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Arkansas TV’s vote to delay break with PBS draws praise, criticism from lawmakers
8+ hour, 26+ min ago (110+ words) Arkansas TV's vote to delay break with PBS draws praise, criticism from lawmakers'Magnolia Banner News Arkansas TV's vote to delay break with PBS draws praise, criticism from lawmakers Cheers erupted from an overflow room at the Arkansas TV headquarters in…...
Cotton backs Hammer over Norris in Arkansas secretary of state runoff
8+ hour, 26+ min ago (78+ words) Cotton backs Hammer over Norris in Arkansas secretary of state runoff'Magnolia Banner News Cotton backs Hammer over Norris in Arkansas secretary of state runoff U.S. Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Ark., announced he is backing Kim Hammer for secretary of state, joining a…...
Boozman: Supporting Arkansans traveling in spring and summer
1+ day, 8+ hour ago (426+ words) With spring break almost upon us and summer not far behind, I know many Arkansans are readying vacation plans and looking forward to the opportunity to spend time with family or friends, often someplace far from our state. Traveling to…...
Jester calls for fellow Republican to drop out of GOP runoff for Arkansas secretary of state over social media posts
2+ day, 8+ hour ago (93+ words) Jester calls for fellow Republican to drop out of GOP runoff for Arkansas secretary of state over social media posts'Magnolia Banner News Jester calls for fellow Republican to drop out of GOP runoff for Arkansas secretary of state over social…...
Southern Arkansas sweeps OBU twice on the diamond
6+ day, 8+ hour ago (925+ words) The Southern Arkansas Muleriders and Lady Muleriders swept Ouachita Baptist in three-game GAC baseball and softball series over the weekend. In Arkadelphia, the Muleriders won by scores of 9-3, 9-1 and 9-3. They will host Northwestern Oklahoma State Friday and Saturday on Goodheart…...
Arkansas farm leaders urge Congress to boost agricultural economic relief
6+ day, 9+ hour ago (88+ words) Arkansas farm leaders urge Congress to boost agricultural economic relief'Magnolia Banner News Arkansas farm leaders urge Congress to boost agricultural economic relief WASHINGTON -- As farmers apply for the Trump administration's agriculture economic relief program, Arkansas farm leaders want Congress to…...
Razorbacks beat Tigers in overtime
1+ week, 8+ hour ago (1004+ words) COLUMBIA, Mo. -- Trevon Brazile hit a go-ahead three-pointer with 38 seconds remaining in overtime to lead the No. 20 University of Arkansas men's basketball team to an 88-84 win over Missouri on Saturday at Mizzou Arena. Free throws by Malique Ewin and Meleek…...
Arkansas lawmakers urge more state funding for senior citizens centers
1+ week, 9+ hour ago (904+ words) Some lawmakers said this week that state government should provide more state funds for senior citizens centers in Arkansas. State Sen. Terry Rice, R-Waldron, said he has tried to advocate "for our nursing homes, our assisted living (centers), our senior…...
Arkansas’ tenant farmers struggle with rising rent prices
1+ week, 9+ hour ago (1284+ words) A steady increase in cropland rent prices has added a challenge for the state's tenant farmers, who already are weathering commodity price pressures and soaring production expenses. In Arkansas, 31% of farmers own none of the land they farm, according to…...
Southern Arkansas University gets $4.5 million grant from Windgate Foundation
1+ week, 2+ day ago (104+ words) Southern Arkansas University gets $4.5 million grant from Windgate Foundation'Magnolia Banner News Southern Arkansas University gets $4.5 million grant from Windgate Foundation Allotment from foundation is most in university's history MAGNOLIA -- Southern Arkansas University has been awarded a $4.5 million Windgate Foundation grant,…...