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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State death toll from COVID nears 5,000

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas on Wednesday reported 46 additional COVID-19 deaths, as the total since the pandemic began nears 5,000. The Arkansas Department of Health said the state’s death toll is at 4,985. The department on Wednesday also reported 2,426 new COVID-19 cases,... Read More.
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Hogs down Mississippi State 61-45

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) — Justin Smith scored 10 points and had 10 rebounds as Arkansas cruised to a 61-45 victory over Mississippi State on Tuesday night. Arkansas (14-5, 6-4 Southeastern Conference) ended its six-game losing streak against Mississippi State (10-9, 4-6). Connor Vanover and Moses Moody... Read More.

Jarrett scores 31 as Jackson State beats UAPB

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Tristan Jarrett had 31 points and 13 rebounds as Jackson State beat Arkansas-Pine Bluff 63-55 on Monday night. Jarrett shot 12 for 13 from the line. Isaiah Williams had 12 points for Jackson State (4-5, 4-0 Southwestern Athletic Conference), which earned its... Read More.
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State COVID deaths increase, hospitalizations decline

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas’ coronavirus deaths rose by 42 on Thursday while the state’s COVID-19 hospitalizations dropped to their lowest point since November. The Arkansas Department of Health said the state’s COVID-19 deaths now total 4,784, and its hospitalizations dropped by 33 to... Read More.

state COVID cases drop

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The Arkansas Department of Health reported 1,777 new cases of the coronavirus and 17,686 active cases on Wednesday, a drop from a week ago. “There are over 700 fewer new cases and over 2,700 fewer active cases than this time... Read More.
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State Senate approves stand your ground legislation

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The Arkansas Senate on Tuesday passed legislation easing restrictions on the use of deadly force in self-defense, sending the measure to the House. The majority Republican Senate voted 27-7 for the measure that would remove the state’s duty to retreat.... Read More.
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