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An Arkansas Bill Takes on Social Media and Cancel Culture

Thursday, March 4 by Staff

Legislation limiting who social media platforms can block from their platforms was introduced by Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge Thursday. Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, and other platforms would be responsible for damages if they unfairly censor or ban someone according to the Combating Cancel Culture... Read More.

Social media post by Saracen Cinema 8 gives wrong court date

Tuesday, December 1 by Staff

By: Ray King A Tuesday post on social media inviting residents to a court hearing dealing with the Saracen Cinema and the Pines Mall and an apparent party afterward is inaccurate. The post came apparently came from Steven Mays Jr., one of the owners of... Read More.

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Holidays: COVID, social isolation and families

Wednesday, November 18 by Staff

By: U of A System Division of Agriculture For many older Americans, loneliness and isolation were already a problem. The COVID-19 pandemic and its associated lockdowns often increased that sense of isolation, especially at holiday time, when visits by family would be most welcome. This year,... Read More.

SEC announces Council on Racial Equality and Social Justice

Thursday, August 20 by Staff

The Southeastern Conference on Thursday announced creation of the SEC Council on Racial Equity and Social Justice, a league-wide body consisting of a diverse group of student-athletes, administrators, coaches and SEC staff. The Council will identify resources, outline strategies and assist with implementation of efforts... Read More.

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NCAA to allow Social Justice patches to be worn on uniforms

Thursday, July 30 by Greg

The NCAA will permit college athletes to wear patches on their uniforms that promote and support social justice causes. As approved by the NCAA’s Playing Rules Oversight Panel, athletes in all sports will be permitted to “express support and voice their opinions” in two places... Read More.

Attorney General Scam Alert: Scam artists targeting Arkansans’ social security numbers

Wednesday, July 22 by Greg

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Attorney General Leslie Rutledge has seen an increase in complaints where scammers have been pretending to be from the Social Security Administration and are threatening customers into giving them their personal information or asking for money. “It’s time to reinforce an... Read More.

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Increase of COVID-19 cases predicted if social distancing ignored around 4th of July holiday

Tuesday, June 23 by Ray King

By Ray King Reported cases of COVID-19 and deaths doubled after the Memorial Day Holiday and State Health Officer Dr. Nate Smith said Tuesday that if the state learned nothing from that holiday, it’s likely the same thing will happen over the 4th of July... Read More.

Sissy’s Log Cabin CEO Bill Jones addresses social media post

Tuesday, June 23 by Ray King

By Ray King Allegations by a black female that she was the victim of racially related threats while in Sissy’s Log Cabin last week have been described by law enforcement as untrue who viewed store video of the incident. The allegations were made on social media... Read More.

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Governor praises most for social distancing, mask wearing over holiday

Tuesday, May 26 by Ray King

By Ray King Governor Asa Hutchinson on Tuesday said there was “lots of good news” over the Memorial Day Holiday weekend and said a vast majority of people paid attention to guidelines for social distancing and wearing a mask. “More than a few however placed their... Read More.

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Judge Rob Wyatt not sure how jury trials can be conducted under Social Distancing directives

Thursday, May 14 by Ray King

By Ray King As city and county government buildings and offices begin to reopen after being shut down because of the COVID-19 Pandemic, district and circuit courts are following suit beginning Monday. Circuit Judge Rob Wyatt Jr., the administrative judge for the 11-West Judicial District which... Read More.

Saracen Casino Annex to utilize social distancing upon reopening

Friday, May 8 by Greg

By Ray King The Saracen Casino Annex, which has been closed for more than a month is scheduled to reopen May 18 and project manager Carlton Saffa said Friday that he has talked to a number of employees who were furloughed when the state ordered... Read More.

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