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Virus changes Memorial Day celebrations

LITTLE ROCK – Memorial Day will be different this year. The threat of the coronavirus will limit the large gatherings of people who typically come together at ceremonies. But the virus cannot stop us from […]
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COVID-19 Update

As of Friday afternoon, there were 5,612 cases of COVID-19 in Arkansas.  There have been 4.029 recoveries and there are 1.470 active cases in the state. Hempstead County has dropped back to 11 confirmed cases.  […]
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Obituaries

Billy Rhodes

Mr. Billy Bob Rhodes, age 85 of Rosston, passed away Friday, May 22, 2020 at his home. He was born on March 15, 1935 in Prescott, Arkansas to Troy and Mildred Hart Rhodes.  He was […]
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Mike Harris

Mike Harris, age 70, of Haslet, TX, passed away May 20, 2020 at his Prescott home.  Mike was born January 3, 1950 in Prescott, AR to Paul Thurman and Essie Faye Harris.  Mike had many […]
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Birkett Wylie

He is survived by his wife of just a few days shy of 59 years Barbara Ann (Adams) Wylie.  They were married May 27, 1961 just prior to his departure for service in the Army.  […]
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AAA, ADH set guidelines for athletics

LITTLE ROCK – The Secretary of Health, in consultation with the Governor, has sole authority over all instances of quarantine, isolation, and restrictions on commerce and travel throughout Arkansas, as necessary and appropriate to control […]