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14-Year-Old Arrested After Bringing Gun to School

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A 14-year-old is in custody after being arrested Thursday at Bentonville High School.  Police say the student brought a 9mm handgun to the school and was arrested.  School officials say they will have more information as they look into the situation.  
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State death toll from COVID nears 5,000

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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas on Wednesday reported 46 additional COVID-19 deaths, as the total since the pandemic began nears 5,000.The Arkansas Department of Health said the state’s death toll is at 4,985. The department on Wednesday also reported 2,426 new COVID-19 cases,... Read More.

Arkansas House Summary 02.03.21

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On Wednesday, the House passed several pieces of legislation, including the following:·      HB1212-This bill gives the Director of the Division of Workforce Services the discretion to modify employer contributions for certain unemployment insurance claims during an emergency.·      HB1068-This bill would... Read More.
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ArDOT Expands Twitter Accounts

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From the Arkansas Department of Transportation:The Arkansas Department of Transportation (ArDOT) is proud to announce the expansion of official Twitter accounts to include @IDriveArkansas, which will now handle all communication and notifications for traffic-related matters. As of 8:00 a.m. on Friday, February 5, all traffic... Read More.

A Bill to Allow Delivery of Alcohol Passes a House Committee

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A bill to allow retail liquor stores to deliver to homes in wet counties has cleared the Arkansas House Rules Committee.  The bill, SB 32, cleared the Senate earlier, was amended to allow microbrewery restaurants and microbreweries themselves to deliver alcohol as well. 
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Razorbacks and Red Wolves at War Memorial

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The University of Arkansas and state officials have announced today that the Razorbacks will play Arkansas State at  War Memorial Stadium in 2025.The two schools have never met on the football field.The deal is part of an amendment the University of Arkansas signed today... Read More.

UAMS gets grant for school violence reduction project

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LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Institute for Digital Health & Innovation has received a three-year, $749,968 grant from the U.S. Department of Justice to help reduce violent crime in and around Arkansas schools.The project, the School Telemedicine in... Read More.
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Stand Your Ground Bill Falls in Committee

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The "Stand Your Bill" is dead, for now.  The Arkansas House Judiciary Committee defeated SB 24 on a voice vote.  The bill, carried by State Senator Bob Ballinger, was previously approved by the State Senate.  The committee heard more than three hours of public... Read More.

Arkansas House Summary 02/02/21

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On Tuesday, the House passed HB1022. This bill states drivers must have their vehicle’s headlights on from sunrise to sunset. The current law states lights must be on from ½ hour after sunset to ½ hour before sunrise.The House also passed HB1112. This bill... Read More.
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Curfew for Bars and Restaurants Lifted

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Bars and restaurants are allowed to stay open past 11 pm as of Wednesday according to Gov. Hutchinson.The governor issued the curfew late last year and it began in November.    
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