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Arkansas is sued for rejecting petitions on an abortion-rights ballot measure
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas is being sued for rejecting petitions in favor of a proposed ballot measure to scale back the state’s abortion ban, with supporters asking the state Supreme Court on Tuesday to order officials to start counting more than 100,000 signatures from people who back amending the constitution. The ballot measure wouldn’t make abortion a constitutionally protected right, but it would limit when abortion can be banned. Giving voters a chance to weigh in on the state’s ban would test support for abortion rights in Arkansas, where top elected officials regularly promote their opposition to the...
UA System President Donald Bobbitt announces retirement
University of Arkansas System President Dr. Donald Bobbitt announced Tuesday (July 16) plans to retire as president after almost 13 years leading the state’s largest university system. Bobbitt began his tenure as president on Nov. 1, 2011, succeeding Dr. B. Alan Sugg, who had led the system for 21...
Arkansas veterans, lawmakers say PBMs slowing access to pharmacies, adding extra steps to get prescriptions
Pharmacies and veterans are expressing frustration over what they call an uphill battle with filling prescriptions, with both pointing to the insurance company used by many veterans as the one needing to fix the problems.
Jacksonville community members discuss ways to curb violence
JACKSONVILLE, Ark. — Community members in Jacksonville have been looking for new ways to curb violence in the city. Several people met on Monday night at a local church to not only discuss the issue but to also discuss solutions. While Jacksonville police report a decrease in home break-ins...
Caring and Sharing Food Pantry in DeWitt seeks donations and volunteers amid increased demand
The Caring and Sharing Food Pantry in DeWitt is for South Arkansas County residents seeking supplemental food assistance. Pantry organizer and volunteer Jean Prange said it is open four times a month from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. “We are open the second Tuesday and Thursday and the fourth Tuesday...
EA Sports College Football Arkansas Player Ratings
The long wait for EA Sports College Football is over for those who pre-ordered the deluxe edition of the game, and the Arkansas Razorbacks are listed as an 85 overall, with an 82 on offense and an 82 on defense. It was previously announced the highest-rated player on the game for the Razorbacks is senior edge rusher Landon Jackson with a 91 overall, making him the 58th-best player in the game.
Morton to not run for Fort Smith Board reelection
Fort Smith City Director Lavon Morton said Monday (July 15) will not seek reelection to the Ward 2 Board of Directors seat he holds. Morton was first appointed to the position in April 2019, and was elected in 2020. He was up for election to the position in 2020, but...
Bike Enthusiasts Descend on Bentonville for NWA Bike-a-Palooza with F.A.S.T. Coler Roller
Bentonville, AR (July 15, 2024) – Gear up for one of Arkansas’ biggest cycling events as the NWA Bike-a-Palooza with F.A.S.T. Coler Roller rolls into Coler Mountain Bike Park this September 20-22! This community-driven event, organized by passionate volunteers from 15 local cycling clubs, promises a weekend of...
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