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Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin seeks to join defense in defamation suit
Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin has requested to join the defense in a defamation lawsuit against state Senate president pro tempore Bart Hester, R-Cave Springs, brought by former Democratic gubernatorial candidate Chris Jones. Griffin moved to intervene on Friday in a case over a post that Hester made about Jones on X, formerly Twitter, in May. ...
Arkansas Latino Hall of Fame announces inaugural class
The Arkansas Latino Hall of Fame (ALHOF) revealed the names of its inaugural class of inductees — four individuals and one organization – that have made significant contributions to the state and their respective fields. The inductees, who will be honored at the inaugural ceremony on Thursday, October...
KU’s Travis Goff discusses conference realignment: Will ‘madness’ return soon?
So far it’s been a relatively quiet summer regarding conference realignment in college athletics. There’s been no recent movement as Oklahoma and Texas begin football workouts in preparation for their first season in the SEC; UCLA and USC for their first campaign in the Big Ten; and Utah, Colorado, Arizona and Arizona State in the Big 12.
Two brave women assist in arrest on I-49, Governor Sanders praises courage
Little Rock, Arkansas – Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders lauded the courageous actions of two women who intervened during a confrontation between an Arkansas State Police trooper and a non-compliant suspect. The altercation, which occurred last night, involved Angel Zapet-Alvarado, identified as an illegal immigrant from Guatemala, who resisted arrest after being pulled over for speeding.
Report: One-third of Arkansans making less than $17
A recent report from a global nonprofit highlights a significant disparity in wages across Arkansas, revealing that nearly one-third of the state's workers earn less than $17 per hour. This figure stands in contrast to the $19 per hour deemed necessary to cover basic living expenses for a single individual without children, according to the MIT Living Wage Calculator.
A Hometown Provider Grows Up: Strategic Growth the Watchword for ARcare
Augusta, a quaint community perched on the banks of the White River, is known for great hunting and fishing and a Main Street that has been brightened by reinvestment in recent years. For all of its charms, however, it is not, at first blush, a likely launching pad for one of the most successful homegrown health care entities in Arkansas today.
Wishing Spring Gallery seeks vendors for festival
Wishing Spring Gallery Calls for Vendors for October Festival. Wishing Spring Gallery, a distinguished art and craft destination, is currently accepting applications from vendors for its upcoming art and. craft festival. This annual event, scheduled for October 17-19, 2024, is a juried festival that attracts highly talented vendors each year.
Arkansas State Police Seize 345 Pounds Of Pot In Just Two Busts
Interstate 40 through Arkansas continues to be a busy corridor for illegal drugs transitioning the state. Arkansas State Police (ASP) are reporting they have seized almost 350 pounds of marijuana just in the last few days during traffic stops. Monday, July 29, 2024:. This past Monday, July 29, at approximately...
Arkansas panel OKs voucher program with ‘substantive change’ for public schools
Arkansas public schools will soon have an opportunity to collect money from the state’s new school voucher program, according to a rule passed out of a state subcommittee Tuesday. With minimal discussion, the Administrative Rules Subcommittee of the Arkansas Legislative Council unanimously reviewed and approved a permanent rule governing Education Freedom Accounts, which included a […]
Head-on collision on Highway 43 in Siloam Springs results in injury
SILOAM SPRINGS, Ark. — The Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) reported a head-on collision with injuries on Highway 43 in Siloam Springs on July 31. ARDOT reported the crash near Sequoyah Road around 5:30 p.m. At the time of the crash, the department said both lanes of traffic were being impacted. The scene was cleared around 6:40 p.m.
Bella Vista launches rebrand, reflecting the city's past and future
The city of Bella Vista is debuting a rebranding campaign to reflect the city’s natural beauty and forthcoming development. The city is the youngest in the northwest Arkansas region – an incorporated city since only 2007 – and the brand’s new design is meant to depict Bella Vista’s past and vision for the future. Sophia Nourani reports.
Baxter Health Welcomes Hannah McCarthy to the Medical Staff
Baxter Health is pleased to welcome Hannah McCarthy, MD, to the medical staff. Dr. McCarthy is a family medicine physician in private practice at Regional Family Medicine’s East Branch Clinic. Dr. McCarthy brings a comprehensive educational background and extensive hands-on experience in the field of family medicine. She completed...
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