SUMMARY: Good Thursday morning from 4029 meteorologist Majestic Storm. Today in Northwest Arkansas and the River Valley, we face dangerously cold temperatures instead of snowfall. An extreme cold warning is in effect with air temperatures dropping below 0 in Northwest Arkansas and single digits in the River Valley, feeling as low as -20°F with wind chill. Highs will struggle to reach freezing, despite a sunny day. Exposure to the cold should be minimized, and precautions are advised for the morning commute. We anticipate a warm-up into the 40s, 50s, and 60s this weekend. Join us on 4029 News Sunrise for updates.

Dangerous cold

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SUMMARY: Despite snowy roads in Northwest Arkansas, conditions have been improving throughout the day. Roadways, especially on I-49 near Rogers, are clearer, though some slick spots remain. ARDOT is warning of a possible refreeze overnight, urging caution. People are staying busy, including a crew working tirelessly to clear snow and delivery drivers making sure customers get their pizza. One person even shared how their six-month-old puppy, equipped with snow shoes, was able to navigate the snow. With the sun shining, roads are getting better, but drivers are reminded to stay alert for icy conditions tonight.

People out and about despite snowy roads in NWA

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Arkansas attorney general names new solicitor general

by Sonny Albarado, Arkansas Advocate
February 19, 2025

Autumn Hamit Patterson is the state’s new solicitor general, Attorney General Tim Griffin announced Wednesday.

Hamit Patterson previously worked in the Louisiana Attorney General’s Office as special assistant solicitor general for almost a year, according a press release from Griffin’s office.

She replaces Nicholas Bronni, whom Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders appointed to the Arkansas Supreme Court in December.

Hamit Patterson’s past legal experience also includes work as a senior attorney for the Texas Public Policy Foundation’s Center for the American Future, for a Dallas law firm and as a clerk for a U.S. appeals court judge and a Texas Supreme Court judge, the press release states.

Her law degree is from the Duke University School of Law, and she has a bachelor’s degree in history and political science from Furman University.

“Her vast experience, legal insights, and commitment to the rule of law will serve Arkansans well and adds to an already stellar team we’ve built here at the Office of the Attorney General,” Griffin said in the press release. “The Solicitor General handles many of the most important cases argued by my office, so it is imperative that this position be filled by the very best of the best.”

The solicitor general’s office consists of five lawyers and a paralegal.

Arkansas Advocate is part of States Newsroom, a nonprofit news network supported by grants and a coalition of donors as a 501c(3) public charity. Arkansas Advocate maintains editorial independence. Contact Editor Sonny Albarado for questions: info@arkansasadvocate.com.

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