Paramount brings legendary Arkansas Black lawman Bass Reeves back-to-life in new show
LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — Paramount is producing a new show based on the true story of a legendary Arkansas Wild West lawman who was one of the first Black U.S. Marshals and by some accounts an inspiration for the Lone Ranger. Perhaps it was luck, perhaps it was because he was faster with a gun […]
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Fairmont City Council passes two contentious ordinances | Local News | #citycouncil
FAIRMONT — Fairmont is now the 18th municipality in the state to adopt an anti-discrimination ordinance. Tuesday night, after a pointed discussion, Fairmont City Council voted 7-2 in favor of adopting a local ordinance codifying the Fairness Act. Fairmont is the 18th municipality in the state to do so, trailing just behind its neighbor Monongah, […]
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Fairmont City Council reconsiders purchasing former BB&T building | Local News | #citycouncil
FAIRMONT — Fairmont’s City Council is hoping to enter an agreement to potentially purchase the old BB&T building at 120 Fairmont Ave. before the new council takes office in 2023. Initially proposed last month, the city is eyeing the property to expand city offices and to relocate the Fairmont Police Department. The police force is […]
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