State News

All 5 Arkansas medical marijuana plans under construction LITTLE ROCK (AP) — All five of Arkansas medical marijuana cultivation facilities are now under construction. by The Associated Press - January 22, 2019

Arkansas Ethics Commission seeks additional state funding LITTLE ROCK (AP) — The Arkansas Ethics Commission is asking that its state appropriation be increased by about $14,000 to restore funding to 1999 levels. by The Associated Press - January 22, 2019

SAAC extends exhibit for Louisiana artist An exhibit on display in the Price and Merkle Galleries at the South Arkansas Arts Center has been extended through the beginning of February. by News-Times Staff - January 22, 2019

El Dorado police respond to multiple vehicle break-ins El Dorado police responded to reports of six vehicle break-ins that occurred within two days of each other, four at one location and the two other at a second l... by Tia Lyons - January 22, 2019

Man sentenced to prison after close call in shooting incident An El Dorado man was sentenced to six years in the Arkansas Department of Corrections last week in connection with a July incident that left multiple rounds fir... by Caitlan Butler - January 22, 2019

Super Blood Wolf Moon 2019 Eclipse: At around 9:30 p.m. Sunday, the moon started to travel into the earth's shadow, entering into a lunar eclipse. The eclipse lasted several hours with th... by Michael Shine - January 22, 2019

Temperatures expected to drop again South Arkansas residents will feel the chill this week as temperatures are expected to drop to the upper 20s, but there is no expectation of a winter wonderland... by News-Times Staff - January 22, 2019

Hand-sewn stuffed animals console traumatized kids HOT SPRINGS (AP) — For children at the site of tragedies and traumas, not much is certain, but many in the Hot Springs area will have a plush friend to help the... by EMILY BACCAM, The Sentinel-Record - January 21, 2019

Bee pollination declining with increased use of pesticide JONESBORO (AP) — Bobby Coy and his son, Richard Coy, owners of Crooked Creek Bee Co., in Jonesboro, began noticing a decline in bee pollination after nearby far... by KENNETH HEARD, The Jonesboro Sun - January 21, 2019

Banquet celebrates MLK’s life, reminds of lasting legacy The Self Culture Club held their 31st annual Martin Luther King, Jr Banquet on Saturday, with guest speaker Flora J. Simon, mayor of Dumas, speaking on the last... by Caitlan Butler - January 21, 2019

SAAC calls for entries for 2019 Student Art Show, Competition The visual arts committee of the South Arkansas Arts Center is now accepting entries for the 2019 Student Art Show and Competition. by Special to the News-Times - January 21, 2019

Historic District Commission to develop preservation plan The El Dorado Historic District Commission is moving ahead with a proposed project to develop a historic preservation plan for the city. by Tia Lyons - January 21, 2019

Little Free Library removal raises free speech concerns FAYETTEVILLE (AP) — An art garden, dog park and splash pad are among the features planned for Gulley Park. by STACY RYBURN, Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette - January 20, 2019

Opioid confiscations in Sebastian County rise in 2018 FORT SMITH (AP) — Opioid seizures in the Fort Smith region have risen, and authorities are taking steps to address it. by MAX BRYAN, Southwest Times Record - January 20, 2019

New hotel to open Monday El Dorado’s newest hotel will open its doors Monday, after more than one year of construction. by Madeleine Leroux - January 20, 2019