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Governor says Biden’s vaccine mandate “wrong approach”

Friday, September 10 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson on Thursday said President Joe Biden’s mandate that many private businesses require employees to get vaccinated against COVID-19 is the wrong approach for boosting vaccination rates. Hutchinson, a Republican who chairs the National Governors Association, compared Biden’s... Read More.

Krout to run for Lt. Governor as Democrat

Thursday, September 9 by Ray King

A Northwest Arkansas woman has announced she will be a candidate for Lieutenant Governor in 2022. KATV Channel 7 reported that Kelly Krout, who currently lives in Russellville, will be the first Democratic Party candidate to run for the office. She told the television station that... Read More.

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State relaxes rules on rental assistance

Thursday, September 9 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas is easing rules for its rental relief program to prioritize the funds for tenants at immediate risk of being evicted after little of the state’s share of the federal money has been spent so far. Gov. Asa Hutchinson on... Read More.

Military to aid Arkansas hospitals in COVID surge

Thursday, September 9 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The U.S. Defense Department is sending a 20-member military medical team to Arkansas to help expand the state’s hospital capacity in response to a surge in COVID-19 cases, Gov. Asa Hutchinson announced Wednesday. Hutchinson said the team of 14 nurses,... Read More.

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Hathaway to announce bid for Congress

Wednesday, September 8 by Ray King

A Little Rock based educator and founder of an education and professional development firm is expected to announce her candidacy for Congress Thursday afternoon. Dr. Quintessa Hathaway will seek the Democratic nomination to run against Second District Congressman French Hill of Little Rock, who is... Read More.

5th Republican announces run for Lt. Governor

Wednesday, September 8 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A former Arkansas Razorbacks football player who owns an investment firm said Tuesday that he would run for Arkansas lieutenant governor, becoming the fifth Republican to seek the state’s No. 2 office. Chris Bequette, who played for the Razorbacks in... Read More.

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38 new COVID deaths reported; cities offer incentives for vaccination

Wednesday, September 8 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas on Tuesday reported 38 new deaths from COVID-19 as the state’s capital launched a new incentive program to boost the city’s vaccinations. The Department of Health said the state’s death toll from COVID-19 now totals 7,108. The state reported... Read More.

State Police add low-profile vehicles to fleet

Tuesday, September 7 by Ray King

A dangerous and escalating trend in the number of aggressive driving violations on the state’s highways has Arkansas State Troopers turning to an improved tool to curb the deadly threats. Twenty-five new low profile highway patrol vehicles have been acquired by the Arkansas State Police... Read More.

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Coroner reports teen shot in neck and arm by Lonoke deputy

Thursday, September 2 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — An Arkansas teenager shot by a sheriff’s deputy in June died of gunshot wounds to his neck and arm, according to a coroner’s report released Wednesday. The report from the Pulaski County coroner in Little Rock says that Hunter Brittain,... Read More.

Arkansas National Guard, State Police to assist Louisiana hurricane rescue

Thursday, September 2 by Deseray Mckinzy

More than 500 members of the Arkansas National Guard will deploy to Louisiana in the wake of Hurricane Ida, Gov. Asa Hutchinson announced Tuesday. In addition, 33 Arkansas State Troopers are awaiting federal approval to go to Louisiana to assist Louisiana State Police. “When our neighbors... Read More.

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Convicted felon sentenced to prison for illegal possession of firearm

Thursday, September 2 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK—Dominic Session, a multi-convicted felon, will spend the next 17½ years in federal prison for illegally possessing a firearm. Jonathan D. Ross, Acting United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Arkansas, announced the sentence, which was handed down Monday by United States... Read More.

State reports spike in COVID hospitalizations and deaths

Thursday, September 2 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas on Wednesday reported a spike in COVID-19 hospitalizations and deaths, but the number of coronavirus patients on ventilators eased slightly. The Department of Health said the number of hospitalized COVID-19 patients rose by 101 to 1,313, although a department... Read More.

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