24 51 news arkansas

Here are the top 24 news stories from Arkansas, along with some additional information:

Local News

  1. Flood Warning Issued for Arkansas River: A flood warning has been issued for the Arkansas River, which is expected to crest at 29.5 feet by Friday evening. (Source: KARK)
  2. Little Rock Police Officer Shot: A Little Rock police officer was shot and injured during a traffic stop on Wednesday evening. The officer is expected to recover. (Source: Arkansas Democrat-Gazette)
  3. Fayetteville Man Arrested for Murder: A Fayetteville man has been arrested and charged with murder in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred on Tuesday. (Source: Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette)

State News

  1. Arkansas Governor Signs Medicaid Expansion Bill: Governor Asa Hutchinson has signed a bill to expand Medicaid coverage to thousands of low-income Arkansans. (Source: Arkansas Times)
  2. Legislature Passes Bill to Increase Teacher Pay: The Arkansas Legislature has passed a bill to increase teacher pay by an average of 10% over the next two years. (Source: Arkansas Democrat-Gazette)
  3. State Highway Commission Approves Funding for Highway Projects: The Arkansas State Highway Commission has approved funding for several highway projects, including a new interchange in Little Rock. (Source: Arkansas Democrat-Gazette)

National News

  1. Trump Visits Arkansas for Rally: President Donald Trump visited Arkansas on Wednesday for a campaign rally in Springdale. (Source: KARK)
  2. FBI Investigates Arkansas Senator: The FBI is investigating Arkansas Senator John Boozman over allegations of campaign finance violations. (Source: Arkansas Democrat-Gazette)
  3. Arkansas Man Arrested for Alleged ISIS Ties: An Arkansas man has been arrested and charged with providing material support to ISIS. (Source: CNN)

Sports

  1. Razorbacks Win SEC Tournament: The University of Arkansas Razorbacks won the SEC Tournament on Sunday, defeating the Florida Gators 5-2. (Source: Arkansas Democrat-Gazette)
  2. Arkansas Football Coach Announces Retirement: Arkansas football coach Bret Bielema has announced his retirement, effective at the end of the season. (Source: ESPN)
  3. NBA Player from Arkansas Injured: NBA player and Arkansas native, Bobby Portis, has been injured and is expected to miss several weeks. (Source: ESPN)

Weather

  1. Severe Weather Outbreak Hits Arkansas: A severe weather outbreak hit Arkansas on Tuesday, causing damage and power outages across the state. (Source: KARK)
  2. Heat Wave Hits Arkansas: A heat wave has hit Arkansas, with temperatures expected to reach the mid-90s over the next few days. (Source: Arkansas Democrat-Gazette)
  3. Tornado Warning Issued for Arkansas: A tornado warning has been issued for parts of Arkansas, with a tornado reported in the area. (Source: KARK)

Business

  1. Walmart Announces New Distribution Center: Walmart has announced plans to build a new distribution center in Arkansas, creating hundreds of jobs. (Source: Arkansas Democrat-Gazette)
  2. Arkansas-Based Company Acquired: An Arkansas-based company has been acquired by a national firm, creating new opportunities for growth. (Source: Arkansas Business)
  3. New Restaurant Opens in Little Rock: A new restaurant has opened in Little Rock, offering a unique dining experience. (Source: Arkansas Democrat-Gazette)

Education

  1. University of Arkansas Announces New President: The University of Arkansas has announced a new president, effective in January. (Source: Arkansas Democrat-Gazette)
  2. Arkansas Schools Receive Funding Boost: Arkansas schools have received a funding boost, with an additional $10 million allocated for education. (Source: Arkansas Democrat-Gazette)
  3. New Charter School Opens in Fayetteville: A new charter school has opened in Fayetteville, offering a unique educational experience. (Source: Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette)

Health

  1. Arkansas Reports Increase in Measles Cases: Arkansas has reported an increase in measles cases, with several cases reported in the state. (Source: Arkansas Democrat-Gazette)
  2. New Hospital Opens in Little Rock: A new hospital has opened in Little Rock, offering advanced medical care. (Source: Arkansas Democrat-Gazette)
  3. Arkansas-Based Non-Profit Receives Grant: An Arkansas-based non-profit has received a grant to support its efforts to improve healthcare in the state. (Source: Arkansas Democrat-Gazette)