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Razorbacks Fire Head Coach Mike Anderson

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    Advancing to the NCAA Tournament three times in eight seasons was not enough for Mike Anderson to keep his job as the Arkansas coach as he was fired today. Anderson spent the past eight seasons leading the Razorbacks but saw the program take a step... Read More.
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Arkansas Residents Can Obtain Oklahoma Marijuana License

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FORT SMITH — Thousands of Arkansas residents with valid medical marijuana licenses can receive a temporary medical marijuana adult license in Oklahoma, authorities said. The Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority has issued more than 33,000 patient licenses since voters overwhelmingly authorized medical cannabis in June. Residents... Read More.

DHS to Open Summer Food Program Application Period January 14

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Applications for the 2019 Arkansas Summer Food Service Program (ASFSP) will be processed in two phases, beginning in January, according to the Arkansas Department of Human Services (DHS). The first period, only for schools and government sponsors, will open Monday, January 14, 2019.  All other... Read More.
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SBA Disaster Loans Available; Deadline May 6, 2019

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Small nonfarm businesses in 11 Arkansas counties are eligible to apply for low-interest federal disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration.  The deadline to apply for economic injury is May 6, 2019. These loans offset economic losses because of reduced revenues caused by hail... Read More.

Mid-America Science Museum in Hot Springs to Expand

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Expansion plans by the Mid-America Science Museum in Hot Springs include groundbreaking on a 7,000-square-foot free-standing exhibition hall within a few months. The Sentinel-Record reported last month that groundbreaking ceremonies are expected in March. Museum Executive Director Diane LaFollette says the complex should be open on... Read More.
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Feds Cracking Down on Theft of Christmas Packages in Arkansas

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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. -- Federal authorities in Arkansas have launched a crackdown they're calling Operation Porch Pirate to target thieves taking Christmas packages after they've been delivered to homes. Federal prosecutors said Monday they'll seek to file felony mail theft charges rather than a state... Read More.

Arkansas Attorney General: Don’t Fall Prey to Holiday Scams

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'Tis the season for giving, and consumer experts say swindlers are out in full force ready to capitalize on the good hearts of Arkansans. Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge explains distracted consumers can fall prey to scammers more easily, so it's best to try to... Read More.
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Arkansas Razorbacks Linebacker Arrested, Facing Gun and Drug Charges

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A sophomore linebacker on the Arkansas Razorbacks football team was arrested in Fayetteville on Tuesday, according to the Washington County Sheriff's Office.  He faces several drug and gun charges.  He has been suspended "indefinitely" from the team, according to the University of Arkansas. Demetrius "Dee"... Read More.
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Arkansas Health Officials Report 4th Flu Death of Season

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Arkansas health officials on Tuesday reported the fourth flu-related death of the season. The person who died was between the ages of 45 and 64, according to the state Department of Health. Three of the four flu-related deaths this season have been in that age... Read More.
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