Boozman voices opposition to Biden plan

WASHINGTON – On the heels of worsening jobs numbers and rampant inflation, U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) is calling on the Biden administration to address the crises facing American families rather than pursuing a radical agenda that forces Arkansans to fork over more of... Read More.

Prosecution rests in Duggar trial

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) — Defense attorneys for former reality TV star Josh Duggar have begun presenting their case to a federal jury with testimony from a computer analyst who said it’s possible that the computer where child pornography was downloaded could have been accessed... Read More.
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Special legislative session to consider tax cut

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The Arkansas Legislature is meeting on Tuesday to take up a nearly $500 million income tax cut plan, but some lawmakers are expected to push for other measures including an abortion ban styled after one passed in neighboring Texas.The... Read More.

Tyson Foods announces year-end bonuses

SPRINGDALE, Ark. (AP) — Tyson Foods said Monday that it plans to spend roughly $50 million on year-end bonuses for over 80,000 hourly workers at its meatpacking plants that will give them between $300 and $700 apiece.Those bonuses are on top of wage increases... Read More.
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One killed, one hurt in Friday accident

One person was killed and a second injured in a one-vehicle accident in Monroe County Friday afternoon.According to a preliminary report from the Arkansas State Police, Horace Ware, 84, of Dewitt was northbound on State Highway 1 when the 2004 Chevrolet Impala he was... Read More.

Boozman statement on death of former Senator Dole

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) released the following statement on the passing of former Senator Bob Dole:“Cathy and I join the countless Americans mourning the loss of Bob Dole. The Greatest Generation gave us many heroes to respect and admire, but Bob... Read More.
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Pilot killed in plane crash in Arkansas

GLENWOOD, Ark. (AP) — The pilot was found dead when searchers in Arkansas discovered the wreckage of a single-engine plane that had gone missing, officials said Sunday.Arkansas State Police said pilot Vernon Hampton of Clarksville was the lone occupant of the plane.State police said... Read More.

Baylor downs UAPB 99-54

WACO, Texas (AP) — LJ Cryer and the fourth-ranked Baylor Bears were ready to get back to playing together, a week after getting home from winning a title in the Bahamas.Cryer came off the bench to score 20 points, leading five players in double... Read More.
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Review of new Pine Bluff ward boundaries set

A public review of the proposed changes to the City of Pine Bluff’s municipal ward boundaries has been set for Thursday, Dec. 9 at the Pine Bluff Convention Center from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.According to a press release from the Mayor’s Office, the... Read More.

Hensley man killed in Thursday accident

A Hensley man was killed in a two-vehicle accident in Saline County Thursday afternoon.According to a preliminary report from the Arkansas Department of Public Safety, MelvinWilkerson, 85, was attempting to enter the southbound lanes of U.S. 167 from a private drive and pulled into... Read More.
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Computer focus of Duggar trial testimony

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) — A desktop computer found with child pornography at former reality TV star Josh Duggar’s workplace also included an operating system that could allow a user to circumvent an accountability application that monitored internet usage, computer analysts testified.Duggar, 33, is charged... Read More.

Star City schools recognized for ACT Aspire growth

All three Star City schools have been recognized by the Office of Education Policy (OEP) at the University of Arkansas as schools where students demonstrated growth on the ACT Aspire.In a letter published in the Lincoln County Ledger newspaper, School Superintendent Jordan Frizzell said... Read More.