regions of the united states

Arkansas

7 on 7: The biggest stories from last week you might’ve missed

FILE – In this March 17, 2003 file photo, guard towers and razor wire ring the compound at the U.S. Penitentiary in Terre Haute, Ind., the site of the last federal execution. After the latest 17-year hiatus, the Trump administration wants to restart federal executions this month at the Terre Haute, prison. Four men are […]

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Gov. Sanders appoints Kyle Cunningham as State Forester for Arkansas

LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced Monday that she has appointed Kyle Cunningham as the State Forester for Arkansas. According to a news release, The State Forester serves as the director of the Arkansas Department of Agriculture’s Forestry Division. Cunningham is replacing Joe Fox who retires at the end of June. […]

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Celebrating 187 years: Arkansas’ journey from territory to the Natural State

LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — Thursday marks the 187th anniversary of Arkansas becoming the 25th state to join the union. According to the United States Census Bureau, the United States obtained the land that would be Arkansas from France as a part of the Louisiana Purchase in 1803. Originally spelled Arkansaw, the Arkansas Territory was organized […]

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Something mysterious is killing Arkansas pine trees, experts investigating

LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — Something is killing Arkansas’ state tree, the Loblolly pine, and experts are scrambling to find out what it is. The unknown ailment is most noticeably affecting trees in the southeastern part of the state, where many pine plantations are located. Drew and Ashley county have seen the most occurrences of the […]

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After multiple rejections, Arkansas AG certifies 8k-word ballot title to repeal LEARNS Act

LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — After twice rejecting an organization’s attempt to place a referendum before Arkansas voters to repeal Republican Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders’ education overhaul, the state’s attorney general certified the more than 8,000-word ballot title on Monday. In a news release, Attorney General Tim Griffin the popular name and ballot title of the […]

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Arkansas Supreme Court won’t lift order blocking education overhaul

LITTLE ROCK (AP) — The Arkansas Supreme Court declined Friday to block a judge’s order preventing the state from enforcing Republican Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders’ education overhaul. But they said they will move quickly to consider an appeal of the judge’s decision. Justices denied the state’s request to stay a Pulaski County judge’s temporary restraining […]

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Sanders sends Arkansas National Guard to the southern border

{p}Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced Thursday that she had sent Arkansas National Guard to the southern border. (AP Photo/Will Newton){/p} LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced Thursday that she had sent Arkansas National Guard to the southern border. Gov. Sanders said she is sending the troops to help the Texas National Guard […]

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Arkansas state offices to open at 10 a.m. in weather affected areas | Winter Weather

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Due to continued icy road conditions, Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders has announced that state government offices in weather affected areas will open at 10 a.m.  Thursday. State employees who cannot make it safely into work but are able to telework should do so, and agencies may implement liberal leave policies for their employees who […]

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Arkansas state offices to close on Wednesday in weather affected areas | Arkansas

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Due to poor road conditions in many areas of the state, Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders has closed state office buildings except for critical operations on Wednesday.  State employees who can telework should do so, and agencies may implement liberal leave policies for their employees who cannot telework. State employees outside the affected […]

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Arkansas state offices to close on Tuesday in weather affected areas | Arkansas

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Due to poor road conditions in many areas of the state, Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders has closed state office buildings on Tuesday except for critical operations.  State employees who can telework should do so, and agencies may implement liberal leave policies for their employees who cannot telework. State employees outside […]

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