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Arkansas Advocate @arkansasadvocate.com · 1d

Via @ainsleyplatt.bsky.social: November is the busiest time of year at Arkansas Foodbank, and the federal government shutdown threatens to create additional need for the nonprofit’s services from the state’s SNAP recipients and federal employees. #arpx

As shutdown drags on, Arkansas food banks prepare for expected SNAP interruptions | Arkansas Advocate

November is the busiest time of year at Arkansas Foodbank, and the federal government shutdown threatens to create additional need for the the nonprofit’s services from hungry Arkansan SNAP…

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Antoinette Grajeda @grajeda.bsky.social · 4d

Via @arkansasadvocate.com:

Arkansas’ higher education institutions and the state’s education department have not been immediately impacted by the government shutdown, but officials said they’re preparing to make adjustments as needed. #arpx

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Arkansas education officials prep for potential shutdown effects | Arkansas Advocate

Arkansas’ higher education institutions and the state’s education department have not been immediately impacted by the government shutdown, but officials said they’re preparing to make adjustments as ...

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Antoinette Grajeda @grajeda.bsky.social · 5d

Via @arkansasadvocate.com:

More than 100 Arkansas National Guard members traveled to the nation’s southern border this weekend to support U.S. Customs and Border Patrol.

The 13-month deployment supports a federal requirement and is a routine rotation.

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Arkansas National Guardsmen mobilized to southern border | Arkansas Advocate

More than 100 Arkansas National Guards members traveled to the nation’s southern border this weekend to support U.S. Customs and Border Patrol.

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Arkansas Advocate @arkansasadvocate.com · 5d

Via @ainsleyplatt.bsky.social: A Franklin County resident asked a judge Monday to move up a special election to replace the late Sen. Gary Stubblefield by six months, alleging the current schedule prevents District 26 voters from having a voice during the 2026 fiscal session. #arpx #arleg

Franklin County resident sues to move up election to fill Arkansas senator's seat | Arkansas Advocate

A Franklin County resident asked a judge Monday to move up a special election to replace the late Sen. Gary Stubblefield by six months, alleging the current schedule prevents District 26 voters from h...

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Ainsley Platt @ainsleyplatt.bsky.social · 5d

Bama beat Vandy and the Pats beat the Bills. We are so back!!!

Ainsley Platt @ainsleyplatt.bsky.social · 7d

breaking: i adore alabama football. roll tide till i die.

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Arkansas Advocate @arkansasadvocate.com · 7d

Via @ainsleyplatt.bsky.social: The daughter of the late Republican Sen. Gary Stubblefield of Branch criticized Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders Tuesday for setting a special election to fill her father’s seat for next June, leaving his district without representation during the 2026 fiscal session.

Daughter of deceased Arkansas state senator calls for an election sooner than later | Arkansas Advocate

The daughter of the late Republican Sen. Gary Stubblefield of Branch criticized Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders Tuesday for setting a special election to fill her father’s seat for next June, leaving his ...

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Ainsley Platt @ainsleyplatt.bsky.social · 8d

God I love Taylor Swift. Will be listening solely to this album for the foreseeable future.

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Arkansas Advocate @arkansasadvocate.com · 11d

Via @ainsleyplatt.bsky.social: Starting Wednesday, programs and positions that rely fully or partially on federal funding and don't fall into certain exempted categories will be suspended until the shutdown concludes, Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders wrote. #arpx

Arkansas agencies directed to furlough employees if federal government shuts down | Arkansas Advocate

As a midnight deadline to avert a federal government shutdown looms, Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders directed Arkansas state agencies to prepare to furlough employees fully or partially funded by federal…

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Arkansas Advocate @arkansasadvocate.com · 16d

Via @ainsleyplatt.bsky.social: Federal immigration officials are reportedly considering building a detention facility at the controversial Franklin County state prison site, further frustrating locals who say they’ve been left in the dark by state officials once again. #arpx

Feds considering immigration detention facility at Franklin County prison site | Arkansas Advocate

ICE agents were seen with Joe Profiri, an adviser to Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders, prior to a tour of the site on Monday.

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States Newsroom @statesnewsroom.com · 24d

ICYMI: After right-wing activist Charlie Kirk was shot and killed in Utah, elected officials in Arkansas took to social media to condemn the killing.

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Arkansas elected officials condemn Charlie Kirk shooting

After right-wing activist Charlie Kirk was shot and killed in Utah Wednesday, elected officials in Arkansas took to social media to condemn the killing. The Turning Point USA founder was speaking at a...

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Ainsley Platt @ainsleyplatt.bsky.social · 25d

happy gotcha day to the goodest of good girls!

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Ainsley Platt @ainsleyplatt.bsky.social · 26d

I’m glad it’s been helpful! We’ll see where it goes from here.

Ainsley Platt @ainsleyplatt.bsky.social · 26d

Just got some unbelievable travel envy from these photos 🤩

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Ainsley Platt @ainsleyplatt.bsky.social · 26d

No particular reason for this post, but man do I love my job. I’m so fortunate I get to spend my days doing something I love. Sappy post over, thats all!

