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Daughter of deceased Arkansas state senator calls for an election sooner than later
Share This Article The daughter of the late Republican Sen. Gary Stubblefield of Branch criticized Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders Tuesday for setting a special election to fill her father’s seat for next June, leaving his district without...
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Little Rock School District prioritizes school lunches amid government shutdown
The Little Rock School District said that despite the government shutdown, its priority remains the same — ensuring every child has access to clean, healthy meals. LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Shutdowns reveal unexpected ways we interact with the federal...
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Arkansas History for October 3: Kennedy dedicates Greers Ferry Dam
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Magnolia Reporter - Arkansas
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Important Arkansas historical events and significant anniversaries for October 3, and notable births and deaths of native Arkansans born on this date. Information is drawn from state archives, historical societies, contemporary newspapers and...
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Company secures $11.7 million contract extension to dredge Arkansas River
Let us read it for you. Listen now. Your browser does not support the audio element. $11.7M contract set for dredging of river The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Little Rock District awarded Houston-based construction company Great Lakes Dredge &...
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Three non-citizens arrested for illegally voting in Arkansas
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KAIT/Edited News Release) - Attorney General Tim Griffin issued a statement announcing the arrests of three noncitizens for illegally voting in Arkansas elections. “Investigators in my office have arrested three noncitizens for...
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Arkansas man and his wife seek justice after wrongful arrest led to ICE detainment
It's been nearly five months since Benton police mistook Kapil Raghu's perfume for an illegal substance and arrested him — which led to his detainment by ICE. BENTON, Ark. — A Benton man and his wife are pleading for his immigration status nearly...
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Arkansas mom: TikTok 'murdered my son’ as calls grow for online safeguards amid algorithms
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KATV 7 - Arkansas
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LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — The World Health Organization reports that more than 1 in 10 minors show signs of problematic social media behavior and experience negative consequences. The dangers of scrolling include self-destructive behaviors and, in the...
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Arkansas, Florida law enforcement unite to catch murder suspect after two-month probe
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KATV 7 - Arkansas
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LITTLE ROCK, AR (KATV) — A two-month investigation has concluded, following the arrest of Mark R. Brown, of Florida, in connection with the murder of an Arkansas woman. Mona Sloop, of Leslie, was found deceased inside of her residence in July of...
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Mysterious phone poll gauges interest in Little Rock mayoral candidates
We heard tell Thursday of phone calls going out to Little Rock voters to take their temperature on declared and potential 2026 mayoral candidates. Who’s behind the calls, and are the people mentioned even interested in the city’s top job? The...
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Three people arrested in Arkansas for illegally voting in 2024 election
One person voted illegally in a Republican primary while the other two voted in the 2024 election. None of them were U.S. citizens. LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Three people have been arrested for illegally voting in the 2024 elections held in Arkansas,...
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SNAP-Ed ends 30 years of service in Arkansas
LITTLE ROCK — After more than 30 years of dedicated service, the SNAP-Ed Nutrition Education program in Arkansas has concluded, marking the end of an initiative that has empowered low-income residents across the state — from preschoolers to senior...
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Chickin’, Peelin’ & Politickin’ in Springdale draws hundreds as shutdown keeps lawmakers in D.C.
One of Arkansas’s most popular political networking events went on as scheduled this week, but the federal government shutdown kept some of the state’s most recognizable figures away.Chickin’, Peelin’ & Politickin’, hosted at Shiloh Square, is...
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Secretary of State Cole Jester Applauds AG Griffin’s Election Fraud Arrests After Partnership
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Swark Today - Arkansas
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(LITTLE ROCK, ARK.) – On Thursday, October 2, 2025, Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin announced that his office has arrested three individuals on charges of election fraud. Secretary of State Cole Jester made the following statement in...
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Little Rock Weekend Guide: Oct. 2-5
Neighborhood festivals, grand openings, mountains of baklava — it’s all on the menu and so much more this jam-packed weekend. Let’s get into it. Thursday, Oct. 2 A Day of Hope at City Center // Hosted by the Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship...
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Shutdown stirs anxiety in Arkansas communities relying on SNAP, HUD
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KATV 7 - Arkansas
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LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — The federal government shutdown has entered its second day, and anxiety is lingering across Arkansas. The Little Rock NAACP says the shutdown could disproportionately harm underserved communities who rely on government-funded...
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AG Tim Griffin announces arrest of noncitizens who voted illegally in Arkansas
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KATV 7 - Arkansas
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LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin announced the arrests of three noncitizens for illegally voting in Arkansas elections. Investigators in my office have arrested three noncitizens for illegally voting in our elections...
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Hot Springs National Park fights to stay open amid government shutdown challenges
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KATV 7 - Arkansas
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Hot Springs, Ark. (KATV) — The government shutdown is being felt in Arkansas, especially in Hot Springs, where one of the city's largest attractions--Hot Springs National Park--is doing what it can to stay open. Steve Arrison, the CEO for Visit...
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Fundraising groups step up to help some national park sites reopen amid government shutdown
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Anchorage Daily News - Alaska
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The welcoming sign of Vicksburg National Military Park is seen on Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2025, in Vicksburg, Miss. (AP Photo/Sophie Bates) DENVER — When the government shut down in 2018, a Mississippi nonprofit interceded to fund a bare-bones crew to...
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Opinion: One Senate lawmaker, lies about the law regarding the National Guard
Lars Larson The Northwest Nonsense When one U.S. Senator from the Northwest tells a pack of lies about the National Guard, I have to call him out. Jeff Merkley lectured reporters in a press conference, at length, yesterday about the federal laws...
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ASU System and Arkansas National Guard announce new partnership
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Mix 106.3 - Arkansas
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Jonesboro, AR – (JonesboroRightNow.com) – Oct. 2, 2025 – Representatives from Arkansas State University System (ASU System) and the Arkansas National Guard (AR NG) announced a new partnership on Thursday. Through the partnership, the AR NG will...
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