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County fairs return to Grant and Lincoln Counties

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County fairs will return to Grant and Lincoln Counties this year after being shut down in 2020 because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Sheridan Headlight newspaper reported that the Grant County Fair will run from Sept. 21 to Sept. 25 with events like the livestock... Read More.

Search for Pulaski County homicide suspect reported near Redfield

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The search for a Pulaski County homicide suspect expanded into Jefferson County Friday morning. A state police helicopter and troopers on the ground were working north of Redfield and into Saline County, according to the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office. The homicide occurred Wednesday on Ivy Chapel... Read More.
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Westerman reacts to Biden vaccine mandate

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  WASHINGTON – Reacting to President Biden’s executive order mandating the COVID-19 vaccine for private businesses with over 100 employees, Fourth District Congressman Bruce Westerman (R-AR) released the following statement Friday: “This week, the Biden Administration and Democrat leaders in D.C. have illustrated misguided priorities, out-of-touch policies,... Read More.

Mask mandate imposed in Poyen School District

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The Poyen School District in Grant County has imposed a mask mandate, according to the Sheridan Headlight newspaper. The newspaper reported that during its Aug. 10 meeting the board would “strongly recommend” the wearing of masks but decided against making masks mandatory. Poyen Superintendent Ronnie Kissire... Read More.
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Large fight reported at Pine Bluff High School

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Jefferson County Sheriff’s Deputies and Pine Bluff Police Officers responded to what was initially reported as a school shooting at Pine Bluff High School Thursday afternoon but was actually a fight involving multiple students. Sheriff Lafayette Woods Jr. told Deltaplex News that several arrests were... Read More.

Krout to run for Lt. Governor as Democrat

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A Northwest Arkansas woman has announced she will be a candidate for Lieutenant Governor in 2022. KATV Channel 7 reported that Kelly Krout, who currently lives in Russellville, will be the first Democratic Party candidate to run for the office. She told the television station that... Read More.
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Dermott woman charged in son’s death

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A Dermott woman has been charged with several felonies in connection with the death of her disabled son. According to the McGehee Dermott Times-News, Betty Adams, 39, is charged with endangering the welfare of a minor in the first-degree, abuse of a corpse, and endangering... Read More.

Fire calls drop in August compared to July

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Pine Bluff Fire and Emergency Services recorded a more than 11 percent drop in calls for August compared to July, according to their monthly report. The report showed there were 505 total calls last month compared to 573 in July, a decrease of 68 total... Read More.
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State relaxes rules on rental assistance

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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas is easing rules for its rental relief program to prioritize the funds for tenants at immediate risk of being evicted after little of the state’s share of the federal money has been spent so far. Gov. Asa Hutchinson on... Read More.

Military to aid Arkansas hospitals in COVID surge

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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The U.S. Defense Department is sending a 20-member military medical team to Arkansas to help expand the state’s hospital capacity in response to a surge in COVID-19 cases, Gov. Asa Hutchinson announced Wednesday. Hutchinson said the team of 14 nurses,... Read More.
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