Arkansas lottery players score big wins in Natural State Jackpot and Millionaire for Life drawings

Little Rock, Arkansas - Two lottery players in Arkansas received a dose of good fortune Wednesday night, as the latest Natural State Jackpot and Millionaire for Life™ drawings produced notable wins and marked an early milestone for the state’s newest...

City of Little Rock implements new paid parental leave policy supporting working families

Little Rock, Arkansas - The City of Little Rock has taken a major step to support working families by fully implementing a new paid parental leave policy for its municipal workforce. The program, the first of its kind for a...

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New York man sentenced to federal prison after cocaine discovered during Arkansas highway stop

Helena-West Helena, Arkansas - A man with a prior federal conviction and an extensive criminal history will spend more than five years in federal prison after authorities discovered he was transporting cocaine through Arkansas. Federal officials announced that Angel Lazala-Soto, 60, of Bani in the Dominican Republic but residing in New York City, was sentenced after pleading guilty to possession...

Driver arrested after pursuit ends in crash that leaves passenger dead

Little Rock, Arkansas - A late-night police pursuit in Little Rock ended in tragedy after a vehicle fleeing officers crashed into parked cars and a home, leaving a passenger dead and the driver facing a series of serious criminal charges. The incident unfolded shortly after 10 p.m. on March 6, 2026, when officers assigned to the 12th Street patrol division responded...
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Driver arrested after pursuit ends in crash that leaves passenger dead

Little Rock, Arkansas - A late-night police pursuit in Little Rock ended in tragedy after a vehicle fleeing officers crashed into parked cars and a home, leaving a passenger dead and the driver facing a series of serious criminal charges. The incident unfolded shortly after 10 p.m. on March 6, 2026, when officers assigned to the 12th Street patrol division responded...

City of Little Rock implements new paid parental leave policy supporting working families

Little Rock, Arkansas - The City of Little Rock has taken a major step to support working families by fully implementing a new paid parental leave policy for its municipal workforce. The program, the first of its kind for a city in Arkansas, provides up to 12 weeks of paid time off to eligible full-time employees who welcome a new...

UAMS launches new heart screening program offering same day results for early detection

Little Rock, Arkansas - In a proactive effort to combat the leading cause of death in Arkansas and across the United States, the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences has launched a new preventive health initiative aimed at detecting heart disease risks before symptoms appear. The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences marked the opening of its Healthy Heart screening...

Routine ticket check turns into life changing $680,000 lottery win in North Little Rock

North Little Rock, Arkansas - A routine lottery check turned into a life-changing moment for an Arkansas man who arrived at the Arkansas Scholarship Lottery Claim Center expecting a modest prize — only to learn he had won hundreds of thousands of dollars. A North Little Rock resident claimed a $680,000 Natural State Jackpot prize on February 12 after matching all...

UAMS to expand maternal health services, research, and patient support with new federal funding

Little Rock, Arkansas - The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences has announced a major investment that leaders say will strengthen health care services, research, and maternal care programs across the state. The institution will receive $40 million in congressional appropriations to support a range of initiatives, including several aimed at addressing Arkansas’ high infant and maternal mortality rates. The funding...

Search underway for missing teen in Little Rock

Little Rock, Arkansas - The Little Rock Police Department is currently seeking assistance from the public to locate 15-year-old Kaleb Waits, who has recently gone missing. Kaleb is described as being 5 feet 3 inches tall and weighing approximately 130 pounds, details crucial for identifying him. Authorities are urging anyone with information regarding Kaleb's whereabouts to come forward. Contacts for reporting...

LRSD seeks financial stability through strategic schedule modification

Little Rock, Arkansas - The Little Rock School District (LRSD) is implementing significant cost-cutting measures to address a $15 million budget shortfall. A recent decision by the LRSD board will see middle school schedules undergo changes to achieve these financial savings. In a unanimous vote, the board has opted to transition from the current block scheduling to a more traditional...

Mayor Frank Scott Jr unveils Holistic Housing Initiative in Little Rock

Little Rock, Arkansas - In a significant move towards addressing homelessness, Little Rock Mayor Frank Scott Jr. unveiled the city's comprehensive strategy during his State of the City Address. The initiative, dubbed "Results for the Rock," aims to tackle the pressing issue of homelessness through a multifaceted approach, focusing on providing permanent housing solutions for the city's unsheltered population. Holistic Housing...
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New York man sentenced to federal prison after cocaine discovered during Arkansas highway stop

Helena-West Helena, Arkansas - A man with a prior federal conviction and an extensive criminal history will spend more than five years in federal prison after authorities discovered he was transporting cocaine through Arkansas. Federal officials announced that Angel Lazala-Soto, 60, of Bani in the Dominican Republic but residing in...

Arkansas repeat offender sentenced to 188 months for distributing methamphetamine and possessing firearm

Little Rock, Arkansas - A Lamar man with a long criminal history will spend more than 15 years in...

North Little Rock man sentenced to 15 years in federal prison for illegally possessing stolen firearm

Little Rock, Arkansas - A North Little Rock man with a lengthy criminal history will spend the next 15...

Trusted employee receives decade-long sentence for years-long lottery ticket theft scheme

Arkansas - A years-long theft scheme at a small Arkansas business has ended with a decade-long prison sentence after...

Fordyce man sentenced to ten years in federal prison for methamphetamine and cocaine trafficking

Little Rock, Arkansas - A Fordyce man with a long criminal history tied to narcotics will spend the next...
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New York man sentenced to federal prison after cocaine discovered during Arkansas highway stop

Helena-West Helena, Arkansas - A man with a prior federal conviction and an extensive criminal history will spend more than five years in federal prison after authorities discovered he was transporting cocaine through Arkansas. Federal officials announced that Angel Lazala-Soto,...

Driver arrested after pursuit ends in crash that leaves passenger dead

Little Rock, Arkansas - A late-night police pursuit in Little Rock ended in tragedy after a vehicle fleeing officers crashed into parked cars and a home, leaving a passenger dead and the driver facing a series of serious criminal charges. The...

Arkansas lottery players score big wins in Natural State Jackpot and Millionaire for Life drawings

Little Rock, Arkansas - Two lottery players in Arkansas received a dose of good fortune Wednesday night, as the latest Natural State Jackpot and Millionaire for Life™ drawings produced notable wins and marked an early milestone for the state’s newest...

City of Little Rock implements new paid parental leave policy supporting working families

Little Rock, Arkansas - The City of Little Rock has taken a major step to support working families by fully implementing a new paid parental leave policy for its municipal workforce. The program, the first of its kind for a...

Lewisville man and Saline County resident strike $50,000 prizes with instant game tickets

Lewisville, Arkansas - Two Arkansas residents discovered huge wins after buying instant lottery tickets on a whim. Their stories, unfolding just days apart, reveal how spur-of-the-moment decisions can turn an ordinary day into a moment filled with disbelief, relief,...

UAMS launches new heart screening program offering same day results for early detection

Little Rock, Arkansas - In a proactive effort to combat the leading cause of death in Arkansas and across the United States, the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences has launched a new preventive health initiative aimed at detecting heart...

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