Boozman campaign takes sharper tone

At home, two-term Republican Sen. John Boozman is known as an unassuming figure who talks almost in a whisper and is more comfortable chatting about policy or the University of Arkansas Razorbacks’ football record than giving fiery speeches.But you wouldn’t know that if you... Read More.
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Governor considers special legislative session

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Gov. Asa Hutchinson said Friday that he was considering calling a special session of the Arkansas Legislature later this year after finance officials said they expected the state’s surplus to hit $1 billion by the end of the year.Hutchinson,... Read More.

Grant County eyes buying former church

Grant County is considering purchasing the former First Baptist Church in downtown Sheridan, according to the Sheridan Headlight newspaper.The paper quoted Grant County Judge Randy Pruitt as saying the county needs more space.“We’re out of room,” he said. “The courthouse is too crowded. We... Read More.
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Cherokee Nation, Park Service sign agreement on plant gathering

TAHLEQUAH, Okla. (AP) — The Cherokee Nation has signed an agreement with the National Park Service to allow citizens to gather plants within Arkansas’ Buffalo National River to use for purposes including food, crafts and medicine.The river, located in Arkansas’ Ozark Mountains, was established... Read More.
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Sanders reports latest fundraising numbers

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Former White House press secretary Sarah Sanders continues to far outpace her rivals in fundraising and spending for her bid for Arkansas governor, the latest campaign finance reports show.Sanders reported raising more than $680,000 last month in her bid... Read More.

Boozman releases latest campaign finance report

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — U.S. Sen. John Boozman raised $1.1 million over the past three months for his reelection campaign as he continued to surpass his rivals in fundraising for the Arkansas Republican primary next month, according to federal fundraising records.Boozman’s campaign reported... Read More.
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UAMS plans free summer health care program for students

LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Regional Campuses, including Pine Bluff will host a statewide virtual summer enrichment program for current high school sophomores, juniors and seniors interested in learning more about careers in health care.“Find Your Future in... Read More.

Supreme Court says school mask mandate legal

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The Arkansas Supreme Court on Thursday reversed a judge’s decision to block a school district’s mask mandate that was implemented to prevent the spread of COVID-19.Justices reversed the temporary restraining order issued against the Bentonville School District’s mask requirement.... Read More.
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Federal jury convicts Monticello man of drug offenses

LITTLE ROCK—A Monticello man has been convicted of selling methamphetamine three different times in 2018 following a two-day trial that featured videos of all three sales. A federal jury convicted Ramien “Rambo” Collins, 40, on all three counts for which he was indicted.The jury... Read More.

Drew County Quorum Court approves premium pay ordinance

The Drew County Quorum Court on Monday adopted legislation authorizing the county to pay premium pay to employees who worked during the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic who were not included in the initial premium pay ordinance.According to the Advance Monticellonian newspaper, county... Read More.