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Arkansas Lawmakers Head to the White HouseBy Chris Lesher, AR Senate Communications & Public Information Officerchris.lesher@senatear.govMembers of the Arkansas Senate and House of Representatives were…

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US Senate panel votes to hold Fauci in contempt for declining to answer COVID questions

By Jacob Fischler, Arkansas Advoctearkansasadvocate.comWASHINGTON — Republicans on a U.S. Senate panel voted Thursday, August 6, to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress after he declined to answer any questions at a hearing last week about the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic.The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee voted along party lines…

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fire on 133

Highway 133 Fire Photo taken by Sarah Stagg With Ashley County under a burn ban, the Milo Volunteer Fire Department had to fight a fire along highway 133 the afternoon of Friday, August 14th. The person who called the fire in said a tree that was touching a powerline started the blaze. Ashley-Chicot Electric Co-op…

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    Life After Junk Food

    Area Nutrition Expert Encourages SNAP Recipients Toward Healthier LifestylesBy Sarah StaggAt least one local health and nutrition expert is weighing in on Arkansas Governor Sarah…

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