jail and doctor ask that lawsuit be dismissed

LITTLE ROCK, Ark (AP) — A northwest Arkansas jail and its doctor are asking a federal judge to dismiss a lawsuit by inmates who say they were unknowingly given ivermectin to treat COVID-19, despite health officials’ warnings that the drug shouldn’t be used for... Read More.

Governor releases sources of travel expenses

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson has reported that outside groups paid for more than $32,000 of his travel expenses outside the state last year. Hutchinson reported the trips on his annual statement of financial interest filed last week. Monday was the... Read More.
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County Judge, Quorum Court members named in FOIA lawsuit

By Ray King Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson and members of the Jefferson Count Quorum Court have been sued by an attorney in Paragould under provisions of the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act. Kimberly B. Dale said that her requests to Robinson and members of the... Read More.

Judge hearing lawsuit over state house districts

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A federal judge will hear arguments Tuesday over a lawsuit challenging Arkansas’ new state House maps. U.S. District Judge Lee Rudofsky will hear arguments Tuesday from Arkansas Public Policy Panel and the Arkansas State Conference NAACP and from the state... Read More.
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Razorbacks down West Virginia 77-68

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) — Au’Diese Toney scored 19 points and Arkansas never trailed to win its sixth straight, beating West Virginia in an SEC/Big 12 Challenge game, 77-68 on Saturday. Arkansas is now 4-4 in the challenge series, going 4-0 at home and 0-4 on... Read More.

One killed, three hurt in Friday accident

A Redfield man was killed and three other people, including one from Rison were injured in a three-vehicle accident in Phillips County Friday. According to a preliminary report from the Arkansas State Police, Austin Maasdam, 22, was southbound on Sebastian Street in Helena-West Helena when... Read More.
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Boozman releases campaign finance report

Senator John Boozman (R-AR) announced Monday that his campaign raised more than $1.1 million in the fourth quarter of 2021, bringing the campaign’s cash-on-hand total to $3,516,316. Senator Boozman, whose re-election has been endorsed by President Donald Trump, Senator Tom Cotton, and Sarah Huckabee... Read More.

State panel OK’s vaccine mandate for health care facilities

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas lawmakers on Friday cleared the way for state-run health care facilities to require employees to get the COVID-19 vaccine after officials warned that blocking the move would jeopardize more than $700 million in federal funding. The Arkansas Legislative Council... Read More.
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Razorback women beat LSU

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) — Amber Ramirez scored 25 points, Samara Spencer and Makayla Daniels added 20 each and Arkansas beat No. 12 LSU 90-76 on Thursday night for the Razorbacks’ third straight win. Ramirez was 10-of-18 shooting, including 5 of 8 from the arc. Spencer,... Read More.

Boozman issues statement on Justice Bryer retirement

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) released the following statement regarding the announcement that Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer plans to retire: “I wish Justice Breyer well and thank him for his service to our country. With respect to a vacancy on the nation’s highest... Read More.
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Razorbacks win 5th straight, down Mississippi

OXFORD, Miss. (AP) — JD Notae scored 25 points and Arkansas cruised to a 64-55 victory over Mississippi on Wednesday night for its fifth straight win. Notae was 10 of 23 from the floor. Jaylin Williams added 18 points and Trey Wade 10 for Arkansas... Read More.

Alliance promotes McNew to Vice-President

The Alliance Board of Directors announces Nancy Lee McNew as Vice President effective Jan. 1, 2022. McNew started working at the Alliance in 2013 as Events Coordinator and was promoted to Chamber Director and then Vice President of Economic Development in 2019. McNew received... Read More.