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Arkansas lawmakers table corrections department medical contract
A legislative subcommittee on Monday delayed approval of a $235.5 million medical contract for the Arkansas Department of Corrections after lawmakers voiced concerns about the extent of coverage for inmates and an ongoing dispute over prison bed expansion. The contract presented to the Arkansas Legislative Council’s Review subcommittee represents the first two years of a […]
FEMA assistance available to Arkansans with vehicles damaged by severe storms
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Assistance from FEMA is available to Arkansans after recent severe storms and tornadoes hit the Natural State between May 24 and 27, damaging property, downing trees, and causing power outages. If you have a vehicle that was damaged as a result of this severe weather,...
State Capitol Week in Review from Representative Steve Hollowell
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas — As we approach Labor Day, it’s crucial to highlight a significant initiative aimed at making our roads safer. From August 16 through September 2, including the Labor Day holiday weekend, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) will partner with Arkansas law enforcement for the “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” high-visibility enforcement campaign. This effort is designed to deter impaired driving and prevent the tragic accidents that have marked previous Labor Day weekends.
Governor declares emergency after thunderstorms hit northwestern Arkansas
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders issued an emergency declaration Saturday after severe thunderstorms knocked down power lines in the northwestern part of the state. Storms with strong winds blew through that part of the state Friday night. About 10,000 customers in Arkansas were without electrical service at midday Saturday, according […]
Why do I have to sign in at a dry county bar?
WARD, Ark. — If you’re looking to grab a drink during happy hour over the weekend at a bar or restaurant, you may notice you have to put pen to paper before your first pint. According to A.B.C. spokesperson Scott Hardin, this state law requires restaurants to maintain...
Capitol View: Arkansas Democrat-Gazette senior editor Rex Nelson, Democratic Party chairman Grant Tennille
Major shifts continue in the presidential race between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump, with the focus now turning toward the Democratic National Convention in Chicago this week.
Fatal Crash On Sunday Claims Life Of Rector Man
Greene County deputies along with ASP troopers were dispatched to Hwy 49 between Marmaduke and the Clay County line on Sunday for a fatal crash that shut down Hwy 49 according to the Greene County Sheriff’s Office. According to a ASP preliminary crash report, Austin Dollar, age 44 of...
ARTx3 to host tapestry exhibit
The ARTx3 Campus invites the public to a free opening reception for the exhibition Glimmer by Heidi Carlsen-Rogers from 5-7 p.m. Aug. 22 at the Arts & Science Center for Southeast Arkansas, 701 S. Main St. This exhibition is sponsored by the Kline Family Foundation. Drinks are sponsored by MK...
Experts say mortgage rates are trending downward | What to know
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — The housing market has been tough on prospective home buyers over the previous years, and now— for the first time in years experts explained how they're seeing the lowest drop in mortgage rates. In October 2023, mortgage rates hit 8.25%. Since then, they've started...
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