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Updated: 16 hours ago
|By Griffin DeMarrais
For years, many in the small town of Weiner have complained about the quality of their drinking water, but it should get better in the near future.
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Updated: Mar. 29, 2023 at 6:09 PM CDT
|By Hayden Savage
Black River Technical College is hoping to get would-be firefighters on the field as the nation battles a firefighter shortage.
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Updated: Mar. 29, 2023 at 12:23 PM CDT
|By Region 8 Newsdesk
Sales and use tax collections jumped 14.5% in March compared with last year.
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Updated: Mar. 28, 2023 at 9:16 PM CDT
|By The Associated Press
The state of Arkansas claimed the social media companies were misleading consumers about the safety of children on their platforms and the protection of users’ private data.
Updated: Mar. 28, 2023 at 6:20 PM CDT
|By Griffin DeMarrais
A highly-anticipated project in Craighead County could take a big leap very soon.
Updated: Mar. 27, 2023 at 9:04 AM CDT
|By Region 8 Newsdesk
The price of a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline in Arkansas fell 3 cents last week.
Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 8:15 PM CDT
|By Region 8 Newsdesk
Summit Utilities is speaking out after Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin announced new measures against the company.
Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 7:36 PM CDT
|By Morgan Mobley
Less than two months into recreational pot being legal, there’s already a marijuana shortage and that’s leading to soaring prices.
Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 7:39 AM CDT
|By KMAX/KOVR staff
All the rain that has flooded fields is becoming a burden.
Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 8:12 PM CDT
|By Lydian Kennin
American Car Center has filed for bankruptcy nearly a month after the company went belly-up.
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Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 2:45 PM CDT
|By Region 8 Newsdesk
A class action lawsuit against Summit Utilities was dismissed Tuesday in federal court.
Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 6:51 AM CDT
|By Heartland News
SEMO Electric Cooperative is getting millions of dollars to expand broadband access in southeast Missouri.
Updated: Mar. 20, 2023 at 3:53 PM CDT
|By Elizabeth VanMetre
It might just be the first day of spring but many families are already considering what they will do with their children for the summer.
Updated: Mar. 20, 2023 at 10:10 AM CDT
|By Region 8 Newsdesk
Concerns over recent bank failures led to a slight reprieve in gasoline prices, according to one industry analyst.
Updated: Mar. 18, 2023 at 9:34 PM CDT
|By Liam Garrity
President Biden is pushing for the US attorney general and other top officials to help him strengthen gun control with background checks. He signed an executive order earlier this week to try and make that happen.
Updated: Mar. 17, 2023 at 8:49 PM CDT
|By Imani Williams
The Silicon Valley Bank was closed by the California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation on Friday, March 10.
Updated: Mar. 17, 2023 at 6:06 PM CDT
|By Hayden Savage
Lyon College is hoping a new program could help students pay for their education.
Updated: Mar. 17, 2023 at 5:58 PM CDT
|By Hayden Savage
Residents of Randolph County don’t have to wait much longer as the grand opening of the Five Rivers Shooting Sports Complex in Pocahontas is getting closer.
Updated: Mar. 16, 2023 at 7:19 PM CDT
|By Region 8 Newsdesk
Following months of issues, Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin announced his office would be taking complaints on Summit Utilities to the state’s Public Service Commission.
Updated: Mar. 16, 2023 at 9:17 AM CDT
|By The Associated Press
State officials expect people from neighboring states to cross into Arkansas to bet on March Madness.
Updated: Mar. 15, 2023 at 1:56 PM CDT
|By Region 8 Newsdesk
A temporary restraining order preventing Summit Utilities from charging late fees and disconnecting services is now on hold.
Updated: Mar. 14, 2023 at 11:03 PM CDT
|By Region 8 Newsdesk
Summit Utilities customers in Arkansas facing exorbitant bills have received a temporary reprieve.
Updated: Mar. 14, 2023 at 10:58 PM CDT
|By Lauren Schwentker
Missouri is on track to set a record for marijuana sales in the United States.
Updated: Mar. 13, 2023 at 7:09 PM CDT
|By Region 8 Newsdesk
Food production company Tyson Foods announced Monday it will be closing one of its plants in Arkansas.
Updated: Mar. 13, 2023 at 9:03 AM CDT
|By Region 8 Newsdesk
Arkansas motorists are paying a little more to fill their gas tanks than a week ago.
Updated: Mar. 10, 2023 at 12:12 PM CST
|By Region 8 Newsdesk
Arkansans purchased more medical marijuana in January and February than they did during the same time last year.
