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Attorney general requests dismissal of Arkansas Abortion Amendment lawsuit
Attorney General Tim Griffin on Friday filed a motion asking the Arkansas Supreme Court to dismiss a lawsuit challenging Secretary of State John Thurston’s recent rejection of the proposed Arkansas Abortion Amendment of 2024. Arkansans for Limited Government (AFLG), the ballot question committee supporting the proposed constitutional amendment, filed a lawsuit Tuesday asking the state […] The post Attorney general requests dismissal of Arkansas Abortion Amendment lawsuit appeared first on Arkansas Advocate.
Arkansas AG approves language for two 2026 ballot initiatives
Supporters of measures addressing government transparency and eliminating the sales tax on feminine hygiene products can begin collecting signatures for the 2026 ballot following the Arkansas attorney general’s approval of their proposals Thursday. Groups behind both ballot initiatives refiled their proposals with the attorney general’s office last week for the 2026 ballot after failing to […] The post Arkansas AG approves language for two 2026 ballot initiatives appeared first on Arkansas Advocate.
New mobile health initiative for contraceptive care in rural Arkansas
LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — Mobile health units will travel to 14 counties across the state in a new initiative to provide care to women in rural communities. Kelly Conroy with UAMS spoke about the Mobile Health initiative. "We are now able to provide reproductive health and contraceptive services in...
Game & Fish suggests caution to help trout keep their cool
Trout anglers looking to beat the heat may want to add a little more precaution than usual to their catch-and-release regimen during summer, particularly on the Little Red River, which has seen temperatures exceeding the comfort level for rainbow and brown trout. Christy Graham, Arkansas Game and Fish Commission Trout...
Flights grounded in Arkansas after global technology outage
A global technology outage on Friday morning left travelers stranded at the Little Rock airport as flights were grounded worldwide. The Clinton National Airport was among those impacted by the outage, which caused the delay of three flights. Additionally, the incident affected food vendors within the airport, closing American Bagel, Chick-fil-A, and Burger King, while Starbucks remained open.
Low Cost Spay/Neuter Clinic in August For Texarkana & Ashdown
If you own a dog or a cat then you know, important responsibilities come with it. From diet and exercise to vaccinations and having them neutered or spayed. Being a responsible pet owner can get expensive, but there is help. There will be two Low Cost Spay and Neuter Clinic in August that will be held in Texarkana and another one in Ashdown.
Wreck injuries claim Lockesburg woman
A Lockesburg woman has died from injuries sustained Tuesday, July 16, 2024 in a motor vehicle accident in Lockesburg (Sevier County). According to a preliminary Arkansas State Police report, Ada Coleman, 84, was driving a 2022 model GMC Canyon west on Arkansas 234. Her vehicle left the left side of the roadway and struck a culvert.
State Department of Health: Airborne Dangers Could Extend Beyond Tontitown
The recent air assessment report by CTEH reflects E&E’s ongoing efforts to analyze volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in the Tontitown area. Despite the sensitive analytical results, sulfur dioxide and hydrogen sulfide were not detected during the testing period, but other hazardous compounds were found. Two notable carcinogens, benzene and...
Benton hospital opens milk bank to benefit Arkansas infants
BENTON, Ark. – A hospital in Benton is opening a resource to provide milk for sick and vulnerable infants throughout Arkansas. Officials with the Saline Memorial Hospital said in a Friday release it was opening a milk bank in support of the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Milk Bank program.
Black bear spotted in Fort Smith neighborhood
FORT SMITH, Ark. — It was an eye-opening start to the weekend for some Fort Smith residents when they spotted a black bear in their neighborhood. Police sent out an alert on Friday evening about a black bear sighting on South 21st Street. 40/29 News talked to some in...
Search underway for missing Little Rock man whose truck was found abandoned
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — The Newton County Sheriff's Office and the Little Rock Police Department are searching for 41-year-old Clyde Holmes, who reportedly hasn't been seen since leaving his Little Rock home on July 10. Newton County sheriffs said they found an abandoned truck registered to Holmes on July...
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