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State files lawsuit over failed COVID supply delivery

Wednesday, October 27 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The state of Arkansas filed a consumer protection lawsuit Wednesday against a Virginia-based medical supplier for nearly $11 million for failing to deliver supplies during the coronavirus pandemic, Attorney General Leslie Rutledge said. Rutledge said Wednesday that Med-Care Healthlink LLC... Read More.

car possibly linked to missing old missing persons case found

Wednesday, October 27 by Ray King

RUSSELLVILLE, Ark. (AP) — Authorities in Arkansas have recovered a car that matches the description of one belonging to a woman who went missing with her daughter more than 20 years ago. The Pope County Sheriff’s Office says the car was pulled from about 8... Read More.

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ASP announces state-wide expansion of the online drivers license test scheduling tool

Wednesday, October 27 by Staff

An online scheduling tool will soon be available to anyone preparing to be tested for the written knowledge portion of the Arkansas driver’s license exam. Beginning next Monday (November 1st) the online scheduler can be accessed statewide at https://telegov.egov.com/aspdlskills/ The scheduling tool... Read More.

Tyson says 96 percent of workers have had COVID vaccinations

Tuesday, October 26 by Ray King

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Meatpacking giant Tyson Foods says more than 96% of its workers have been vaccinated ahead of the company’s Nov. 1 deadline for them to do so. The company based in Springdale, Arkansas, said the number of its 120,000 workers who have... Read More.

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Simmons Bank to name stadium at Memphis Liberty Stadium

Friday, October 22 by Ray King

Pine Bluff, Ark. – Simmons Bank (Simmons) announced Thursday while it continues to complete negotiations on a title sponsorship deal with the City of Memphis, it has chosen Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium as the new name of the stadium. Earlier this month, Simmons announced,... Read More.

Simmons Bank negotiating for naming rights for War Memorial Stadium field

Friday, October 22 by Ray King

Little Rock, Ark. – Simmons Bank (Simmons), in partnership with the War Memorial Stadium Commission and the Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism, announced Friday it is in negotiations to acquire the naming rights to the field at War Memorial Stadium. The stadium... Read More.

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Supreme Court reverses ruling on Pope County Casino application

Thursday, October 21 by Ray King

By a 3-2 margin, the Arkansas Supreme Court reversed and dismissed a ruling by Pulaski County Judge Tim Fox that said a ruling by the State Racing Commission that required letters of support for a casino license from local elected officials when an application... Read More.

Boozman pushing VA policies for women veterans

Thursday, October 21 by Ray King

WASHINGTON– U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) is championing policies to enhance the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) health care for women veterans by strengthening breast cancer screenings and care. The incidence of breast cancer in women veterans and military populations is estimated to be up... Read More.

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Boozman pushing legislation to expand doctor workforce

Wednesday, October 20 by Ray King

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) is spearheading legislation to address the growing shortage of primary and specialty care physicians in Arkansas. In a column published by Modern Healthcare, Boozman urged Congress to adopt the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act which aims to... Read More.

Special session on tax cuts delayed by Governor

Wednesday, October 20 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson on Tuesday backed off plans to call the Legislature back to the Capitol next week to take up income tax cuts as he continued negotiating with lawmakers on how much to reduce. The Republican governor delayed... Read More.

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Judge says no to suppressing video in Duggar child porn case

Tuesday, October 19 by Ray King

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) — A federal judge has denied motions to suppress video evidence found on electronic devices that were seized from former reality TV star Josh Duggar, who is facing child pornography charges. U.S. District Judge Timothy L. Brooks also said Monday that a... Read More.

Officer at Fort Smith kills man after neck slashed during altercation

Monday, October 18 by Ray King

FORT SMITH, Ark. (AP) — Two people in Arkansas were found fatally stabbed and a third person was shot and killed by an officer whose neck was slashed after he found a man beating one of the stabbing victims with a rock, authorities said... Read More.

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