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Arkansas Problem Gambling Council reports an increase in calls to gambling help hotline

Politics

Arkansas legislators looking at removing law on fluoride in drinking water

A proposed bill for the next legislative session looks to repeal the state's fluoridation program and removing laws regarding the mineral being in water systems.
Health

Whooping cough cases in Arkansas at least 'five times higher' than last year, experts say

Whooping cough cases in Arkansas this year are at least "five times higher" than the reported amount of cases last year, health officials said.
Regional

Mississippi expects only a small growth in state budget

Top lawmakers on Thursday set an estimate that the state will have $7.6 billion available to spend in its general fund during the year that begins July 1.
Economy

Mississippi governor intent on income tax cut even if states receive less federal money

Mississippi Republican Gov. Tate Reeves says he will push lawmakers to phase out the state income tax, even if federal spending is slashed.
Crime

Former McNairy County deputy charged with animal cruelty after killing 7 dogs during welfare call, says TBI

The TBI said for reasons under investigation, Connor Brackin shot and killed seven dogs while responding to a call about the welfare of the dogs.
Business

Buc-ee's breaks ground on first Mid-South store

The Gallaway Buc-ee's will be located off I-40 at U.S. Highway 196, northeast of Memphis.
Tech

Racist text messages sent out following presidential election to students in the Carolinas

The text message asked people to report to a plantation to pick cotton. It arrived on people's phones a day after Election Day.
Crime

TBI identifies suspect killed after exchanging gunfire with trooper in Hardeman County

The TBI said it started as a domestic situation in which two woman were shot, and the suspect took off with a baby.
Crime

Former Jackson Police Chief Pilot Indicted for collecting over $29,000 in unearned wages

The Madison County Grand Jury indicted him on one count of theft of property over $10,000 in Oct. 2024.
Regional

Recent study shows over 2,000 recorded abortions for Arkansas women

WeCount study shows over 2,000 telehealth or out-of-state abortions were recorded for Arkansas women, while the ADH records zero in-person hospital abortions.
Crime

Former Dyer County Correctional employee charged with smuggling drugs into jail

According to the sheriff's office, Tyrell Wallace smuggled different drugs into the complex, including “enough fentanyl pills to kill a few hundred people."

Man dead after shooting at Serenity Towers

Convicted Jan. 6 rioter from TN guilty in FBI murder plot

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Arkansas Problem Gambling Council reports an increase in calls to gambling help hotline

Arkansas legislators looking at removing law on fluoride in drinking water

Whooping cough cases in Arkansas at least 'five times higher' than last year, experts say

Mississippi expects only a small growth in state budget

Mississippi governor intent on income tax cut even if states receive less federal money

Former McNairy County deputy charged with animal cruelty after killing 7 dogs during welfare call, says TBI

Buc-ee's breaks ground on first Mid-South store

Racist text messages sent out following presidential election to students in the Carolinas

TBI identifies suspect killed after exchanging gunfire with trooper in Hardeman County

Former Jackson Police Chief Pilot Indicted for collecting over $29,000 in unearned wages

Recent study shows over 2,000 recorded abortions for Arkansas women

Former Dyer County Correctional employee charged with smuggling drugs into jail

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