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Stuttgart retailer receives ten thousand dollar Arkansas Scholarship Lottery bonus after selling one million dollar winning ticket

Stuttgart, Arkansas - The Arkansas Scholarship Lottery (ASL) recognized one of its retail partners by presenting a $10,000 bonus check to RP Fuel in Stuttgart after the store sold a $1 million winning instant lottery ticket earlier this year. The check...

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Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders names Texarkana Arkansas Capital for a Day on July 15

Texarkana, Arkansas - Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders has officially declared Texarkana as Arkansas' Capital for a Day on July 15, 2026, continuing a statewide program that brings senior government officials directly into communities across the state. The proclamation makes Texarkana the...

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Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders announces major investment to improve Arkansas water and wastewater infrastructure

Little Rock, Arkansas - Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders has announced more than $3.47 million in financial assistance to support water and wastewater projects across Arkansas, continuing the state's efforts to improve critical infrastructure and strengthen communities. The newly approved funding totals $3,477,436 and will support projects involving five different entities. According to state officials, three of the funded projects will directly...

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Little Rock to celebrate grand opening of new playground and mountain bike trails at Allsopp Park

Little Rock, Arkansas - Little Rock residents will soon have the chance to celebrate the completion of new outdoor attractions at Allsopp Park as the city hosts a grand opening event featuring a new playground and mountain bike trail system. The celebration is scheduled for July 21 at 9 a.m. and will be led by Little Rock Parks and Recreation. Community...

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Little Rock begins national search for new police chief after retirement announcement from Heath Helton

Leticia Kelly - May 24, 2026

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Arkansas fentanyl dealer with decades-long criminal history sentenced to ten years in federal prison

Dianna Stokes - May 24, 2026

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Arkansas governor appoints business leader Ashley Caldwell to University of Arkansas Board of Trustees

Carolyn Lane - March 18, 2026

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Multiple lottery players in Arkansas claim big prizes from scratch-off games this month

Virginia Payne - March 18, 2026

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Rock Hill man sentenced to 15 years in federal prison for fentanyl drug conspiracy

Leticia Kelly - March 16, 2026

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Richland County felon receives 10 years sentence for gun and ammunition possession

Virginia Payne - March 16, 2026

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Greer man sentenced to federal prison for $1.8 million pandemic relief fraud scheme

Dianna Stokes - March 16, 2026

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Little Rock to celebrate grand opening of new playground and mountain bike trails at Allsopp Park

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Little Rock begins national search for new police chief after retirement announcement from Heath Helton

Little Rock, Arkansas - After nearly 30 years serving the people of Little Rock, Police Chief Heath Helton has announced his retirement, closing a lengthy law enforcement career that city leaders say coincided with major reductions in violent crime and sweeping modernization efforts inside Arkansas’s largest municipal police department. Chief Helton formally submitted his retirement letter to Mayor Frank Scott Jr.,...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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Rock Hill man sentenced to 15 years in federal prison for fentanyl drug conspiracy

Leticia Kelly - March 16, 2026

Richland County felon receives 10 years sentence for gun and ammunition possession

Virginia Payne - March 16, 2026

Greer man sentenced to federal prison for $1.8 million pandemic relief fraud scheme

Dianna Stokes - March 16, 2026

Union County man sentenced to more than 10 years in federal prison for fentanyl distribution

Carolyn Lane - March 16, 2026

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Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders announces major investment to improve Arkansas water and wastewater infrastructure

Stuttgart retailer receives ten thousand dollar Arkansas Scholarship Lottery bonus after selling one million dollar winning ticket

Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders names Texarkana Arkansas Capital for a Day on July 15

Arkansas fentanyl dealer with decades-long criminal history sentenced to ten years in federal prison

Arkansas governor appoints business leader Ashley Caldwell to University of Arkansas Board of Trustees

Multiple lottery players in Arkansas claim big prizes from scratch-off games this month

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

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

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

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Arkansas fentanyl dealer with decades-long criminal history sentenced to ten years in federal prison

Russellville, Arkansas - A Russellville man with a decades-long criminal record and a prior federal drug conviction has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison after admitting to distributing fentanyl in Arkansas. Jonathan D. Ross, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Arkansas, announced that Douglas Scott Reeves,...