Brett Rains
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Judge hears challenge to Arkansas' near-total abortion ban (opens the original)
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A Pulaski County Circuit Court judge heard arguments Monday in a lawsuit seeking to halt Arkansas' near-total abortion ban, which only permits the procedure if a doctor determines the woman's life is in danger. Attorneys for the state declined to comment after the hearing. The judge did not issue an immediate ruling on the motion to dismiss, and no timeline has been provided for when a decision will be made. Attorneys for the plaintiffs argued the case is about a woman's right to life, not a rig
Fort Smith mayoral debate to take place tonight (opens the original)
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VOTER GUIDE | Governor | Secretary of State | US Senate | US House District 3 | US House District 4 | Washington Co. Judge | Centerton Mayor | Rogers Bond Issue People living in Fort Smith will have the chance to meet the candidates running for mayor and watch them debate tonight at the Village at Heritage Pavilion in Chaffee Crossing. That's at 7209 Chad Colley Blvd. in Barling. Video above: Seven candidates file to run for mayor of Fort Smith (Aug. 2026) The event begins with a meet-and-greet
UA-Fort Smith prepares to launch respiratory therapy degree program (opens the original)
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The University of Arkansas Fort Smith is preparing to launch a respiratory therapy program in fall 2027 to help meet a critical healthcare need in the River Valley. "Any breathing disorders or pulmonary disorders, breathing difficulties — those are areas that respiratory therapists provide care and management and education about," said Dean Cantu, dean of the UAFS College of Health, Education & Human Sciences. "The demand has never been greater, perhaps." The need for respiratory therapists was
Shady Point schools cancel classes after threats lead to arrest (opens the original)
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A 41-year-old man was arrested after Facebook threats targeting law enforcement, their families, and the president led Shady Point schools to cancel classes Tuesday as a precaution, according to the LeFlore County sheriff. The FBI contacted the LeFlore County Sheriff’s Office early Tuesday morning about the flagged Facebook posts, Sheriff Rodney Derryberry said. "And as of right now, there's no threat to the school, no threat to the public around Shady Point, and the individual is not from the S
Arkansas lawmakers advance study to integrate social services and workforce programs (opens the original)
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Lawmakers in Little Rock are advancing a study to integrate workforce development and social services, aiming to create a one-stop solution for Arkansans seeking assistance. According to the latest data, Arkansas has a labor participation rate of 58.5%, ranking among the 10 worst states in the nation. Benton and Washington counties are the only exceptions in NWA and the River Valley region, with higher participation rates. Representative Mary Bentley, who serves Arkansas House District 54, said,
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