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Arkansas State Police urge drivers to heed Move Over Law this holiday weekend
KATV 7 - Arkansas
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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KATV) — As more than 100,000 Arkansans prepare to travel this Fourth of July weekend, the Arkansas State Police are urging drivers to exercise caution, particularly in light of a recent incident where a trooper was struck by a...
Arkansas leads nation in number of anti-ESG laws after 2025 session
Mountain Home Observer - Arkansas
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July 3, 2025
Share This Article Since 2021, the Arkansas Legislature has passed more laws targeting so-called environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) initiatives than any other state, according to a new report from public policy firm Pleiades...
Arkansas Game and Fish Commission: Watch your wake
El Dorado News-Times - Arkansas
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July 3, 2025
Wake boats may be the most maligned vessels on the water these days, with some locations in the country even placing bans on this type of craft. But all powerboats create a wake, and all boaters should be aware of the effects their manmade wave...
KASU News: Arkansas defends Ten Commandments display law in federal court
KASU - Arkansas
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Arkansas defends its Ten Commandments display law in court, a mayor faces removal over unpaid taxes, and a new midwife training program aims to improve maternal health. Plus, roadway safety agencies issue holiday travel warnings and abortion...
Arkansas History for July 3: Bus Hijacking
Magnolia Reporter - Arkansas
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Important Arkansas historical events and significant anniversaries for July 3, and notable births and deaths of native Arkansans born on this date. Information is drawn from state archives, historical societies, contemporary newspapers and other...
Internet group files another federal suit over Arkansas social media laws
Arkansas Times
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July 3, 2025
State Sen. Tyler Dees (R-Siloam Springs) was the lead sponsor of the bills to amend Arkansas’s Social Media Safety Act, which was previously blocked by a judge. Credit: Brian Chilson A nonprofit trade association for internet companies is again...
Making Arkansas and America Strong, Safe and Prosperous
Swark Today - Arkansas
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By Press Release Our country was at a crossroads last November when the American people headed to the polls to weigh in on which direction we should take. The competing visions represented a clear contrast for voters to consider. Thankfully they...
Arkansas’ U.S. House members support Senate bill amid GOP chaos
Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette
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July 3, 2025
WASHINGTON -- As the U.S. House of Representatives was at a standstill during much of its Wednesday session, all Rep. Steve Womack, R-Ark., could do was sit and wait. Womack, of Rogers, began presiding over the floor before 11 a.m. CDT,...
Florida QB becomes Arkansas’ second commitment for 2027 class
On3
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July 3, 2025
A day removed from securing their 25th commitment for the 2026 cycle, the Arkansas Razorbacks earned their second pledge for 2027 in Lakeland (Fla.) quarterback Joaquin Kavouklis, as reported on Thursday by National Recruiting Analyst John Garcia...
"These are ugly as hell" - CFB fans roast Tennessee for new military-themed smokey grey jerseys for 2025 season
Sportskeeda
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July 3, 2025
The Tennessee Volunteers unveiled their military-themed smokey grey jerseys for the 2025 season on Thursday. However, while many college football fans liked the idea behind them, they took a strong dislike to the uniform. Many on Reddit roasted...
Nutrition programs offer summer meals to thousands of Arkansas children
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. Summer nutrition programs are in full swing in Arkansas with one of the programs reaching 325,000 children already, according to state officials. Arkansas Hunger...
Arkansas group fights for ballot access after receiving a second rejection from the AG
KFSM - Arkansas
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July 3, 2025
A new setback for Arkansas's citizen-led ballot process was rejected again, as the attorney general cites a newly enacted readability law. LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — A new hurdle has emerged in the ongoing battle over Arkansas’s citizen-led ballot...
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...
Arkansas files response in Ten Commandments lawsuit
Little Rock Public Radio - Arkansas
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July 2, 2025
The state of Arkansas has responded to a lawsuit challenging a new law concerning the Ten Commandments. Act 573 was signed into law earlier this year. It mandates that a poster of the Ten Commandments be hung in all public, state-run buildings and...
Arkansas rural health care at risk in Trump's 'big, beautiful' bill
KTHV - Arkansas
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July 2, 2025
President Trump's "One, Big, Beautiful Bill" now sits in the House, but healthcare professionals fear what problems could arise with cuts in Medicaid. LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — President Trump's proposed "One, Big, Beautiful Bill" made its way through...
Opinion: PBS is a national treasure worthy of government support
Morning Call - Pennsylvania
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July 3, 2025
I don’t know a single person that shares the level of my love and appreciation for PBS, specifically their long-running series, “American Experience.” These documentaries combine dramatic reenactments and historical commentary in a uniquely...
Why a Nebraska man says he forgives his son-in-law for killing his daughter and grandsons
Omaha World-Herald - Nebraska
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EUSTIS, NEBRASKA — Lane Kugler has forgiven his son-in-law for stabbing to death his only daughter. He holds no grudge for the killing of his two teenage grandsons. He speaks compassionately about the 42-year-old who, after killing his family,...
Arkansas Senate Bill 142 bans student use of cellphones during school hours
KTAL News - Texas, Louisiana
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July 2, 2025
ARKANSAS (KTAL/KMSS) — A new Arkansas state law will ban the use of electronic devices during the school day. Senate Bill 142, also known as the "Bell to Bell, No Cell Act," prohibits students from possessing cell phones or other personal...
Is corporal punishment still legal in Alabama? Here's what AL law says
The Tuscaloosa News - Alabama
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In Alabama, it's still legal for parents, and in some cases schools, to physically use corporal punishment. While many states have banned the practice in classrooms, Alabama law allows corporal punishment under specific conditions. What are the...
Arkansas democracy ballot measure again rejected
Little Rock Public Radio - Arkansas
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July 2, 2025
A proposed constitutional amendment aimed at protecting direct democracy in Arkansas was rejected a second time Tuesday by the state’s attorney general because it failed to comply with a new law that prohibits ballot titles from being written...