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Arkansas rapper pleads not guilty in case involving his lyrics

A Bentonville rapper has pleaded not guilty in a case where police said his lyrics contained threats. Reese Alexander Sullivan, 20, pleaded not guilty to one count of threatening a fire or bombing.Law enforcement listened to music Sullivan had posted online. They found lyrics about killing the president, bombing the senate, killing his grandmother, racist […]

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Last minute tips for Primary Election day in Arkansas

Election workers across the state of Arkansas are gearing up for the Primary Election. “There are also some local races at the county level that are being decided right here in this election,” Benton County Election Coordinator Kim Dennison. “These are just as important as the one in November is.”Voters in Benton and Washington counties […]

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Arkansas National Guard called in to assist state police

Arkansas National Guard called in to assist state police Updated: 9:56 PM CST Jan 15, 2024 IF YOU LOST WATER, YOU WILL NEED TO BOIL IT WHEN IT COMES BACK ON. SOME ROADS ACROSS NWA ARE STILL COVERED WITH SNOW. THE ARKANSAS NATIONAL GUARD ARE HERE TONIGHT TO HELP ANYONE WHO MIGHT BE STUCK IN […]

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Arkansas suspends Pi Kappa Alpha over paddling allegations

University of Arkansas suspends Pi Kappa Alpha over paddling allegations Updated: 9:40 PM CST Dec 11, 2023 The University of Arkansas has kicked a fraternity out of its house and revoked its official registration for at least a year, according to a letter obtained by 40/29 News through a Freedom of Information Act.Rachel Eikenberry, director […]

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Arkansas senator requests audit over governor’s $19,029.25 podium expense

In a letter sent to co-chairs of the Arkansas Legislative Joint Auditing Committee, Republican Sen. Jimmy Hickey requested an audit over the purchase of a podium, or what’s also called a lectern, by the governor’s office from Beckett Events LLC.According to records posted online with the state website Transparency.Arkansas.gov, Beckett Events was paid $19,029.25 in […]

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