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Live bazooka shell found in Lincoln County shed

Tuesday, October 12 by Ray King

A live bazooka shell dating back to World War I/II was found in a shed in Lincoln County Oct. 3, according to the Lincoln Ledger newspaper.A bomb squad from the United States Air Force was called to the location by Lincoln County Office of... Read More.

Oklahoma hit with severe weather, possible tornadoes

Monday, October 11 by Ray King

COWETA, Okla. (AP) — Severe storms brought suspected tornadoes and baseball-sized hail to parts of Oklahoma, but there were no reports Monday of deaths or injuries.The severe weather system that hit Oklahoma late Sunday also brought heavy rain, lightning and wind to parts of... Read More.

Legislature okays employers questioning vaccine status

Friday, October 8 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas lawmakers on Friday rejected legislation that would have prevented businesses from requiring employees to say whether they’ve been vaccinated against COVID-19.The majority-Republican House voted 41-46 in favor of the Senate-backed bill, which would have created a “right of... Read More.

Legislature approves new congressional redistricting plan

Thursday, October 7 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas lawmakers on Thursday sent the governor a congressional redistricting plan that critics say weakens the influence of minority voters in the Little Rock area by splitting the state’s most populous county among three U.S. House districts.The measure splits... Read More.

3 from Southeast Arkansas named to State Plant Board

Thursday, October 7 by Ray King

Three men from Southeast Arkansas have been appointed to the Arkansas State Plant Board by Governor Asa Hutchinson.According to the McGehee-Dermott Times News, Mark Mills of McGehee, Richard Watts of Watson and Reynold Meyer of Eudora were appointed to fill vacancies on the board... Read More.

Judge says law violated when flags removed

Wednesday, October 6 by Ray King

FORT SMITH, Ark. (AP) — The city of Fort Smith violated state law with its removal last year of a historical display that included a Confederate flag, a judge ruled.In an order filed Monday, Sebastian County Circuit Judge Gunner DeLay filed found that city... Read More.

Senators call for Delta Regional Co-chair to be appointed

Wednesday, October 6 by Ray King

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) joined Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) along with Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), Bill Hagerty (R-TN), Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS) and Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) in urging President Biden to nominate a Federal Co-Chair for the Delta Regional Authority (DRA). The... Read More.

State house approves opt-out provision on vaccinations

Wednesday, October 6 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The Arkansas House on Tuesday advanced legislation that would require employers to let workers opt out of taking the COVID-19 vaccine, despite warnings it would conflict with President Joe Biden’s vaccine mandate and threaten millions in federal funding for health... Read More.

Total fire calls in Pine Bluff decrease in September

Wednesday, October 6 by Ray King

Despite an increase in reported structure fires in September, the Pine Bluff Fire and Emergency Services Department reported responding to 42 fewer calls than they did in August.The monthly report released Monday showed firefighters answered 463 calls last month compared to 505 in August,... Read More.

State revenue tops forecast again

Tuesday, October 5 by Ray King

Governor Asa Hutchinson said net available revenue collections in September exceeded the amount that was forecast, according to a press release Tuesday.Revenue collections totaled $690.2 million, an increase of $98.5 million compared to September 2020. The press release attributed the increase to better than... Read More.

Redistricting information session set for Jefferson County

Tuesday, October 5 by Ray King

The Arkansas Board of Apportionment has scheduled a redistricting information session for Jefferson and surrounding counties, according to a press release form the Mayor’s Office.The informational session is an effort to educate the citizens of Jefferson and surrounding counties about the impact of the... Read More.