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Don’t swim in the algae says Buffalo River officials

Friday, July 27 by Greg

HARRISON, Ark. (KTHV) - The Buffalo River continues to experience significant algal growth this summer as hot and dry conditions persist. Most algae are harmless, but certain types can make people and pets sick if they swim in or drink water in close proximity... Read More.

Medical Marijuana Commission to hire a scorer to grade

Thursday, July 26 by Greg

In a split vote, the Arkansas Medical Marijuana Commission on Wednesday elected to hire an outside consultant to score the applications for the state's first cannabis dispensaries, clearing the way for licenses to be issued before the end of the year. On another matter, the... Read More.

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Neighborhood Characteristics Influence Parolees’ Rate of Rearrest, Study Finds

Wednesday, July 25 by Greg

Lighting, vacant buildings, parks and other identifiable environmental traits are a factor in predicting crime and recidivism. FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Physical characteristics of a neighborhood influence the likelihood that parolees living there will commit additional crimes, according to a recent study by Grant Drawve, assistant... Read More.

Gov. Asa Hutchinson proposes changes to state agriculture department

Tuesday, July 24 by Greg

Gov. Asa Hutchinson on Monday (July 23) presented to hundreds of Arkansas farmers and ranchers a revised transformation plan for the state’s Department of Agriculture. Two years ago, the state farm lobby derailed similar legislation and this time Hutchinson delivered his plea in person. The... Read More.

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Thousands remain without power following weekend storms

Monday, July 23 by Greg

LITTLE ROCK — Thousands remain without power after storms ravaged the Natural State early Saturday morning. The trail of destruction is widespread. Downed utility poles and uprooted trees litter yards and roadways. There were approximately 2,000 miles of distribution line damaged or destroyed and 134 poles broken... Read More.

Walsh pleads guilty to misapplication of $380,000 in South Arkansas Youth Services funds

Friday, July 20 by Greg

Jerry Kennedy Walsh, 72, the former executive director of South Arkansas Youth Services in Magnolia, pled guilty on Thursday to misapply $380,000 from the agency without authority from its Board of Directors. Duane “Dak” Kees, United States attorney for the Western District of Arkansas, made... Read More.

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Arkansas woman says spider bite led to leg amputation

Friday, July 20 by Greg

An Arkansas woman says her leg had to be amputated after she was bitten by a brown recluse spider. Kiara Boulton of West Memphis told that she noticed a bump on her foot as she was getting out of the shower in her apartment. Three... Read More.

STATE POLICE COMMISSION APPROVES RECOMMENDATIONS FOR PROMOTION

Thursday, July 19 by Greg

The Arkansas State Police Commission has approved the recommendations of Colonel Bill Bryant, Director of the Arkansas State Police, to promote two sergeants to the rank of lieutenant and place them in assignments as Highway Patrol Division, assistant troop commanders. The recommendations were presented today... Read More.

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