Tulsa City Councilors discuss efforts to repair levees along Arkansas River

TULSA, Okla. — Tulsa City Councilors discussed the efforts to repair the more than 80-year-old levees along the Arkansas River on Wednesday. The resolution states the levees were built in the 1940s. Little had been done to properly maintain them and they …

Arkansas Seniors at Risk as Extended Heat Wave Grips Region

As central Arkansas continues to endure an extended heat wave, with heat index values reaching up to 110°F during afternoon hours, CareLink is urging the public to take extra precautions—especially when it comes to protecting older adults.   High …

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Federal judge to rule on Arkansas law banning out-of-state pharmacy benefit managers

A federal judge on Wednesday said he will try to issue a ruling soon on whether a new state law banning pharmacies operated by out-of-state pharmacy benefit managers should be enjoined while the matter is being litigated in court. On April 16, Gov. Sarah …

Extreme heat warning issued for Northeast Arkansas

With an extreme heat warning in effect for Northeast Arkansas, it can’t be stressed enough to stay safe. The National Weather Service says that during an excessive heat warning, it’s important to stay hydrated, remain in air conditioning if possible, and …

Arkansas Sales Tax Holiday set for August 2–3 across the state

Shoppers in Arkansas will get a break at the register during the state’s traditional Sales Tax Holiday. It starts on Saturday, August 2, and runs through Sunday, August 3. During that time, electronics, school supplies, clothing, and more will be exempt …

Cash in black carp for $100 and help invasive species research in Arkansas

LITTLE ROCK, Mo. (Edited News Release/KY3) - The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and Illinois Department of Natural Resources are mapping the spread of invasive black carp throughout the Mississippi River Basin through a program called “Keep, Cool, Call …

Kum & Go gas stations in Northeast Arkansas getting a new name

Two years ago, Maverik – Adventure’s First Stop and its parent company, FJ Management, entered into an agreement to buy Kum & Go. Since then, they have been rebranding all 400 Kum & Go stores across 13 states—now, it is Northeast Arkansas’ turn. …

Shooting suspect arrested after pursuit, gunfight with police in southwest Arkansas

The Arkansas State Police on Tuesday evening arrested a Rosston man wanted in a Nevada County shooting following a vehicle pursuit and a running gun battle that left the suspect hospitalized but all state troopers uninjured, a release from the agency …

Arkansas mystery deepens: Neighbors vanish, one’s home burns, abandoned car found

CLASSROOM. >> NEW INFORMATION IN THE DISAPPEARANCE OF TWO SALINE COUNTY WOMEN, POLICE BELIEVE THEY MAY BE IN SERIOUS DANGER. OUR SISTER STATION IN LITTLE ROCK HAS MORE. >> I DON’T RECALL HAVING AN INCIDENT THIS SIMILAR, WHERE TWO ADULTS JUST …