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Sessions, Tuberville in Republican runoff for Alabama Senate
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Former U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions on Monday stepped up attacks against his Senate primary rival, accusing former Auburn University football coach Tommy Tuberville of hiding and being unprepared for Washington.
AGFC biologists round up Lake Erling catfish in rodeo for new study
TAYLOR – Biologists from the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission spent a week in June getting a good look at the size and scope of the flathead and blue catfish swimming the waters of Lake Erling, in the southwest corner of the state.
AAA says it still has plans to play sports this fall
The Arkansas Activities Association announced Tuesday that it still plans to play its fall sports season on time.
Seven Reddies test positive for virus
ARKADELPHIA – Seven Henderson State University student-athletes have tested positive for covid-19, according to the school’s Athletic Director Shawn Jones.
"Murder hornet" really a "cicada killer"
A local family was shocked to see an extremely large wasp flying around and became convinced that the so-called “murder hornet” had invaded Magnolia.
Willie and Mary Champ, along with some family members, were enjoying a cool afternoon on their front porch last week when daughter, Ann Johnson, noticed the huge wasp buzzing around. She managed to swat the insect, and then took a few pictures.
“Is it one of those murder hornets? We googled it. It looks just like one of them,” Johnson said in a text message to the Banner-News. Her mother wanted to know for certain and prayed others were not flying around.
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Chris Gilliam
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AAA says it still has plans to play sports this fall
The Arkansas Activities Association announced Tuesday that it still plans to play its fall sports season on time.
Kansas City quarterback enjoys richest contract in sports history
ROB MAADDI
Associated Press
The Kansas City Chiefs made sure they’ll have Super Bowl MVP Patrick Mahomes around as long as possible.
Mahomes agreed to a 10-year extension worth up to $503 million, according to his agency, Steinberg Sports. The deal is worth $477 million in guarantee mechanisms and includes a no-trade clause and opt-out clauses if guarantee mechanisms aren’t met.
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JAMES MITCHELL
James Randall Mitchell passed away unexpectedly July 3, 2020 at Baptist Health in Little Rock, Arkansas.
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Wendy Sue Smith Stinson, 66, died suddenly Thursday, June 11, 2020.
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