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THS downs Mount Pleasant, 42-24 Texas High opened District 9-5A, Division II play with a big win. by Josh Richert Published Oct. 24 2020 @ 12:39am

Governor appoints new prosecutor here | Charles Black to lead 8th Judicial District South Gov. Asa Hutchinson announced the appointment Thursday of the state's longest serving prosecutor to lead the office serving Miller and Lafayette counties when it becomes vacant at the end of the year. by Lynn LaRowe Published Oct. 23 2020 @ 11:38pm

Texas reports jump in COVID among staff at city schools | Queen City schools add 11 student cases The latest school district report released by the Texas Department of State Health Services shows a high number of cases among staff members in Bowie County districts, along with 11 new student cases from Queen City Independent School District. by Andrew Bell Published Oct. 23 2020 @ 11:35pm

Court appoints lawyer for woman accused of mother-child murder A woman accused of murdering a New Boston woman so she could take her unborn child earlier this month has been appointed a lawyer to represent her on charges of capital murder, murder and kidnapping. by Lynn LaRowe Published Oct. 23 2020 @ 11:22pm

Hunter picked to fill vacancy Governor Asa Hutchinson announced Thursday the appointment of Erin Hunter to fill the upcoming prosecuting attorney vacancy in the judicial district that includes Little River, Sevier, Howard and Pike counties. by Lynn LaRowe Published Oct. 23 2020 @ 11:33pm

After-school program in Hooks has positive community impact The Afterschool Center for Education here celebrated its annual "Lights On Afterschool Day" Thursday afternoon, continuing its tradition of providing opportunities to students and parents in the community. by Andrew Bell Published Oct. 23 2020 @ 11:30pm

Activists use wooden horse to call attention to ballot issues Bringing awareness to two Arkansas ballot issues was the purpose of a 10-foot-tall horse being drawn on a trailer by a truck Friday morning. by Junius Stone Published Oct. 23 2020 @ 11:27pm

U.S. Navy: Two on training plane killed A U.S. Navy training plane that took off from Florida crashed Friday in an Alabama residential neighborhood near the Gulf Coast, killing both people in the plane, authorities said. by Associated Press Published Oct. 23 2020 @ 11:18pm

Some hospitals in crisis as U.S. nears high for COVID-19 cases The United States is approaching a record for the number of new daily coronavirus cases in the latest ominous sign about the disease's grip on the nation, as states from Connecticut to the Rocky Mountain West reel under the surge. by Associated Press Published Oct. 23 2020 @ 11:16pm

Colorado wildfire becomes second largest in state history Colorado's second-largest wildfire in state history was most likely caused by human activity, Gov. Jared Polis said Friday. by Associated Press Published Oct. 23 2020 @ 10:59pm

Lady Tigers romp past Pine Tree in four sets Texas High set fire to the court by raining down powerful kills and defeated Pine Tree, 25-21, 23-25, 26-24, 25-22, in a District 15-5A volleyball match at the Tiger Center on Friday. by Brian Tyl Published Oct. 24 2020 @ 12:43am

Arkansas High game canceled because of COVID-19 pandemic Leave it to Arkansas High head football coach Barry Norton to find a silver lining in an otherwise dark situation. Published Oct. 24 2020 @ 12:41am

Liberty-Eylau falls to Gilmer The first half between Liberty-Eylau and Gilmer was a marathon on Homecoming Night. by Earl Gill Published Oct. 24 2020 @ 12:37am

Arkansas reports biggest one-day spike in new COVID-19 cases Arkansas on Friday reported 1,337 new probable and confirmed coronavirus cases, the biggest one-day spike since the pandemic began. by Associated Press Published Oct. 23 2020 @ 10:35pm

ELECTION 2020 | Arkansas Issue 1: Final pitches made against, for road tax Supporters and foes of a proposed constitutional amendment that would permanently extend the state's 0.5% sales tax for funding highways, bridges and local roads are rallying their troops. Published Oct. 23 2020 @ 9:37pm

ELECTION 2020 | Arkansas Issue 3: Initiative process, legislative referral In the Nov. 3 election, Arkansas voters will determine the fate of a proposed constitutional amendment that would make it more difficult for citizen-led groups and the Legislature in the future to qualify such proposals for the ballot. Published Oct. 23 2020 @ 6:03pm

IN OUR VIEW | Issue 3: Proposal would make citizen ballot initiatives almost impossible We've already discussed Arkansas Ballot Issues 1 and 2, which voters will decide in the November election. Published Oct. 23 2020 @ 7:13pm

COLUMN | Have the 'heart' to be a light in today's world "Don't be discouraged by your incapacity to dispel darkness from the world; light your candle and step forward." by Tri-City Herald Published Oct. 23 2020 @ 6:20pm

DOUG DAVIS | 'Why Baby Why' had staying power This week in 1955: Bell Telephone used sunlight to power a phone call for the first time; The U.S. Army commissioned the first male nurse; the U.S. Navy launched the USS Saratoga in New York; and a singer from Saratoga, Texas, had his first hit record. Published Oct. 23 2020 @ 1:27am

New mother is on her own when it comes to child care Dear Abby: My stepdaughter is married to a very selfish man. They have a newborn baby, and he refuses to help her with the baby. He claims that because he works, he isn't obligated. Published Oct. 23 2020 @ 9:07pm

What's the story about masks? Q: What's your take on whether or not it makes a difference if we wear masks? — Jessie G., Plano, Texas Published Oct. 23 2020 @ 9:03pm

Rethinking the holidays | Traditions and change are on the table Nina Bryant will cook a feast for Thanksgiving this year, as always. by Associated Press Published Oct. 23 2020 @ 6:36pm

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