State Police investigating murder of 15-year-old in Stuttgart

The Arkansas State Police is reporting that Special Agents have been requested by the Stuttgart Police Department to investigate an apparent homicide that has claimed the life of a local teenager. Stuttgart police officers found 15-year-old Kyler Stigger dead inside a vehicle parked in the driveway... Read More.
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State Drug Director to resign

LITTLE ROCK — According to Talk Back Business and Politics, Arkansas Drug Director Kirk Lane is resigning to serve as director of the Arkansas Opioid Recovery Partnership, Gov. Asa Hutchinson announced Wednesday. He has served as the state’s drug director since July 2017. Lane’s resignation... Read More.
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Dangerous heat wave continues across the state

The Heat and Your Body When the summer months arrive in Arkansas, the heat can sometimes become unbearable. Factoring in high humidity, it feels warmer than it actually is. More specifically, the body is not able to cool as effectively through sweating. On a dry day,... Read More.
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Former state treasurer Fisher dies at 80

PARAGOULD, Ark. (AP) — Jimmie Lou Fisher, who served as Arkansas’ state treasurer for more than two decades and was the Democratic nominee for governor in 2002, has died, an Arkansas funeral home said. She was 80. Fisher died Monday at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center... Read More.
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State reports record surplus for fiscal year

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas ended its fiscal year with a record $1.6 billion budget surplus, state finance officials announced Tuesday as Gov. Asa Hutchinson said he planned to call lawmakers back into session to take up tax relief proposals. The Arkansas Department of... Read More.

Natural State Baseball All-Arkansas Team announced

The Natural State Baseball All-Arkansas Team has been announced. The Natural State Baseball All-Arkansas Team is comprised of college baseball players from across the state of Arkansas. All-Arkansas Team Catcher – Brett McGee, Southern Arkansas (.312, 16 home runs, 74 RBI) First – Luke Rice, Arkansas-Rich Mountain (.444,... Read More.
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Stuttgart’s Cedric Hawkins commits to Arkansas State

Stuttgart running back Cedric Hawkins announced his commitment to Arkansas State Thursday morning. Hawkins, (5-9, 180) is the second in-state commit for the Red Wolves in the Class of 2023. He had an impressive showing at a recent camp where he picked up his offer... Read More.