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Supporters of abortion ballot question gains new allies
(The Center Square) - A group fighting to get an abortion question on the November ballot gained some allies as the battle continues in the Arkansas Supreme Court. Last month, a court ordered Secretary of State John Thurston to conduct an initial count of signatures collected by volunteer canvassers for Arkansans for Limited Government. The group had 87,675, according to previous reports. With 14,143 additional signatures collected by paid canvassers, the group had a total of 102,730 signatures. That doesn’t include 912 other signatures that...
Burn bans in effect in Arkansas
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — As August continues to heat up in the Natural State, long stretches without rainfall have created dry and hazardous conditions in some counties. Officials have started placing burn bans in effect for the time being. Outdoor burning may be permitted under special circumstances only and with a written permit from the local office of emergency management.
Stuttgart Chamber of Commerce News: August 15, 2024
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Meet the Ricebirds set for Thursday at Ned Moseley Stadium
Meet the Ricebirds is scheduled for Thursday, Aug. 15, at Ned Moseley Stadium. The annual event begins at 7 p.m., where Ricebird fans can expect to be introduced to most of their fall athletes. Admission to the event is a case of water or a package of powdered sports drink.
Man and woman shot to death in El Dorado
El Dorado Police are investigating an apparently deliberate ramming of a motorcycle and a shooting that left two people dead about 8 p.m. Tuesday, August 13, 2024. Jaylen Robinson, 27, and Kinley Hansen, 21, were on a motorcycle on East Hillsboro, east of the railroad overpass, when it was struck by a passing vehicle. They were shot after the motorcycle crashed – Robinson was hit by several shots and Hansen was struck once.
14 Aug 2024 Golf scramble and casino events benefit Ronald McDonald House Charities
LITTLE ROCK — The Annual RMHCAR-NLA Golf Scramble is teeing off on Monday, Sept. 9, at the newly renovated Pleasant Valley Country Club just weeks before they host the top 54 players on the second stop of the PGA tour Champions Playoffs. The Golf Scramble brings together golfers of all skill levels for an unparalleled day of fresh air, sun and fun.
29-year-old walk-on running with Arkansas' first time in fall practice
Monte Harrison is a 29-year-old former Major League Baseball player that joins the Arkansas Razorbacks in 2024 as a walk-on wide receiver. Harrison was a four-star recruit in 2014 out of Lee Summit’s West High School that had signed with the Nebraska Cornhuskers out of high school to play football. 247 Sports’ Michael Bruntz covered Harrison’s recruitment and said he was the “best pure athlete I’ve ever seen.”
Thunderbirds seeking community support for football program expenses
CHERRY VALLEY — The Cross County Thunderbirds football team is hoping to raise $15,000 to pay for equipment, travel and other expenses for the program. Cross County coach Van Paschal said the money is needed to help build the team into a championship football program. There are currently 69 football players at Cross County.
Residents share concerns over rumored data mining coming to North Little Rock
NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Ark — It's been a tough 24 hours for the North Little Rock community, as many have still been working to digest the rumors that had been making their way around. Those rumors were of a proposed data mine that was reportedly making its way to...
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