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State COVID deaths increase by 18

Sunday, March 14 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — An additional 18 deaths due to the illness caused by the coronavirus were reported Saturday by the Arkansas Department of Health, in addition to 314 more confirmed or suspected virus cases in the state. There have been 326,813 confirmed or... Read More.

Jefferson Regional Hospital hosted a COVID-19 Remembrance Day

Thursday, March 11 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Deseray McKinzy Jefferson Regional Hospital hosted a COVID-19 Remembrance Day Thursday to address the year anniversary of the pandemic and highlight those that were affected or lost their lives due to the virus. President and CEO of the Hospital Brian Thomas spoke about this... Read More.

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17 arrested in drug investigation in White County

Thursday, March 11 by Ray King

SEARCY, ARKANSAS—Seventeen individuals were arrested Thursday morning as part of a sweeping law enforcement operation that targeted associates of a drug organization responsible for the distribution of methamphetamine and cocaine in Searcy and the White County area. The investigation, named Operation Central Sweep, began in... Read More.

Missing teen body found in Monticello, no foul play suspected

Thursday, March 11 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Deseray McKinzy The Drew County Sheriff's Office along with help across the Monticello community, found the body of high school student Jordan Robert Lee who was missing since Monday March 8th. Lee's body was found by a deputy Wednesday morning (March 10) near I-69 bypass... Read More.

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Arkansas House Report 03.10.21

Thursday, March 11 by Staff

Thursday will mark the 60th day of the 2021 Regular Session. The House passed 18 bills on Wednesday, including the following: HB1517-This bill states that the Secretary of State shall prepare and administer electronic voter registration application forms. Electronic voter registration application forms may serve for... Read More.

Fewer People Taking the COVID Vaccine

Wednesday, March 10 by Staff

Gov. Asa Hutchinson made more people eligible for the COVID vaccine Monday, but health officials say there's resistance to getting it. By expanding the 1-B group, the governor made it possible for another 180,000 to receive the vaccine. However, it appears fewer people are showing... Read More.

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Sen. Garner Files Bill to Eliminate Arkansas Income Tax

Wednesday, March 10 by Staff

Arkansas Republican State Sen. Trent Garner from El Dorado filed a bill Wednesday that would eliminate the state income tax. Garner tweeted, "BOLD reforms require BOLD actions" in reference to filing the bill. The state says it collected $2.41 billion in individual income tax since... Read More.

Arkansas Senate Approves Bill Protecting Female Sports

Wednesday, March 10 by Staff

The Arkansas Senate approved a bill that protects female sports by banning transgender women and girls from participating in those sports. Republican State Senator Missy Irvin from Mt. View and Republican State Representative Sonia Barker from Smackover sponsored SB354, the "Fairness in Women Sports Act".

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Arkansas House Report 03.09.21

Wednesday, March 10 by Staff

More than 300 bills have been signed into law so far during the 2021 Regular Session. The House passed more than 20 bills today including the following: HB1429-This bill reduces the waiting period from after a parent or guardian withdraws his or her child from a... Read More.

Funds to fight COVID near $38.8 million for UAMS

Wednesday, March 10 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK — Since last year’s arrival of COVID-19, researchers at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) have received nearly $38.8 million, primarily from state and federal sources, to help combat the disease. The state of Arkansas has provided $16.9 million, or 43.4%... Read More.

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No. 19 Arkansas Records 16th Consecutive Victory, Downs Central Arkansas, 4-1

Wednesday, March 10 by Laron Marbley

No. 19 Arkansas Records 16th Consecutive Victory, Downs Central Arkansas, 4-1 CONWAY, Ark. – Pitcher Mary Haff recorded her nation-leading 10th win of the season and struck out a season-high 11 as No. 19 Arkansas defeated Central Arkansas, 4-1, for its 16th win in a row... Read More.

Moody And Notae Honored By SEC Coaches

Wednesday, March 10 by Laron Marbley

Moody And Notae Honored By SEC Coaches FAYETTEVILLE – Arkansas guard Moses Moody picked up three honors by the SEC coaches, including SEC Freshman of the Year, and JD Notae was voted the SEC Sixth-Man of the Year, the league announced today. In addition to being selected... Read More.

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