by - August 23, 2022 9:29 am
Need to invest in school nurses, counselors greater now than ever
When I was a kid, the major duties of the school nurse, as far as I knew, were to patch up a skinned knee after recess, take the temperature of…
Talk Politics
by - August 22, 2022 3:26 pm
Gov. Hutchinson says police beating in Mulberry ‘reprehensible,’ notes violent crime responses
Gov. Asa Hutchinson said Monday (Aug. 22) that a video circulating on social media and news sites of three law enforcement officers in Crawford County beating a suspect on Sunday…
by - August 22, 2022 1:28 pm
Trucking industry leader Shannon Newton named to council at Federal Reserve
Shannon Newton, president of the Arkansas Trucking Association, has been named to the Transportation Industry Council of the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis. The St. Louis Fed created four…
by - August 21, 2022 3:51 pm
Walmart outlines abortion coverage policy to employees
Bentonville-based Walmart said Friday (Aug. 19) it would provide expanded coverage for abortion in the case of health risk of the mother, rape or incest, ectopic pregnancy, miscarriage or lack…
by - August 21, 2022 10:39 am
Hospital executives say financial conditions dire, closures imminent if no action
After surviving the pandemic, Arkansas’ hospitals are anything but on a road to recovery. Mounting financial pressures from workforce to reimbursements to inflation are leading to reductions in services and…
by - August 21, 2022 9:39 am
Dr. Chris Jones ‘concerned’ with death penalty, challenges Sanders to 8-hour debate
Dr. Chris Jones, the Democratic nominee for Arkansas governor, said he has concerns about state executions and would consider commuting death penalty cases to life sentences, if elected governor. He…
by - August 18, 2022 3:47 pm
U.S. cotton farmers projected to harvest fewest acres since Reconstruction due to drought
If the newest harvest projections hold, U.S. farmers will harvest the least number of cotton acres in over 150 years. A crippling drought across many parts of the South and…
by - August 18, 2022 8:01 am
Candice Lawrence promoted at State Chamber, will also lead AEDCE
Candice Lawrence, the communications and marketing director for the Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce and Associated Industries of Arkansas, has been promoted to two new roles. Lawrence, who joined the…
by - August 18, 2022 8:00 am
Jerry Keefer named ADE safe schools coordinator
Jerry Keefer, a long-time law enforcement officer, has been named the new safe schools coordinator for the Arkansas Department of Education. Keefer will begin his new position on September 6….
by - August 17, 2022 3:09 pm
Sen. Rapert settles lawsuit brought by national atheist group
Sen. Jason Rapert, R-Conway, who has been a leader for Christian-focused legislators in Arkansas and the U.S., has settled a lawsuit brought by the American Atheists related to his actions…
by - August 17, 2022 6:46 am
The Inflation Reduction Act: a cure or placebo for high drug prices?
Someone this week said of the congressionally enacted “Inflation Reduction Act” (IRA), “Well, it may not actually reduce inflation, but it will sure reduce Medicare prescription costs.” Will it actually…
by - August 16, 2022 5:23 pm
Trolley-style hybrid buses coming to Jonesboro
The city of Jonesboro is about to have hybrid, trolley-style buses on its streets. The city of Jonesboro received a $878,584 grant for five low- or no-emission trolley-style buses from…
by - August 16, 2022 5:07 pm
Fort Smith to appeal recycling lawsuit judgment, legal fees in the case near $200,000
With legal fees already reaching almost $200,000 to defend against a lawsuit related to recycling services, the city of Fort Smith has appealed an Aug. 3 ruling by Sebastian County…
by - August 15, 2022 9:11 am
Natural Resources Commission approves $54.4 million in loans for statewide water projects
The Arkansas Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Commission has approved $54.432 million in loans for 11 water and wastewater projects. About 49,000 state residents will be impacted by these projects….
by - August 15, 2022 9:07 am
UCA receives grant to update McAlister Hall
The University of Central Arkansas has received a $549,537 grant from the Arkansas Natural and Cultural Resources Council (ANCRC) to be used for updating and renovating McAlister Hall. The renovation…
by - August 14, 2022 10:21 pm
Legislative leaders wrap up special session, offer thoughts on January regular session
With the recent special session behind them, legislative leaders on both sides of the aisle are sizing up issues for the next regular session of the Arkansas Legislature. On the…
by - August 14, 2022 9:52 am
Adult-use cannabis makes Nov. 8 ballot, votes might not count
A group recently submitted more than twice the number of signatures for a ballot issue that, if approved, would allow for adult-use or recreational cannabis in Arkansas. While the issue…
by - August 11, 2022 1:22 pm
Governor signs accelerated tax cuts, school safety funding into law
Calling it an “historic moment,” Gov. Asa Hutchinson on Thursday (Aug. 11) signed into law a $400 million tax reform package as state legislators concluded their three-day special session without…
by - August 10, 2022 8:48 pm
Lawmakers make progress on tax reform, school safety measures; session could conclude Thursday
Arkansas legislators moved tax reform and school safety legislation across the capitol rotunda Wednesday (Aug. 10) as they hope to wrap up a special session on Thursday. Bills forwarded from…
by - August 9, 2022 9:34 pm
Catsavis, Director Dawson matchup for Fort Smith Board set for general election
With no candidate receiving more than 50% of the vote in Tuesday’s (Aug. 9) primary city election, Christina Catsavis and City Director Robyn Dawson will face off once again in…