Alabama State downs UAPB

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Brandon Battle recorded 12 points and 11 rebounds to lift Alabama State to a 73-67 win over Arkansas-Pine Bluff on Saturday. DJ Heath had 16 points for Alabama State (3-7, 3-7 Southwestern Athletic Conference). Kevion Stewart added 11 points. DJ Jackson... Read More.

Health officials: 672 new COVID cases in state

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas health officials on Sunday reported 672 new cases of COVID-19 and another 15 deaths linked to the disease caused by the novel coronavirus. There were 660 new, confirmed cases of the virus and 12 probable cases recorded Sunday, according... Read More.
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Two killed in Sunday traffic accident

Two Pine Bluff residents were killed in a single-vehicle accident on Interstate 530 Sunday night. According to a preliminary report, a 2016 Dodge Charger driven by Kadazha Barnes, 22, was northbound at the Northeast Exit 44 when the driver reportedly lost control of the vehicle... Read More.

Drag Racing Bill to be Heard by State Senate

The Arkansas Senate will hear a bill Monday that will make drag racing on a highway in the state a felony.  Republican State Sen. Blake Johnson from Corning is the sponsor of Senate Bill 247. Currently, if someone is caught drag racing on a state... Read More.
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Walmart to Appeal Their Suit Being Tossed Out

 Walmart is planning to appeal a federal court's decision to throw out its preemptive suit filed in October against the DOJ and DEA concerning the responsibilities of pharmacists under the Controlled Substance Act. The Bentonville-based retailer says the DEA's legal theories are not supported by... Read More.

Students Will Be Tested This Spring

The state will test students this spring even if it's not required.  The Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education says it is even more important to test kids this spring since tests were waived last year due to the pandemic. According to Deputy Commissioner... Read More.
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Arkansas House Weekly Summary

The 93rd General Assembly now prepares to enter the 5th week of the 2021 Regular Session. The House passed a resolution to extend this session, if necessary, to May 3. The resolution provides for a recess on April 9. The deadline for members to file... Read More.
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Arkansas comes back to down Missouri

COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — Chelsea Dungee scored 27 points, Destiny Slocum added 22 with 10 assists and No. 16 Arkansas turned back Missouri 85-80 on Thursday night after blowing an 18-point third-quarter lead A 14-0 run had Arkansas on top 61-43 before the Tigers began... Read More.