Dollarway’s Cameron Henderson Commits to OK Panhandle State

Dollarway's Cameron Henderson Commits to OK Panhandle State Cameron Henderson of the Dollarway Cardinals signed his letter of intent  in front of family, coaches, administrators and media at the Dollarway High School library, committing to Oklahoma Panhandle State University. Henderson , the 6'0 180lb senior running... Read More.

state lowers age for COVID vaccine eligibility

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas on Tuesday lowered the eligibility age for receiving the coronavirus vaccine from 70 to 65, making shots available to another 115,000 people in the state, according to Gov. Asa Hutchinson. Hutchinson announced the move as the state reported 834... Read More.
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State senate approves bill to ban most abortions

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The Arkansas Senate on Monday approved a measure banning nearly all abortions in the state, despite objections to the ban not including exceptions for rape or incest. The majority-Republican Senate approved the ban on a 27-7 vote, sending the measure... Read More.
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COVID cases in state increase by more than 280

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The number of coronavirus cases in Arkansas rose by more than 280 on Sunday and the death toll increased by nine, according to the state Department of Health. The department reported 284 new cases for a total of 315,514 since... Read More.

Republican State Senator Jim Hendren to Leave Party

BENTON COUNTY, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) – State Senator Jim Hendren announced on Thursday his decision to leave the Republican Party and become an Independent. Hendren, an Arkansas state senator representing District 2 in Northwest Arkansas, announced his decision in a statement posted to Twitter. “Having spent 4... Read More.
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State Trooper Involved in I-40 Accident Near Lonoke

The trailer of an eighteen-wheeler crashed into the rear of an Arkansas State Trooper's vehicle Wednesday morning.  The crash happened on I-40 East after the carrier jackknifed.  According to reports, the trailer hit the back of the trooper's vehicle with him in it. The Trooper,... Read More.
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Natural Gas is in Short Supply in the State

Electricity demand is high currently and the rolling outages are off and on as of Tuesday evening.  Plus, natural gas is in short supply. Gov. Hutchinson says this affects a lot of people.
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MATCH AT HENDERSON STATE POSTPONED

MATCH AT HENDERSON STATE POSTPONED ARKADELPHIA, Ar. - The upcoming match between the University of Arkansas at Monticello and Henderson State scheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 16, has been postponed. A make up date for the contest is to be decided.

Federal Complainant Filed Against State Agency

According to the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, the state agency charged with dispersing certain funds and tax credits to develop low-income housing is doling out that money based on economic growth rather than need, according to a recently filed federal complaint.   The complaint alleges that over the past three... Read More.