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Gov. Hutchinson signs Stand Your Ground and Voter ID bills into law

Gov. Hutchinson signs Stand Your Ground and Voter ID bills into law

Read original article here Gov. Asa Hutchinson signed a “Stand Your Ground” bill into law Wednesday (March 3) despite his belief that it’s not necessary, but he hopes the Legislature also will pass a hate crimes bill as a complementary measure. The Arkansas governor spoke about the legislation during a “Pen and Pad” session in…MORE

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West’s Divorce Details Revealed: Prenup, Joint Custody and More

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West’s Divorce Details Revealed: Prenup, Joint Custody and More

After nearly seven years of marriage, Kim Kardashian filed for divorce from Kanye West on Friday, February 19 — and Us Weekly has all the details. All the Signs Kim Kardashian and Kanye West Were Headed for a Split According to the court documents obtained by Us, the 40-year-old reality TV personality is seeking joint legal and physical custody of their four kids: North, 7,…MORE

Biden plans to purchase 200M more doses of Pfizer, Moderna COVID-19 vaccines

Biden plans to purchase 200M more doses of Pfizer, Moderna COVID-19 vaccines

President Joe Biden announced Tuesday that his administration is working with coronavirus vaccine makers to buy another 200 million doses that would arrive this summer — raising the total to 600 million and ensuring the U.S. will eventually have two shots of the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines for nearly every American. Biden also said the federal government will be increasing the number of…MORE

HANK AARON MEMORIAL SERVICE HELD IN ATLANTA … Teammates, Legends Pay Respects

HANK AARON MEMORIAL SERVICE HELD IN ATLANTA … Teammates, Legends Pay Respects

Hank Aaron‘s closest friends and teammates joined to pay their respects to the late baseball legend on Tuesday … with the Atlanta Braves hosting an emotional memorial service. Hammerin’ Hank — who famously finished his career with 755 home runs — died last Friday of natural causes. Names like Chipper Jones, MLB commissioner Rob Manfred and Marquis Grissom spoke at the ceremony…MORE

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BJTS 4-17-25

BJTS 4-17-25

Brenda Gilbert, President of the National Dunbar Horace Mann Alumni Association (NDHMAA), along with Reunion Chairperson Deborah Springer Suttlar and Raymond Frazier with Bus Transportation, want to remind everyone that the registration deadline for the upcoming National Dunbar Horace Mann Reunion is April 30th. If you haven’t registered yet or need more information, please contact…

BJTS 4-10-25

BJTS 4-10-25

Kimberly Hayman, founder and executive director of Ashley’s Kloset, an Arkansas 501(c)(3) nonprofit that supports individuals with disabilities and their families, is hosting the annual Boots and Bling Fundraiser. It will take place on Thursday, April 25 from 5 to 9 p.m. at the Red and Blue Events Venue. For tickets and more information, visit…

BJTS 4-3-25

BJTS 4-3-25

Kenya Eddings, Director of the Arkansas Minority Health Commission, highlights the organization’s mission to ensure that all minority Arkansans have access to preventive health care. Their goal is to promote wellness and prevent diseases that disproportionately affect minority communities. In recognition of National Nutrition Awareness Month, the focus this month is on healthy eating. For…

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