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Arkansas Revenue Offices Open Saturday for REAL ID Assistance as Deadline Nears

Wednesday, April 23 by Luke Matheson

Several revenue offices across Arkansas will be open on Saturday to assist residents in obtaining a REAL ID as the deadline approaches. Starting May 7, a REAL ID will be necessary for boarding flights and accessing certain federal buildings or nuclear plants.The Arkansas Department... Read More.

What to know about getting a REAL ID as airport requirement deadline nears

Saturday, April 12 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- In less than a month, beginning on May 7, travelers flying out of United States airports will need to show TSA agents their REAL ID-compliant driver's license, or another form of compliant identification to pass through security and make their flight.... Read More.

As the Super Bowl nears, New Orleans grapples with how safe is safe enough

Thursday, February 6 by ABC News

(NEW ORLEANS) -- The anticipation surrounding Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans is not just about which team will win, it's whether or not the city can pull the game off without a serious security breach.New Orleans has hosted 10 Super Bowls in previous... Read More.

Protesters gather at impeached South Korean presidents residence, as arrest warrant nears expiration

Sunday, January 5 by ABC News

(SEOUL) -- Thousands of South Korean citizens were gathering on Sunday near impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol's residence a day before an arrest warrant for him expires.Protesters from both sides -- one calling the warrant invalid or illegal and the other shouting for arrest... Read More.

State revenue surplus nears $500 million

Monday, April 4 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas’ surplus for the current fiscal year is approaching $500 million as the state’s tax collections continue beating expectations, state finance officials said Monday.The Department of Finance and Administration said the state’s net available revenue for the fiscal year,... Read More.

Final Four ticket prices skyrocket as Coach K nears retirement

Wednesday, March 30 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- With four perennial powerhouse teams set to play and a legendary coach prepared to end his career win or lose, this weekend's Final Four showdowns of the NCAA men's basketball tournament are casting March Madness on ticket prices.The highest-priced pair of... Read More.

“Remove Kanye from Coachella!” petition nears goal of 35,000 signatures

Tuesday, March 22 by ABC News

A change.org petition created with hopes of convincing organizers to remove Kanye West from the upcoming Coachella music and arts festival surpassed 30,000 signatures as of mid-afternoon Tuesday. The petition demands that the rapper be removed as the Day 3 headliner due to his recent public... Read More.

State surplus nears $1 billion

Wednesday, June 2 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas’ surplus for the fiscal year is approaching $1 billion, the state’s finance office said Wednesday, as it reported a major boost in income and sales tax collections.The Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration said the state’s net available... Read More.

State death toll from COVID nears 5,000

Thursday, February 4 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas on Wednesday reported 46 additional COVID-19 deaths, as the total since the pandemic began nears 5,000.The Arkansas Department of Health said the state’s death toll is at 4,985. The department on Wednesday also reported 2,426 new COVID-19 cases,... Read More.

Governor not on ballot but hard to escape as election nears

Monday, November 2 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson isn’t on the ballot in Tuesday’s election, but it’s been hard to escape him in the weeks leading up to it.He’s appeared in an ad for fellow Republican Rep. French Hill, who’s in an unexpectedly... Read More.