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Arkansas Advocate @arkansasadvocate.com · 27d

Via @ainsleyplatt.bsky.social: After right-wing activist Charlie Kirk was shot and killed in Utah Wednesday, elected officials in Arkansas took to social media to condemn the killing. #arpx

Arkansas elected officials condemn Charlie Kirk shooting | Arkansas Advocate

After right-wing activist Charlie Kirk was shot and killed in Utah Wednesday, elected officials in Arkansas took to social media to condemn the killing.

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Arkansas Advocate @arkansasadvocate.com · 27d

Via @ainsleyplatt.bsky.social: David Peacock, president of Hytrol Conveyor Company, replaces former education board chair Sarah Moore, whose term expired at the end of June. #arpx

Sanders picks Jonesboro exec for Arkansas education board | Arkansas Advocate

Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced a Jonesboro business executive as her latest appointment to Arkansas’ State Board of Education on Friday.

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Arkansas Advocate @arkansasadvocate.com · 28d

Via @ainsleyplatt.bsky.social: A motion to subpoena the former secretary of the state corrections department failed on a voice vote of senators on the Joint Performance Review Committee during a hearing Tuesday on alleged impropriety in the site selection for the Franklin County prison. #arpx

Arkansas legislators skeptical of prison site selection, frustrated over absence of Sanders staff | Arkansas Advocate

A motion to subpoena the former secretary of the Arkansas Department of Corrections failed on a voice vote of senators on the Joint Performance Review Committee during a hearing Tuesday on alleged…

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Arkansas Advocate @arkansasadvocate.com · 29d

The Arkansas Context: A spokesperson with the Arkansas Secretary of State's office confirmed on Friday that it had shared voter rolls with the U.S. Department of Justice. Read the full story from Stateline below. #arpx

DOJ is sharing state voter roll lists with Homeland Security | Arkansas Advocate

The U.S. Department of Justice is sharing state voter roll information with the Department of Homeland Security in a search for noncitizens, the Trump administration confirmed.

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Arkansas Advocate @arkansasadvocate.com · 29d

Via @ainsleyplatt.bsky.social: David Peacock, president of Hytrol Conveyor Company, replaces former education board chair Sarah Moore, whose term expired at the end of June. #arpx

Sanders picks Jonesboro exec for Arkansas education board | Arkansas Advocate

Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced a Jonesboro business executive as her latest appointment to Arkansas’ State Board of Education on Friday.

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Arkansas Advocate @arkansasadvocate.com · 29d

Via @ainsleyplatt.bsky.social; After right-wing activist Charlie Kirk was shot and killed in Utah Wednesday, elected officials in Arkansas took to social media to condemn the killing. #arpx

Arkansas elected officials condemn Charlie Kirk shooting | Arkansas Advocate

After right-wing activist Charlie Kirk was shot and killed in Utah Wednesday, elected officials in Arkansas took to social media to condemn the killing.

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Anita Wadhwani @anitawadhwani.bsky.social · Sep 11

Middle Tennessee State University assistant dean fired over ‘callous’ comments on Charlie Kirk’s death
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MTSU assistant dean fired over ‘callous’ comments on Charlie Kirk’s death

Laura Sosh-Lightsy’s comments were brought to Senator Blackburn’s attention, who called for her removal.

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Arkansas Advocate @arkansasadvocate.com · Sep 10

Via @grajeda.bsky.social: A federal judge converted a temporary restraining order into a preliminary injunction Wednesday in a case challenging the constitutionality of a new state law requiring Ten Commandments displays in Arkansas public schools. #arpx

Preliminary injunction issued against Central Arkansas school district in Ten Commandments lawsuit | Arkansas Advocate

A federal judge converted a temporary restraining order into a preliminary injunction Wednesday in a case challenging the constitutionality of a new state law requiring Ten Commandments displays in Ar...

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Arkansas Advocate @arkansasadvocate.com · Sep 10

Via @tessmvrbin.bsky.social: Up to 40 Arkansas National Guard members will assist U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in apprehending migrants at risk of deportation under the federal Title 32 program, Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced Tuesday. #arpx

Arkansas governor orders National Guard to assist ICE with immigration enforcement | Arkansas Advocate

Up to 27 Air National Guard Airmen and 13 Army National Guard soldiers are subject to Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders' order.

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Arkansas Advocate @arkansasadvocate.com · Sep 10

Via @ainsleyplatt.bsky.social: A motion to subpoena the former secretary of the state Department of Corrections failed on a voice vote of senators on the Joint Performance Review Committee during a hearing Tuesday on alleged impropriety in the site selection process for the Franklin County prison.

Arkansas legislators skeptical of prison site selection, frustrated over absence of Sanders staff | Arkansas Advocate

A motion to subpoena the former secretary of the Arkansas Department of Corrections failed on a voice vote of senators on the Joint Performance Review Committee during a hearing Tuesday on alleged…

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