State News

Region could see a new north-souoth connection in coming years FAYETTEVILLE -- State highway officials are considering planning a road to connect the Bella Vista Bypass and the Springdale Northern Bypass via the Northwest A... by Ron Wood - July 7, 2020

Brother of LR mayor is arrested, police say Police arrested the brother of Little Rock Mayor Frank Scott Jr. on Monday on two felony counts of kidnapping and one count of felony theft of property stemming... by Joseph Flaherty - July 7, 2020

Jacksonville runoff vote today in election for seat on council Voting will take place today at the Jacksonville Community Center for a special runoff election to determine a City Council seat. by The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette - July 7, 2020

Getting it straight Sen. Jason Rapert is a Republican from Conway, and Secretary of State John Thurston is a constitutional officer. Both men's titles were misidentified in an arti... by Linda Satter - July 7, 2020

Police Beat NLR man charged by Joseph Flaherty - July 7, 2020

Dam inspection to close road lane The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will temporarily close one lane of the Arkansas 187 bridge across Beaver Dam in Northwest Arkansas from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednes... by The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette - July 7, 2020

UAMS looks to improve school meals in Northwest Arkansas FAYETTEVILLE -- The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is ramping up efforts to ensure students in Northwest Arkansas have access to healthy food at sc... by Dave Perozek - July 7, 2020

1 person killed in parking-lot gunfire One person was killed and three others injured in a shooting outside an event late Sunday in eastern Arkansas, authorities said. by The Associated Press - July 7, 2020

Jonesboro man's body found in river The body of a Jonesboro man was recovered Sunday from the Spring River after he was reported missing a day earlier. by Arkansas Democrat-Gazette - July 7, 2020

Hot Springs man found slain in car HOT SPRINGS -- Police are investigating the homicide of a man who was found shot to death inside his car Saturday morning, Hot Springs police said in a release ... by Arkansas Democrat-Gazette - July 7, 2020

Man fatally shot in PB, police say Pine Bluff police opened an investigation into the fatal shooting of a 39-year-old man on Monday afternoon. by The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette - July 7, 2020

County officials expect more absentee voting in November Benton and Washington counties will prepare for a surge in absentee-ballot requests for the November general election because of covid-19 concerns, officials sa... by Mike Jones - July 7, 2020

Humvee stolen at gunpoint, wrecked FORT SMITH -- Authorities in western Arkansas are investigating an incident in which a Humvee was reported stolen and later found damaged on Monday morning. ... by Arkansas Democrat-Gazette - July 7, 2020

Pipeline industry is dealt setback U.S. oil and natural gas requires a gargantuan pipeline network that stretches for millions of miles. The country's ability to expand that infrastructure is bei... by RACHEL ADAMS-HEARD AND ELLEN M. GILMER BLOOMBERG NEWS - July 7, 2020

Coast Guard adapts its training for pandemic NEW LONDON, Conn. -- There will be nobody screaming in the face of 18-year-old Ellie Hiigel when she arrives Wednesday for training in advance of her first year... by EMMA COURT, CHRISTOPHER PALMERI AND ANGELICA LAVITO BLOOMBERG NEWS - July 7, 2020