Tag: Arkansas

Governors pin hopes on full vaccine approval as cases climb

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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — As U.S. regulators weigh giving the final stamp of approval for certain COVID-19 vaccines, governors in states hard hit by...

Drinkwitz, Pittman back for Southeastern Conference encores

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HOOVER, Ala. — Missouri and Arkansas both had some encouraging signs, if not great records, in their first seasons under new coaches. ...

Seemingly safe GOP incumbents under attack from right-wing

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OKLAHOMA CITY — Republican U.S. Sen. James Lankford would seem to have all the conservative credentials he'd need to coast to re-election in deep-red...

Researchers: Virus surge a ‘raging forest fire’ in Arkansas

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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Public health researchers on Tuesday called the rapid rise in coronavirus cases and hospitalizations in Arkansas a “raging forest fire,"...

GOP governor’s vaccination tour reveals depths of distrust

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TEXARKANA, Ark. — Free lottery tickets for those who get vaccinated had few takers. Free hunting and fishing licenses didn't change many minds either....

Few earthquake-insured Missouri homes amid rising costs

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COLUMBIA, Mo. — The percentage of homes with earthquake insurance in Missouri's highest-risk areas is at a historic low amid rising costs for coverage....

Sarah Sanders raises $4.2M for Arkansas governor bid

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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Former White House press secretary Sarah Sanders' campaign on Thursday said she has raised another $4.2 million for her bid...

Robert Shaw, an AP bureau chief in 3 US states, dies

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DALLAS — Robert Shaw, whose more than 40-year career with The Associated Press included leading news coverage in three states, has died. He was...

Judge names special prosecutor for teen’s shooting by deputy

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LONOKE, Ark. — A western Arkansas prosecutor was chosen Monday to decide whether to prosecute a central Arkansas deputy for the fatal shooting of...

Officer fatally shoots man outside hospital in Arkansas

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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — A police officer at an Arkansas hospital fatally shot a man who had a gun outside of the emergency department...