Synopsis
Here are trending and top stories affecting Arkansans from the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette and available on your smart speaker every weekday morning.
Episodes
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12/29/22: Millions in refunds proposed for Arkansas Entergy customers...and more news
29/12/2022 Duration: 04minMillions in refunds proposed for Arkansas Entergy customers; 15 Arkansas deaths blamed on the flu; County officials expect Administration Building to reopen today; North Little Rock teenager charged as adult in November killing; Arkansas woman wants to change the last name of her 4-year-old daughter to Biden
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12/28/22: Latest on Hindsville man charged in U.S. Capitol riot...and more news
28/12/2022 Duration: 02minLatest on Hindsville man charged in U.S. Capitol riot; Governor Huckabee Sanders announces more nominations; Temperatures warming in Arkansas
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12/23/22: Huckabee Sanders announces next secretary of commerce...and more news
23/12/2022 Duration: 02minHuckabee Sanders announces next secretary of commerce; Update on Arkansas officer who died while training; Butterfield Overland Trail designated a national historic trail
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12/22/22: Little Rock's new permanent police chief...and more news
22/12/2022 Duration: 02minLittle Rock's new permanent police chief; Updates on Gravette man charged in the U.S. Capitol riot; Governor elect selects next head of Department of Energy and Environment
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12/21/22: WEHCO Media remains in hands of family leadership...and more news
21/12/2022 Duration: 03min12/21/22: WEHCO Media remains in hands of family leadership; Hindsville man arrested and accused of entering the U.S. Capitol during the riot on January 6th; Arkansas preparing for Thursday’s arctic front
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A foster care crisis initiative coming to Arkansas...and more news
20/12/2022 Duration: 03minA foster care crisis initiative coming to Arkansas; Man beaten by three law enforcement officers in a viral video now faces charges; Freezing weather forecasted through Christmas day
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12/19/22: ACLU disputes operation to clear homeless...and more Arkansas headlines
19/12/2022 Duration: 05minACLU says state agency's push to clear homeless people from intersections is cruel and unusual punishment; Madison County plans to issue bonds for new jail ahead of new sales tax next year; Pulaski County Special School District will destroy old buses to secure ones fueled by propane; FBI warning Arkansans of holiday scams; two Arkansas recruits back off commitments
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12/16/22: $140 million in opioid settlement funds...and more news
16/12/2022 Duration: 03min$140 million in opioid settlement funds; Stuttgart police officer was killed Wednesday night; Federal child pornography conviction in Arkansas was reversed; Central Arkansas Library System board has approved a $25.9 million budget for 2023
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12/15/22: Congressmen weighing in on funding federal government...and more news
15/12/2022 Duration: 03minCongressmen weighing in on funding federal government; Conway capitol rioter reaches plea agreement; University of Arkansas at Fayetteville recognizes family donation; Two Arkansas universities are set to receive millions of dollars to help train teachers
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12/14/22: Central Arkansas Water’s rate structure up for consideration...and more news
14/12/2022 Duration: 03minCentral Arkansas Water’s rate structure up for consideration; 14 grants for broadband projects in the works; $75 million dollars in state restricted reserve funds advanced
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12/13/22: Powerball jackpot fueled the Arkansas Scholarship Lottery's revenues in November...and more news
13/12/2022 Duration: 03minPowerball jackpot fueled the Arkansas Scholarship Lottery's revenues in November; Little Rock School District keeps tight lid on possible resolution to the breach of district data networks; North Little Rock Police Department promoted its first ever Black captain
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12/12/22: Arkansas delegates derailing disaffiliation agreements...and more Arkansas headlines
12/12/2022 Duration: 03minArkansas delegates derailing disaffiliation agreements; Arkansas cracks down on crypto; University of Arkansas students give back
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12/9/22: District’s proposed enrollment waiver denied...and more news
09/12/2022 Duration: 03minDistrict’s proposed enrollment waiver denied by board; Democratic Party of Arkansas Chairman not seeking re-election; Arkansas wildlife refuge is ready to help relocate animals
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12/8/22: Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts out of heir's will...and more news
08/12/2022 Duration: 03minArkansas Museum of Fine Arts out of heir's will; Little Rock's mayor says city officials need to consider a sales-tax increase; One of America's youngest-ever mayors is in Arkansas; Razorbacks basketball players is out for the rest of the season
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12/7/22: Arkansas Teacher Retirement System’s trustees terminate 2 stock market investment managers...and more news
07/12/2022 Duration: 03minArkansas Teacher Retirement System’s trustees terminate 2 stock market investment managers, bond manager; Sanders announces nomination of Buffalo Outdoor Center founder as next Parks, Heritage and Tourism secretary; ASO renaming music engagement and education programs for late Lee Ronnel
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Huckabee Sanders announces pick for State Police Captain...and more news
06/12/2022 Duration: 02minHuckabee Sanders announces her pick for State Police Captain; A nativity scene in Basin Spring Park can stay; The Arkansas Legislature's plans for 2023
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12/5/22: $100 million in federal funds spent on COVID-19 contact tracing
05/12/2022 Duration: 02min$100 million in federal funds spent on COVID-19 contact tracing; Maumelle City Council still considering its former ban on certain dogs; Arkansas headed back to the Liberty Bowl
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12/2/22: No basis found for Arkansas to pay attorneys $18 million...and more news
02/12/2022 Duration: 03minNo basis found for Arkansas to pay attorneys $18 million; State Supreme Court blocks a decision involving one of the state's medical-marijuana cultivators. Arkansas gas prices goin down; Testimony concluded over Arkansas' transgender health-care ban;
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12/1/22: Anti-transgender activists testify in federal trial over state’s care ban...and more news
01/12/2022 Duration: 02minAnti-transgender activists testify in federal trial over state’s care ban; Little Rock’s interim police chief will step down; Yellville man pleaded guilty yesterday to a misdemeanor charge related to the January 6th breach of the U.S. Capitol
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11/30/22: U.S. Senate passes marriage protection bill...and more Arkansas headlines
30/11/2022 Duration: 04minU.S. Senate passes marriage protection bill; Boozman, Cotton among opposing senators; Shoppers returning to stores and online for Christmas deals, survey says; LR board hears recommendations from crime-reduction panel