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Prosecutor rules March shooting by officers justified in Little Rock case
Northeast Arkansas News
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An update tonight on a March shooting that left a Jacksonville man dead. The Sixth Judicial Prosecuting Attorney’s Office has ruled that the use of deadly force by law enforcement officers was justified in the death of 23-year-old Willie Joe...
Founder of planned whites-only Arkansas community insists his ideas don't make him a supremacist
Daily Mail
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July 5, 2025
The founder of a whites-only community under construction in Arkansas has claimed in an exclusive interview with Daily Mail that he’s no supremacist after his plan sparked outrage. 'The communities that many of us grew up in have changed in our...
Little Rock says that crime is down by 19% through first half of 2025
KATV 7 - Arkansas
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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KATV) — Crime in Little Rock is down by 19% in the first half of 2025, Mayor Frank Scott Jr. announced. When compared to a five-year average, overall crime was down by 19% and violent crime was down by 12% during this period....
Nevada County aging and government aid dependency trends in 2022
SW Arkansas Times
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July 5, 2025
In 2022, Nevada County received $136.7 million in government transfer payments, equivalent to $16,705 per capita. These payments—which include Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, and income maintenance—accounted for 41.3% of all personal income...
Phillips County aging and government aid dependency trends in 2022
Lowe Delta News - Arkansas
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July 5, 2025
In 2022, Phillips County received $293 million in government transfer payments, equivalent to $19,144 per capita. These payments—which include Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, and income maintenance—accounted for 43.2% of all personal income...
‘We are one county’: A Q&A with Rev. Wendell Griffen, Pulaski County judge hopeful
Arkansas Times
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July 7, 2025
Wendell Griffen Credit: Brian Chilson After decades of public service, pastor and former judge Wendell Griffen is throwing his hat into the ring for a different kind of role: Pulaski County judge. (The county judge presides over county government,...
Benton student promotes Arkansas rice industry
The Saline Courier - Arkansas
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Benton High School Student, Sadie Robbins is currently participating in the Arkansas Rice Rep Program. The program selects high school students to learn about and promote the state’s rice industry through education, outreach, and monthly...
Steve Womack discusses historic legislative efforts on social media
Fort Smith Times - Arkansas
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July 3, 2025
Rep. Steve Womack, a U.S. Congressman representing Arkansas' 3rd district since 2011, shared his recent legislative activities on social media. Born in Russellville, Arkansas in 1957 and currently residing in Rogers, Womack has been serving in...
Arkansas History for July 4: Battle of Helena
Magnolia Reporter - Arkansas
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Important Arkansas historical events and significant anniversaries for July 4, and notable births and deaths of native Arkansans born on this date. Information is drawn from state archives, historical societies, contemporary newspapers and other...
Arkansas Flag And Banner to change retail presence, align with consumer habits
Arkansas Democrat Gazette
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July 3, 2025
Let us read it for you. Listen now. Your browser does not support the audio element. Arkansas Flag and Banner, the Little Rock distributor, retailer and manufacturer of flags and other products, has announced a new initiative to downsize its...
Arkansas lawmakers and political figures react to passing of 'One Big Beautiful Bill Act'
KATV 7 - Arkansas
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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KATV) — President Donald Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" has finally been passed by Senate, with Vice President JD Vance being the deciding vote. The bill has drawn controversies from both sides, as some are all for...
Gov. Sanders speaks at Indian spiritual leader’s reading of epic poem in Little Rock
Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette
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July 2, 2025
Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders delivered opening remarks Wednesday at Little Rock's Statehouse Convention Center as Indian spiritual leader Morari Bapu reached the halfway point of Shri Ram Katha, a narrative Hindu poetry recital over nine days....
Arkansas kicks off USDA summer meal initiatives, aiding over 300,000 children statewide
KATV 7 - Arkansas
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Summer nutrition programs are underway in Arkansas, and Governor Sanders joined in one today, helping distribute food to those in need. The Governor joining the Arkansas Hunger Relief Alliance today to highlight and kick-off the THREE USDA Summer...
‘Ramayana’ recitation draws hundreds of Hindus, Gov. Sanders to downtown Little Rock
Arkansas Times
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July 2, 2025
Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders appeared at Day 5 of Shri Ram Katha, the nine-day ceremony in which a religious leader recites the Hindu epic poem “Ramayana.” Morari Bapu led the crowd of Hindu devotees in the recitation taking place at Little Rock’s...
Arkansas mom fears Medicaid cuts will impact family health, financial stability
KATV 7 - Arkansas
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In a narrow party-line vote, the massive package of tax and federal spending cuts, the so-called "Big, Beautiful bill", now heads to President Trump's desk, meeting his Independence Day deadline. The bill's biggest critics worry about its changes...
Governor Sanders Participates in Arkansas Hunger Relief Alliance's Summer Nutrition Kickoff
Swark Today - Arkansas
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Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders delivers remarks at Arkansas Hunger Relief Alliance's Summer Nutrition Kickoff at Cato Elementary School on Thursday, July 3rd. Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders with members of her cabinet and Arkansas Hunger Relief...
Arkansas Times welcomes a new reporter to focus on equity and marginalized communites
Arkansas Times
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July 3, 2025
Journalist Arielle Robinson has arrived in Arkansas by way of Louisiana, ready to dig in on equity issues including homelessness, social justice and policing. “My goals for my new job are to make meaningful connections with and explore the stories...
Arkansas lawmakers unite in support of the “Big, Beautiful Bill”
Northeast Arkansas News
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Arkansas lawmakers are standing united behind the recently passed “Big, Beautiful Bill.” Both U.S. Senators, Tom Cotton and John Boozman, voted yes on the legislation. Cotton called it a historic investment in national security and a win for...
Arkansas: Hemp Ban Not Preempted by Federal Law, Federal Court Rules
NORML
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July 3, 2025
Little Rock, AR: An Arkansas law prohibiting the sale of hemp-derived intoxicating products is not preempted by the 2018 federal Farm Bill, according to a ruling issued last week by the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals. Plaintiffs challenged the...
Texarkana truck driver Jeff Cochran wins Grand Champion at Arkansas Trucking Championship
Texarkana Gazette - Arkansas
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July 5, 2025
TEXARKANA, Texas -- Jeff Cochran, a Texarkana-based professional truck driver for FedEx Freight, claimed the Grand Champion title after finishing first in the three-axle division at the 2025 Arkansas Truck Driving Championship competition. Cochran...