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Dry January

So, January is many things, but I think the word most people use to describe it is “long”. Yes, technically it’s tied for the longest month of the year with others, but I’d like to see any other month look hard and long into the cold, grey eyes of January and see who blinks first.

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Republican Representative Smith Announces Run for Arkansas 1st Congressional District

has served the people in District 58, Arkansas House of Representatives for four terms. In his first legislative session, Smith helped pass legislation that protected the life of unborn, defended gun rights, and reduced taxes. He served on Aging, Children and Youth, Legislative & Military Affairs, Public Transportation Committees, and serves as an alternate on Legislative Joint Audit.

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Head Winter weather, ongoing COVID-19 surge continue to threaten blood supply line 4

Rogers- While there has been a significant and encouraging response to the dire need for blood across the nation, the American Red Cross needs more people to give in the weeks ahead to recover from its worst blood shortage in more than a decade. Those interested in helping are urged to schedule the earliest-available blood or platelet donation appointment in their area to help ensure accident victims rushed to the emergency room, those being treated for cancer and others who count on blood product transfusions can receive lifesaving care without delay.

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State Employee Convicted

Little Rock- Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge announced the conviction of court reporter Michael Ashcraft, an Arkansas State employee, of a class D felony theft. From January 2015 to June 2018, Ashcraft manipulated, misappropriated and misused membership funds more than $100,000 without the knowledge or permission of the Arkansas Court Reporters Association board members or association membership.

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Covid, Flu and RSV symptoms

Are you or a loved one not feeling well? Feverish? Starting to cough? It’s hard to know what it is. Is it COVID-19? The seasonal flu? Or is it respiratory syncytial virus, also known as RSV? All three have similar symptoms, with fever being the most common.

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