State News

Arkansas House approves of 'abortion reversal' bill LITTLE ROCK (AP) — The Arkansas House has passed legislation to require abortion providers to notify, in writing, women undergoing drug-induced abortions that t... by The Associated Press - March 19, 2019

Dairy Queen to offer free ice cream Wednesday Ice cream lovers can get a free, sweet treat Wednesday, as Dairy Queen marks the first day of spring by giving away free small vanilla soft-serve cones. by News-Times Staff - March 19, 2019

EPD responds to bomb threat in Texarkana The El Dorado Police Department Bomb Squad responded to reports of a suspicious package in Texarkana yesterday; while an investigation is ongoing in Texarkana, ... by Caitlan Butler - March 19, 2019

CACOC to host mental health awareness event The College Avenue Church of Christ will host a mental health awareness event next weekend titled Mental Health and the Church. by Caitlan Butler - March 19, 2019

Local veteran honored at Courtyard Local veteran John Gaines received a small surprise Monday — he was given a small American flag by representatives of the local VFW to thank him for his service... by Madeleine Leroux - March 19, 2019

FACT Inc. policy council, board meetings set FACT Inc. policy council, board meetings set Families and Children Together, Inc. will be holding their meeting of the Policy Council at 4:15 p.m. Friday, and ... March 19, 2019

Sen. Cotton seeks summer interns for Arkansas offices Sen. Cotton seeks summer interns for Arkansas offices U.S. Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Ark., announced Monday that he is seeking summer interns in his state offices in ... March 19, 2019

Virginia student seeks to find information about Arkansas MOUNTAIN HOME (AP) — An elementary student in northern Virginia is hoping to hear from the Twin Lakes Area. by SCOTT LILES The Baxter Bulletin - March 18, 2019

Little Rock defense attorney is taking pride in acquittals LITTLE ROCK (AP) — North Little Rock attorney Nicki Nicolo is getting accustomed to hearing words rarely uttered in a federal courthouse: not guilty. by MARK FRIEDMAN Arkansas Business - March 18, 2019

State official provides guidance on city preservation plan A state historic preservation official who recently came to El Dorado to provide members of the El Dorado Historic District Commission with information about on... by Tia Lyons - March 18, 2019

Local author shares self-publishing journey For Junction City author Niki Benton Smith, there has always been two main fascinations in her life: creepy things and writing. by Michael Shine - March 18, 2019

New Goodwill location to celebrate grand opening next month Goodwill will change locations next month, with a grand opening scheduled for April 18. by Caitlan Butler - March 18, 2019

Youth miss out on school, mental services in Arkansas jails LITTLE ROCK (AP) — Colton turned 17 alone in an unheated juvenile jail cell in Batesville, 370 miles from home. by AMANDA CLAIRE CURCIO Arkansas Democrat-Gazette - March 17, 2019

A few Jonesboro kids choose nature over staring at screens JONESBORO (AP) — Ten-year-old Alycia Wadkins is unlike other children her age, because she would rather spend time away from screens. by MATTHEW WELLS The Jonesboro Sun - March 17, 2019

The Quilted History to present Dinner on the Ground & Trail Ride The Quilted History will present Dinner on the Ground & Trail Ride on March 29-30. Line up starts at 9:30 a.m., with pull out at 10 a.m. at Junction City Park,... March 17, 2019