Little Rock AR

After years of preparation, the state’s first dental school welcomed its inaugural group of students to its Little Rock campus this month. Classes started at the Lyon College School of Dental Medicine last week, and officials are already gearing up to interview candidates for the second cohort in August. Founding...

We live in a time when many Arkansans are returning to their roots—sometimes quite literally. From foraging wild foods to experimenting with herbal remedies, there’s a growing interest in learning how to live more naturally and lean a little less on pharmaceuticals. But despite what our mothers told us when we were...

Arkansas State Police and Tennessee Highway Patrol teamed up for a weekend operation, resulting in multiple arrests and the seizure of illegal narcotics and firearms, as well as the recovery of a stolen trailer and the execution of outstanding warrants.

ARKANSAS, USA — Upcoming cuts to Medicaid could shut down more than 50% of rural Arkansas hospitals, according to a report from the Center for Healthcare Quality and Payment Reform. Monika Fischer-Massie, the executive director of WelcomeHealth in Fayetteville, said that many hospitals are already on the brink of...

Scattered showers developed once again in Southern Missouri and Northern Arkansas yesterday afternoon. Some heavy downpours quickly left behind 1″ to 2″ of rainfall over some spots. Additional scattered rain showers can be expected today, but like yesterday, not everyone is going to see rain. The rain showers are...

Police are searching for a man wanted in connection with a deadly double homicide that took place in North Little Rock in 2022.

Scoops Homemade Ice Cream is planning to open a new location at 829 Central Ave. in Hot Springs by the first of the year, said owner Greg Hatcher, founder of The Hatcher Agency in Little Rock. “I went to Hot Springs and went to The Pancake House and noticed that...

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Little Rock police said they are working to figure out what exactly happened in the River Market this weekend, after several social media posts show chaos unfolding downtown. Viral videos capture several angles from Saturday night, showing groups of teens running from the sound of...

A recent development in Arkansas has sparked significant discussion within the pharmacy industry. The state has implemented measures to prevent pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) from owning pharmacies, a move that is drawing attention across the sector. This decision raises broader questions about the structure and...

Arkansans in 14 counties recovering from severe storms earlier this year may be eligible for food assistance under the USDA’s Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance (D-SNAP), the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced Tuesday. An estimated 11,000 households are eligible for help with grocery expenses, the USDA...