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Bill Banning Social Media Sites While Driving Awaits Governor's Signature
A bill banning Louisiana people from visiting social media sites while driving has gained final approval. The bill will now head to Governor Jindal's desk.
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Martha Shoffner Resigns as Arkansas Treasurer
Martha Shoffner has resigned as Arkansas Treasurer.
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Sen. David Vitter Introduces Amendment to End Lifeline Cellphone Program
Louisiana Senator David Vitter introduced two amendments to the Farm Bill, one of which would eliminate the welfare subsidy for the Lifeline cellphone program.
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Web Extra: Gov. Mike Beebe Calls on Shoffner to Resign
Arkansas Governor Mike Beebe is among many state leaders calling on Martha Shoffner to step down as Arkansas State Treasurer following her weekend arrest.
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Web Extra: Prosecutors Discuss AR State Treasurer Arrest
U. S. Attorney Chris Thyer holds news conference to discuss the arrest of Arkansas State Treasured Martha Shoffner.
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Lawmakers Calling on AR State Treasurer to Resign
A number of Arkansas political leaders are calling on Arkansas State Treasure Martha Shoffner to resign following her weekend arrest.
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Arkansas House Speaker Carter Not Entering 2014 Governor's Race
The Arkansas House Speaker is not entering the 2014 Arkansas governor's race.
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Bill Banning Social Media Use While Driving Passes House
A bill that bans using social media sites while driving will soon be law.
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Louisiana Senate Finance Committee Gets First Crack at Budget
With millions of taxpayer dollars in their hands, Louisiana State Senators are getting their first look at the state's budget.
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Pryor to Host Twitter Town Hall
U.S. Sen. Mark Pryor of Arkansas is hosting a Twitter town hall to answer questions about the farm bill and other agricultural issues.
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Regional Headlines
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House Votes to Approve Senate Bill Averting Fiscal Cliff
The House voted to pass a last-ditch Senate compromise to avert the feared fiscal cliff. The bill now heads to the president's desk for his...
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Betty Blakes Wins Monroe City Council District 3 Runoff Race
Betty Blakes has defeated Juanita Woods 652-453 in the Monroe City Council District 3 runoff race. All 18 precincts are reporting in.
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Runoff Elections Set for Saturday
It's back to the polls Saturday for voters in Louisiana. They'll be deciding on several runoff elections including the District 3 City Council seat in...
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Early Voting Ends Monday in Arkansas for Runoff Elections
Early voting comes to end Monday in South Arkansas for several runoffs races set for Tuesday.
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Early Voting Starts Tuesday in Arkansas
Election season isn't over for some folks in South Arkansas. Early voting starts Tuesday for a three runoffs.
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Kenneth Wilson Wins the Monroe City Council District 4 Race
Kenneth Wilson wins the Monroe City Council District 4 race with 63% of the vote. Wilson beat out three other candidates with 1344 votes.
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Gretchen Ezernack Wins Monroe City Council District Two
Residents in Monroe's second district voted to keep the incumbent in place on the city council.
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Property Tax Millage in Union Parish Fails
A 2.5 millage property tax proposal in Union Parish that would have financed an animal shelter for abandoned and abused animals fails.
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M. Stein Baughman, Jr. Wins Farmerville Mayoral Race
With all 7 precincts reporting, M. Stein Baughman, Jr. (D) wins the mayoral race with 72.16% of the vote (1104 votes.) His opponent, "Charlie Young" got 27.84% of...
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Arkansas Highway Tax Amendment Results
Arkansas voters have approved the that provides additional funding for state highways, county roads, city streets, bridges, and other surface transportation.
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State Headlines
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Bill Proposing Voting Rights for Paroled Felons Rejected
A controversial bill that would allow convicted felons on parole the right to vote was shot down Tuesday in the Louisiana House and Governmental Affairs...
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Louisiana Senate Committee Approves Medicaid Expansion
The Louisiana Senate Health and Welfare Committee has voted in favor of legislation that would expand access to health insurance to those currently without coverage.
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Rep. Hunter Issues Letter Denying Involvement in Legal Issues Regarding Earl K. Long
State Representative Marcus Hunter, D-Monroe, issued a letter last week regarding the involvement of his office in steps to prevent the closure of Earl K....
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Two Key Carpenter Groups Endorse Mike Ross for Governor
The Southern States Millwright Regional Council and the Central South Carpenters Regional Council, affiliates that represent more than 10,000 carpenters, have endorsed Mike Ross for...
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Budget Talks Begin in Louisiana Legislative Session
Today the House Appropriations committee is set to tackle the biggest piece of legislation facing lawmakers this session.
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Final Day for Early Voting for May 4 Election
Today is the final day for early voting in the May 4 municipal elections. Several tax renewals are on the ballot across the area, including...
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UPDATE: Louisiana House Committee Rejects Tobacco Tax Bill
The Louisiana House Ways & Means Committee voted against a bill that sought to raise taxes on cigarettes by 36 cents a pack.
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Arkansas Senate Passes Health Care Expansion Bill
The Arkansas Senate has now joined the Arkansas House in passing a much-watched health care expansion bill.
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Mike Ross Officially Kicks Off His Campaign for Governor
Former Arkansas Congressman Mike Ross has has formally launched his bid to seek the Democratic nomination for Arkansas Governor.
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Former Congressman Mike Ross to Kick Off Campaign for Governor
Former Arkansas Congressman Mike Ross plans to formally announce his campaign for Governor on Wednesday.
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National Headlines
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Small Jet Crashes Into Homes In Indiana, Kills 2
A small, private jet crashed into three homes in South Bend, Ind., killing at least two people after a failed landing attempt Sunday afternoon, officials said.
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Guilty Verdicts in Steubenville High School Rape Trial
Two Ohio high school football players have been found guilty of raping a drunken 16-year-old girl in a case that roiled a small city and stirred reaction...
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Six Teens Killed in Ohio Crash
Six Ohio teenagers died and two more were injured on Sunday after the car they were traveling in hit a guardrail, went airborne and landed in a...
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Officials: Budget Cuts Already Causing Airport Delays
Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano says U.S. airports, including Los Angeles International and O'Hare International in Chicago, are already experiencing delays as a result of automatic federal spending...
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Man Sues Parents For Not Loving Him Enough
A 32-year-old Brooklyn man is suing his parents, claiming he wasn't loved enough by them and that their neglect has caused him to be homeless and jobless.
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North Korea Warns US Commander of 'Miserable Destruction' Over Military Drills
North Korea warned the top American commander in South Korea on Saturday of "miserable destruction" if the U.S. military presses ahead with routine joint drills with South...
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Kansas City Restaurant Leveled By Gas Blast
One body was pulled from the debris Wednesday at the site of an explosion at a Kansas City, Missouri, restaurant.
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FBI: Man Slaps Crying Baby on Delta Flight
In a story that has attracted national attention, a man allegedly slaps a crying toddler on a flight from Minneapolis to Atlanta
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President Barack Obama Wins Re-Election
President Barack Obama won the key swing states to win re-election Tuesday by defeating Republican challenger Mitt Romney.
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Early Voting Ends in Louisiana; Continues in South Arkansas
Early voting is over in Louisiana. Early voting continues until next Monday in Arkansas.
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