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Bass Pro’s Johnny Morris announces purchase of old Dogpatch USA, reveals vision

Tuesday, August 4 by Greg

Noted conservationist and Bass Pro Shops founder Johnny Morris announced the purchase of the former Dogpatch USA theme park property in Newton County, Ark. According to a press release, Morris says he plans for the property remain in the early stages of exploration. He says... Read More.

CDC: Can secondhand smoke spread Coronavirus?

Tuesday, August 4 by Greg

WASHINGTON — Can you get the coronavirus from secondhand smoke? Secondhand smoke isn’t believed to directly spread the virus, experts say, but infected smokers may blow droplets carrying the virus when they exhale. Being able to smell the smoke might be a red flag that you’re... Read More.

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Arkansas revenue exceeds expectations despite pandemic

Tuesday, August 4 by Greg

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas’ revenue at the start of fiscal year surpassed expectations despite the coronavirus pandemic, state finance officials said Tuesday The Department of Finance and Administration said the state’s net available revenue collections in July totaled $665.9 million, which was $203.1... Read More.

American Red Cross needs volunteers for national deployments heading into hurricane, wildfire season

Monday, August 3 by Greg

LITTLE ROCK, Ark.- The American Red Cross says they need hundreds of volunteers for national deployments in preparation for the hurricane and wildfire season. The American Red Cross of Missouri-Arkansas is recruiting volunteers to deploy across the nation. According to a news release sent by the... Read More.

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Tyson: Fiscal 3Q Earnings Snapshot

Monday, August 3 by Greg

SPRINGDALE, Ark. (AP) _ Tyson Foods Inc. (TSN) on Monday reported fiscal third-quarter profit of $527 million. On a per-share basis, the Springdale, Arkansas-based company said it had profit of $1.44. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring gains, came to $1.40 per share. The results exceeded Wall Street... Read More.

Mystery seeds from China are landing in Americans’ mailboxes

Thursday, July 30 by Greg

From the U.S. Department of Agriculture, concerning unsolicited seeds from China: USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is aware that people across the country have received unsolicited packages of seed from China in recent days. APHIS is working closely with the... Read More.

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Walmart to restructure; Layoffs on the horizon

Thursday, July 30 by Greg

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (TB&P) — Walmart is restructuring its U.S. business and hundreds of employees are being laid off, according to sources. Walmart said the downsizing is part of its ongoing efforts to streamline its business and move toward a retail model that includes many... Read More.

Tyson Foods to increase virus testing in US meat plants

Thursday, July 30 by Greg

Tyson Foods says it plans to administer thousands of coronavirus tests per week at its U.S. facilities under an expanded effort to protect workers and keep plants running. The Springdale, Arkansas-based company, which processes about 20% of all beef, pork and chicken in the U.S.,... Read More.

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JCSO reports unemployment benefit fraud in Jefferson County

Wednesday, July 29 by Greg

A large-scale scam involving fraudulent unemployment benefits claims has been reported to the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office. Criminals not yet identified are filing claims for benefits using the name and personal information of individuals who are not unemployed. Victims are generally alerted of the fraud... Read More.

Graves confirmed as new leader of Arkansas’ prison system

Wednesday, July 29 by Greg

PINE BLUFF, Ark. (AP) — An Arkansas Department of Corrections official has been confirmed as the prison system’s new leader. The department said Tuesday that Solomon Graves had been confirmed by the Board of Corrections as the Department of Corrections’ next secretary. Gov. Asa Hutchinson Read More.

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Cemetery to add cameras after Confederate graves desecrated

Tuesday, July 28 by Greg

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — An Arkansas cemetery is adding more security cameras after vandals desecrated the graves of Confederate soldiers last month, a cemetery employee said. Two people were caught on camera sneaking into Oakland Cemetery Park in Little Rock on July 11 and... Read More.

Arkansas board approves ballot title for proposed amendment

Friday, July 24 by Greg

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — An Arkansas board has approved the ballot title and popular name for a proposed constitutional amendment that would shift the authority on who can redraw legislative and congressional boundaries for the next decade. The state Board of Election Commissioners voted... Read More.

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