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State house rejects cut to early voting days

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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The Arkansas House on Tuesday rejected legislation to cut early voting in the state by a day. The House voted down the measure 39-43. The Senate last week had approved the bill, which would have eliminated early voting on the... Read More.

State House works to change gun law restrictions

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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas lawmakers on Tuesday reworked an effort to preempt federal gun restrictions in the state following objections from the governor, law enforcement and prosecutors that a previous proposal went too far and jeopardized public safety. The House State Agencies and... Read More.
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UAPB Athletics recognized by State House

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By Deseray McKinzy The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Athletic program was honored for its accomplishments and sacrifices to dominate in multiple sports through the constraints of the pandemic at the capital on Tuesday morning by the House of Representatives. Representatives from the Pine Bluff... Read More.

State resumes Johnson and Johnson COVID vaccinations

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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas on Monday resumed giving the one-shot Johnson & Johnson coronavirus vaccine after federal officials gave the green light to use it again. Gov. Asa Hutchinson announced the move two days after U.S. Health officials said they were lifting an... Read More.
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Census data shows state gained population

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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The latest data from the U.S. Census Bureau released Monday shows that Arkansas’ population has grown by more than 87,000 people over the past decade. The data shows that Arkansas’ population, including U.S. military and civilian employees and their families living... Read More.

State reaches 1 million coronavirus vaccine shots

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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas on Thursday marked 1 million coronavirus vaccine shots administered in the state so far, though the governor acknowledged more needs to be done to increase demand. Gov. Asa Hutchinson was on hand as health officials administered the shot to... Read More.
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State House approves Johnny Cash day bill

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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The Man in Black is about to get his own day in Arkansas. The Arkansas House on Tuesday gave final approval to a bill that would make Feb. 26 “Johnny Cash Day,” voting 92-0 to send the measure to Gov. Asa... Read More.
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State Police to intensify patrols for impaired driving

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   Arkansas State Troopers and law enforcement officers across the state will intensify their patrols next week looking for drivers who are impaired by drugs.  The special operation is part of a five state plan directed toward the dangerous practice of driving while under the... Read More.

Arkansas legislators approve changes to state elections laws

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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas legislators on Tuesday approved changes to the state’s election laws, including restrictions outside polling places and on absentee ballots, that opponents said would disproportionately harm voters of color in the state. The measures advanced by the majority-Republican Legislature come... Read More.
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State halting use of Johnson and Johnson vaccine

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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas is joining other states in temporarily halting use of the Johnson & Johnson coronavirus vaccine while a federal review is underway. The Arkansas Department of Health says vaccination clinics with the Johnson & Johnson vaccine are canceled, but ones... Read More.

State COVID cases lowest in nation

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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The number of new coronavirus cases per capita in Arkansas during the past two weeks was the lowest in the nation, according to data from Johns Hopkins University. Arkansas had 72.6 new cases per 100,000 residents to rank 52nd in... Read More.
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