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Camden man killed when his vehicle hit by train

Tuesday, October 3 by Ray King

A Camden man was killed in the early morning hours Tuesday when the vehicle he was driving was hit by a train in Bearden.According to a preliminary report, John W. Williams, 49, was driving a 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe west on Elm Street when he... Read More.

FEMA announces test of emergency warning system

Monday, October 2 by Ray King

The Federal Emergency Management Agency, commonly known as FEMA, announced it is planning a nationwide test of the Integrated Public Alert and Warning System (IPAWS) on Wednesday.The alert will be delivered to cell phones, wireless devices, radios, and televisions, at 2:20 p.m. Eastern time.The message... Read More.

Motorcycle rider killed in Pulaski County accident

Monday, September 25 by Ray King

A Mayflower man was killed in a one-vehicle accident in rural Pulaski County Saturday afternoon.According to a preliminary report, Tony Oaks, 66, was southbound on Arkansas Highway 113 at the Pulaski-Perry Count line and while negotiating a curve, the 2006 Harley Davidson he was... Read More.

Boozman supporting VA program to prevent veteran suicides

Thursday, September 21 by Ray King

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR), a senior member of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee, is overseeing the implementation and execution of a Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) program he championed to prevent and reduce veteran suicides.Boozman authored the Staff Sergeant Parker Gordon Fox Suicide Prevention Grant... Read More.

Two killed, one hurt in Monday accident

Wednesday, September 20 by Ray King

Two people were killed and a third injured in a two-vehicle accident in Baxter County Monday morning.According to a preliminary report, a 2005 Sterling truck driven by Michael Ragland, 61, of Marshall was northbound on Arkansas Highway 126 when the truck failed to yield... Read More.

Boozman, Booker propose legislation to expand insurance coverage for prostate cancer screenings

Wednesday, September 20 by Ray King

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators John Boozman (R-AR) and Cory Booker (D-NJ) introduced legislation to expand insurance coverage for prostate cancer screenings.The bipartisan Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) Screening for High-risk Insured Men (HIM) Act would require private health insurance plans to cover preventive prostate cancer screenings without... Read More.

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Grant awarded to protect waterfowl habitats in two Arkansas counties

Tuesday, September 19 by Ray King

WASHINGTON – The Migratory Bird Conservation Commission approved a $3 million North American Wetlands Conservation Act (NAWCA) grant for the conservation and preservation of more than 2,000 acres of waterfowl habitat in St. Francis and Lee counties.“I’m proud to be a member of the Migratory Bird... Read More.

Wounded Warrior project names Boozman legislator of the year

Monday, September 18 by Ray King

WASHINGTON—Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) honored U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) with its 2023 Legislator of the Year award in recognition of his steadfast commitment to America’s veterans and championing legislation to improve their benefits and services.“Senator Boozman has always been there, ready to meet with veterans and... Read More.

Two school districts deny claims about teaching about race and sexuality

Monday, September 18 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Two Arkansas school districts deny some of the state’s claims that they violated Arkansas’ ban on teaching certain things about race and sexuality.The Pulaski County and Lakeside school districts tell the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette that some of the incidents listed on... Read More.

North Little Rock man arrested in street racing incident that caused death

Friday, September 15 by Ray King

Darmel Dashun Batemon Jr., 20, of North Little Rock was taken into custody Wednesday at Arkansas State Police (ASP) Headquarters in connection with a fatality wreck that occurred in Little Rock on April 8th. Batemon was charged with manslaughter and second-degree battery, both felony... Read More.

Governor signs law restricting release of some records

Thursday, September 14 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders signed a law Thursday restricting release of her travel and security records after the Legislature wrapped up a special session marked by a fight to more broadly scale back the state Freedom of Information Act.The... Read More.

Congressman Womack to seek another term

Thursday, September 14 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Republican U.S. Rep. Steve Womack of Arkansas said Wednesday he will seek reelection to Congress for an eighth term next year.Womack, who was first elected to Congress in 2010, announced he will seek another term representing the 3rd Congressional... Read More.

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