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State representatives hold meeting at Nucor Steel
(Local News ~ 12/09/23)
HUFFMAN— Tuesday afternoon, nine state representatives from across the state met in the Iverson Room at Nucor Steel Arkansas to conduct a Revenue and Taxation committee meeting. Members present were chairman Rep. Les Eaves (R-Searcy), Rep. Lane Jean (R-Magnolia), Rep. Karilyn Brown (R- Sherwood), Rep. Johnny Rye (R-Trumann), Rep. Steve Hollowell (R-Forrest City), Rep. Julie Mayberry (R-Hensley), Rep. David Ray (R-Maumelle), Rep. Tony Furman (R-Benton), and Rep. Dwight Tosh (R- Jonesboro)...
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Mayors fight to save local libraries
(Local News ~ 12/09/23)
It has been a busy week for three mayors of Eastern Craighead County and members of the Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library (CCJPL) Budget Committee as they strive to keep branch libraries open. Last month Monette Mayor Bob Blankenship, Caraway Mayor Bo James, and Lake City Mayor Cameron Tate received word that their libraries were under consideration for closing or reduced hours of service, due to CCJPL budget cuts. ...
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Governor Sanders pays visit to MCAEOC
(Local News ~ 12/09/23)
Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders declared Blytheville, Arkansas, “Our Capital for a Day” on Nov. 30, 2023. The Governor and senior state government officials made several stops, including Mississippi County Arkansas Economic Opportunity Commission, to learn more about the local Head Start program...
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