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Oklahoma hit with severe weather, possible tornadoes

Monday, October 11 by Ray King

COWETA, Okla. (AP) — Severe storms brought suspected tornadoes and baseball-sized hail to parts of Oklahoma, but there were no reports Monday of deaths or injuries. The severe weather system that hit Oklahoma late Sunday also brought heavy rain, lightning and wind to parts of... Read More.

Governor candidate Chris Jones responds to new Congressional Maps

Friday, October 8 by Deseray Mckinzy

LITTLE ROCK — The Arkansas Legislature has finished its work on redistricting after drawing the state’s new congressional district maps. These new congressional districts are predicated on dividing the state’s largest county, its capital city, and its majority African-American and Latino/a communities into three... Read More.

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Rutledge Announces Arkansas, Cities and Counties to Split $216 Million in Opioid Settlement

Friday, October 8 by Deseray Mckinzy

LITTLE ROCK – Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge today stood with local law enforcement and leaders from cities and counties throughout the State to announce the signed Arkansas Opioids Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). The agreement clarifies the allocation and use of $216... Read More.

Legislature okays employers questioning vaccine status

Friday, October 8 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas lawmakers on Friday rejected legislation that would have prevented businesses from requiring employees to say whether they’ve been vaccinated against COVID-19. The majority-Republican House voted 41-46 in favor of the Senate-backed bill, which would have created a “right of... Read More.

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Circuit court judge rules Bentonville School District mask mandate violates state law

Wednesday, October 6 by Staff

Benton County Circuit Judge Xollie Duncan granted an injunction Wednesday, placing a temporary restraining order Wednesday on Bentonville Schools' mask mandate after a group of parents sued the district, saying the school's mask mandate violates parents' constitutional rights of care and control of their... Read More.

Judge says law violated when flags removed

Wednesday, October 6 by Ray King

FORT SMITH, Ark. (AP) — The city of Fort Smith violated state law with its removal last year of a historical display that included a Confederate flag, a judge ruled. In an order filed Monday, Sebastian County Circuit Judge Gunner DeLay filed found that city... Read More.

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Senators call for Delta Regional Co-chair to be appointed

Wednesday, October 6 by Ray King

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) joined Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) along with Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), Bill Hagerty (R-TN), Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS) and Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) in urging President Biden to nominate a Federal Co-Chair for the Delta Regional Authority (DRA). The... Read More.

State house approves opt-out provision on vaccinations

Wednesday, October 6 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The Arkansas House on Tuesday advanced legislation that would require employers to let workers opt out of taking the COVID-19 vaccine, despite warnings it would conflict with President Joe Biden’s vaccine mandate and threaten millions in federal funding for health... Read More.

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State revenue tops forecast again

Tuesday, October 5 by Ray King

Governor Asa Hutchinson said net available revenue collections in September exceeded the amount that was forecast, according to a press release Tuesday. Revenue collections totaled $690.2 million, an increase of $98.5 million compared to September 2020. The press release attributed the increase to better than... Read More.

Accused murder suspect pleads guilty in 2020 death

Monday, October 4 by Ray King

NEWPORT, Ark. (AP) — A northeast Arkansas man was sentenced to life in prison without parole after pleading guilty Friday to killing a woman who went missing after going for a jog near her home. Quake Lewellyn, 29, of Jonesboro, pleaded guilty to capital murder... Read More.

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Fishing boat manufacturer to expand

Monday, October 4 by Ray King

FLIPPIN, Ark. (AP) — A $4.2 million expansion at a northern Arkansas boat manufacturing operation is expected to add 50 jobs, officials announced Monday. Vexus Boats said it would add 30% more square footage to its operation in Flippin, about 105 miles north of Little... Read More.

Bella Vista bypass finally opens

Friday, October 1 by Ray King

BELLA VISTA, Ark. (AP) — The Bella Vista Bypass opened to the public Friday, marking the end to a decades-long plan to link sections of an interstate in northwest Arkansas and southwest Missouri. Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson and Missouri Gov. Mike Parson marked the occasion... Read More.

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