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Loni Harshaw, UAPB Alumna, Named 2026 Arkansans for the Arts Teacher of the Year

Tuesday, June 2 by Haleigh Reichen

Loni Harshaw, an art teacher at Little Rock Southwest High School in Little Rock, Arkansas, has been named the 2026 Arkansans for the Arts Teacher of the Year. She is a 2009 graduate in art education from the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff. Harshaw... Read More.

Sanders: Arkansas Income Tax Cuts Benefit “All Arkansans,” Goal Is Zero

Friday, May 8 by Grant Merrill

LITTLE ROCK – Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders joined Grant Merrill via Deltaplex News Friday morning, one day after signing a package of income tax cuts into law following a three-day special session of the state legislature. The legislation, passed along party lines, lowers the... Read More.

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Arkansans Gain New Insights at Agriculture Farm Field Day in Lonoke

Wednesday, October 1 by Alex Bivens

Over 300 attendees gathered at the Agriculture Farm Field Day to hear from agricultural scientists, researchers and faculty. The event was held recently at the Pearlie S. Reed/Robert L. Cole Small Farm Outreach Wetlands and Water Management Center (SFO-WWMC) on the University of Arkansas... Read More.

Rise in EBT Theft Leaves Vulnerable Arkansan’s Without Food Assistance

Monday, July 28 by Luke Matheson

A growing wave of Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) theft is leaving many Arkansans—especially the most vulnerable—without access to the funds they rely on for groceries. According to recent reports, scammers are stealing money from EBT accounts without the recipient’s knowledge and spending those funds... Read More.

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Arkansan’s See Better Gas Prices Compared To A Year Ago

Friday, April 25 by Luke Matheson

The AAA Arkansas Weekend Gas Watch reports that the average gas price in Arkansas is currently $2.80 per gallon for regular unleaded fuel. This represents an increase of one cent from last week but a decrease of 41 cents compared to the same day... Read More.

Arkansas Hunters Feeding the Hungry continues work to feed hungry Arkansans

Thursday, November 21 by Luke Matheson

Arkansas’ modern gun deer season kicked off earlier this month and one statewide organization is reminding hunters in Arkansas how they can join the fight against food insecurity. Arkansas Hunters Feeding the Hungry helps families in need by providing food pantries with fresh protein sourced... Read More.

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Online system is protecting Arkansans against uninsured drivers

Tuesday, November 28 by Alex Bivens

Roads in the state are a lot safer now with the rate of uninsured drivers having been cut in half. This is in part due to a new online system that went into effect in 2020. Scott Hardin with the Arkansas Department of Finance... Read More.

FBI warns Arkansan’s about drug trafficking scam

Thursday, February 16 by Staff

The FBI in Little Rock says multiple Arkansan's have falling victim to the same fraud scheme to the tune of around $5 million since 2021. The scammers are impersonating federal law enforcement officials and attempt to extort money. HOW THE SCAM WORKS Criminals initiate this scam... Read More.

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Why some Arkansans choose not to partake in the COVID-19 vaccination

Thursday, July 15 by Deseray Mckinzy

Arkansas sources released an article about why getting a COVID-19 vaccination is "a no-go" for some. Among the reasons is lack of "trust in the product and others who don’t believe in the vaccine." A Benton County resident was interviewed who is not COVID-19 vaccinated... Read More.

Governor urges Arkansans to take precautions during holidays

Thursday, December 10 by Staff

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Gov. Asa Hutchinson on Thursday evening implored Arkansans to take precautions during the upcoming holidays as coronavirus cases surge but declined to implement any additional restrictions. “More restrictions on businesses would add a whole host of additional challenges, from increased... Read More.

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UAMS providing mental health hotline available 24/7 to Arkansans during COVID pandemic

Thursday, September 24 by Staff

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — From fighting depression to help battling drugs and alcohol, UAMS now has a hotline available to provide help to Arkansans 24/7 during the pandemic. AR-Connect is a virtual mental health and substance abuse program. The call center is staffed with a... Read More.

Attorney General Scam Alert: Scam artists targeting Arkansans’ social security numbers

Wednesday, July 22 by Greg

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Attorney General Leslie Rutledge has seen an increase in complaints where scammers have been pretending to be from the Social Security Administration and are threatening customers into giving them their personal information or asking for money. “It’s time to reinforce an... Read More.

Stories tagged with: arkansans

Loni Harshaw, UAPB Alumna, Named 2026 Arkansans for the Arts Teacher of the Year

Sanders: Arkansas Income Tax Cuts Benefit “All Arkansans,” Goal Is Zero

Arkansans Gain New Insights at Agriculture Farm Field Day in Lonoke

Rise in EBT Theft Leaves Vulnerable Arkansan’s Without Food Assistance

Arkansan’s See Better Gas Prices Compared To A Year Ago

Arkansas Hunters Feeding the Hungry continues work to feed hungry Arkansans

Online system is protecting Arkansans against uninsured drivers

FBI warns Arkansan’s about drug trafficking scam

Why some Arkansans choose not to partake in the COVID-19 vaccination

Governor urges Arkansans to take precautions during holidays

UAMS providing mental health hotline available 24/7 to Arkansans during COVID pandemic

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