Arkansas News

Batesville, Arkansas - The identity of a man who tragically lost his life to drowning in the White River near Lock and Dam 1 on Friday evening has been disclosed by the authorities. Independence County Sheriff Shawn Stephens revealed that the deceased individual was Eric Edwards, a 47-year-old resident of Jacksonville. Edwards met his unfortunate end while courageously trying to save his son, who had accidentally fallen into the river from a boat. Another individual present at the scene managed to secure the child, pulling him to safety. However, Edwards did not resurface after his brave attempt. His body was eventually...

Lowell, Arkansas - Costco, the renowned retail conglomerate, has renounced its plan to purchase land for its first store in Northwest Arkansas, specifically in the city of Lowell. This information was confirmed by Hank Kelley, CEO and executive broker of Kelley Commercial Partners, who serves as the representative for Costco in Little Rock. Kelley stated, “I can confirm the contract has been terminated but can’t comment any further based upon our agreement with our client.” The specifics of the termination remain confidential as per the client-agency agreement. Earlier this year, Chris Moore, the Mayor of Lowell, had indicated that Costco, based in...

Little Rock, Arkansas - Arkansas officials have indicated that the state's medical marijuana industry is poised to attain a new record in sales this year. In the first half of the year, spanning January through June, transactions in this sector amounted to $141 million, reflecting the sale of slightly over 29,000 pounds of marijuana. This information was provided by the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration. In comparison, sales for the same duration in 2022 stood at $134 million, demonstrating a clear increase in the current year. Projections indicate that, if this positive trend persists, sales for 2023 could exceed $280 million....

Arkansas - Act 477, passed by the state legislature, has set Arkansas on a potential course towards the final frontier. The legislation orders the state Economic Development Commission to conduct a comprehensive study to assess the viability of constructing a spaceport within the state. This endeavor was initially sparked by a report released in 2022 by the esteemed Arkansas Future Mobility Council. Comprised of a distinguished group of officials, academics, and prominent business leaders, including representatives from Walmart, Entergy, Tyson, and the Arkansas Departments of Transportation and Commerce, the council recommended the establishment of an Arkansas space authority. They argued...

Forrest City, Arkansas - In a ruling related to a violent incident on Interstate 40 nearly two years ago, an Arkansas man has been handed a life sentence. Justin Mays, a 26-year-old resident of Forrest City, was convicted for the murder of 21-year-old Kindylen Roberts, according to officials from the Arkansas State Police. The incident, which unfolded on the 21st of August, 2021, saw Mays open fire on a vehicle that was cruising along I-40 near Morgan. His bullets hit Roberts, who was occupying the passenger seat of the vehicle. Unfortunately Roberts would later pass away from his injuries at a local hospital....

Little Rock, Arkansas - The FDA on Thursday approved Leqembi, a medication that slows the mental loss brought on by Alzheimer's. Mark Aloway, an Arkansan, has been anticipating this day for years. "For my case, it was a shock," Aloway said. "I was an A+ person. I'm maybe a D right now." Aloway was given a vascular mild cognitive impairment diagnosis three years ago. Since then, he has had increasing trouble remembering details like names and faces. "My reading ability, I have to look up words I used to know," Aloway said. "The biggest thing is just losing what I had." Someone in his...