The Arkansas Senate and House Education Committee met on Monday, Nov. 3, in part to hear an update from Arkansas Department of Education (ADE) Secretary Jacob Oliva regarding the Early Childhood Commission and childcare vouchers. On Nov. 4, the ADE held a webinar to relay changes to childcare providers. more

The Arkansas Senate and House Education Committee met on Monday, Nov. 3, in part to hear an update from Arkansas Department of Education (ADE) Secretary Jacob Oliva regarding the Early Childhood Commission and childcare vouchers. On Nov. 4, the ADE held a webinar to relay changes to childcare providers. more

“This is different,” Holly Carson, executive director of Ozark Share and Care, says. Those in need of food stand in a line that wraps around the block. The parking lot is full. The staff and volunteers are busy. The need is evident, and there’s no end in sight. more

“This is different,” Holly Carson, executive director of Ozark Share and Care, says. Those in need of food stand in a line that wraps around the block. The parking lot is full. The staff and volunteers are busy. The need is evident, and there’s no end in sight. more

VENDOR — Newton County Sheriff Glenn Wheeler said that on Nov. 3, a family noticed a 2009 Honda ATV had been stolen from their residence in the Vendor area. Based on law enforcement's knowledge of other residents in the area and tips from multiple citizens, a Newton County Investigator drove past the Ryan Leslie Campbell residence and observed an ATV matching the description sitting near the house. more

VENDOR — Newton County Sheriff Glenn Wheeler said that on Nov. 3, a family noticed a 2009 Honda ATV had been stolen from their residence in the Vendor area. Based on law enforcement's knowledge of other residents in the area and tips from multiple citizens, a Newton County Investigator drove past the Ryan Leslie Campbell residence and observed an ATV matching the description sitting near the house. more

The Times sat down with North Arkansas Regional Medical Center this week to discuss the launch of new software designed to improve patient care at its clinics and hospital. The system went live on Nov. 1. Clayton Journagan, Director of Information Systems, took a break from his team of techs and experts monitoring the system rollout to explain what it does and how it works. more

The Times sat down with North Arkansas Regional Medical Center this week to discuss the launch of new software designed to improve patient care at its clinics and hospital. The system went live on Nov. 1. Clayton Journagan, Director of Information Systems, took a break from his team of techs and experts monitoring the system rollout to explain what it does and how it works. more

The Arkansas Department of Human Services delayed its plan to furlough hundreds of employees and temporarily close offices next week if the federal government shutdown does not end before then, the agency announced Thursday. more

The Arkansas Department of Human Services delayed its plan to furlough hundreds of employees and temporarily close offices next week if the federal government shutdown does not end before then, the agency announced Thursday. more

With deer season at hand, hunters can provide much-needed low-fat, high-protein meat to those in need. more

With deer season at hand, hunters can provide much-needed low-fat, high-protein meat to those in need. more

MARIANNA — The Marianna Police Department (MPD) has asked the Arkansas State Police (ASP) Criminal Investigation Division (CID) to investigate a homicide that occurred on Sunday, November 9, at the corner of Alabama and Chestnuts streets. more

MARIANNA — The Marianna Police Department (MPD) has asked the Arkansas State Police (ASP) Criminal Investigation Division (CID) to investigate a homicide that occurred on Sunday, November 9, at the corner of Alabama and Chestnuts streets. more

LITTLE ROCK – The Arkansas Department of Agriculture is reminding poultry growers and industry partners to remain alert for signs of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) and to follow biosecurity measures to protect flocks as detections continue across the United States. more

LITTLE ROCK – The Arkansas Department of Agriculture is reminding poultry growers and industry partners to remain alert for signs of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) and to follow biosecurity measures to protect flocks as detections continue across the United States. more

RUSSELLVILLE — Arkansas Tech University has earned national recognition for its efforts to promote student safety and well-being for the sixth consecutive year. more

RUSSELLVILLE — Arkansas Tech University has earned national recognition for its efforts to promote student safety and well-being for the sixth consecutive year. more

PERRYVILLE — The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission recently completed an extensive repair and upgrade to the water-control structure at the lower greentree reservoir on Harris Brake Wildlife Management Area in Perry County more

PERRYVILLE — The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission recently completed an extensive repair and upgrade to the water-control structure at the lower greentree reservoir on Harris Brake Wildlife Management Area in Perry County more