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Boozman critical of post office plan to start banking program

Monday, November 15 by Ray King

WASHINGTON- U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) is calling a new U.S. Postal Service (USPS) pilot program a threat to mail delivery and a misguided attempt to federalize financial services. Boozman led 18 of his colleagues in a letter to Postmaster General Louis DeJoy questioning USPS’ authority... Read More.

Cherokee Nation Business to be awarded license for Pope County casino

Friday, November 12 by Ray King

The State Racing Commission voted Friday to award Cherokee Nation Business the license to operate a casino in Pope County. Media reports indicated that three members of the commission voted for the motion while two others voted no and one did not vote. The license... Read More.

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More Republicans endorse Sanders for governor

Friday, November 12 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson, Lt. Gov. Tim Griffin and the state’s four U.S. House members on Friday endorsed Sarah Sanders’ bid for governor, days after the former White House press secretary’s path to the Republican nomination was cleared. Hutchinson, who... Read More.

Report: Interstate bridge’s crack likely dates back to 1970’s

Thursday, November 11 by Staff

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A crack in a steel beam that forced the closure of the Interstate 40 bridge connecting Arkansas and Tennessee for three months likely began when the span was fabricated in the 1970s and went undetected for years,... Read More.

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Boozman honors service and sacrifice of veterans

Thursday, November 11 by Ray King

LITTE ROCK- U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) honored the service and sacrifice of veterans at the state’s Veterans Day ceremony in Little Rock. “My commitment to our veterans is to always work relentlessly to ensure you receive what you are owed –– what you have earned. Dignity.... Read More.

Hepatitis C cases on the rise in Arkansas; ADH encourages testing

Wednesday, November 10 by Staff

The State of Arkansas is experiencing an increase in hepatitis C cases according to the Arkansas Department of Health, and they are encouraging anyone that may have been exposed to get tested. Hepatitis C is contagious and can be contracted through contact with an infected... Read More.

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Pulaski County, White Hall School Districts drop mask mandate

Wednesday, November 10 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A Little Rock area school district is dropping its mask mandate for students and employees, reversing its previous decision to keep the requirement in place until December. The Pulaski County Special School District board on Tuesday voted 4-3 to drop... Read More.

Boozman, Cotton endorse Sanders for governor

Wednesday, November 10 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, AR – Senators John Boozman and Tom Cotton released the following joint statement announcing their endorsement of Sarah Huckabee Sanders, the Republican candidate for Governor of Arkansas: “Sarah Huckabee Sanders is a close friend and trusted advisor to each of us. She has served... Read More.

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Guilty plea in gun conspiracy case

Wednesday, November 10 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — An Oklahoma man pleaded guilty Tuesday to conspiring to smuggle guns through Arkansas to Mexican drug cartels. In a statement, federal prosecutors said Andrew Scott Pierson, 47, of Jay, Oklahoma, entered his plea before a federal judge in Little Rock,... Read More.

Rutledge pulls out of Governor’s race

Wednesday, November 10 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge on Tuesday dropped her bid for governor, clearing former White House Press Secretary Sarah Sanders’ path to the Republican nomination for the post. Rutledge, who announced last year she was running for governor, said she would... Read More.

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FBI seeking information on man in connection to disappearance of Morgan Nick

Tuesday, November 9 by Staff

Federal investigators are asking for the public’s help in gathering information on a man believed to be connected to the 1995 kidnapping of then 6-year-old Morgan Nick from a parking lot in Alma. FBI investigators said they are trying to learn more about Billy Jack... Read More.

Two area art teachers receive state ‘Art Educator of the Year’ awards

Tuesday, November 9 by Deseray Mckinzy

Suzi Davis, an art teacher at Jimmy Brown Elementary School, and Nickie Owens, an art teacher at Woodlawn High School, were recently named art teachers of the year at the annual Arkansas Art Educators fall conference. Davis was named 2021 Arkansas Elementary Art Educator of... Read More.

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