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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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NWA Naturals to host historic exhibition game with KC Royals

Groundskeepers at Arvest Ballpark have a tarp covering the field ahead of Monday evening’s game against the Northwest Arkansas Naturals’ big-league affiliate, the Kansas City Royals.Justin Cole, general manager for the Naturals, said the team expects Monday’s rain to clear up in time for the game. Groundskeepers will prepare the field when the weather lets […]

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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 city considered one of best in the world for the 2024 eclipse

ARE GETTING READY FOR THE MOON OVER MAIN FESTIVAL THAT’S IN DOWNTOWN RUSSELLVILLE. <> “This will be one of the main locations for the moon over main four-day festival here in downtown Russellville. There’ll be live music, the mayor says there’ll be large LCD screens setup throughout downtown to watch the Eclipse and it’s also […]

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Russellville, Arkansas considered one of the top places in the world for the 2024 eclipse

The April solar eclipse will bring totality to a cross section of Arkansas. And there will be a influx of people to the state to witness it. “Well, I think at the first governors’ conference when I heard about this around two years ago, they told me I would possibly need to put Porta Potties […]

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2024 Northwest Arkansas business forecast luncheon happening today

Economy experts from across the state, nation, and the globe are meeting in Northwest Arkansas Friday to look at the year ahead. This is all happening at the Rogers Convention Center.It starts with a networking event at 10:45 a.m. Then, at 11:30, a lineup of featured speakers will share their thoughts on the region’s economy. […]

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Arkansas public information laws timeline

GTF: Arkansas public information laws timeline Updated: 6:49 PM CST Jan 23, 2024 proposing party and answer. And we so I get that. “) THE GROUP “ARKANSAS CITIZENS FOR TRANSPARENCY” IS TRYING TO HAVE VOTERS ADD THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT TO THE STATE’S CONSTITUTION. 40/29’S ABNER SOSA TALKED TO THE GROUP AND IS LIVE […]

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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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This is part of an ongoing feud between the governor and Chairman Benny Magness over the state’s prison system

Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders is calling for the chairman of the Arkansas Board of Corrections to resign. This follows a dispute over the lack of prison space.Chairman Benny Magness asked the governor to send the National Guard to help staff prisons. She denied that request and said the chairman is playing politics and should […]

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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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