Arkansas Black Hall of Fame unveils Class of 2023 inductees — a pastor, surgeon, judge, musician and a pair of business executives
The Arkansas Black Hall of Fame announced its 2023 class on Tuesday.
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Arkansas Democrat-Gazette wins best website award in Great Plains journalism contest
Two Democrat-Gazette staff members picked up individual awards. Columnist Philip Martin won the Entertainment Feature with “Jerry Lee Lewis” and photographer T…
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Coastal Charm, Ryvit get third wins of season at Oaklawn
Coastal Charm and Ryvit each ended their 2022-2023 season at Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort with three wins from four starts with their respective front-running …
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Sanders asks Biden for federal disaster aid for winter storm damage in Arkansas
Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced Monday afternoon that she has requested a Major Disaster Declaration from President Joe Biden for areas affected…
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North Little Rock mayor to deliver State of the City address tonight
North Little Rock Mayor Terry Hartwick will deliver his State of the City address tonight.
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The anatomy of a speech: Former speechwriter to discuss Hillary Rodham Clinton's iconic 1995 speech
Lissa Muscatine, a former White House speechwriter who led the drafting of First Lady Hillary Rodham Clinton’s 1995 speech to the Fourth U.N. World Conference …
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Philander Smith College receives approval for MBA program
An accrediting organization has approved Philander Smith College to become a graduate degree-granting institution.
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Howard Memorial Hospital in Southwest Arkansas says patient and employee data stolen in cybersecurity attack
Howard Memorial Hospital in the Southwest Arkansas town of Nashville announced Thursday it had a data breach that may affect the confidentiality and security o…
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Eudora sets curfew because of recent violence
The city of Eudora has also scheduled a town hall meeting on Thursday to discuss the recent shootings that prompted this curfew, Mayor Tomeka Butler announced …
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Douglas Brinkley lecture in Little Rock is canceled
Tonight's lecture by historian Douglas Brinkley at the Clinton Presidential Center has been canceled because of a severe weather forecast.
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Lyon College, UAMS to collaborate on Little Rock dental school
Lyon College and the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences announced on Monday a partnership for the planned dental school in Little Rock.
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Governor appoints Diane Zook to Southern Regional Education Board
Diane Zook, a former member of the Arkansas Board of Education and teacher, will be joining the Southern Regional Education Board, Gov. Asa Hutchinson said Tue…
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I-40 eastbound lane to close overnight Friday in North Little Rock
The Arkansas Department of Transportation will be doing pavement reconstruction work that will require a single-lane closure on Interstate 40 eastbound at the …
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What overturning Roe v. Wade means for Arkansas
Arkansas already has a “trigger law” that states if Roe and a related court case called Planned Parenthood v. Casey were ever overturned, abortions would becom…
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Police investigate Little Rock homicide
Little Rock police said they were investigating a homicide just north of Roosevelt Road on Thursday morning.
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All Little Rock School District graduation ceremonies rescheduled to take place Thursday
The Little Rock School District announced Tuesday all graduation ceremonies at War Memorial Stadium will be held Thursday, due to weather forecasts predicting …
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Troopers: Rollover crash kills man, 18, in Carroll County
An 18-year-old man died after his pickup hit a tree and overturned Sunday night in rural Carroll County, troopers said.
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Little Rock police ID man fatally shot in head
Little Rock police on Monday released the name of a 34-year-old man who died last week after being shot in April.
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Clarendon man charged with capital murder in shooting of woman
A 20-year-old man surrendered early Monday in the death of a woman who was found shot inside her Monroe County home, authorities said.
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3 killed, 4 hurt after head-on crash in Sebastian County, troopers say
Three people, including a minor, were killed Saturday in Sebastian County after a luxury vehicle struck their SUV head-on, troopers said.
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Clarendon woman shot, killed in home, Arkansas State Police say
State police said Sunday that they are investigating the shooting death of a 26-year-old Monroe County woman as a “possible homicide.”
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Little Rock police investigate killing on 28th Street
Police were investigating a homicide Friday morning on East 28th Street in Little Rock.
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THV11 to welcome veteran anchor to broadcast
Veteran Little Rock-area news anchor Karen Fuller will join THV11’s morning news team on the weekday program, Wake Up Central.
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Westrock Coffee announces plans to go public
Westrock Coffee Holdings, LLC on Monday announced its plans to go public.
