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Florida man picked for State Education Secretary

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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Incoming Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders on Thursday named a top Florida schools official as her pick to lead the state’s education agency, the latest signal of the direction of the Republican’s nascent administration. Sanders tapped Jacob Oliva, a senior... Read More.

Nashville man killed in Wednesday accident

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A two-vehicle accident in Hemstead County Wednesday morning resulted in the death of a Nashville man. According to a preliminary report, Robert Chism, 59, was eastbound ion Highway 278 when the 2012 Chevrolet Silverado he was driving crossed the center line and struck the front... Read More.
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Sanders to reappoint Walther DF&A Secretary

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LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — Sarah Sanders said on Wednesday she intends on reappointing Larry Walther as the Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration. "Larry Walther has devotedly offered his talents and expertise to his state and country for almost two decades, and I am... Read More.

Influenza deaths increase in Arkansas

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The latest report from the state Health Department shows that influenza deaths have increased in Arkansas. According to the report, 15 additional deaths were reported since the last report, and brings the state total to 101. Of those, 77 percent had not been vaccinated. One... Read More.
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Sanders names choices for DHS positions

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Governor-elect Sarah Huckaby Sanders has announced her choices for the state Department of Human Services. Sanders will be sworn in Jan. 10 as the state’s 47th Governor. Topping the list is her choice for Human Service Secretary, Kristi Putnam. According to a news release, Putnam has more... Read More.

Teachers assistant pleads guilty to child porn allegations

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LITTLE ROCK— A teacher’s assistant has pleaded guilty to three counts of production of child pornography. Augustus “Gus” Shenker, 22, of Little Rock, who was initially charged in a criminal complaint in May 2021 and indicted in June 2021, pleaded guilty Wednesday before United... Read More.
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3 killed in two traffic accidents

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Two separate traffic accidents Tuesday resulted in the death of three people and injuries to two more. In the first of those accidents, 51-year-old David McClellan, of El Dorado died when the 2002 Porsche he was driving was hit by a 2018 Dodge Ram driven... Read More.

UPDATE: missing Pulaski County juvenile located

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UPDATE: The missing 11 year old juvenile from Pulaski County has been located and is safe according to law enforcement. ORIGINAL STORY: Name: Melvin Tucker Age: 11 Black Male / Black-Brown Hair / 4'6" / 100 lbs Missing from: Pulaski County, Arkansas Melvin was last seen around 10:30am on... Read More.
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Prosecutor: Arkansas police recruit’s death was accidental

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JONESBORO, Ark. (AP) — An Arkansas police recruit died of natural causes while attending a law enforcement academy where there are “concerning issues with the culture of the training program,” according to a case file reviewed by a local prosecutor. The July death of Patrolman... Read More.
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Rutledge talks about opioid settlement plans

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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge said Thursday she’ll begin directing the state’s $140 million share of opioid settlements to general revenue, saying lawmakers should have a say in where the money goes. Rutledge, who leaves office next month and will... Read More.
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