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Antoinette Grajeda
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Bull Shoals and Fayetteville elected new mayors, while the Jonesboro incumbent was successful in his re-election bid during Tuesday’s runoff elections. -
President-elect Donald Trump announced he will nominate Warren Stephens, chair, president and CEO of Little Rock-based Stephens Inc., as the U.S. Ambassador to the United Kingdom. -
A three-judge panel took no action Monday after listening to about two hours of arguments in a federal lawsuit that challenges Arkansas’ U.S. House congressional district map. -
In an interview, Sen. Jonathan Dismang, R-Searcy, said part of the reason for the increase in the state budget is in the increase on funding for education. In January, lawmakers will convene for the 2025 fiscal session. -
The incident happened early Friday afternoon, traditionally one of the busiest shopping days of the year. -
A federal judge issued a temporary order halting enforcement of the law. -
The world’s largest retailer is rolling back its diversity, equity and inclusion policies. -
A last-minute grant from the Democratic National Committee helped the party secure its first net gain of legislative seats in 20 years. -
Hear this week's episode of the Arkansas Newswrap, presented by Little Rock Public Radio, KUAF Fayetteville and KASU Jonesboro. -
The district is considering closing Carver Elementary, but will hold off for public comment.
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Share time with Central Arkansas poet Sandy Longhorn as we follow her poetic tale of severe illness in America and "the industrial medical complex." Join us as we hear Longhorn's poetry and discuss complex issues surrounding women and commercial healthcare.
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