State News

Pickup strikes people on side of I-40, killing 2 and injuring 3 Two people died and three were injured after a pickup struck several individuals on the side of Interstate 40 in west Arkansas on Wednesday, troopers said. by Josh Snyder - October 29, 2020

Woman convicted in ex-senator’s murder moved from Arkansas prison Rebecca O'Donnell, the Pocahontas woman who was convicted in August of killing former state Sen. Linda Collins, has been transferred from an Arkansas prison to ... by John Moritz - October 29, 2020

Arkansas high court blocks use of 0.5% sales tax in I-30 project The Arkansas Department of Transportation cannot use money raised from the 0.5% statewide sales tax devoted to road construction on any highway wider than four ... by Noel Oman - October 29, 2020

Covid-19 hospital patients tally dips After reaching record levels Monday and Tuesday, the number of people hospitalized in Arkansas with covid-19 fell Wednesday by 14, to 662. by Jaime Adame, Andy Davis - October 29, 2020

State surgeon general confirms virus case State Surgeon General Greg Bledsoe said Wednesday that he tested positive for the coronavirus, and Rep. Marcus Richmond, R-Gravelly, became the 10th state lawma... by Michael R. Wickline - October 29, 2020

7:30 won't end absentee ballots count, panel says After a state board clarified Wednesday that every legally submitted absentee ballot will be counted by county clerks, even if it takes them well past 7:30 p.m.... by Linda Satter - October 29, 2020

Affidavit: Sharp County suspect admits to 2 killings A 24-year-old Sharp County man told police that he stabbed two women to death because they stole from him, and he tried to kill another woman because "he was ti... by Bill Bowden - October 29, 2020

Trump's lead in state tops '16 edge, poll finds With Election Day nearing, the Republican Party is surging in the Natural State, surpassing the numbers from four years ago, the 2020 Arkansas Poll learned from... by Frank E. Lockwood - October 29, 2020

Early-voting turnout in state slows, but tally high Despite inclement weather and slightly lower turnout during the second week of early voting, numbers across Arkansas have nearly surpassed counts for the entire... by Lara Farrar - October 29, 2020

Incumbent, political newcomer in race for House District 44 seat A political newcomer said unanswered phone calls inspired him to run against the incumbent for House District 44. by Jeannie Roberts - October 29, 2020

Giving in school-board races raises complaints The leader of a school choice advocacy organization said Wednesday that he filed two complaints with the Arkansas Ethics Commission against the president of the... by Cynthia Howell - October 29, 2020

Suspect enters innocent plea in burning of North Little Rock police car Mujera Benjamin Lungaho pleaded innocent Wednesday in federal court to three charges related to the Sept. 3 firebombing of a North Little Rock police cruiser an... by Linda Satter - October 29, 2020

Promotion fills sales-chief post at state lottery After operating for 22 months without a sales director, the Arkansas Scholarship Lottery has promoted a regional sales manager, Mark Hearn, to the post. by Michael R. Wickline - October 29, 2020

Two gates installed in tunnel at Capitol Secretary of State John Thurston's office has installed two metal gates inside the tunnel below the steps on the east side of the state Capitol. by Michael R. Wickline - October 29, 2020