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Work continues on the Johnny Cash statue that will be one of two new statues representing the state of Arkansas in the U.S. Capitol. Michael Hibblen from our partner station KUAR speaks with the sculptor and a Johnny Cash admirer.
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Prosecutor Keith Chrestman has filed a motion in Crittenden County Circuit Court asking a judge to not allow advanced DNA testing to move forward in the infamous West Memphis Three case. Among the arguments made in the filing is that the advanced, M-Vac DNA testing method would permanently alter the evidence and even if other DNA was discovered it wouldn’t conclusively prove who did it.
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Arkansas continues to see skyrocketing COVID hospitalizations as the omicron variant surge lingers. To help support hospitals that are close to capacity, the governor is calling for funds to purchase more medical and Intensive Care Unit (ICU) beds. Comments from Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson and Secretary of Health José Romero.
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Kimberley Boyett, the director of Crisis and Forensic Services for Mid-South Health Systems, discusses mental health in the midst of a crisis and how to deal with it.
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State Sen. Jonathan Dismang, R-Searcy, discusses new budget hearings and changing faces in the legislature.
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Mitchell Nail, media relations manager with St. Bernards Healthcare in Jonesboro, talks about how this latest surge in COVID hospitalizations is impacting the hospital.
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The Forrest City Public Library is among 8 properties in Arkansas to be added to the National Register of Historic Places.
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Colder outdoor temps use more energy to keep a home comfortable inside
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Arkansans are spending more time in front of screens during the pandemic. Blue light emitted from these screens is a particular concern for eye health.
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A longtime state lawmaker from Northeast Arkansas has decided he will not seek another term in the State House of Representatives. State Rep. Joe Jett, R-Success, announced Monday (Jan. 17) he will retire following the end of his current term, which is his fifth.
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Next meeting to be held in a few weeks.
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20th Anniversary Celebration held at Arkansas State University