Krout to run for Lt. Governor as Democrat

A Northwest Arkansas woman has announced she will be a candidate for Lieutenant Governor in 2022.KATV Channel 7 reported that Kelly Krout, who currently lives in Russellville, will be the first Democratic Party candidate to run for the office.She told the television station that... Read More.

State relaxes rules on rental assistance

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas is easing rules for its rental relief program to prioritize the funds for tenants at immediate risk of being evicted after little of the state’s share of the federal money has been spent so far.Gov. Asa Hutchinson on... Read More.
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Military to aid Arkansas hospitals in COVID surge

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The U.S. Defense Department is sending a 20-member military medical team to Arkansas to help expand the state’s hospital capacity in response to a surge in COVID-19 cases, Gov. Asa Hutchinson announced Wednesday.Hutchinson said the team of 14 nurses,... Read More.

Hathaway to announce bid for Congress

A Little Rock based educator and founder of an education and professional development firm is expected to announce her candidacy for Congress Thursday afternoon.Dr. Quintessa Hathaway will seek the Democratic nomination to run against Second District Congressman French Hill of Little Rock, who is... Read More.
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5th Republican announces run for Lt. Governor

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A former Arkansas Razorbacks football player who owns an investment firm said Tuesday that he would run for Arkansas lieutenant governor, becoming the fifth Republican to seek the state’s No. 2 office.Chris Bequette, who played for the Razorbacks in... Read More.
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State Police add low-profile vehicles to fleet

A dangerous and escalating trend in the number of aggressive driving violations on the state’s highways has Arkansas State Troopers turning to an improved tool to curb the deadly threats.  Twenty-five new low profile highway patrol vehicles have been acquired by the Arkansas State Police... Read More.
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State reports spike in COVID hospitalizations and deaths

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas on Wednesday reported a spike in COVID-19 hospitalizations and deaths, but the number of coronavirus patients on ventilators eased slightly.The Department of Health said the number of hospitalized COVID-19 patients rose by 101 to 1,313, although a department... Read More.