State News

Arkansas Senate passes plan to replace US Capitol statues LITTLE ROCK (AP) — The Arkansas Senate has approved a plan to replace the state's two statues at the U.S. Capitol with ones depicting singer Johnny Cash and civ... by The Associated Press - February 19, 2019

U.S. Supreme Court won't hear anti-death penalty Arkansas judge suit WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court is leaving in place a decision dismissing a lawsuit filed by a judge in Arkansas who was barred from overseeing execution-related... by The Associated Press - February 19, 2019

Felsenthal’s Bream Festival to make a return this year Mayor Linda Newbury announced last week that Felsenthal would hold their annual Bream Festival again this year after flooding forced last year’s event’s cancell... by Caitlan Butler - February 19, 2019

David Phelps to headline Opry show in May The May edition of the Boomtown Opry will feature headliner David Phelps, a popular Christian music performer. by News-Times Staff - February 19, 2019

Appeals sought in interdistrict transfer orders Arkansas’ legal and education leaders are appealing a federal judge’s orders that exempt four south Arkansas school districts from participating in interdistric... by Cynthia Howell - February 19, 2019

Assault suspect apprehended A wanted suspect turned himself in to El Dorado police Monday. by News-Times Staff - February 19, 2019

Arkansas governor signs bill raising minimum teacher pay Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson has signed into a law a measure that will raise the minimum for teacher salaries in the state by $4,000 over the next four years. by The Associated Press - February 18, 2019

Jonesboro karate studio helps students curb fear of bullying JONESBORO (AP) — Logan Lee says one of the reasons parents sign up their children for karate is because of issues the children have with bullying. by MATTHEW WELLS, The Jonesboro Sun - February 18, 2019

Little Rock native reflects on long career as an NFL referee LITTLE ROCK (AP) — Retired NFL referee Walt Coleman was greeted by applause recently followed by boos at his request while speaking in front of a crowd of about... by YOUSSEF RDDAD, Arkansas Democrat-Gazette - February 18, 2019

‘Don’t let people change who you are and what you stand for’ The Junction City School District hosted its third annual Black History Month program on Sunday evening with the theme “The First”. The program featured El Dora... by Michael Shine - February 18, 2019

Crime rates up in El Dorado in 2018, citizens help police more cases While overall crime rates rose sharply in El Dorado last year, another trend emerged that helped citizens and police work together to solve cases. by Tia Lyons - February 18, 2019

Women accept plea deals for Walmart thefts On Thursday, Ladajah M. Coleman, 21, of Strong and Lisa Hill, 23, of Junction City accepted plea agreements in the First Division of the Circuit Court of Union ... by Caitlan Butler - February 18, 2019

Softball fields put on hold in Springdale's new park lineup SPRINGDALE (AP) — Members of the Planning Commission were all business recently, but they approved plans for the city's new playground. They voted 7-0 to accept... by LAURINDA JOENKS, Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette - February 17, 2019

Mountain Home Fire Department to receive first brush truck MOUNTAIN HOME (AP) — The city of Mountain Home now owns a brush truck, thanks in part due to the recently instituted Public Safety Tax and the Mountain Home Rur... by JOSH DOOLEY, The Baxter Bulletin - February 17, 2019

JCSD to host the third annual Black History Month Program The Junction City School District’s third annual Black History Month Program will be held today at the school. El Dorado Mayor Veronica Smith-Creer will attend ... by Michael Shine - February 17, 2019