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Arkansas governor defends decision to accept new refugees

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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas’ Republican governor on Monday defended his decision to continue accepting new refugees, challenging skeptical GOP lawmakers to avoid creating “fear” about welcoming people from other countries. Gov. Asa Hutchinson told a legislative committee that fewer than 50 refugees will... Read More.

JCSO announces Deputy of the Month for December

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The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office is pleased to announce a tie for the Deputy of the Month for December 2019.Jefferson County Deputies Nathan Jynes and Riley Ramirez have both exceeded the expectations of a deputy for the month of December.Joining the Jefferson County force... Read More.
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Arkansas men charged in scheme to defraud military insurer

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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — An Arkansas doctor and a medical sales representative have been accused of taking part in a scheme which defrauded the U.S. military’s health insurer of more than $12 million. Federal prosecutors announced Friday that Dr. Joe David May and Derek... Read More.
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Ex-SAU student settles, withdraws lawsuit against university

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A former Southern Arkansas University student has settled a lawsuit with the university in Magnolia alleging SAU acted with “deliberate indifference” when she reported being sexually assaulted in 2015. The woman’s filed a Title IX lawsuit in 2018 that said SAU began “reinvestigating” her allegations... Read More.

Monticello School District Closed On Monday

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The Monticello School District will be closed Monday, January 13th because of power outages as a result of storm damages to the district and surrounding areas.Monday will be an AMI day, and all students should refer to their Day 1 AMI Packet, according to... Read More.
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Severe Weather Possible Friday into Saturday

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An outbreak of severe weather, including widespread wind damage and tornadoes, is expected Friday night and the predawn hours Saturday across Arkansas. The risk in Southeast Arkansas has been upgraded from enhanced to moderate.“This is serious,” according to the The National Weather Service in... Read More.
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Arkansas inmate cites mental illness in death penalty appeal

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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — An Arkansas death row inmate convicted of killing a state legislator’s daughter was diagnosed with schizophrenia and should not be executed, his attorney told the state Supreme Court Thursday. Justices heard arguments from the state and Karl Roberts over the... Read More.

Prior service members turn out to honor deceased Army veteran.

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Veterans, clergy, and other local residents attended a memorial service Wednesday at Graceland Cemetery in Pine Bluff for 81-year-old William G. Greenham, a 20-year US Army veteran and Pine Bluff resident who passed away on December 23 at the VA Hospital in Little Rock.Greenham... Read More.
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Drew County NAACP announces MLK weekend events

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The Drew County NAACP Branch #6042 will host events during the Martin Luther King Jr. weekend, beginning on January 17, according to a press release.Events include:Jan. 17 — 6-10 p.m., Family Game Night at Holmes Chapel Presbyterian Church Hawkins Center, Monticello; Donations: non-perishable food... Read More.

Man accused in $9M embezzlement pleads guilty to bank fraud

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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A retired Arkansas accountant has pleaded guilty to federal bank fraud just months after being hit with a $9.2 million civil judgment for embezzling funds from a manufacturing company over two years. Edward M. Cooper Jr., 71, on Tuesday admitted... Read More.
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