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Several southern states at risk of strong storms, tornadoes

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JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Large parts of Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Tennessee and Kentucky will be at risk of powerful thunderstorms and possibly tornadoes as a storm system sweeps into the South, forecasters said Wednesday. More than 20 million people are in a zone that’s most... Read More.

Governor calls for law enforcement bonus payments

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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson on Monday called for tapping into the state’s surplus to give local law enforcement a one-time $5,000 payment and new equipment, as the Republican delivered his final state of the state address.Hutchinson, who is serving... Read More.
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Pulaski County judge sued over mask mandate

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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A Pulaski County justice of the peace is suing the county judge over a mandate to be vaccinated against the coronavirus or wear a mask in county buildings.Justice Doug Reed was unconstitutionally prevented from attending a Feb. 8 Quorum... Read More.
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Prisons to lift movement restrictions, resume visitation

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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas prison officials on Friday said they were lifting movement restrictions imposed on their facilities and will allow in-person visitation to resume next month as a surge in COVID-19 cases in the state continued to ease.The Department of Corrections... Read More.
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Supreme Court says judge immune from lawsuit

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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The Arkansas Supreme Court on Thursday ruled that a state judge is immune from a lawsuit by a civil rights group that accused him of violating the constitutional rights of poor defendants by imposing excessive fines and jail time... Read More.

Super PAC to spend money to beat Boozman in primary

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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A super PAC backing former NFL player Jake Bequette’s bid to unseat U.S. Sen. John Boozman in the May Arkansas Republican primary spent more than $841,000 this week to air ads in the state.The Arkansas Patriots Fund reported the... Read More.
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Governor proposes money for more prison beds

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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson called Thursday for tapping into the state’s surplus to pay for adding nearly 500 beds to the state prison system.Hutchinson said $60 million to $100 million would be needed for the 498-bed expansion of the... Read More.
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Judge dismisses Duggar sister’s lawsuit

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FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) — A federal judge on Wednesday dismissed a lawsuit four sisters of Josh Duggar filed over the release of records from a police investigation that concluded the former reality television star fondled them.U.S. District Judge Timothy L. Brooks dismissed the lawsuit against... Read More.
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