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Deep South News Digest, 2pm update

Here's a look at how AP's general news coverage is shaping up for select Deep South stories. For up-to-the minute information on AP's complete coverage of Deep South and the rest of the world, visit … more

4/12/24

FILE - Dylan Brandt speaks at a news conference outside the federal courthouse in Little Rock, Ark., July 21, 2021. (AP Photo/Andrew DeMillo, File)

Federal appeals court hearing arguments on nation's first ban on gender-affirming care for minors

A federal appeals court is hearing arguments over Arkansas' first-in-the-nation ban on gender-affirming care for minors. The 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on Thursday will hear Arkansas' appeal … more

By ANDREW DeMILLO | 4/11/24

Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders urges lawmakers to pass budget as session kicks off

Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders is urging lawmakers to pass her $6.3 billion budget proposal that boosts spending on a new school voucher program. But she stopped short of making new policy … more

By ANDREW DeMILLO | 4/10/24

VT--Vermont Digest

Here's a look at how AP's general news coverage is shaping up for select Vermont stories. For up-to-the minute information on AP's complete coverage of Vermont and the rest of the world, visit … more

4/10/24

City of Marshall getting $1.7M infrastructure grant to boost Arkansas manufacturing jobs

A rural Arkansas city has been tapped to get a $1.7 million federal infrastructure grant designed to boost manufacturing jobs in the state. KARK-TV reports the U.S. Department of Commerce announced … more

4/10/24

Deep South News Digest, 1pm update

Here's a look at how AP's general news coverage is shaping up for select Deep South stories. For up-to-the minute information on AP's complete coverage of Deep South and the rest of the world, visit … more

4/10/24

Deep South News Digest, 7pm update

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4/9/24

Audit on Arkansas governor's $19,000 lectern to be released within next 10 days, lawmaker says

A top lawmaker says he expects the audit report on the $19,000 lectern purchased for Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders will be released in the next 10 days. Republican Rep. Jimmy Gazaway on Tuesday says he … more

By ANDREW DeMILLO | 4/9/24

End of Tabulation Advisory

EDITORS: NEWS DIRECTORS: NOT FOR BROADCAST, PUBLICATION OR USE ONLINE The Associated Press has completed its election night results tabulation for the AR Primary Runoff, with all races … more

4/3/24

Motorcyclist dies in crash near Mtn. Home

Robert Finch, 60, of Mtn. Home, Ark., succumbed to fatal injuries caused by a motorcycle crash at 5:49 p.m. Friday on Highway 5 North near Scrap Daddy’s Metals in Mtn. Home, reports the Arkansas State Police. more

4/1/24

Deep South News Digest, 1pm update

Here's a look at how AP's general news coverage is shaping up for select Deep South stories. For up-to-the minute information on AP's complete coverage of Deep South and the rest of the world, visit … more

3/29/24

Wright Co. crash claims life of Mtn. Grove woman

Jamie L. Holloway, 29, Mtn. Grove, suffered fatal injuries when her vehicle struck a semitruck at 7:50 a.m. Wednesday on AM Highway, a quarter mile east of Mtn. Grove in Wright County, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. more

3/28/24

Arkansas Election Testing, Advisory

EDITORS: NEWS DIRECTORS: NOT FOR BROADCAST, PUBLICATION OR USE ONLINE The Arkansas Primary Runoff election is April, 2, 2024. Poll close: 8:30 p.m. EDT/7:30 p.m. CDT First results … more

3/27/24

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3/25/24

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Critical Race Theory Arkansas (COPY:V0800) <<CAT:General News-US Domestic>> Critical Race Theory Arkansas-Intro Vcr apa365646-Voicer--LITTLE ROCK, Ark.-(Lisa Dwyer, AP … more

3/25/24

Certified Status Advisory

EDITORS: NEWS DIRECTORS: NOT FOR BROADCAST, PUBLICATION OR USE ONLINE Certified results from the 3/5/2024 Presidential and State Primary are now available for Arkansas in The Associated … more

3/20/24

Arkansas Election Testing, Advisory

EDITORS: NEWS DIRECTORS: NOT FOR BROADCAST, PUBLICATION OR USE ONLINE The Arkansas Primary Runoff election is April, 2, 2024. Poll close: 8:30 p.m. EDT/7:30 p.m. CDT First results … more

3/15/24

Blaine Schmidt holds his guitar near his damaged home following a severe storm Friday, March 15, 2024, in Lakeview, Ohio. (AP Photo/Joshua A. Bickel)

After dangerous tornadoes in Ohio and Indiana, survivors salvage, reflect and prepare for recovery

A storm's trail of destruction affected people in parts of Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana and Arkansas on Thursday night. At least three people were killed, dozens hurt and even more reported damaged homes … more

By JOSHUA A. BICKEL and ISABELLA VOLMERT | 3/15/24

FILE - LGBTQ+ rights supporters rally in the hallway outside an Iowa House Judiciary subcommittee hearing, Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2024, at the Statehouse in Des Moines, Iowa. The rights of LGBTQ+ people continue to be in flux across the U.S. with a new flurry of developments. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)

Things to know about developments impacting LGBTQ+ rights across the US

The rights of LGBTQ+ people continue to be in flux across the U.S. with a new flurry of developments. A legal settlement has made it clear that teachers and students in Florida public schools can say … more

By GEOFF MULVIHILL | 3/15/24

Severe weather and suspected tornadoes struck areas of eastern Indiana and western Ohio on Thursday. At least two deaths are reported in Logan County, Ohio. Authorities say there are significant injuries in Winchester, Indiana. (March 15)

Severe storms with tornadoes kill at least 3 in the central US

Severe storms with suspected tornadoes have damaged homes and businesses and killed at least three people in the central United States. Officials scrambled Friday morning to assess the extent of the … more

By STEFANIE DAZIO and LISA BAUMANN | 3/15/24