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More claims in lottery lawsuit
SEARCY (AP) — Two more entities are making claims to ownership of a $1 million Arkansas lottery ticket, over which two people are already suing each other in White County. Beebe resident Sharon Jones claimed the ticket that she got out of a pile of …
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Severe weather possible
LITTLE ROCK (AP) — The National Weather Service in Little Rock says severe weather is possible across a large portion of the state today. Forecasters say a weak front sagged into Arkansas on Monday with some clouds and wind followed by a strong storm system …
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1 person burned in explosion
PARAGOULD (AP) — Officials say one person was sent to the hospital with burns after a business exploded near Paragould. Western Greene Fire Chief James Potter said firefighters received a call Friday night of a house explosion on U.S. Highway 412 West, but the structure …
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Man drowns in Tennessee lake
BLYTHEVILLE (AP) — Authorities say an Arkansas man has drowned at a lake in Tennessee. A fisherman found George McHan about 5 p.m. Thursday at Reelfoot Lake. The man pulled McHan into his boat and called for help. McHan was pronounced dead at the scene. …
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Foundation trying to trim fluoridation costs
LITTLE ROCK (AP) — A private foundation said adding fluoride to water in 34 Arkansas systems cost more than expected and could run as much as $10 million. A law enacted last year requires cities and towns that serve or sell water to more than …
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Gas prices jump 10 cents over past week
LITTLE ROCK (AP) — The average price for a gallon of gas in Arkansas has risen 10 cents in the past week. The AAA says the average price today is $3.52 for a gallon of unleaded gas. That’s up from $3.42 a week ago. Around …
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Inmates caught with porn
HOPE (AP) — A Hempstead County jail guard is out of a job after state prisoners at the facility were caught with drugs, porn, a cellphone and other contraband. The state Correction Department says the five prisoners have been removed from the program and that …
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Externships link Arkansas law students, women
LITTLE ROCK — Victims of domestic violence are often overwhelmed navigating the court system while tending to all the details as they try to rebuild their lives, say those working on their behalf. Hiring an attorney is also a financial hurdle for a woman escaping …
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Fayetteville High School gym to be demolished
FAYETTEVILLE (AP) — The scheduled demolition of Fayetteville High School’s gym will make way for a new future, but will do little to fade memories created there for decades. The gym has been the scene for top-notch basketball over the years, as well as lively …
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Crews find Mulberry River canoeist alive
MULBERRY (AP) — A man who went missing while canoeing with a group of people on the Mulberry River has been found safe. A dispatcher at the Franklin County sheriff’s office didn’t have details, but confirmed Sunday that the man had been found and was …
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Elements of Disaster exhibit debuts at Jacksonport park
JACKSONPORT — Nature’s fury often impacts our world in mighty and destructive ways, and the natural history of Jackson County comes front and center as Jacksonport State Park unveils a new interactive exhibit, “Earth, Wind, Water, Fire: Elements of Disaster,” early next month, said park …
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Movie about gem, mineral club to be screened Thursday
Fred Keeler CHEROKEE VILLAGE — The Spring River Gem & Mineral Club will meet at 10 a.m. Thursday at Omaha Center in Cherokee Village to watch “SRGMC: The Movie,” said Ruth Maxedon, who took over as president in January. The movie about the club was …
