. Americans for Prosperity (AFP) cited its “Pioneers for... Read More.

Ouachita Baptist to travel to UCO for first round playoff game.

Tuesday, November 19 by Rick Walker

The University of Central Oklahoma is in the NCAA Divison II playoffs for the first time in 21 years and will host Ouachita Baptist this Saturday at Chad Richison Stadium in Edmond. The game will kickoff at 1 p.m. The Bronchos are the champions... Read More.

Huckabee lawsuit in social media allegations tossed by judge

Tuesday, November 19 by Ray King

WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — A federal judge in Delaware on Monday dismissed a lawsuit filed by former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee against social media giant Meta over advertisements using his name and image to sell CBD products.Huckabee, a Baptist minister and President-elect Donald Trump’s... Read More.

Law enforcement to launch Thanksgiving Click It or Ticket campaign

Monday, November 18 by Luke Matheson

This Thanksgiving holiday, Arkansas law enforcement is teaming up with the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the State’s Highway Safety Office on a high-visibility Click It or Ticket seat belt awareness and enforcement campaign.From Nov. 25 through Dec.... Read More.

Multi-convicted felon gets 200 months in federal prison for gun possession

Friday, November 15 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK—George Tavis Marino, II, a multi-convicted felon, will spend 200 months in federal prison for being a felon in possession of a firearm. Jonathan D. Ross, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Arkansas, announced the sentence, which was handed down on... Read More.

Federal prison sentence for man who faked disability to collect money

Friday, November 15 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK—Jonathan D. Ross, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Arkansas, announced today that Roy David Lykins, 56, of Greenbrier, who fraudulently collected more than $249,000 from the Social Security Administration (SSA), was sentenced to 19 months in federal prison by United... Read More.

Former Pastor Sentenced to 50 Years for Raping His Own Children

Friday, November 15 by Luke Matheson

James "Jamie" Cowan, a former pastor from Arkansas, has plead guilty to three counts of raping his minor children and has been sentenced to 50 years in prison.This plea was part of an agreement, and additional details were provided by Jana Bradford, the Arkansas... Read More.

Arkansas Earns ‘F’ Grade in Latest March of Dimes Report Card

Thursday, November 14 by Luke Matheson

Today, the March of Dimes released its 2024 Report Card giving Arkansas an ‘F’ grade for its current state of maternal and infant health.According to the report, Arkansas has the highest infant mortality rate and one of the highest preterm birth rates... Read More.

Boozman receives award from American Ambulance Association

Thursday, November 14 by Ray King

WASHINGTON – The American Ambulance Association has recognized U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) as a recipient of its 2024 Legislative Recognition Award for his work advocating for emergency medical services. The honor is reserved for Members of Congress who have demonstrated ongoing dedication to ambulance services... Read More.

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Former Arkansas Game & Fish Commissioner Craig D. Campbell, Jr. Dies

Wednesday, November 13 by Luke Matheson

Craig Dobbs Campbell Sr., who served as Arkansas Game and Fish Commissioner from 2006 to 2011, died Nov. 9. He was 76 years old.Campbell was born April 4, 1948, in Helena. He graduated from Helena Central High School in 1966 and moved to Little... Read More.

Former Governor Mike Huckabee Trump’s choice for ambassador to Israel

Tuesday, November 12 by Ray King

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — President-elect Donald Trump will nominate former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee as ambassador to Israel, Trump announced Tuesday.Huckabee is a staunch defender of Israel and his intended nomination comes as Trump has promised to align U.S. foreign policy more closely with... Read More.

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