St. Francis County

Anti-hunger advocates say more innovative strategies are needed for making sure children in remote, rural parts of the state have continued access to nourishing food amid the pandemic. Comments from two Save the Children officials: Audrey Freshwater, Arkansas deputy director; and Tamara Sandberg, U.S. advisor for food security and nutrition.

Runoffs in Craighead County include the race for Jonesboro City Clerk between Linda Allison and April Leggett. Unofficial totals from the Secretary of State's office showed that Allison received 48.31% (11,894) of the vote, while Leggett earned 37.01% (9,111).

Craighead County has had 4,432 confirmed cases with 40 deaths, the ADH reported. In addition to surges in new cases, school districts throughout Northeast Arkansas have been identified as in the “red zone” for new cases, according to the Arkansas Center for Health Improvement.

FORREST CITY, Ark. (AP) — At least one person has been hurt as strong storms have pounded areas of eastern Arkansas.About 6,000 Entergy Arkansas customers…

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A former Arkansas judge who's set to be sentenced Wednesday for giving lighter sentences to male defendants in return for sexual…

The second annual Northeast Arkansas Komen Race for the Cure this year will focus more on taking action than being aware. “More Than Pink through…

FORREST CITY, Ark. (AP) — A technical institute in Arkansas plans to merge with a neighboring community college.The Times-Herald (http://bit.ly/2uFwsMV)…

Poverty in Arkansas is an issue. According to the TalkPoverty.com website, the state’s poverty rate was around 18% in 2015. Some counties in the state…