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Audit: Arkansas prison surplus ammunition sold by employee

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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Surplus gun ammunition for Arkansas’ state prison systems was taken and sold by a Department of Corrections employee, according to an auditor for the state.Arkansas Legislative Audit staff member Don Morgan told a legislative committee Wednesday that a 2020... Read More.

State senator tests positive for COVID-19

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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — An Arkansas state senator has tested positive for COVID-19 and the state Capitol’s cafeteria has closed because of the rising number of virus cases.State Sen. Clarke Tucker said Wednesday that he had tested positive. Tucker, a Democrat from Little... Read More.
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Little Rock Police Chief goes back to work

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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Little Rock’s police chief is returning to duty, ending the paid leave for shooting at a woman accused of shooting another woman on New Year’s Eve.Mayor Frank Scott on Wednesday announced that Chief Keith Humphrey would return to duty Thursday... Read More.

New steel mill could attract auto industry Governor says

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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Gov. Asa Hutchinson said Wednesday that a $3 billion steel mill planned for northeast Arkansas could help the state lure the auto industry to the state.Hutchinson and state Commerce Secretary Mike Preston hailed the mill that the United States... Read More.
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Jefferson Regional to Acquire Monticello Medical

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Jefferson Regional in Pine Bluff has announced in a press release plans to acquire the Monticello Medical Clinic, as well as the associated clinics in Star City and Crossett. The acquisition will be effective February 1, 2022.According to Jefferson Regional President & CEO Brian... Read More.
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Governor proposes $6 billion budget

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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson on Tuesday proposed a $6 billion budget for the coming fiscal year that includes increases for public schools. services for the developmentally disabled and higher starting salaries for state troopers.The Republican governor, who leaves office... Read More.

Congressman Crawford positive for COVID-19

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JONESBORO, Ark. (AP) — U.S. Rep. Rick Crawford has tested positive for COVID-19, his staff said Monday.In a statement, the 55-year-old Arkansas Republican said he was fully vaccinated but contracted the coronavirus late last week. It was unclear whether he has received a booster... Read More.
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Northwest Arkansas motorcycle rally relocates

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FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) — A large motorcycle rally in northwest Arkansas that hasn’t been held for the past two years during the COVID-19 pandemic is moving to a new city.Organizers of the Bikes, Blues and BBQ motorcycle rally announced Thursday that this year’s rally will... Read More.

More schools switching to virtual because of COVID

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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — More Arkansas schools announced shifts to virtual classes Thursday as the state continued to see record increases in COVID-19 cases.The North Little Rock School District announced that there would be no on-site instruction, after-school activities or athletic events at... Read More.
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Boozman, others oppose vaccine mandate

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WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) joined Senators Tom Cotton (R-AR) and Mike Braun (R-IN) and congressional Republicans in filing an amicus brief with the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) regarding Friday’s case considering the Biden Administration’s Occupational Safety and Health... Read More.

Judge denies request to recuse in redistricting lawsuit

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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A federal judge says he won’t recuse himself from hearing a lawsuit challenging Arkansas’ new state House maps, rejecting complaints from groups who cited his connections to the state’s Republican attorney general and governor.U.S. District Judge Lee Rudofsky on... Read More.
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