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Gov Hutchinson applauds Arkansas Department of Health

Tuesday, January 26 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King Arkansas is currently ranked in the number of people who have been vaccinated for COVID-19, according to Governor Asa Hutchinson.According to the Governor, of the supply the state received last week, 92 percent of it was in the arms of state residents... Read More.

Huckabee-Sanders to run for Governor

Monday, January 25 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Deseray McKinzy Former spokeswoman for the Donald Trump administration, Sarah Huckabee-Sanders announced her intention to run for Governor next year. Sanders is the daughter of Mike Huckabee who was the 44th Governor of Arkansas. The former White House press secretary spoke about her main focus... Read More.

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Arkansas City uses federal funds to promote COVID information

Monday, January 25 by Ray King

Arkansas City has used money from the federal CARES Act to purchase a new digital media system to provide information on COVID-19.According to the McGehee-Dermott Times-News, the media display system at City Hall includes two screen monitors, an 85-inch outdoor monitor and a 75-inch... Read More.

Student dies in fraternity house on campus in Fayetteville

Monday, January 25 by Greg

A 20-year-old University of Arkansas, Fayetteville student died Saturday afternoon at a fraternity house . UARK campus police said Monday morning.Capt. Gary Crain said there was no indication of trauma to the deceased student when police arrived. Fraternity house members called shortly after... Read More.

former VA doctor sentenced to prison for misdiagnose that resulted in death

Monday, January 25 by Ray King

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) — A former pathologist at an Arkansas veterans hospital has been sentenced to 20 years in federal prison after pleading guilty last year to involuntary manslaughter in the death of a patient he misdiagnosed.Robert Morris Levy, 54, of Fayetteville was sentenced Friday... Read More.

Source: Sarah Sanders running for Arkansas Governor

Sunday, January 24 by Greg

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Sarah Sanders, Donald Trump’s former chief spokeswoman and one of his closest aides, is running for Arkansas governor, a source told The Associated Press on Sunday night. Sanders, who left the White House in 2019 to return to her home... Read More.

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Executive resigns after accused of human trafficking

Thursday, January 21 by Greg

Terry L. Fleming of Little Rock, who founded PerfectVision Manufacturing of Little Rock, recently resigned from the telecommunications equipment maker after being accused in four civil lawsuits of human trafficking and exploiting younger women sexually, Arkansas Business Magazine reported Thursday. According to a Jan. 18... Read More.

another legislator tests positive for coronavirus

Wednesday, January 20 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — An Arkansas lawmaker on Wednesday tested positive for the coronavirus, the third to be infected since lawmakers convened this year’s session last week.Rep. Lanny Fite said he has not had any symptoms and has been isolating at his home... Read More.

Senate panel OK’s home delivery of alcohol

Wednesday, January 20 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — An Arkansas Senate panel on Tuesday advanced legislation allowing home delivery of alcohol by liquor stores, a measure that would make permanent something that’s been temporarily allowed during the coronavirus pandemic.The Senate City, County and Local Affairs Committee approved... Read More.

State Senate approves stand your ground legislation

Wednesday, January 20 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The Arkansas Senate on Tuesday passed legislation easing restrictions on the use of deadly force in self-defense, sending the measure to the House.The majority Republican Senate voted 27-7 for the measure that would remove the state’s duty to retreat.... Read More.

Another state legislator tests positive for coronavirus

Tuesday, January 19 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — An Arkansas lawmaker tested positive for the coronavirus, a House spokeswoman said, the second to be infected since the Legislature began its session last week.Rep. Keith Slape told the House speaker Tuesday he had tested positive for the virus, House... Read More.

Governor, health secretary get COVID vaccine shots

Tuesday, January 19 by Ray King

Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson and Secretary of Health Dr. José R. Romero received their first doses of a COVID-19 vaccine during a televised event Monday.Hutchinson, a 70-year-old Republican, said he was being vaccinated in public to show state residents that the shot is a... Read More.

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