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Motorcycle rider killed in Monday accident

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A 42-year-old Bauxite man was killed in a two-vehicle accident in Benton Monday, the ninth person to die this month while riding a motorcycle or ATV. According to a preliminary report from the Arkansas State Police, Johnny Griffin, 42, was southbound on Sharon Road on... Read More.
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UAMS activates lung biopsy robot

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LITTLE ROCK — Doctors at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) recently activated the first lung biopsy robot in Arkansas. The robot allows doctors to discover and biopsy previously undetectable cancerous nodules in the far reaches of the lungs. “This enables us to... Read More.

Live bazooka shell found in Lincoln County shed

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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.
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Oklahoma hit with severe weather, possible tornadoes

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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

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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.
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Legislature approves new congressional redistricting plan

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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

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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.
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Judge says law violated when flags removed

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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.

Two from Pine Bluff on list to be pardoned

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Governor Asa Hutchinson on Tuesday announced his intention to grant 15 pardons including two people who were convicted in Jefferson County. A list released by the Governor’s Office indicated Hutchinson will issue pardons to Terry W. Gossett of Pine Bluff and Keenan Camp also of... Read More.
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Senators call for Delta Regional Co-chair to be appointed

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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.
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