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Fayetteville group is one step closer to allowing Sunday alcohol sales after turning in signatures
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Supporters of a plan to take the issue of Sunday alcohol sales before Fayetteville's voters submitted signatures at the City Clerk's Office on May 2. They say they are hoping to use Sunday alcohol sales to keep revenue from going to nearby communities that have already legalized Sunday sales.
UALR opens exhibit highlighting 2 enslaved people's fight for freedom
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — The University of Arkansas at Little Rock students had an opportunity to close the books and make learning more natural by opening a new exhibition, Slavery and Freedom. The exhibition opens Friday and tells the story of two enslaved people's fight using the legal system.
What are the pros and cons of Arkansas ranking the highest in the country for starting teacher salary?
ARKANSAS, USA — Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced Arkansas now has the highest starting teacher pay in the country. Teachers' salaries increased from $36,000 to $50,000 through the Arkansas LEARNS Act signed into law last year. "We used to be 48th in the country. Now, adjusted for cost of...
Pine Bluff police searching for murder suspect that failed to appear for trial
PINE BLUFF, Ark. — The Pine Bluff Police Department is looking for 24-year-old Donovan Cuthbertson of Gould, who authorities said is out on bond but failed to appear for court dates connected to a September 2023 murder and shooting. Police said Cuthbertson has an active warrant for failing to...
Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders joined by Riley Gaines to oppose new Title IX rule change
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders was joined by former swimmer Riley Gaines to voice their opposition to revisions to Title IX by the Education Department, which removes rules put in effect under the Trump administration. Sanders held a press conference on May 2 along with...
Jacksonville police search for 15-year-old runaway juvenile
JACKSONVILLE, Ark. — The Jacksonville Police Department is looking for the whereabouts of 15-year-old Leah Boykins. Police describe Leah as 5 feet 6 inches tall and about 130 pounds. She was reported as a runaway juvenile and was last seen wearing a black Nike hoodie and grey sweatpants. Anyone...
Arkansas Alcoholic Beverage Control Division revokes Hot Springs dispensary's medical marijuana permit
HOT SPRINGS, Ark. — The Arkansas Alcoholic Beverage Control Division (ABC) announced the revocation of the dispensary license for Green Springs Medical Dispensary in Hot Springs due to ongoing violations, including selling over 1,800 expired products. This is the first revocation issued by the ABC since the Arkansas medical...
Jaguars counting on Arkansas's Cam Little to tee up new era following four-year kicking carousel
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Jacksonville’s recent kicking situation can be summed up like this: two Wrights and more than a dozen wrongs. The Jaguars are now counting on the youngest kicker ever drafted, Cam Little of Arkansas, to stop a revolving door and bring stability to a position that has been one of the league’s most tumultuous over the past four years.
Cricket being offered to students at Arkansas college as class credit
BATESVILLE, Ark. — Lyon College is introducing a class you won't find just anywhere. You won't need a book, pencil, or even a calculator for this specialty class though— you'll just need an open mind. For the second year, cricket is being offered to students for one credit...
BubbaLu's | Delicious burgers served in historic downtown Hot Springs
HOT SPRINGS, Ark. — Historic downtown Hot Springs might be best known for its bathhouses, but just across the street is a Spa City staple serving up delicious burgers. "BubbaLu’s is actually on our 19th year and next October will be the big 20," Owner Ginger Bastin said "We’re kind of the kids' spot, you know it’s an easy place to bring your family with young kids. We’ve got a great kids' menu to choose from. We pride ourselves on keeping our prices down and affordable."
Woman messaged 'Say goodbye to your son' to ex before killing the boy and herself, authorities say
SAN ANTONIO — The Bexar County sheriff says cell phone data provided the evidence in the death of a mother and son in March that was ruled a murder-suicide. Savannah Kriger and her 3-year-old son, Kaiden Kriger, were the focus of an Amber Alert before they were found dead at Tom Slick Park on March 19. The little boy was at the center of a custody battle, Sheriff Javier Salazar said.
Yale student protestors released from custody as protests continue
NEW HAVEN, Conn. — Yale University student protestors have been released from custody Thursday morning as the group continues to protest the school. On Tuesday, police tore down the protestor's encampments at Yale and at the University of Connecticut. The takedown of the encampments has not stopped the students from having their voices heard.
Little Rock elementary school uses chess to improve grades, classroom behavior
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — A Little Rock elementary school is seeing an educational gambit pay off. After making chess part of the daily curriculum, the school has experienced higher test scores and better classroom behavior. Every day at eStem East Village Elementary, there's a stalemate at pickup between parents...
UAPB men's golf to play in Baton Rouge NCAA Regional
PINE BLUFF, Ark. — In front of lots of supporters on campus, the UAPB Golden Lions golf team found out that they'll be playing in the Baton Rouge Regional later this month after they earned an automatic bid after winning the SWAC title, for the second year in a row.
Jefferson County employees receive paychecks after walkout
JEFFERSON COUNTY, ARKANSAS, Ark. — It's good news for Jefferson County employees. They will receive their paychecks. It's a story we've been following all week, and now, there is relief for many in Pine Bluff. This all started because Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson denied payroll after he said...
Arkansas lawmakers approve new restrictions on cryptocurrency mines after backlash over 2023 law
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Arkansas lawmakers on Wednesday gave final approval to new restrictions on cryptocurrency mining operations after facing backlash for limiting local governments' ability to regulate them last year. The majority-Republican House overwhelmingly approved the Senate-backed measures, sending them to GOP Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders' desk. The...
Arkansas seeing a rise in number of missing persons
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — When you're scrolling through social media, it's not uncommon to come across a post of a missing person. Maybe you started off just by seeing one, then it turned into two, then three or four. Experts have explained that missing persons cases are on the rise here in Arkansas.
Walmart AMP will offer $25 tickets for select shows participating in Live Nation's Concert Week
ROGERS, Ark. — To mark Live Nation's 10th anniversary of Concert Week and the start of the summer concert season, music and comedy fans will be able to purchase $25 tickets to more than 5,000 shows across the country. Luckily for Arkansans, the Walmart AMP announced they will participate...
Razorback basketball head coach John Calipari lists multi-million dollar Kentucky home on Zillow
LEXINGTON, Ky. — After announcing his departure from the Wildcats last month to coach for Arkansas, former University of Kentucky coach John Calipari has now listed his home for sale. And a member of the Big Blue Nation can snag it for just shy of $4 million. The 1.2...
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