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LITTLE ROCK – A panel of three federal judges dismissed portions of a lawsuit filed against state officials, in which plaintiffs argue that the legislature violated the federal Voting Rights Act last year when it drew new maps for the state’s four Congressional districts. The lawsuit contends that the new map dilutes the strength of African American voters by splitting Pulaski County among three separate Congressional Districts.

Did you know that out of the over 400,000 children and teens in foster care in the United States, over 100,000 of them are waiting to be adopted? Right now, there are 292 children in Arkansas whose parents’ parental rights have been terminated and are currently seeking a forever family. November is National Adoption Month.

Average gasoline prices in Arkansas have fallen 7.0 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.21/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 1,826 stations in Arkansas. Prices in Arkansas are 1.3 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 14.9 cents per gallon higher than a year ago.

Law enforcement professionals at all levels, from local police forces to sheriff’s departments, state police and federal law enforcement agencies, leave home each day not knowing what challenges they will encounter, but prepared to face danger head on. We are all grateful for the service and sacrifice of our officers and we have a responsibility to ensure they have the resources, equipment and training to do their job.

This week, I led a letter, along with 56 of my colleagues, to President Biden asking him to end the COVID-19 U.S.-Canada cross-border vaccination mandate for commercial truck drivers. Canada’s vaccination and testing requirements expired earlier this month, but the U.S.

The American Legion Post #61 of Yellville held the monthly meeting October 13, 2022. Meeting was called to order at 1800 hours by Dustin Beals, Commander Opening pray was given by Teddy Beaudin, Chaplain.