Updated: Mar. 9, 2023 at 2:43 PM CST
|By Debra Worley
More than 59,000 car seats have been recalled for safety issues that could lead to an increased risk of injury, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Updated: Mar. 8, 2023 at 2:06 PM CST
|By Region 8 Newsdesk
Paragould residents needing a Freddy’s fix will no longer have to travel all the way to Jonesboro.
Updated: Mar. 7, 2023 at 1:42 PM CST
|By The Associated Press
The Food and Drug Administration posted separate recall notices for certain eyedrops distributed by Pharmedica and Apotex after the companies said they are voluntarily pulling several lots of their products from the market.
Updated: Mar. 7, 2023 at 9:01 AM CST
|By Anna Johnson
When experts expect it to begin and the signs.
Updated: Mar. 6, 2023 at 8:28 AM CST
|By Region 8 Newsdesk
“By Memorial Day, most of the nation will be transitioned to their respective required blend of fuel, and gas prices could ease, but a $4 per gallon national average remains possible by then.”
Updated: Mar. 3, 2023 at 7:26 PM CST
|By Region 8 Newsdesk
Not long after recreational marijuana became legal in the Show Me State, residents are already taking advantage.
Updated: Mar. 3, 2023 at 6:39 PM CST
|By Region 8 Newsdesk
A class-action lawsuit filed in the Pulaski County Circuit Court is hoping to tackle a gas company over price gouging.
Updated: Mar. 2, 2023 at 10:46 PM CST
|By Betsy Webster
A bill to legalize sports betting in Missouri is now on the calendar for debate on the senate floor, indicating senate leadership wants to see it move forward.
Updated: Mar. 2, 2023 at 8:44 PM CST
|By Region 8 Newsdesk
More opportunities could be making their way to Jonesboro thanks to a new strip mall.
Updated: Mar. 2, 2023 at 8:07 PM CST
|By Region 8 Newsdesk
A new study is showing that many public bathrooms in the Natural State are not exactly known to be the cleanest places around.
Updated: Mar. 2, 2023 at 7:46 PM CST
|By The Associated Press
Walmart plans to add more than two dozen healthcare centers to some of its stores next year, as the retailer moves deeper into providing primary care and other services.
Updated: Mar. 2, 2023 at 7:17 PM CST
|By Hayden Savage
Citizens in Izard County are outraged after a local company was found to have been dumping sewage on city property.
Updated: Mar. 1, 2023 at 8:55 PM CST
|By Region 8 Newsdesk
A new study is showing more thieves are looking to steal a ride in Arkansas, rather than go on one.
Updated: Mar. 1, 2023 at 7:59 PM CST
|By TOM MURPHY
Patient advocates have long called for insulin price cuts to help uninsured people who would not be affected by price caps tied to insurance coverage.
Updated: Mar. 1, 2023 at 6:18 PM CST
|By Griffin DeMarrais
A job fair at Arkansas State University gave students an opportunity to learn their options for the real world.
Updated: Mar. 1, 2023 at 12:14 PM CST
|By Jacob Gallant
American Car Center is facing a class action lawsuit, less than a week after the company went out of business.
Updated: Mar. 1, 2023 at 10:16 AM CST
|By Anna Johnson
If you're not able to pay off your debt right now, there are other ways to boost your credit score.
Updated: Feb. 28, 2023 at 8:30 AM CST
|By Maddie Sexton
Blytheville is hosting the 4-A state basketball tournament and businesses in town are hoping to score big.
Updated: Feb. 27, 2023 at 11:02 PM CST
|By Region 8 Newsdesk
Goodwill Industries of Arkansas said this expansion has had a significant local and state impact by creating opportunities to prepare more Arkansans for employment and further reduce recidivism.
Updated: Feb. 27, 2023 at 7:46 PM CST
|By Region 8 Newsdesk
Jonesboro police are warning you about a scam that is trying to use sympathy to fool people.
Updated: Feb. 27, 2023 at 7:14 PM CST
|By Hayden Savage
When going to the grocery store, the price of beef might catch your attention.
Updated: Feb. 27, 2023 at 8:30 AM CST
|By Region 8 Newsdesk
In the last week, Arkansas gas prices fell 5.5 cents.
Updated: Feb. 24, 2023 at 9:57 AM CST
|By Region 8 Newsdesk
A reduction in inventories could leave consumers asking, “Where’s the beef?”
Updated: Feb. 23, 2023 at 6:50 PM CST
|By Hayden Savage
When heavy rains fall, two bridges located on Highway 175 near Town Center become impassible due to high water.