State News

Report: Arkansas soybean farmers lose $77M after wet harvest LITTLE ROCK (AP) — Arkansas soybean farmers have lost at least $77 million this year after heavy rainfall interrupted harvest season and damaged the quality of ... by The Associated Press - December 12, 2018

Arkansas newspaper sues over no-boycott pledge for vendors LITTLE ROCK (AP) — An Arkansas newspaper asked a federal judge Tuesday to strike down a state law that requires government contractors to pledge to not boycott ... by The Associated Press - December 12, 2018

CASA volunteer goes from foster parent to advocate For Susan Tolin, becoming a volunteer for the 13th Judicial District South Court Appointed Special Advocates, or CASA, was simply a way to give back to an organ... by Madeleine Leroux - December 12, 2018

El Dorado School District to start producing podcast Starting in January, the El Dorado School district will have a new communication method. by Michael Shine - December 12, 2018

Dirty Dozen Brass Band to ring in the New Year at MAD The Dirty Dozen Brass Band will be ringing in the New Year at the Murphy Arts District, as part of the district’s New Year’s Eve event. by Kaitlyn Rigdon - December 12, 2018

Former MAD employee drops civil suit Brian M. Givens, former vice president of entertainment/talent relations at the Murphy Arts District, has dropped a civil suit he filed last month against El Do... by Caitlan Butler - December 12, 2018

Story Time The Barton Library hosted its weekly Story Time on Tuesday afternoon for children younger than five. by Michael Shine - December 12, 2018

3 killed after multi-vehicle crash in western Arkansas VAN BUREN (AP) — Officials say three people were killed in a multiple-vehicle wreck on Interstate 540 in western Arkansas. by The Associated Press - December 11, 2018

3 carnival workers charged in killings of Kansas couple LITTLE ROCK (AP) — Three carnival workers have been charged with capital murder in the fatal shooting of a couple at a Kansas fair whose bodies were found days ... by The Associated Press - December 11, 2018

Smackover-Norphlet look to improve grades by focusing on individuals Editor’s note: This is the fifth installment in a six-part series looking at Union County schools and the grades each received from the state. The first part lo... by Michael Shine - December 11, 2018

Publisher details push to digital The only statewide newspaper in Arkansas is looking more to digital as it moves forward. by Kaitlyn Rigdon - December 11, 2018

CASA toy drive to provide presents for 19 children The 13th Judicial District South Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) held their 16th annual Make a Smile Happen toy drive last week with positive results. ... by Caitlan Butler - December 11, 2018

Mountain Home graduate honored as top wildlife officer in US MOUNTAIN HOME (AP) — A Mountain Home High School graduate was recently honored as one of the top wildlife officers in the nation. by SCOTT LILES, Baxter Bulletin - December 10, 2018

Van Buren resource center aims to address family needs VAN BUREN (AP) — For local families with certain needs, the Hamilton House Community Resource Center may be able to help. by THOMAS SACCENTE, Southwest Times Record - December 10, 2018

Brookshire Grocery donates 147 hams to Salvation Army To help feed people in need this holiday season, Brookshire Grocery Co. donated 147 hams that will be distributed in El Dorado through the Salvation Army. by Kaitlyn Rigdon - December 10, 2018