JONESBORO – A “Living Lyrics and Forgotten Feasts Reading Retreat” is planned for the Southern Tenant Farmers Museum (STFM) in Tyronza. The one-day event in July will focus on American music and food. The retreat, which will be held from 10:30 a.m. until 2 p.m. on Saturday, July 11, will [read more…]
LITTLE ROCK – Five graduates of Arkansas State University System two-year institutions have been selected as 2026 Charles L. Welch Presidential Scholars. The Presidential Scholars program was created in 2024 to honor the legacy of Welch, president emeritus of the ASU System, for his nearly 13 years of service. The [read more…]
Jonesboro, AR – New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine at Arkansas State University (NYITCOM at A-State) honored Shane Broadway with the inaugural Barbara Ross-Lee, D.O., Higher Ground Award during last Friday’s Commencement and Hooding Ceremony. Broadway is the vice president for university relations for the Arkansas State [read more…]
CAMP JOSEPH T. ROBINSON, NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – A retired Arkansas National Guard NCO received a long-overdue Purple Heart Medal May, 27, 2026, at an intimate ceremony in front of roughly 30 family, friends and military members in Brookland, Ark. Retired Sgt. 1st Class Joe J. Shelby was deployed [read more…]
Homeland Security Task Force Investigation Uncovers Methamphetamine Conspiracy that Results in New York Man Being Sentenced to More Than 11 Years in Federal Prison LITTLE ROCK—Orlando Nembhard will spend the next 135 months in federal prison for his role in a multi-state, cross-country conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute [read more…]
Scammers Are Sending Tax Notice Letters Arkansans have reported receiving scam letters that look like official government tax notices. These letters claim consumers owe back taxes or could face tax liens, wage garnishments, or other penalties. The scammers pressure consumers to pay large upfront fees for supposed tax-relief services and [read more…]
ROLAND, Ark. — The Arkansas State Police (ASP) Criminal Investigation Division (CID) is investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred Monday, May 25, 2026, in Pulaski County involving Arkansas State Park Rangers Around 6:15 p.m., Pulaski County Dispatch received a 911 call reporting a possible medical emergency at a residence in [read more…]
NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Ark. ─ The state is experiencing a troubling rise in fire-related deaths this year. As of today, Arkansas has recorded 28 fire fatalities, already surpassing the 27 deaths reported by this time in 2025. This early increase highlights a growing public safety concern that requires immediate attention. [read more…]
Appoint A-State Provost Calvin White as Interim Chancellor LITTLE ROCK – The Arkansas State University System Board of Trustees today in a special meeting selected Dr. Todd Shields, chancellor of Arkansas State University since 2022, to become the fourth president of the ASU System effective July 1. At the recommendation [read more…]
Griffin: ‘Arkansans—particularly those who rely on neighborhood discount stores for everyday essentials—are entitled to products that are safe, lawfully sold, and honestly marketed’ LITTLE ROCK – Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following statement announcing a $5.5 million settlement resolving the State’s consumer protection lawsuit against Family Dollar arising from [read more…]
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