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Mayor of Helena-West Helena arrested by Arkansas State Police

Mayor of Helena-West Helena arrested by Arkansas State Police

HELENA-WEST HELENA, Ark. – The mayor of an east Arkansas city was arrested on Tuesday, authorities said. Helena-West Helena Mayor Christopher Franklin was arrested on Tuesday as part of an investigation by Arkansas State Police, officials said. State police later confirmed that Franklin is facing four counts of failure to pay or file a tax…

Over 4,200 Arkansas educators to receive merit-based bonuses of up to $10,000

Over 4,200 Arkansas educators to receive merit-based bonuses of up to $10,000

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KATV) — Governor Sanders and the Arkansas Department of Education announced today that 4,200 educators across the state will be receiving merit-based bonuses of up to $10,000. The funding for these bonuses comes from the LEARNS Merit Teacher Incentive Fund Program and marks a steep increase from last year, where only 3,000 educators…

City of Little Rock to pay $250,000 in Terence Caffey settlement

City of Little Rock to pay $250,000 in Terence Caffey settlement

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KATV) — The City of Little Rock has agreed to pay $250,000 of a $602,000 settlement to the family of Terence Lamar Caffey , a 30-year-old man who died in the custody of Little Rock Police following an incident at a local movie theater. On December 10, 2021, an off-duty deputy from the…

Weyerhaeuser breaks ground on $500 million south Arkansas facility

Weyerhaeuser breaks ground on $500 million south Arkansas facility

WARREN, Ark. – Weyerhaeuser Company broke ground Wednesday on a $500 million facility expected to have an impact on south Arkansas. Officials said the company’s TimberStrand facility near Monticello and Warren is expected to bring 200 “high quality” jobs to the region upon completion Weyerhaeuser officials explained that its TimberStrand product is a laminated strand…

Walmart considers bid to purchase TikTok

Walmart considers bid to purchase TikTok

BENTONVILLE, Ark. (KATV) — Walmart is actively considering joining a group of investors to purchase TikTok, according to ABC. The ban on the app, which was delayed by an executive order signed by President Donald Trump in January, is set to take effect on April 5, 2025. Sources close to the deal say Walmart’s interest was…

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