David Monteith

Arkansas Department of Health Chief Medical Officer Dr. Jennifer Dillaha said since a vaccine for children was approved last week, she has been pleased with the number that have been administered so far.

COVID cases expected to continue rising in Arkansas

David Monteith

The Department of Health says the easily transmissible omicron subvariant BA.5 is responsible for an upward trend in cases and hospitalizations.

Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson at a press conference in the Governor's office naming his new cabinet secretaries

Gov. Asa Hutchinson defends abortion laws, weighs in on recent primary results

Ronak Patel

Arkansas' abortion trigger law if Roe v. Wade is overturned would only allow the procedure if the mother's life is in danger.

The William J. Clinton Presidential Library and Museum in Little Rock, Ark.

After 20 years, Clinton Presidential Center continues drawing tourists to Arkansas

David Monteith

One of Arkansas' top tourist attractions will mark its 20th anniversary on Sunday. Member Station KUAR’s David Monteith in Little Rock has details on the impact of two decades of the Clinton Presidential Center.

Rep. James Clyburn (D) of South Carolina, the chairman of the Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis, says states like Arkansas can do a better job of disbursing rent relief funding.

Arkansas Lagging Behind In Providing Relief To Renters, Could Lose Millions

David Monteith

Arkansas could lose over $100 million in federal aid for renters. On Monday, the state was identified as having one of the lowest disbursement rates for funding provided by the U.S. Department of Treasury's Emergency Rental Assistance program.

The Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine has been granted full approval by the Federal Food and Drug Administration

FDA Approval Of Pfizer Vaccine Could Aid Vaccination Efforts In Arkansas

David Monteith

Some Arkansans may have one less reason to be reluctant about getting a COVID-19 vaccine. On Monday, the Food and Drug Administration announced it had given full approval for the Pfizer-BioNTech's vaccine.

Gov. Asa Hutchinson receiving a dose of a COVID-19 vaccine on Jan. 18.

Small Maskless Gatherings Considered Safe For Fully Vaccinated Arkansans

David Monteith

Homes and workplaces are expected to see a positive impact as a result of new guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). According to the guidelines released Monday, fully vaccinated people can now safely gather indoors in small groups without masks or physical distancing.

Harmony Health Clinic, the 12th Street Health and Wellness Center, both in Little Rock, and WelcomeHealth clinic in Fayetteville all provide free dental care to those who can't afford it.

With Uninsured Rates On The Rise In Arkansas, Free Dental Clinics In High Demand

David Monteith

Dental insurance is available in Arkansas as an additonal cost option under private and group health insurance plans. The state's expanded Medicaid...

Societal Issues

End Of Week Deadline For 2019 Healthcare Coverage

David Monteith

The deadline for purchasing health insurance through the Affordable Care Act is this Saturday. Bruce Donaldson, Navigator Outreach Manager for the…

City leaders from around Arkansas gathered at the Mosaic Templars Cultural Center in Little Rock for the announcement of the "Competitive Communities Initiative."

Governor Hutchinson Announces New Economic Development Initiative

David Monteith

Making communities in Arkansas more successful when competing with other states for industries and jobs is the goal of a new program announced Monday by...

Arkansas School Boards Association lawyer Kristen Garner says she expects student walkouts March 14 will be orderly. "I'm concerned about counter demonstrations ... if people in the community take angry or perhaps even violent exception."

As School Districts Prepare For #Walkout, 'Teachable Moment' Also A Disciplinary Risk

Bobby Ampezzan

Arkansas school students are expected to join thousands around the country March 14 in a national school walkout at 10 a.m. (local time). Billed as ...

Faith leaders in Arkansas spoke at the state Capitol, announcing the beginning of the Poor People's Campaign.

Poor People's Campaign Revived In Arkansas And Other States

David Monteith

A movement started by civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr is seeing new life in Arkansas, and around the country, 50 years after his death....

A sample of the display of women's undergarments in the new exhibit "Exposed" in Little Rock.

Women's "Unmentionables" On Display In Little Rock Museum

David Monteith

Starting Tuesday history of women’s undergarments will be on display in Little Rock at the nation’s only purse museum. ESSE Purse Museum’s newest...