Listen to the August 21 morning update from the Arkansas Now Newsroom:
Man pushed off balcony Friday night in Jonesboro; Emergency crews respond to a shooting in Perkin Sunday evening; Metropolitan EMS employee shot on 7th Street in Little Rock.
Former Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson reaches donor threshold necessary to participate in Wednesday’s primary debate; Arkansas unemployment rate stays steady in July; Crystal Bridges Museum officials announce $7 million grant ensures free general admission through 2028.
Republican Party of Arkansas names Joseph Wood as chairman; Arkansas Single Parents Scholarship Fund officials announces applications are now being accepted; Lonoke man wins $250K in Arkansas Scholarship Lottery.
Police arrest fourth suspect in Pine Bluff homicide; AGFC approves Free Fishing Day for Wednesday.