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Lawsuit filed over Arkansas Republican officials blocking effort to close state GOP primary
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Supporters of an effort to make Arkansas’ GOP primaries open only to registered Republicans have filed a lawsuit over state party officials blocking that proposal. The lawsuit filed in federal court on Monday stems from delegates at the state Republican Party convention voting to allow only registered GOP voters to […]
Local Business Gifts Portion of PTTGG Display to ATU
JBT Corporation of Russellville donated a special piece of its 2024 Paint the Town Green and Gold decorations to Arkansas Tech University for future display on campus. Personnel at JBT produced a 6-foot wide, 4-foot tall stainless steel cut out of the ATU logo. It helped JBT Corporation win the best outdoor display award in the 2024 Paint the Town Green and Gold community spirit competition presented by the Russellville Area Chamber of Commerce and ATU.
Benton hoping this is the season it ends Bryant’s dominance in Salt Bowl
Benton head football coach Brad Harris can’t think of a better time to end his team’s long losing streak to rival Bryant than Friday night at 7:30 p.m. in the annual Salt Bowl clash at Little Rock’s War Memorial Stadium. The Panthers have not won the matchup...
Police: School bus hits pedestrians
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - Emergency crews responded to an incident on Friday that involved a school bus hitting four pedestrians. According to Jonesboro Police Public Information Specialist Sally Smith, the incident happened at around 3:15 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 30 at Flint Street and Nettleton Avenue. Smith said a Jonesboro...
Arkansas football dominates HBCU, has fun with cheerleader
Arkansas football dominates Arkansas-Pine Bluff with a 70-0 victory in their season opener, showcasing explosive offense and solid defense. The post Arkansas football dominates HBCU, has fun with cheerleader appeared first on HBCU Gameday.
Fort Smith Mayor George McGill selected for U.S. Air Force education program
Fort Smith Mayor George McGill has been selected for the inaugural class of the United States Air Force Air Education and Training Command Civic Leader Program.
Benton County prosecutors fighting storm-related crimes as families rebuild
BENTON COUNTY, ARKANSAS, Ark. — Mer Wilder married her wife in August of 2023, ready to start a life together. "We were, you know, very much looking forward to starting a home and potentially having a family and having a place for our kids to live," Wilder said. In...
Texarkana Physician Sentenced to More Than 7 Years in Federal Prison for Prescribing Controlled Substances Without a Legitimate Medical Purpose
August 26, 2024 – TEXARKANA, AR – A Texarkana Physician was sentenced today to 87 months in prison followed by three years of supervised on two counts of Distribution of a Schedule II Controlled Substance Without an Effective Prescription and 12 months in prison followed by one year of supervised release on two counts of Distribution of a Schedule V Controlled Substance Without an Effective Prescription, all to run concurrently. The Honorable Chief Judge Susan O. Hickey presided over the sentencing hearing in the United States District Court in Texarkana.
Concerns rise over potential Medicaid cutbacks in upcoming legislative session
LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families released a new policy brief today highlighting the importance of affordable healthcare to Arkansas' workforce as Labor Day approaches. The organization held a press conference at noon alongside the Arkansas Public Policy Panel and the Arkansas Education Association. Speaking...
Release: West Memphis Police Target Local Gang Behind Break-Ins and Shootings
WEST MEMPHIS, Ark. — Authorities in Crittenden County made several arrests this week of suspects believed to be involved in a local gang responsible for vehicle break-ins, thefts, and shootings, a release from the West Memphis Police Department (WMPD) said. Detectives with the WMPD’s Criminal Investigation Division have been...
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