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7 hrs ago | WREG

Rappers Busted For Drugs

Cops: Tour bus was "filled with smoke and the odor of marijuana" Arrest "not a surprise" A group of rappers who have been known to work with Wu Tang Clan and other hip-hop stars are finding more fame, for all the wrong reasons.

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17 hrs ago | KFSM-TV Fort Smith

Arkansas Board of Education denies applications from 3 proposed charter schools

The Arkansas Board of Education has rejected three more applications for new charter schools in the state.

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23 hrs ago | Memphis Commercial Appeal

Crime Report: 8 arrested on drug charges after officers stop bus for speeding

Eight men were arrested on drug charges late Monday after police in West Memphis, Ark., stopped a tour bus for speeding on Interstate 40.

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Tue Nov 10, 2009

WMC-FM

Tour bus busted for pot, pills in West Memphis

Eight people, including members of a famous hip-hop group, were jailed in West Memphis early Tuesday morning after police found marijuana in their tour bus.

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KAIT-TV Jonesboro

Bentonville No. 1 in final regular season poll

Bentonville is No. 1 heading into the postseason, where the Tigers will try to defend their Class 7A title.

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Mon Nov 09, 2009

Commercial Appeal

In Brief: Police ID teen found shot in Georgian Hills Park

Memphis police on Thursday identified the teen who was shot to death Wednesday evening in a Frayser park.

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Sat Nov 07, 2009

WLMT

Arkansas' Battle Against the Swine Flu

The Arkansas Department of Health says it administered nearly 120,000 seasonal and swine flu vaccines in the first two days of its statewide mass inoculation clinics.

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Thu Nov 05, 2009

WLMT

Jericho Police Car Repossessed: Evidence Inside Missing

No money, no police cruiser, and now, now evidence. Investigators say one of the squad cars was repossessed with drugs and ammunition inside the car.

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Tue Nov 03, 2009

WLMT

Relentless Rain Wreaks Havoc on the Mid-South

The rain's been relentless all month around the Mid-South. Rising floodwaters have homeowners on edge.

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Sun Nov 01, 2009

WREG

Mom Fears Runaway Daughters Are On Crime Spree

A West Memphis mother is pleading with the public tonight to turn her daughters in.

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Fri Oct 30, 2009

KAIT-TV Jonesboro

Region 8 cancellations & road closings

The weather is forcing school, and other activities to cancel for Friday. Below is a list of cancellations we've received into our newsroom.

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Wed Oct 28, 2009

Joplin Globe

New Trail of Tears markers to go up in Arkansas

New signs and markers along Arkansas' portions of the Trail of Tears should be erected by spring, officials said after President Barack Obama signed an act that expands the historic trail to more than 4,900 miles in nine states.

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Mon Oct 26, 2009

Herald-Leader

Bella Vista has two rivals for road grant

The proposed Bella Vista bypass has competition from two other Arkansas cities for a federal economic stimulus grant.

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Sat Oct 24, 2009

ArkansasBusiness.com

Fifteen Organizations Receive Governor's Quality Awards

Fifteen organizations from throughout the state were presented Arkansas Governor's Quality Awards Monday evening.

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Thu Oct 22, 2009

Associated Content

Livingin Memphis - Dining In...Arkansas?

Once in a while I'll venture out for lunch with my workmates. It's a good teambuilding experience and it's a good group to hang out with.

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Wed Oct 21, 2009

KAIT-TV Jonesboro

Highland schools get H1N1 vaccinations; Find your school here

The Highland, West Memphis and Forrest City School Districts were among the first in the Region 8 viewing area to give flu shots to students and teachers.

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Mon Oct 19, 2009

KTHV-TV

Convicted Killer, Damien Echols Speaks Out About New Developments

Neighbors say they saw Stevie Branch, Christopher Byers and Michael Moore with Branch's stepfather, Terry Hobbs, just before their disappearance.

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Sat Oct 17, 2009

Commercial Appeal

Down-on-luck man charged with passing phony $20 bill

To Kevin Jones, the $20 bill on the restroom floor might as well have been a million bucks.

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Fri Oct 16, 2009

TravelPod.com Recent Updates

Going to Graceland - West Memphis, Arkansas, United States

As one enters Graceland you see beautifully manicured grounds, with horses grazing in the pastures surrounding the estate.

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Thu Oct 15, 2009

KTHV-TV Little Rock

THV Update: Terry Hobbs' Lawyer Responds To New WM3 Findings

One day after defense attorneys announced a new development in 1993's so-called West Memphis Three case, the other side is telling their side.

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