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Three men arrested in alleged armed disturbance

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By Ray King A reported armed disturbance at Altheimer Monday resulted in the arrest of three men who are accused of firing multiple shots from three different weapons before leaving the area. Jamarea Wainwright, 23, Kamarea Wainwright, 19, and Christopher Hammond, 21, were taken into custody... Read More.
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Two killed in Cleveland County accident

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A two-vehicle accident at Woodlawn in Cleveland County Tuesday afternoon resulted In the deaths of the drivers of both vehicles. According to a preliminary report from the Arkansas Department of Public Safety, Michael A. Burkhart, 50, of Warren and James E. McCoy, 77, of Little... Read More.
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State House works to change gun law restrictions

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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas lawmakers on Tuesday reworked an effort to preempt federal gun restrictions in the state following objections from the governor, law enforcement and prosecutors that a previous proposal went too far and jeopardized public safety. The House State Agencies and... Read More.

UAPB Athletics recognized by State House

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By Deseray McKinzy The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Athletic program was honored for its accomplishments and sacrifices to dominate in multiple sports through the constraints of the pandemic at the capital on Tuesday morning by the House of Representatives. Representatives from the Pine Bluff... Read More.
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Senate overrides veto of gun legislation

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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The Arkansas Senate on Monday voted to override Gov. Asa Hutchinson’s veto of a bill prohibiting local police from enforcing federal gun restrictions, moving closer to enacting the measure despite objections that it would jeopardize public safety. The majority-Republican Senate... Read More.

State resumes Johnson and Johnson COVID vaccinations

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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas on Monday resumed giving the one-shot Johnson & Johnson coronavirus vaccine after federal officials gave the green light to use it again. Gov. Asa Hutchinson announced the move two days after U.S. Health officials said they were lifting an... Read More.
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End to Confederate flag day bill fails in legislature

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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — An effort to end Arkansas’ day set aside to commemorate the flag of the Confederacy failed before a Senate committee on Monday. The proposal to end Confederate Flag Day, which is marked on on the Saturday before Easter, failed before... Read More.
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Census data shows state gained population

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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The latest data from the U.S. Census Bureau released Monday shows that Arkansas’ population has grown by more than 87,000 people over the past decade. The data shows that Arkansas’ population, including U.S. military and civilian employees and their families living... Read More.
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