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Rise in Covid-19 numbers for ages 10 and under

Friday, October 1 by Deseray Mckinzy

New data released Thursday by the Arkansas Department of Health showed that active cases and hospitalizations continue to drop, but a major rise in new cases for children. Kids 10 and under were the group with the highest number of new cases in the last... Read More.

Court prevents state from enforcing mask mandate ban

Thursday, September 30 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The Arkansas Supreme Court on Thursday said it wouldn’t allow the state to enforce its ban on mask mandates by schools and other government bodies, keeping in place a judge’s ruling temporarily halting the law. Justices denied the request by... Read More.

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Dividing Pulaski County proposed in congressional redistrict plan

Thursday, September 30 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas lawmakers considered competing redistricting proposals that would divide the state’s most populous county between congressional seats on Wednesday. The House and Senate State Agencies and Governmental Affairs committees did not advance any proposals for redrawing districts as the Legislature... Read More.

Legislature proposes opt-out of vaccine mandate

Thursday, September 30 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas lawmakers on Wednesday advanced legislation that would allow workers to opt out of their employer’s COVID-19 vaccine requirement if they’re tested weekly or can prove they have natural antibodies. The House and Senate Public Health committees endorsed identical versions... Read More.

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Judge denies bid to dismiss child porn allegation against Duggar

Wednesday, September 29 by Ray King

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) — A federal judge has denied motions seeking to dismiss child pornography charges against former reality TV star Josh Duggar. U.S. District Judge Timothy L. Brooks on Monday also denied motions to suppress all statements Duggar made to investigators and photos that were... Read More.

Legislature redrawing congressional districts

Wednesday, September 29 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas’ majority Republican Legislature is meeting this week to redraw the state’s four U.S. House districts, a task that has generated plenty of ideas but little consensus so far on how to do it. There’s also uncertainty about whether there may... Read More.

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Governor says state of emergency for pandemic has ended

Wednesday, September 29 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson on Tuesday said he’d allowed the state’s public health emergency for the coronavirus pandemic to end, saying he didn’t need any additional powers to respond to it. Hutchinson told reporters he didn’t seek an extension from... Read More.

Legislature to redraw congressional districts

Tuesday, September 28 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas lawmakers are returning this week to redraw the boundaries of the state’s four congressional districts, legislative leaders said Monday. House Speaker Matthew Shepherd and Senate President Jimmy Hickey issued a proclamation that called the Legislature to reconvene Wednesday morning... Read More.

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Sanders talks national politics in race for Governor

Monday, September 27 by Ray King

CABOT, Ark. (AP) — She’s toured the state in an RV emblazoned with her name, launched a TV ad that’s airing during Arkansas Razorbacks football games and spoken to packed rooms at restaurants. Former White House press secretary Sarah Sanders’ introduction as a candidate for... Read More.

COVID hospitalizations at lowest in 2 months

Monday, September 27 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The number of COVID-19 patients in Arkansas’ hospitals hit its lowest point in two months on Friday as the state reported more than 1,300 new coronavirus cases. The state Department of Health reported COVID-19 hospitalizations dropped by 62 to 894.... Read More.

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Guilty plea in assault on flight attendant

Thursday, September 23 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK – A Maumelle man has pleaded guilty to assaulting a flight attendant. Leon Anderson, 40, entered his guilty plea Wednesday afternoon before United States District Judge James M. Moody, Jr. On October 6, 2020, a federal grand jury indicted Anderson with one count... Read More.

UAMS gets more funds to train doctors

Thursday, September 23 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has received an additional $4.75 million in federal grant money to continue efforts to improve health care in rural Arkansas through training and retaining primary care physicians. The supplemental award from the Health Resources... Read More.

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