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Arkansas Board Of Corrections hires interim Secretary

Thursday, February 1 by Rick Walker

The Arkansas corrections system has a new secretary. In a unanimous vote, former State Senator Eddie Joe Williams was named to the position on an interim basis. That position has been vacant since early last month when the board ended the employment of Joe... Read More.

Arkansas gets serious failing grade in new survey of dental health

Thursday, February 1 by Rick Walker

A new study of dental health among all 50 states has put Arkansas in the absolute bottom. The study, by Wallethub, says various factors went into the study, including water fluoridation and access to dental professionals. The study used 25 key indicators to develop... Read More.

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Michigan sex offender convicted of crimes in Arkansas

Monday, January 29 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK—A registered sex offender from Michigan has been convicted of committing multiple sex offenses in Arkansas at the conclusion of a three-day trial. On Wednesday, a federal jury found Jeremy Robert Ward, 33, of Marine City, Mich., guilty on all nine counts for... Read More.

Southeast Arkansas College’s Police Chief talked about the assist in the capture of one escapee

Friday, January 26 by Alex Bivens

One of two escapees from the adult detention center last week was located and arrested Thursday near Southeast Arkansas College. Noah Roush, who was being held on residential burglary and theft charges was taken into custody near 19th Avenue and Plum Street by Sheriff’s Capt.... Read More.

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Makayla Washington Ready To Serve Single Parents In Southeast Arkansas

Wednesday, January 24 by Alex Bivens

Statewide nonprofit Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship Fund (ASPSF) is excited to welcome Makayla Washington to the team. Makayla started Jan. 8 as the Program Manager for the ASPSF Southeast Region, which includes Arkansas, Ashley, Bradley, Chicot, Cleveland, Desha, Drew, and Lincoln counties. As Program... Read More.

Arkansas getting it’s first Fisher House

Friday, January 19 by Rick Walker

Fisher House, which provides housing for active duty and veteran's families while a loved one is in the hospital, will be opening their first facility in the state. It will be located in Little Rock on the north side of the John L. McClellan... Read More.

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New Arkansas Organization Will Support Healthy Families by Listening to Parents, Advocating for Better Maternal Health Care

Wednesday, January 17 by Alex Bivens

Arkansans for Improving Maternal Health promotes healthy moms, which leads to healthier families and stronger communities LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (Jan. 17, 2024) — A new maternal health non-profit organization has launched a digital platform for Arkansas parents to share their personal experiences before, during and after... Read More.

Boozman and Womack welcome Army Chief of Staff to Arkansas

Monday, January 8 by Ray King

Fort Smith, AR – U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) and Congressman Steve Womack (R-AR-03) welcomed Gen. Randy George, U.S. Army Chief of Staff, to Arkansas to highlight the training capabilities and capacity found at Fort Chaffee that significantly enhance the Army’s mission readiness. “Arkansas has always been a proud... Read More.

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Southeast Arkansas College’s Board of Trustees is seeking more information before searching for a new college president

Thursday, December 28 by Alex Bivens

By Ray King The Board of Trustees of Southeast Arkansas College will be seeking more information before beginning the search for a new college president following the resignation of current President Dr. Steven Bloomberg. The Board met Thursday and following a 90-minure executive session, Board chair... Read More.

An Arkansas mystery may have been solved in Kentucky

Wednesday, December 20 by Rick Walker

In 1999 fisherman found a body chained and weighted down with a hydraulic jack in a Kentucky lake. Now, through the use of geneoligical DNA, that body has been identified as an Arkansas fugitive. After the body was exhumed in 2016, no ID could... Read More.

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Boozman supporting defense programs with Arkansas ties

Thursday, December 14 by Ray King

WASHINGTON–U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) supported Senate passage of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2024 that invests in our nation’s servicemembers, helps secure our homeland and equips America and our allies to deter threats from adversaries. “This legislation is critical to... Read More.

18 from Texas charged in thefts at Arkansas drug stores

Wednesday, December 13 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK— Eighteen individuals from Texas who are accused of stealing more than $1.5 million worth of narcotics from numerous pharmacies in Arkansas were arrested in Houston on November 28, 2023, following an indictment returned in the Eastern District of Arkansas. Seven defendants appeared... Read More.

Stories tagged with: arkansas

Arkansas Board Of Corrections hires interim Secretary

Arkansas gets serious failing grade in new survey of dental health

Michigan sex offender convicted of crimes in Arkansas

Southeast Arkansas College’s Police Chief talked about the assist in the capture of one escapee

Makayla Washington Ready To Serve Single Parents In Southeast Arkansas

Arkansas getting it’s first Fisher House

New Arkansas Organization Will Support Healthy Families by Listening to Parents, Advocating for Better Maternal Health Care

Boozman and Womack welcome Army Chief of Staff to Arkansas

Southeast Arkansas College’s Board of Trustees is seeking more information before searching for a new college president

An Arkansas mystery may have been solved in Kentucky

Boozman supporting defense programs with Arkansas ties

18 from Texas charged in thefts at Arkansas drug stores

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