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Hospitalized covid patients in Arkansas hit new high; new cases down The number of people hospitalized with covid-19 in Arkansas rebounded on Wednesday to a new all-time high even as the state's case numbers continued to point toward a slowdown in new infections. by Andy Davis 6 hours, 19 minutes ago

Justice Breyer to retire, giving Biden first court pick Liberal Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer is retiring, giving President Joe Biden an opening he has pledged to fill by naming the first Black woman to the high court. by The Associated Press 7 hours, 53 minutes ago

Tractor Supply to build $100M distribution center in Maumelle, create over 450 jobs Tractor Supply Company said Wednesday it plans to build a $100 million distribution center in Maumelle that will create more than 450 full-time jobs by the end of 2023. by Arkansas Democrat-Gazette 12 hours, 32 minutes ago

FBI releases name of Arkansas man killed after shooting at agents The FBI on Wednesday said a 31-year-old Arkansas man was fatally shot after firing at agents during an operation in Jonesboro earlier this month. by The Associated Press 8 hours, 37 minutes ago

Little Rock mayor announces chief of staff's resignation Little Rock Mayor Frank Scott Jr.'s chief of staff, Charles Blake, will step down effective Monday to pursue an opportunity in the private sector, Scott announced Wednesday. by Joseph Flaherty 4 hours, 6 minutes ago

One teen dead, another taken to Arkansas Children’s Hospital after suspected carbon monoxide poisoning One teen is dead and another is in Arkansas Children's Hospital after a suspected carbon monoxide poisoning, authorities said. by Texarkana Gazette 7 hours, 33 minutes ago

Capitol & Scott: Air travel and the rollout of 5G Uncertainty hit the transportation and telecom industries in recent weeks after the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration raised concerns that the rollout of 5G networks near airports could interfere with an aircraft’s ability to land in low-visibility conditions. Regulators said they were worried 5G networks could interfere with a radio altimeter, a device pilots use in low-visibility conditions to land. by Lara Farrar , Nick Popowitch 10 hours ago

Little Rock police ID victims of double homicide Police have released the names of two people who were killed near the Pulaski County jail last week. by Arkansas Democrat-Gazette 9 hours, 32 minutes ago

Withdrawal of proposed Arkansas mobile gambling rules means casinos won't be able to take bets on Feb. 13 Super Bowl Arkansas' three operating casinos won't be able to accept mobile sports bets for the Feb. 13 Super Bowl after the attorney for the state Racing Commission decided to pull proposed rules from a legislative panel's agenda, a spokesman for the state Department of Finance and Administration said Tuesday. by Michael R. Wickline 14 hours, 21 minutes ago

Arkansas lawmakers release drafts of health insurance plan changes for state, school employees Legislative leaders are circulating several draft bills that would change state laws over governing and financing of the state's health insurance plans that cover more than 100,000 current and retired public school and state employees. by Michael R. Wickline 14 hours, 29 minutes ago

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Kansas lawmaker, a pro-ivermectin doctor, is under investigation Kansas state Sen. Mark Steffen, who as a doctor has prescribed ivermectin for covid-19 symptoms, said Wednesday that the state medical board has been investigating him since the summer of 2020 over statements he made as a local county commissioner. by The Associated Press 5 hours, 25 minutes ago

Fed plans to raise rates as soon as March to cool inflation The Federal Reserve signaled Wednesday that it plans to begin raising its benchmark interest rate as soon as March, a key step in reversing its pandemic-era low-rate policies that have fueled hiring and growth but also escalated inflation. by The Associated Press 7 hours, 51 minutes ago

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OPINION | WALLY HALL: Razorbacks' defense leads to fifth consecutive win

Ole Miss, playing its third game game in five days couldn’t match the Arkansas Razorbacks' defensive intensity and the Hogs won their fifth consecutive game ea…

by Wally Hall January 26, 2022

Razorbacks beat Ole Miss for 5th straight win

Arkansas extended its winning streak to five games with a 64-55 win at Ole Miss on Wednesday.

by Matt Jones January 26, 2022

Longtime leader of Little Rock Convention and Visitors Bureau to leave in March

Gretchen Hall, the president and chief executive officer of the Little Rock Convention and Visitors Bureau, will step down in March, the bureau announced Wedne…

by Joseph Flaherty January 26, 2022

Authorities ID woman whose body was found in Saline County

Authorities have identified a 48-year-old woman whose body was found Monday in Saline County.

by Arkansas Democrat-Gazette January 26, 2022

Suspect quickly captured after Pine Bluff bank robbery, police say

The Simmons Bank branch at 2628 W. 28th Ave. was robbed Wednesday morning and the suspect was caught minutes later, according to Pine Bluff police.

by The Pine Bluff Commercial January 26, 2022

Blinken: No concessions in response to Russia on Ukraine

The U.S. has made no concessions to the main Russian demands over Ukraine and NATO in a long-awaited written response delivered to Russia on Wednesday in Mosco…

by The Associated Press January 26, 2022

Pyle pleads not guilty to capital murder in fatal Fayetteville stabbing

FAYETTEVILLE -- A Springdale man pleaded not guilty in Washington County Circuit Court to capital murder and other felony charges related to a fatal stabbing i…

by Ron Wood January 26, 2022

Karen Whatley, chief legal counsel for Arkansas governor, to replace retiring 6th Judicial District judge

Gov. Asa Hutchinson announced Wednesday he will appoint Karen Whatley to succeed Judge Barry Sims in Arkansas’ 6th Judicial District, 7th Division Circuit Cour…

by Arkansas Democrat-Gazette January 26, 2022

Texarkana man charged with murder in December shooting

Miller County prosecutors have formally charged a Texarkana man with murder and terroristic acts in connection with a December shooting that resulted in anothe…

by Lynn LaRowe/Texarkana Gazette January 26, 2022

Rogers Railyard Entertainment District expands to include three new businesses

City Council members on Tuesday approved a small expansion to The Railyard Entertainment District to bring three new businesses into its boundaries.

by Janelle Jessen January 26, 2022

Sebastian County JPs greenlight more than $600K in capital budget proposals

New deputies coming in to the Sebastian County Sheriff's Office will get vehicles to go with the job.

by Thomas Saccente January 26, 2022

West Memphis 3 member asks judge for new DNA testing of murder scene evidence

Attorneys representing Damien Echols, one of three men convicted of the 1993 killings of three boys whose bodies were found in a drainage ditch near West Memph…

by Lara Farrar January 26, 2022

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