Hutchinson distancing himself from Trumpism

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Leading a state that went heavily for Donald Trump in the 2020 election and that has enacted some of the most aggressive laws on social issues, Republican Gov. Asa Hutchinson in Arkansas has been in the national spotlight this... Read More.
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Road repair discussed at Star City School Board meeting

Star City School Superintendent Jordan Frizzell told a meeting of the school board Wednesday that they should begin thinking about repairing or replacing the road that runs between the middle school campus and the field house.According to the Lincoln Ledger newspaper, Frizzell said that... Read More.
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State reports big spike in coronavirus cases

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas reported its biggest one-day spike in coronavirus cases in four months Wednesday, an increase the state’s governor said was being fueled by the delta variant of the virus.The state reported 686 new virus cases, bringing its total since... Read More.

Lowery to run for Secretary of State

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The sponsor of Arkansas’ voter ID law said Wednesday that he would challenge the incumbent secretary of state in next year’s Republican primary.State Rep. Mark Lowery announced he would oppose Secretary of State John Thurston for the Republican nomination.... Read More.
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Westerman named to Healthy Futures Task Force

On Tuesday, Republican House of Representatives leader Kevin McCarthy announced the appointment of Congressman Bruce Westerman (R-AR) to the Healthy Future Task Force. The Task Force will build on Republican health policy successes and craft a patient-focused agenda for the future. “I am grateful to... Read More.

Grant County sets Fourth of July fireworks shows

Fireworks shows to celebrate the Fourth of July are planned at several locations in Grant County, according to the Sheridan Headlight newspaper.Events include what the paper described as one of the most attended events, the annual fireworks show in Prattsville, sponsored by the Prattsville... Read More.
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Third surge of COVID possible

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas may be headed into a third surge of the coronavirus, a top hospital official warned Tuesday as the state’s virus cases continued to rise.University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Chancellor Dr. Cam Patterson and Gov. Asa Hutchinson said... Read More.

Camden man killed in Tuesday accident

A Camden man was killed Tuesday morning in a two-vehicle accident in Ouachita County.According to a preliminary report, Jeffrey Jamal McKinney, 24, was southbound on U.S. 79 in the outside lane when the 2007 Nissan he was driving crossed the center line into the... Read More.
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Governor encourages vaccinations as COVID cases rise

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Amid increases in new COVID-19 cases in Arkansas, the governor says that the overwhelming majority of those hospitalized with the virus have not been vaccinated.“These vaccines are effective, but we need more Arkansans to get the shot,” Gov. Asa... Read More.