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Arkansas Prison Employees Fired After 'Devil in the Ozarks' Escape

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Arkansas Prison Employees Fired After 'Devil in the Ozarks' Escape

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Muslim inmate who won US Supreme Court beard case claims retaliatory transfer by Arkansas officials

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Muslim inmate who won US Supreme Court beard case claims retaliatory transfer by Arkansas officials

53% Center coverage: 19 sources

A Muslim inmate who won a U.S. Supreme Court case upholding his right to grow a beard for religious reasons said in a lawsuit that Arkansas officials transferred him to a federal prison in West Virginia in retaliation for several other lawsuits he has filed.See the Story

Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin announces crackdown on loitering, especially at intersections

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Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin announces crackdown on loitering, especially at intersections

55% Center coverage: 11 sources

Griffin's loitering conference, July 10. LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin announced a crackdown on loitering in a Thursday news conference. Griffin specially made note of people who “loiter at intersections.” He explained that people loitering at intersections, in some cases asking for or hoping to receive donations, pose a safety hazard to Arkansas motorists. “Loitering in and around public roadways, intersections, and …See the Story

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Muslim inmate who won US Supreme Court beard case claims retaliatory transfer by Arkansas officials

Muslim inmate who won US Supreme Court beard case claims retaliatory transfer by Arkansas officials

Muslim inmate who won US Supreme Court beard case claims retaliatory transfer by Arkansas officials

Riley Green Goes Acoustic on 'Midtown Sessions'

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

Big Machine Riley Green‘s stripping it down in a surprise new EP titled Midtown Sessions. The five-track project includes acoustic versions of his recent #1, “Worst Way,” as well as the previously released “Jesus Saves” and “Change My Mind.” It also adds a cover of Tim McGraw‘s “Cowboy in Me” and the new song “Bartender in Destin.” “I have always loved the acoustic versions of songs so I cut a few for y’all just the way I wrote them. … All acou…Little Rock · Little Rock See the Story

How 'Devil in the Ozarks' Escaped Using Sharpies, Bible Cover

78% Center coverage: 9 sources

(NewsNation) — New details have emerged about convicted murderer and rapist Grant Hardin's escape from an Arkansas prison, including his use of Sharpies and a Bible cover. The former police chief disguised himself in a make-shift uniform designed to resemble that of a corrections officer. Two corrections officers have been fired as a result of the escape, one who let Hardin onto a back dock without supervision and one who opened the gates and al…Little Rock · Little Rock See the Story

Ex-WWE star Knuckles Madsen shot dead

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A 41-year-old star who once wrestled on WWE NXT has tragically passed away after being shot in Arkansas on Friday.WWE · Arkansas See the Story

Board game, tabletop convention returns to Rogers

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ROGERS, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — AdventureCon, a family-friendly board game and tabletop convention, returns to the Rogers Convention Center from July 11-13. Attendees will be able to play role-playing campaigns, board game tournaments, shop for new games and more. Tickets start at $15 for adults and $10 for the kiddos for single-day passes. For many, the event serves as a way to make connections. "Those conversations, I get to know a person that I mi…Arkansas · Arkansas Read Article

Arkansas Democratic Party Gives Details on Chair Election

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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — The Democratic Party of Arkansas announced Vice Chair Jannie Cotton will assume the role of Interim Chair effective July 15 and gave details regarding the election for the next chair on July 11. According to a press release, Cotton will oversee the party until the Chair's election at the next state committee meeting. Cotton's new role comes after the previous chair, Grant Tennille, announced his resignation on Jul…Democratic Party · Little Rock See the Story

Florida man arrested in fatal Arkansas 2023 hit and run collision stemming from road rage incident | Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

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The Arkansas State Police on Wednesday took custody of a Florida man charged in a fatal October 2023 hit and run after he was extradited to Arkansas earlier this week, a Friday news release from the agency states.Arkansas · Arkansas See the Story

Realtors react after report shows Arkansas has high home vacancy rate

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"If the cities continue to make it super hard for affordable housing developments to occur here, we're going to continue to see the housing shortage and the crisis."Arkansas · Arkansas Read Article

Amazeum gears up for 10th anniversary event

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BENTONVILLE, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — The Scott Family Amazeum celebrates 10 years of encouraging curiosity and creativity in kids with a big birthday bash on July 12, beginning at 10 a.m. The museum hosts summer camps, educator events, adult nights and its annual UnGala fundraiser. Earlier this year, the museum announced its plans to expand indoor and outdoor spaces with an early childhood learning center and outdoor nature exhibit. Amazeum to h…Arkansas · Arkansas Read Article

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