Teacher, students sue state over ban on critical race theory

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A high school teacher and two students sued Arkansas on Monday over the state’s ban on critical race theory and “indoctrination” in public schools, asking a federal judge to strike down the restrictions as unconstitutional. The lawsuit by the teacher... Read More.
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Small craft advisory issued for Arkansas river

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is issuing a small craft advisory for the McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River Navigation System in Arkansas. Heavy rainfall in Arkansas over the last 24 hours resulted in Arkansas River flows exceeding 70,000 cubic feet per second at Dardanelle. Small craft advisories... Read More.
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FBT adds 2 to Board of Directors

FBT Bank announced Tuesday the addition of two new members to its Board of Directors. Charles Anderson and Lynn Wilson, both small business owners in southeast Arkansas, will join the nine-member board that assists the bank in establishing policies that govern its day-to-day... Read More.
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Brown Sr discusses opposition to limiting small box stores

At its most recent meeting, the Pine Bluff City Council voted down a proposed ordinance that would have regulated the number of small box stores, commonly called Dollar Stores in the city. Five votes were necessary to adopt the ordinance, which was on its third... Read More.
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