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Quorum committees consider money for SEARK, jail

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By Ray King Committees of the Jefferson County Quorum Court on Tuesday will be asked to consider transferring $3 million from the Federal American Recovery Plan to Southeast Arkansas College to help pay the costs of constructing a new student center and on-campus housing. Steven Bloomberg,... Read More.
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State reports surplus of near $ billion

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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas ended the fiscal year with a surplus of nearly $1 billion, more than double the state’s previous record, finance officials said Friday. The Department of Finance and Administration said the state ended the fiscal year on June 30 with... Read More.

Westerman extends holiday greetings

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Greetings, Happy Fourth of July weekend! Whether you’re sitting by the lake, grilling hot dogs with neighbors, or keeping it cool indoors, I hope you’re able to take time to celebrate Independence Day with family and friends. Capitol tours have remained closed this summer, and I... Read More.
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Hutchinson distancing himself from Trumpism

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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