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Severe storms arrive
LITTLE ROCK (AP) — The National Weather Service says severe thunderstorms are possible in southern Arkansas as part of a winter storm system now moving through the state. A severe thunderstorm warning was in place until 8:45 this morning for portions of Arkansas, Cleveland, Jefferson …
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Small quake hits near Manila
MANILA (AP) — The U.S. Geological Survey reports a small earthquake was recorded near the Mississippi County town of Manila. The county sheriff’s office says no injuries or damage are reported. The Geological Survey says the 2.5 magnitude quake was recorded at 5:28 p.m. Wednesday …
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Northern Arkansas could see significant ice storm
LITTLE ROCK — Forecasters say northern Arkansas could see significant ice accumulation as a storm system makes its way through the state. The National Weather Service says a winter weather advisory for freezing rain will be in effect from midnight tonight until 4 p.m. Thursday …
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Electronics sent to crime lab in McCready’s death
LITTLE ROCK (AP) — Authorities say they’ve sent electronic devices to Arkansas’ state Crime Laboratory as they search for clues in country music singer Mindy McCready’s apparent suicide. Cleburne County Sheriff Marty Moss said Tuesday that investigators did not find a suicide note at the …
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Lawmakers favor proposal making gun list a secret
LITTLE ROCK — Over the objection of freedom of information advocates, Arkansas lawmakers on Tuesday approved legislation that would make secret the list of nearly 130,000 residents who have permits to carry concealed weapons. The House overwhelmingly passed the measure by an 84-3 vote and …
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Proof of insurance gets OK
LITTLE ROCK (AP) — The Arkansas Senate has approved legislation allowing drivers to display their proof of insurance using cellphones and other electronic devices. The Senate on Tuesday unanimously approved a bill that would allow drivers to show their proof of insurance cards on paper …
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Senate to consider voter ID bill
LITTLE ROCK (AP) — The Senate is considering whether to require voters to show photo ID before they can cast a ballot. Poll workers are currently required to ask for identification, but voters don’t have to show it in order to cast a ballot. King’s …
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House likes lethal injection redo
LITTLE ROCK (AP) — The Legislature has approved a rewrite of the state’s lethal injection law after it was thrown out by the state Supreme Court last year. House lawmakers on Tuesday voted 89-1 in favor of the measure, which spells out in greater detail …
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Rabid cow found in NW Arkansas
LITTLE ROCK — The Arkansas Department of Health has confirmed that a cow died last week of rabies near Kingston in Madison County, according to a news release. “Rabies in Arkansas is most often found in skunks. Reports of cattle being infected with rabies are …
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Food manufacturer to open plant in Clinton
LITTLE ROCK (AP) — A food processor and manufacturer says it will open a $4.7 million production facility in Clinton, creating more than 200 jobs. Global Food Group says it will renovate an existing facility and create 224 jobs. The plant will produce sandwiches, quesadillas, …
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Freezing rain called for Ozarks
LITTLE ROCK (AP) — The National Weather Service says parts of northern Arkansas could see significant ice accumulations as a storm system moves through the state later this week. A winter storm watch will be in effect from Wednesday night through Thursday afternoon in parts …
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Student named to honor rolls
LITTLE ROCK — Joshua Shaw, a Sharp County native and alumnus of Hillcrest High School, has been named to the Chancellor and Dean’s lists at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. Shaw was awarded a certificate of recognition for academic excellence achieved during the …
