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Governor vetoes ban on transgender treatments

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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson on Monday vetoed legislation that would have made his state the first to ban gender confirming treatments or surgery for transgender youth.The Republican governor rejected legislation that would have prohibited doctors from providing gender confirming... Read More.

Westerman objects to change in MSA population requirement

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Fourth District Congressman Bruce Westerman has objected to plans to revise the metropolitan statistical area population requirement, saying it would have an adverse effect on cities in his district. In his weekly report, Westerman said;On Jan. 19, 2021, the Office of Management and Budget... Read More.
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Prattsville man killed in Sunday accident

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A Prattsville man was killed in a one vehicle accident in Grant County Sunday night.According to a preliminary report from the Arkansas Department of Public Safety, Jason L. Smith, 46, was southbound on Highway 291 when the 1998 Buick he was driving left the... Read More.

number of shots for COVID-19 increasing in state

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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The number of Arkansans receiving at least one dose of the coronavirus vaccine is rising and the increase in virus cases and deaths are falling, according to data released Saturday.An additional 29,343 doses have been administered and a total... Read More.
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Jefferson Regional developing new Cancer Center

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Jefferson Regional announced Friday that they are expanding access to local cancer care for residents of Southeast Arkansas by  making an $8 million investment to develop a fully integrated Cancer Center to be located on campus in the Professional Center 1 (JCP1) building.According to... Read More.

Dewitt man sentenced to 40 years in federal prison

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LITTLE ROCK—Multiple death threats, including repeated threats to FBI agents and a former United States Attorney, earned a Dewitt man 40 years in federal prison. Clayton Jackson, 35, whose legal address is in Minnesota but who was living in Dewitt when the original threats... Read More.
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Two ports in Southeast Arkansas have received grant funds for building repairs and cleaning.According to the McGehee Dermott Times-News newspaper, Yellow Bend Port near Arkansas City received $72,274 and the Port of Crossett received $38,692 from the Arkansas Waterways Commission’s Arkansas Port, Intermodal and... Read More.

Lincoln County Lend a Hand gets federal grant

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Lend a Hand of Lincoln County has received a $12,824 grant from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security/Federal Emergency Management Agency to supplement emergency food and shelter programs in the county.According to the Lincoln Ledger newspaper, Lincoln County has distributed emergency food and shelter... Read More.
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Record set in state COVID vaccinations

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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas on Thursday reported a record increase in coronavirus vaccinations administered, two days after the state expanded eligibility for the shots.The Department of Health reported 32,705 additional vaccine doses were administered. Nearly 1.2 million of the 1.7 million vaccine... Read More.

scaled back hate crimes bill gets opposition

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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas legislative leaders on Thursday introduced a drastically scaled-back hate crimes measure that no longer explicitly refers to race, sexual orientation or gender identity, drawing the ire of longtime proponents of such laws.The new bill removes other specific classes... Read More.
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County Judge: Jefferson County to keep mask policy

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Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson on Thursday announced that the county will continue its policy of requiring face masks in the Courthouse and other county buildings.Robinson said in a memo to elected officials, department heads and to the general public that the mask policy... Read More.

State Senate votes to prohibit state-wide mask mandate

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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas lawmakers on Wednesday voted to prohibit the state from reimposing a mask mandate to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, a day after Gov. Asa Hutchinson lifted the requirement.The Senate voted 20-9 in favor of the measure prohibiting... Read More.
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