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Arkansas cemetery allows Confederate flags despite protests

Monday, February 24 by Greg

EUREKA SPRINGS, Ark. (AP) — An Arkansas cemetery will continue allowing individuals or groups to place Confederate flags on grave markers unless a family member of the deceased objects, despite complaints the flag is a racist symbol. Eureka Springs’ cemetery commission approved an amendment earlier... Read More.

Arkansas lottery chief opposes ‘amusement machines’ effort

Monday, February 24 by Greg

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The head of Arkansas’ lottery on Friday said he opposes a measure a group is trying to get on the ballot that would allow thousands of coin-operated “amusement machines” around the state to raise money for the lottery program. Lottery... Read More.

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Arkansas candidate’s political ties targeted in court race

Sunday, February 23 by Greg

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The race for a seat on the Arkansas Supreme Court is technically nonpartisan, but the close ties of one of the two main candidates to the state Republican Party — she’s married to its leader — highlight just how... Read More.

Arkansas State Police issued missing and endangered advisory for a Sherwood teen girl

Sunday, February 23 by Greg

The Arkansas State Police issued a missing and endangered advisory for a 13-year-old girl from Sherwood who was reported missing by a family member, according to a press release from the agency. Authorities said Kylie Dickerson was last seen at 109 Holly Drive around 10... Read More.

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7 injured after Arkansas school bus collides with trailer

Friday, February 21 by Greg

BONO, Ark. (AP) — Several people were injured after a school bus collided with a commercial trailer Friday morning in eastern Arkansas, authorities said. Lawrence County School District Superintendent Terry Belcher told Jonesboro TV station KAIT that 19 people were on the... Read More.

Arkansas leads U.S. in meth use, study finds

Friday, February 21 by Greg

Arkansas leads the nation in the number of people testing positive for meth, according to a study by Millennium Health. Methamphetamine positivity rates in the state totaled 28.7% last year, far ahead of Iowa which ranked second in the nation with 20.8% Our northern neighbor also... Read More.

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Arkansas court won’t reconsider inmate’s DNA testing bid

Thursday, February 20 by Greg

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The Arkansas Supreme Court on Thursday said it won’t reconsider its ruling rejecting a death row inmate’s request for new DNA testing of evidence that his attorneys say could exonerate him. In a 5-2 decision, justices rejected Stacey Johnson’s petition... Read More.

Arkansas sites showcase black history

Thursday, February 20 by Greg

Arkansas has an important place on the stage of black heritage with history and culture that’s showcased through national sites, state cornerstones and other significant points of interest throughout the state, according to an Arkansas Tourism news release. Arkansas Tourism is a division of the... Read More.

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2 more juveniles arrested in Arkansas school-threats case

Wednesday, February 19 by Greg

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Authorities have arrested two more juveniles in an investigation over online threats that prompted the two-day closure of a central Arkansas high school last week. So far, a total of six minors have been arrested in connection with the threats... Read More.

Early voting begins for Arkansas’ March 3 primary election

Tuesday, February 18 by Greg

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Early voting began Tuesday for Arkansas’ March 3 primary and nonpartisan judicial election, with the solidly Republican state drawing interest among Democratic presidential hopefuls. Secretary of State John Thurston has not predicted how many of the state’s more than 1.7... Read More.

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10 dead in Arkansas from flu in the past week; Total flu deaths in Arkansas reaches 46

Wednesday, February 12 by Greg

Ten people died from flu-related illness in Arkansas last week, according to a report from the Arkansas Department of Health released on Wednesday. Since September 29, 2019, 46 people have died of influenza-related illness in the state. One was a pediatric death. The ADH reported ‘widespread’... Read More.

WHPD Officer Harley Herron recognized by the State of Arkansas and City of White Hall

Wednesday, February 12 by Greg

White Hall Police Officer Harley Herron has been recognized by the State of Arkansas and the White Hall City Council for being the first White Hall Police Department officer to save a life by using Naloxone/Narcan for a drug overdose.

Stories tagged with: arkansas

Arkansas cemetery allows Confederate flags despite protests

Arkansas lottery chief opposes ‘amusement machines’ effort

Arkansas candidate’s political ties targeted in court race

Arkansas State Police issued missing and endangered advisory for a Sherwood teen girl

7 injured after Arkansas school bus collides with trailer

Arkansas leads U.S. in meth use, study finds

Arkansas court won’t reconsider inmate’s DNA testing bid

Arkansas sites showcase black history

2 more juveniles arrested in Arkansas school-threats case

Early voting begins for Arkansas’ March 3 primary election

10 dead in Arkansas from flu in the past week; Total flu deaths in Arkansas reaches 46

WHPD Officer Harley Herron recognized by the State of Arkansas and City of White Hall

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