LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Law enforcement agencies across Arkansas will increase enforcement of distracted driving laws from April 6-13 as part of a national campaign targeting texting and other phone use behind the wheel. The enforcement effort is tied to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s “Put the Phone Away [read more…]
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — On Tuesday, Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced that the Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism is awarding $4.92 million in Outdoor Recreation Grants to projects within 23 counties across the state. The grants fall into three categories: Facilities for Underdeveloped Neighborhoods (FUN) Park grants, matching [read more…]
Griffin: ‘Keeping Arkansas’s elections the most secure in the country requires vigilance and perseverance, and I am pleased to see these individuals held accountable for their actions’ LITTLE ROCK – Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following statement announcing the arrest of eight individuals in Phillips County, all of whom [read more…]
HELENA-WEST HELENA—An ongoing investigation into gun violence in the Helena-West Helena area has led to the arrests of seven individuals alleged to have illegally possessed, and in some cases used, firearms. Several of the defendants also face federal drug charges after today’s early-morning arrest operation that was led by the [read more…]
LITTLE ROCK – Creation and exploration of new financing options to fund and advance campus capital projects were approved Thursday during a special meeting of the Arkansas State University System Board of Trustees. The board also agreed to a $15 million investment in phase one of construction of the Career [read more…]
JONESBORO, Ark. — The race for Circuit Judge, District 2, Division 4 is headed to a run-off in November between the two challengers – Curtis Hitt and Andrew Nadzam – after both placed first and second without either receiving a majority. After placing third in the race, incumbent Circuit Judge [read more…]
JONESBORO, Ark. — Craighead Electric Cooperative is warning members about scam phone calls claiming customers’ electric service will be disconnected unless immediate payment is made. According to the cooperative, several members — particularly in Greene County — have recently reported receiving suspicious calls from individuals posing as representatives of the [read more…]
BEEBE, Ark. – The state’s first College of Veterinary Medicine at Arkansas State University remains on track for a fall opening with the accreditation process and construction of facilities proceeding as expected, A-State Chancellor Todd Shields told members of the ASU System Board of Trustees on Friday at its regular [read more…]
Little Rock, Ark. (Feb. 17, 2026) – Scholarships are now available for eligible Arkansas students through Arkansas Community Foundation. The Community Foundation’s scholarships are for Arkansas students pursuing education at two- or four-year colleges or universities, vocational schools or technical training programs. Each scholarship has its own eligibility criteria. Some [read more…]
LITTLE ROCK — The Arkansas State University System has completed a new common course numbering system to align with statewide higher education goals and simplify transfer processes for students. Identification numbers for more than 7,000 individual courses across the ASU System’s seven institutions are changing effective in fall 2026 as part [read more…]
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