A bill that would have allowed Marshallese migrants who are not citizens to become police officers failed in committee due to a lack of votes.
The House Committee on Education has approved a bill that encourages teachers to include certain Arkansas civil rights leaders in their Black History education.
A bill that would allow Marshallese migrants to become police officers has been tabled so it can be amended before being presented in committee again.
UAPB has received $50,000 to establish a scholarship in honor of Detective Kevin D. Collins who will killed in the line of duty.
After three hours of debate yesterday, a controversial “Stand Your Ground” failed to make it out of the House Judiciary Committee.
Walmart will receive approximately 10,000 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine beginning Feb. 11 to be distributed in more than 60 Arkansas stores.
An Arkansas legislator has filed a bill that would allow Marshallese migrants who are not U.S. citizens to apply to become police officers.
The Arkansas economy lost 44,000 jobs in 2020 and economists predict it will be some time before jobs return.
Nearly 80 faith leaders from around the state have signed a letter asking the governor to oppose a “Stand Your Ground” bill.
The COVID-19 pandemic is highlighting inequities in education the existing long before the public health crisis arrived in Arkansas.
Gov. Asa Hutchinson says the state is trying to balance efficiency and equity in its COVID-19 distribution plan as it deals with a limited supply.
An Arkansas native has launched a fundraiser to support the creation of an intentional community focused on Black healing.
An effort is underway to pass legislation that would promote racial healing initiatives in the state of Arkansas.
New policies implemented by President Joe Biden’s administration will impact Arkansas immigrants and refugees.
An exhibit on display at the Old Statehouse Museum showcases 86 Arkansas African American legislators from the 19th century.
A ‘stand your ground’ bill has passed the Arkansas Senate and now heads to the Arkansas House Judiciary Committee.
A COVID-19 variant first identified in the United Kingdom has been reported in 10 states. It has not yet been identified in Arkansas, but Health Secretary Dr. Jose Romero said health officials are keeping an eye out for its arrival.
Arkansas teachers are continuing to learn new platforms and adapt to teaching remotely amid the pandemic.
A mix of virtual and in-person person events are planned through Arkansas to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day this year.
Educators and Arkansans aged 70 and older will be eligible to receive the COVID-19 effective Jan. 18, 2021.
Gov. Asa Hutchinson expressed support for hate crimes legislation during his 2021 State of the State address.
A UAMS study is examining if a weaker immune response is a contributing factor to higher COVID-19 infection rates among minority populations.
The rollout of the first round of vaccines has been updated to include first responders and Arkansans age 70 and older.
The Arkansas Department of Corrections is allowing families to visit inmates at four facilities after halting in-person visits in March due to the pandemic.
Arkansas is partnering with Baptist Health on a $7.4 million project to expand hospital bed capacity as COVID-19 cases continue to surge.