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Arkansas bill changes the language around child pornography
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Miembros de la Comunidad Latinx en Arkansas comparten lo que la palabra significa para ellos
Hace dos semanas la Gobernadora de Arkansas Sarah Huckabee Sanders firmó una orden ejecutiva que prohíbe el uso de la palabra Latinx por todo el gobierno estatal.
Local News
Members of Arkansas's Latinx community define what the word means to them
One of Gov. Sanders' first acts in office was to ban the use of 'Latinx' by state agencies— and that has continued to be a topic of conversation across Arkansas.
Local News
LGBTQ+ community gathers in protest of drag performance bill
Senate Bill 43 is creating a lot of outrage from some members of the LGBTQ+ community and their allies who rallied on the Capitol steps after the committee meeting.
Local News
Arkansas inmate dead after prison altercation
A 29-year-old Arkansas inmate being held at the Randall L. Williams Correctional Facility died due to injuries after being involved in an altercation weeks prior.
People
More than $6.7M raised for Damar Hamlin's charity following his collapse during game
Within an hour of Damar Hamlin collapsing on the field during Monday's Bills games, fans donated to Hamlin's charity.
Local News
Birthday cards wanted as WWII Code Girl turns 99
The cards can be addressed to Leona Chasse and sent to the Maine Veterans Home in Scarborough.
Heartwarming
Rogers middle schooler gifted a new wheelchair by an anonymous donor
Angel Figueroa is a sixth grader at Lingle Middle School in Rogers, and he doesn’t let being in a wheelchair stop him from being on the cross-country team.
Local News
How the Crown Act would protect Arkansans with natural hair
Last week, the passage of the protective Crown Act was blocked. One representative explained why she believes this is a necessary conversation in the Natural State.
Local News
Razorback superfan's doctors surprise him with tickets to his first ever game
Johnny Roberts was given the gift of his dreams thanks to his team of radiology techs at Baptist Health Fort Smith.
Local News
Here's why more women have been purchasing guns in recent years
Last year, 1-in-3 first-time gun buyers were women and a gun shop owner in Arkansas has noticed the trend.
People
Stephen 'tWitch' Boss, Beloved DJ on the Ellen Show, dies at age 40
Stephen "tWitch" Boss, the longtime and beloved dancing DJ on the Ellen Degeneres Show and a former contestant on So You Think You Can Dance has died at age 40.
Local News
Miembros de la Comunidad Latinx en Arkansas comparten lo que la palabra significa para ellos
Hace dos semanas la Gobernadora de Arkansas Sarah Huckabee Sanders firmó una orden ejecutiva que prohíbe el uso de la palabra Latinx por todo el gobierno estatal.
Local News
Members of Arkansas's Latinx community define what the word means to them
One of Gov. Sanders' first acts in office was to ban the use of 'Latinx' by state agencies— and that has continued to be a topic of conversation across Arkansas.
Local News
LGBTQ+ community gathers in protest of drag performance bill
Senate Bill 43 is creating a lot of outrage from some members of the LGBTQ+ community and their allies who rallied on the Capitol steps after the committee meeting.
Local News
Arkansas inmate dead after prison altercation
A 29-year-old Arkansas inmate being held at the Randall L. Williams Correctional Facility died due to injuries after being involved in an altercation weeks prior.
People
More than $6.7M raised for Damar Hamlin's charity following his collapse during game
Within an hour of Damar Hamlin collapsing on the field during Monday's Bills games, fans donated to Hamlin's charity.
Local News
Birthday cards wanted as WWII Code Girl turns 99
The cards can be addressed to Leona Chasse and sent to the Maine Veterans Home in Scarborough.
Heartwarming
Rogers middle schooler gifted a new wheelchair by an anonymous donor
Angel Figueroa is a sixth grader at Lingle Middle School in Rogers, and he doesn’t let being in a wheelchair stop him from being on the cross-country team.
Local News
How the Crown Act would protect Arkansans with natural hair
Last week, the passage of the protective Crown Act was blocked. One representative explained why she believes this is a necessary conversation in the Natural State.
Local News
Razorback superfan's doctors surprise him with tickets to his first ever game
Johnny Roberts was given the gift of his dreams thanks to his team of radiology techs at Baptist Health Fort Smith.
Local News
Here's why more women have been purchasing guns in recent years
Last year, 1-in-3 first-time gun buyers were women and a gun shop owner in Arkansas has noticed the trend.
People
Stephen 'tWitch' Boss, Beloved DJ on the Ellen Show, dies at age 40
Stephen "tWitch" Boss, the longtime and beloved dancing DJ on the Ellen Degeneres Show and a former contestant on So You Think You Can Dance has died at age 40.
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