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Deep South News Digest, 7pm update

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4/18/24

Arkansas Supreme Court says new DNA testing can be sought in 'West Memphis 3' case

The Arkansas Supreme Court is clearing the way for new DNA testing to be sought in the killing of three boys nearly 30 years ago. Justices on Thursday reversed a lower court's denial of the request … more

By ANDREW DeMILLO | 4/18/24

Suspects arrested in Arkansas block party shooting that left 1 dead, 9 hurt

Four people have been arrested for a shooting that left one man dead and at least nine others injured at a block party in Arkansas. Arkansas State Police said agents Tuesday arrested the suspects, … more

4/17/24

Fulton Co. man faces felony assault, child porn charges

A Fulton County, Ark., man has been charged with 14 felonies after an investigation into allegations that he sexually assaulted a minor, which also reportedly led to the discovery he had used a computer to solicit or attempt to "seduce, solicit, lure or entice" a child or someone he believed to be a child to engage in sexually explicit conduct. more

BY KIMBERLY LANGSTON, KIMBERLYL@WPDAILYQUILL.NET | 4/17/24

An Arkansas legislative committee hears a report on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, at the Arkansas state Capitol complex in Little Rock, Ark., about the audit of a $19,000 lectern purchased for Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders. (AP Photo/Andrew DeMillo)

Arkansas lawmakers question governor's staff about purchase of $19,000 lectern cited by audit

Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders' office is facing pointed questions from lawmakers about a $19,000 lectern purchase that was the focus of a legislative audit. Sanders' deputy chief of staff and … more

By ANDREW DeMILLO | 4/16/24

Deep South News Digest, 1pm update

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4/16/24

New England Digest

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4/16/24

Former Arkansas officer pleads guilty to civil rights violation in violent arrest caught on video

A former Arkansas law enforcement officer who was caught on video kicking and hitting a man during a violent arrest has pleaded guilty to a federal civil rights charge. Former Crawford County … more

By ANDREW DeMILLO | 4/16/24

Deep South News Digest, 7pm update

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4/15/24

FILE - Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders speaks after taking the oath of office, Jan. 10, 2023, in Little Rock, Ark. Sanders' office potentially violated state laws on purchasing state property and government records when it purchased a $19,000 lectern for the Republican governor that's prompted nationwide scrutiny, an audit requested by lawmakers said Monday, April 15, 2024. (AP Photo/Will Newton, File)

Audit cites potential legal violations in purchase of $19,000 lectern for Arkansas governor

A long-awaited audit on a $19,000 lectern bought for Republican Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee cites multiples potential violations of state law in the item's purchase. The audit requested by lawmakers … more

By ANDREW DeMILLO | 4/15/24

Man killed, 9 others injured in shooting during Arkansas block party

Authorities are investigating a shooting that left one man dead and at least nine others injured at a block party in Arkansas. The Arkansas Department of Public Safety says the gunfire happened … more

4/15/24

Today in History: April 24, final Unabomber-linked killing

Today in History Today is Wednesday, April 24, the 115th day of 2024. There are 251 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On April 24, 1995, the final bomb linked to … more

By The Associated Press | 4/15/24

FILE - Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego speaks to reporters at the state Capitol in Phoenix on April 9, 2024. The near-total abortion ban resurrected last week by the Arizona Supreme Court dates to 1864, a time when gold-seekers were moving, white settlers were clashing with Native Americans and dueling had to be regulated. The law's revival is just the latest instance of long-dormant restrictions influencing current abortion policies after the overturning of Roe v. Wade. (AP Photo/Jonathan Copper)

The Civil War raged and fortune-seekers hunted for gold. This era produced Arizona's abortion ban

The near-total abortion ban resurrected last week by the Arizona Supreme Court dates to 1864, a time when gold-seekers were moving, white settlers were clashing with Native Americans and dueling had … more

By CHRISTINE FERNANDO | 4/15/24

Deep South News Digest, 2pm update

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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

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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

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4/10/24

Deep South News Digest, 7pm update

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4/9/24