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Study: AR, MS, TN among states most at-risk for burglaries
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Arkansas is the second most at-risk state for home burglaries, and Mississippi and Tennessee aren’t far behind, according to one new study. The Omega Law Group says New Mexico tops the list with the most break-ins, Mississippi comes in ninth, and Tennessee comes in eleventh. The California personal injury law firm gathered […]
Arkansas grocery store mass shooting suspect pleads not guilty
Travis Posey, the Arkansas man charged with killing four people and injuring 10 others at a grocery store on June 21, pleaded not guilty to several felony charges on Tuesday in a likely effort to avoid the state’s death penalty. Posey is facing four counts of capital murder and 10 counts of attempted capital murder […]
Arkansas Supreme Court reinstates ban on gender-neutral IDs
The Arkansas Supreme Court on Monday released a formal order in an ongoing legal battle over gender-neutral IDs. For the past 14 years, Arkansans were allowed to put an “X” on their driver’s license for their gender. This came after years of only allowing “M” or “F.” License holders were also allowed to change their […] The post Arkansas Supreme Court reinstates ban on gender-neutral IDs appeared first on Arkansas Advocate.
Hermit Carter Wilkerson Sets Record with 5.7 Blocks Per Game On The Court This Season, Now Second All-Time in Arkansas History
HERMITAGE, Ark. – An exciting announcement was made Monday by the Arkansas Activities Association (AAA) regarding updates to the Official AAA Record Book following the 2023-2024 Arkansas high school sports season. Among the numerous updates, one achievement stands out, bringing pride to the Hermitage community. Hermitage High School’s standout...
Arkansas Veterans: Your Monthly Virtual Claims Clinic Is Thursday
Attention Arkansas Veterans, your monthly virtual VA claims clinic is coming up this Thursday, June 27, but if you haven't registered yet, you need to do so by Wednesday COB. Contact information is below:. Who:. Veterans in Arkansas can speak one-on-one with staff from the Little Rock VA Regional Office...
Lawmakers serve up support for Arkansas Hunger Relief Alliance
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas — Area legislators waited tables last week to raise money for the Arkansas Hunger Relief Alliance. The annual banquet was held at the Albert Pike Consistory in Little Rock. The event raises more than $100,000 each year for the Arkansas Hunger Relief Alliance, which works with...
Martin Midstream Recovers 1,250 Barrels from Pipeline Oil Spill in Arkansas
(Reuters) — Martin Midstream Partners said on Monday it had recovered around 1,250 barrels of crude oil following a pipeline spill that occurred earlier this month. The company became aware of the spill on June 15 and is working with the Environmental Protection Agency and several state agencies to respond to the spill, Martin said in a statement.
Daily Newscast for Tuesday, June 25, 2024
Here's the latest local and regional news from the Little Rock Public Radio Newsroom for Tuesday, June 25, 2024. - Governor Sanders has ordered all flags to be flown at half-staff until sunset on Friday in honor of the victims of a mass shooting in Fordyce. - Arkansas Attorney General...
NYITCOM at A-State to Host Health Conference
Jonesboro, AR – (C0ntributed) – June 25, 2024 – New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine at Arkansas State University (NYITCOM at A-State) will host a three-day conference titled, “Addressing Healthcare Needs in Arkansas and the Mississippi Delta,” September 5-7 at the Capital Hotel in Little Rock.
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