Fentanyl Trafficking In Arkansas, 49 Charges Filed

Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid more powerful than morphine. Illicit use of the drug is on the rise across the country, as is the number of overdose deaths involving the drug. Authorities announced charges against 49 people linked to fentanyl trafficking in Arkansas on... Read More.
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Two Tornadoes Touch Northern Arkansas, Killing 1

Meteorologists believe a tornado touched down Monday morning in northeast Arkansas, injuring at least two people as part of a storm system that killed one in the northwest part of the state. A survey team from the National Weather Service in Memphis reported the... Read More.
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AGFC approves veterans waterfowl hunt in Arkansas

LITTLE ROCK – Arkansas Game and Fish Commissioners unanimously voted to approve special veteran’s waterfowl hunts to coincide with this year’s youth hunts at Thursday’s regularly scheduled meeting. The hunt originally was approved at the federal level earlier this year as a way to show... Read More.

ADC agreement for Regional Jail in Southeast Arkansas

Press release from Senator Eddie Cheatham describes the agreement with ADC regarding the proposed Regional Jail in Bradley/ Drew County area. The state Board of Correction has voted to pursue an agreement with Bradley and Drew Counties in southeast Arkansas to set up a private... Read More.
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Flu Activity in Arkansas Remains Low

The state’s flu report for the week ending October 12th shows that influenza in Arkansas remains low. The Arkansas Department of Health released its weekly flu report on Wednesday morning with these key points: • For Week 41, Arkansas reported “Sporadic” activity to the Centers for... Read More.
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Medical Marijuana Reaches $14 Million Profit in Arkansas

Medical marijuana sales in Arkansas are fast approaching the one ton mark with a total value of nearly $14 million. The Department of Finance & Administration released the following totals on Tuesday that represent sales totals through October 13th at noon: Since Doctor’s Orders (Hot Springs)... Read More.

Arkansas State Fair Oct. 11th-Oct. 20th

The Arkansas State Fair kicks off today and ends October 20th. Here is some useful information for fair goers. Friday, October 11. From 11:00 a.m. to close buy an armband at a midway ticket booth for $30 and get unlimited rides this day. Gate... Read More.
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Arkansas’ STD Rate Rises Rapidly

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released its 2018 STD Surveillance Report. This report includes data from the past five years. In 2018, there were more than 2.4 million cases of chlamydia, gonorrhea and syphilis. Arkansas saw a 60 percent increase in reported... Read More.

Flu Vaccine Clinic Thursday At Arkansas State Fair Grounds

The Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) will offer flu vaccinations at the Arkansas State Fair Grounds Hall of Industry Building from 9:30 am to 6 pm on Thursday, September 26th. Annual flu vaccination is recommended for most adults and children six months and older. The... Read More.