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Detective fatally shoots man
FARMINGTON (AP) — Arkansas State Police and the Washington County Sheriff’s Office are investigating a fatal officer-involved shooting. Sheriff Tim Helder says the shooting occurred when sheriff’s detectives went to a residence near Farmington on Monday to conduct a follow-up investigation of a reported sexual …
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‘Comfort foods’ workshop slated
POWHATAN — A Comfort Foods Dutch Oven Workshop will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 7 at Powhatan Historic State Park, said park interpreter Kristyn Watts. The registration fee is $35 per person. “Participants will leave with a Dutch oven accessory kit, recipe …
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Pre-K training set
HIGHLAND — Arkansas State University Childhood Services will host a free training series, Pre-kindergarten Early Literacy Learning in Arkansas, ELLA, for preschool child care workers and teachers, beginning March 27 at Highland High School in the social studies building. Trainer Cathy Landers will begin the …
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Forecasters warn of flooding
AUGUSTA (AP) — The National Weather Service says a “major agricultural disaster” is possible as the rising White River is poised to flood thousands of acres of farmland in eastern Arkansas. Forecasters issued a flood warning for the White River near Augusta, and it will …
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Relatives find man dead
JORDAN (AP) — Authorities believe no foul play was involved in the death of a man found inside a Baxter County residence. The Sheriff’s office says deputies responded to an emergency call from three relatives who had found 54-year-old Randy Parnell dead at a residence …
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State opens second veterans’ cemetery in Birdeye
BIRDEYE — The Arkansas State Veterans’ Cemetery, located in the community of Birdeye in Cross County, is now open for interments, according to the Arkansas Department of Veterans Affairs. The cemetery will be open for burial of veterans and their spouses and dependents. It is …
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Re-enactment gets grant
LITTLE ROCK — The Arkansas Civil War Sesquicentennial Commission has awarded a grant to the Job S. Neill Camp #286, Sons of Confederate Veterans, $1,314 for a Lunenburg skirmish re-enactment, according to a news release. This was one of three projects receiving such grants commemorating …
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Accused killer mentally fit
SEARCY (AP) — A second mental exam won’t be sought for a Searcy resident accused of fatally stabbing a man last year. Attorney Pat Aydelott with the public defender’s office told Circuit Court Judge Robert Edwards the defense will stipulate to the findings in a …
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ASU library evacuated but cause was art exhibit
JONESBORO (AP) — Arkansas State University evacuated its library due to suspicious packages that turned out to be a student’s art project. Officials cleared the library on the Jonesboro campus after the packages were reported at 12:40 p.m. Thursday Interim Chancellor Dan Howard says the …
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Legislators to elect speaker
LITTLE ROCK (AP) — Arkansas legislators look to go home soon, but not before making history. A $4.7 billion budget bill was passed one week before today’s ceremonial Sine Die adjournment, but House members are scheduled to elect a new speaker before business is concluded. …
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Court splits in nighttime search warrant case
LITTLE ROCK (AP) — The Arkansas Supreme Court says law enforcement officers acted in good faith when they searched a trailer at night because they thought children might be in danger. In a 4-3 decision on Thursday, the court also said children’s safety was not …
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Albert Pike flood suit dropped
LITTLE ROCK (AP) — A lawsuit against the federal government filed by Louisiana family members of three of the 20 people killed in a flood at a U.S. Forest Service campground in southwest Arkansas has been dropped. Federal court records show the suit was dismissed …