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VIDEO: Funeral service for Brent Renaud, Arkansas filmmaker killed in Ukraine
The funeral service for Brent Renaud is taking place at 1 p.m. Saturday at Pulaski Heights United Methodist Church in Little Rock.
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Rich Huddleston, longtime executive director of Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families, stepping down at end of the year
Rich Huddleston is stepping down as executive director of Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families, the organization announced in a news release Monday.
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2 Arkansans die on wet, icy roads
Two people died and three more were injured in crashes on Arkansas roads Wednesday, according to Arkansas State Police preliminary reports.
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Freezing rain expected in Arkansas Wednesday and Thursday, forecasters say
A winter storm will bring periods of freezing rain to northern and west Central Arkansas Wednesday and Thursday, according to an update from the National Weath…
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Gubernatorial candidates Sanders, Jones meet on 1st day of filing at Arkansas Capitol
Republican gubernatorial candidate Sarah Huckabee Sanders arrived at the state Capitol in Little Rock just after 2 p.m. Tuesday, shaking hands and speaking wit…
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In State of the State address, Hutchinson urges support for electric vehicles, law enforcement funding initiatives
Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson expressed support for electric vehicle charging stations as well as several one-time funding initiatives for law enforcement in hi…
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Little Rock police start homicide investigation
Little Rock police on Wednesday evening were investigating a homicide on Second Street in Little Rock, a department spokesman said.
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Firefighters battle landfill blaze in Mayflower
Mayflower firefighters are battling a large fire in a landfill off of White City Road.
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Troopers: Pedestrian struck, killed while trying to cross I-49 in Texarkana
A 34-year-old man was fatally struck by a vehicle while crossing Interstate 49 in Texarkana early Monday, troopers said.
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Police: Oregon man arrested in Conway on attempted rape, child porn charges
A Portland, Ore. man arrested on Monday in Conway is facing charges that include attempted rape and 100 child pornography counts, police said.
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Little Rock VA to hold benefits clinic online Thursday
The Little Rock Veterans Administration Regional Office will hold a virtual claims clinic on Thursday.
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Little Rock police seek 2nd suspect in double homicide
Little Rock police are seeking a second suspect after two people were killed near the Pulaski County jail on Friday.
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Police ID man fatally shot on Par Drive in Little Rock
Police have identified the man fatally shot on Par Drive in Little Rock on Friday, Little Rock police said.
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Officials: Arkansans left unemployed by December tornadoes eligible for assistance
People unemployed as a result of the storms and tornadoes that swept through northeast Arkansas earlier this month may be eligible for unemployment assistance,…
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Troopers: 2 killed, 1 injured in rollover crash on I-530
Two people died and another was injured Tuesday afternoon after a vehicle rolled over and struck a tree along Interstate 530, troopers said.
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REO Speedwagon to perform in El Dorado in March
REO Speedwagon will be performing in El Dorado in March, according to a news release.
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New chancellor approved by UA trustees to lead Batesville campus
Brian K. Shonk, the vice chancellor for academic affairs at the University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville, will be its next chancellor, pending bo…
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Passenger killed after tractor-trailer hits structure, rolls over in St. Francis County
A 69-year-old woman riding in a tractor-trailer died after the vehicle hit a structure and overturned on Sunday in St. Francis County, troopers said.
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Police: Vehicle hits, kills pedestrian in Little Rock
Police are investigating after a pedestrian was fatally struck by a vehicle Tuesday morning in Little Rock.
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QUIZ: Can you identify the restaurants that make these Central Arkansas burgers?
Take our quiz to find out how well you know burgers in Central Arkansas.
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Police ID woman, 8-year-old boy killed in Little Rock; man charged with capital murder
A man has been charged with two counts of capital murder after a 32-year-old woman and an 8-year-old boy were found dead Wednesday at their Little Rock home, p…
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Van Buren man dies in two-vehicle crash
Two people died in auto crashes Tuesday, according to Arkansas State Police reports.
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Bryant School Board to consider easing mask mandate
The Bryant School District proposes amending its mask mandate.
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Six Arkansas teachers in running for presidential awards in mathematics, science
Six Arkansas teachers are 2021 state finalists for the Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching.
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Lawsuit challenging Arkansas’ criminal eviction statute, explained
Arkansas' criminal eviction statute, the only one of its kind in the nation, is facing its third challenge in federal court.
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Arkansas’ legislative + congressional redistricting processes, explained
After each census, Arkansas redraws the boundaries for seats in the General Assembly as well as the boundaries of the districts for its seats in the United Sta…
