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U.S. Attorney to resign Dec. 31

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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The top federal prosecutor for the eastern half of Arkansas will be stepping down at the end of the year.U.S. Attorney Cody Hiland announced Thursday evening that he will be resigning from his position in the Eastern District of... Read More.
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Hutchinson issues indoor event directive

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Governor Asa Hutchinson issued a new directive on Tuesday saying that any indoor event with more than 10 people in has to be approved by the Department of Health.Hutchinson emphasized that it is not a ban on indoor events.“It just simply means you have... Read More.

Federal judge blocks abortion restrictions

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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A federal judge in Little Rock has temporarily blocked four new abortion restrictions hours after they took effect in Arkansas, including one that bans a procedure commonly used in the second trimester.U.S. District Judge Kristine Baker late Tuesday granted... Read More.
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Boozman Bulletin: Targeted COVID-19 Relief Coming to Arkansas

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This week, Congress approved additional COVID-19 relief for struggling Americans and hard-hit small businesses, along with additional funding to safely open schools and strengthen efforts to defeat the virus by dramatically increasing efforts to purchase and distribute lifesaving vaccines.The coronavirus doesn’t care if you... Read More.

Four charged in firebombing police vehicles in Little Rock

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LITTLE ROCK— A federal investigation resulted in charges against four people for their alleged involvement in fire bombings of police vehicles in Little Rock and North Little Rock in August 2020. Cody Hiland, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Arkansas, and Bureau... Read More.
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State reports more than 1,500 new cases of coronavirus

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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas on Sunday reported 1,536 new cases of the coronavirus and 46 more deaths.The Arkansas Department of Health said that the state has reported 201,650 cases since the pandemic began. The state’s death toll is at 3,237.“The high number... Read More.

Supreme Court reverses murder conviction, orders new trial

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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The Arkansas Supreme Court reversed a Texarkana man’s murder conviction after finding jurors were improperly exposed to political campaigning by the lead prosecutor.The unanimous ruling on Thursday overturned Marvin Arrell Stanton’s conviction and sentence. Stanton was sentenced to life... Read More.
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Legislature will not meet on coronavirus emergency decleration

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By ANDREW DeMILLOLITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas lawmakers will not meet this month to vote on whether to support the state’s coronavirus emergency declaration, House and Senate leaders said Tuesday, rejecting a request from Republican Gov. Asa Hutchinson.Hutchinson last week had asked lawmakers... Read More.

COVID-19 Vaccine Available to UAMS Employees

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LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) received its first allocation of 2,000 COVID-19 vaccinations from the Arkansas Department of Health today and began administering the first vaccines to critical health care employees.Employees were prioritized based on potential exposure and... Read More.
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Westphal named to Game and Fish Commission

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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A Fort Smith businessman was appointed to the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission on Friday by Gov. Asa Hutchinson.Hutchinson appointed Bennie Westphal to replace Commissioner Joe Morgan, who died in November.Westphal is chief executive officer of The Westphal Group,... Read More.
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